Matt and Jess met in 2018 and sparks flew but... neither were really ready for what a real relationship entailed. After dating for six months, they unfortunately decided to go their separate ways. In October 2021, they bumped into each other where most Caribbean people are at that time of the year: Miami Carnival of course. Both a little apprehensive, they exchanged shy hellos and the most awkward hug. However, a week after, Matt invited Jess to a chill hang which ended in laughter and catching up on all the changes that took place over the last several years. Following that day, they hung out nearly every week, becoming best friends and falling in love in the process. With a year of sharing a friendship made of pickleball matches, bike rides, and great food adventures, they knew it was time to give true love another shot and are so happy they did. Matt and Jess have since traveled the world together, share an apartment in Greenpoint, are so ready to embrace married life.