We met through a mutual friend when my dear friend Ashley was at a bachelorette party in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Matt was at a wedding nearby. The two groups crossed paths at a bar, where Ashley learned Matt had just moved to Austin. She mentioned me and told him we’d hit it off. Back in Omaha she gave me his number before I moved to Austin. A few texts later, we were planning our first date! On August 24th, 2021, we met at Caroline’s Upstairs in Austin,TX. I was 20 minutes late, but Matt was waiting patiently with a margarita in hand! We spent the next year and a half as friends while Matt moved back to California. With a lot of persistence and patience from Matt, we started dating in December of 2022. Matt officially moved back to Austin and we’ve never looked back! Our engagement was a dream come true. On August 31st, 2024, in Naxos, Greece, during a sunrise hike to the Temple of Apollo, Matt proposed. On the same day as my parents’ anniversary, with a ring including a diamond from my great-grandmother. We’re overjoyed to celebrate our love with you all. Please explore our wedding website for all the details. We can’t wait to share this special weekend with our family and friends! With love, Jackie and Matt