May 2021 On a random Sunday night, we met amongst friends at The Winslow in NYC, completely unaware that it was the first day of the rest of our lives, and our fairytale was beginning. While the initial attraction was there, I (Kat) thought Matt was boring for not dancing, and Matt thought I was annoying because I repeatedly shoved a fake microphone in his face to get him to sing. But, as the night went on, our chemistry grew, and we wound up exchanging numbers.... June 2021 Over the next month, we spent time together as "friends", but it was always more than that. In June we had our first official date—a paddleboarding trip to Long Island. Matt failed to mention until we pulled into his driveway that I would be meeting his entire family on this outing. Despite the unexpected surprise, the day was filled with effortless conversation and a deepening connection. We spent about 7 hours out on the water -- talking, laughing, getting extremely sunburnt, and for some strange reason, playing the song "Can't Help Falling in Love with You". From that day on, we both knew this wasn't just a date, it was something different. September 2021 Throughout the rest of that summer, over Yankee games, bonfires, hiking, homemade sushi, and more, our relationship slowly but surely grew. Then, on September 12th, out on the paddleboards where it all started, Matt asked me to be his girlfriend. January 2022 Under the stars, on a rooftop in Miami, Matt told me he loved me for the first time. To this day, we can think of few times that we felt more joy than that moment. Our relationship continued to flourish as we shared a myriad of life's memorable moments. We enjoyed travel together, integrated into each other's families, and even became aunt and uncle to our niece, Blakely. Through it all, our love was exactly as we imagined it would be. It was like the movies. It was our fairytale. December 2023 The day after Christmas of 2023 the fairytale continued. I thought I was meeting Matt for a quick sunset drink before a family dinner at Jupiter Beach Resort in FL. To my surprise, with a picturesque beach backdrop, surrounded by flowers, and with a cellist once again playing "Can't Help Falling In Love With You", Matt got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. Overwhelmed with emotion and joy, I tearfully accepted, and our families joined in the celebration afterward. Today, we're happier and more in love than ever. All of you have been a part of our journey together, so we can't wait to celebrate our love with you at our wedding.