It was just before the world stood still and the pandemic changed our lives forever. Matt and Melissa were working a political event at USC when they met for the first time. Luckily, there was enough down time that day to get acquainted with one another.. and try not to giveaway their blushing. A couple days later on February 22, 2020 they went on their first date, and hiked Malibu State Creek Park. As we all know, that first date together went better than most! This was an exciting time, and as their new love was blooming they started making plans for a vacation in the near future. However, God had another plan. The pandemic took hold and we were all forced to go on lock-down, living in solitude. At this time, they had a choice to make…stop seeing each other or take a leap of faith and move in together. They took a leap of faith. The lockdown gave them an opportunity to spend much more quality time than their regular work schedules would have allowed. During this time, they fell in love. Hiking the nearby beautiful mountains in the day and dancing in the living room all night. About one year of laughter and love had gone by, when Matt got down on one knee… asking her to marry him. Without hesitation Melissa responded, “of course,” and got on her knees with him. They say God works in mysterious ways. And although pain and suffering coincided with the times of this pandemic. There was also a lot of beautiful blessings and change that came as well. Matt and Melissa will be forever grateful for that first year spent together, and the perfect timing that allowed them to do so. On "TWOSday" 2/22/22, Matt and Melissa will be celebrating the two year anniversary of that very first date by joining in Holy Matrimony. They are pleased to welcome you in joining them on their big day to celebrate their love and the future blessings to come!