Samantha and Matthew’s story began in March 2022, on what almost wasn’t their first date. After fifteen minutes of waiting at a cozy pool bar in Astoria, Samantha was just about ready to leave — until Matthew walked in, slightly out of breath, wearing the same bomber jacket as her. It was an instant spark, the kind that feels both effortless and meant to be. Over the years, their bond only grew stronger through laughter, travel, and the comfort of simply being together. On March 22, 2025 — three years to the day after they met — Matthew proposed to Samantha along the pier in Gantry Park, overlooking the skyline that had framed so many of their walks and memories. Now, they’re beginning a new chapter — celebrating their love surrounded by family and friends at their destination wedding in Mexico, the perfect place to honor a love story that feels like it was written in the stars.