We matched on the dating app, Bumble, in September of 2021, and although both of us were over the online dating scene, we knew immediately after talking that this was something different. A first date on a Sunday walking around Lake of the Isles turned into two more dates that week, kayaking together and Matt impressing Emily with his top notch cooking skills. From the beginning we felt like we had known each other forever, and throughout dating have enjoyed cooking, summer on the lake, working out together, and spending time with our family and friends, while also learning about each others' passions. Emily might be able to impress you with her new found knowledge of smoking barbeque meat and Matt with his ability to pick up downhill skiing for the first time in almost 20 years! Fast forward to November 19th, 2022 when Matt pulled off the biggest surprise - the big proposal day! He secretly got Emily's sister and brother-in-law to fly up from Texas, while simultaneously pulling off a thoughtful proposal and party with all of Emily's family and friends. It was the best day of our relationship so far, even though it involved record breaking cold temperatures. As we look to July 7th, we're so excited to celebrate our upcoming marriage with all of the most important people in our lives and are grateful to have you be a part of it!