9 years, 4 cities, and countless memories made together along the way has all led to this – Sheri and Matt are getting married, and they’re so excited to have you present to celebrate. Every relationship has a story, and every story has a beginning, so here’s how we got here. It all started in a packed college house party on Halloween (as all good romantic stories do). Matt was a guest and Sheri was one of the hosts. As the night progressed, Matt spotted Sheri from across the room and saw the most beautiful, radiant woman he had ever seen. So, naturally, Matt marked his territory with the ever-unassuming finger gun and wink from across the room. Sheri saw it, laughed (and caught it on video), and proceeded to enjoy the rest of her evening. Time passed and the world turned, but fate wasn’t done with these two. One random night in Tampa, Matt happened to walk (or stumble) into World of Beer and, much to his delight, the radiant beauty that is Sheri was behind the bar. Matt walked up to the bar, with no shortage of confidence, and gave Sheri the most incredible pick-up line she’s ever heard – something to the effect of “can I have your number?” The stars must have been aligned that night because Sheri said yes, and thus began the dating phase of their relationship. They bonded over their common love for fitness, sports, craft beer, and dogs (Bean too). But, as the saying goes, smooth seas never made a skilled sailor, and these two sailors have dealt with their fair share of squalls. From the struggles brought on by three years of law school, career changes, and multiple moves across the state, these two have been through it all together, and together they’ve learned that there’s no obstacle too large or problem too complicated that they can’t solve if they work together. Most importantly, they never lost sight of what truly matters – unconditional love and support for each other, and it was that love and support that led Matt to, finally, propose to Sheri at St. Dunstan-in-the-East Church located in London, England. For those that don’t know, the church was built in 1100 A.D., burned down in 1666, subsequently rebuilt, and then destroyed again during World War II. After the war, the church was turned into a beautiful public garden. The history of the church is a testament to the power of resilience in the face of adversity, and fully embodies Sheri and Matt’s commitment to one another – that no matter what the world throws at them, they can conquer it together. This wedding is a commemoration of their love and time together, and an opportunity to celebrate that love with their favorite people – you! So, please join us on our special day, it’s sure to be a hell of a time. With love, Matt & Sheri