The Love Story

Question

Where did they meet?

Answer

Matthew and Shantel met on the dating app Mutual!

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Where was their first date?

Answer

Their first date was at Heise Hot Springs on June 2, 2022!

Question

How did they work with the long distance?

Answer

We played games online a lot, read stories over the phone, and talked a lot!

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When and where did they get engaged?

Answer

Matt and Shantel got engaged at the Christmas River in Menan on December 7, 2024!

Question

What is the significance of the Rexburg Temple?

Answer

Matt and Shantel both attended BYU-Idaho the same semester in 2014 so Rexburg holds a special place in their hearts! (They hadn't met yet)

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What was Shantel's favorite date?

Answer

I liked the Christmas date in 2022 where we went to the Ice Palace, Sleigh Riding, got Hot Cocoa and saw Lindsey Stirling!

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What was Matt's favorite date?

Answer

I liked the Fall/Halloween date where we went to the corn maze, carved pumpkins, and went to the Haunted River!

Question

What is an inside joke between them that nobody else will understand?

Answer

My Nose Warmer (Don’t Ask)