Welcome to our wedding website! We encourage you to navigate this website and take in all of the details of the wedding weekend as our special day draws nearer. We cannot wait to celebrate our love for one another and our love for each of you in Lexington, Kentucky, on August 27, 2022. Separated initially by 99 miles, they were never meant to cross paths. Matt was living in Winston-Salem, lost doing research in a field he would later not pursue, trapped thinking that his future would be put on hold. Yet he would soon learn that his suffering would be rewarded with the greatest gift he had ever received. Rita, working as a lawyer, a competitive long-distance runner, and faced with many life hurdles herself in Raleigh, was left with little to no free time to spend being courted by someone who lived as far away as he did. Logistically, these two shouldn’t have ever crossed paths. However, by God’s grace and perfect timing, their paths crossed and their fates interwoven. During what can accurately be described as the strangest first date in recorded history comprised of a bourbon tasting with all of Rita’s nearest and dearest friends and Matt’s Chaco’s, these two witnessed the qualities in each other that would soon be the foundation for their strong friendship and ultimately, their partnership. If you were to simplify the “love story” of how Rita and Matt met, one might think it was algorithmic. Truthfully, in the era of dating apps, texting, and zoom calls it is hard to trust that what is online is genuine and sincere. I am sure that neither Matt nor Rita believed the other to be a Catfish at some point prior to their first date (no Father Marc, not an actual catfish). However, Matt and Rita’s love and commitment for one another is anything but fake. These two grew up in households that exemplify the blueprint for what a Godly, loving, and devoted marriage looks like. What a blessing. This guide will serve them well in their own marriage, and with Christ at its center it will blossom and strengthen every day. They cannot wait to share a glimpse of their happiness together with you all on August 27th, and they look forward to seeing you and celebrating with you!