Here's where it all began... Matt met Liz in 2011 when they both worked as counselors at Camp Wise in Chardon, Ohio. Though they were just friends, Liz's friend Abbie would tell you that Liz definitely had a crush on him that summer! After a fun summer at camp, Matt went back to Ohio University, Liz to University of Florida and life went on for each of them. They reunited at Camp Wise the summer of 2014 when Matt returned as a village supervisor and Liz as the Infirmary manager. Liz arrived convinced she would get a unique nursing experience and would take online classes to keep busy. Little did she know, Matt had been excited to reconnect at camp and had every intention to distract her from her studies. Matt spent the first week coming up with excuses to visit Liz. Her favorite was Matt needing a place to "keep his suit" and a "quiet place for interviews." Liz took notice but didn't mind so much! Their love blossomed quickly, they finished their degrees and started their first jobs but the timing just wasn’t right. In 2016, Liz moved back to the sunshine state and “Round 1" of their relationship came to a close. But their hearts had different plans for them.... After many attempts to meet up over the years, it was finally time for “Round 2” to begin. Both EXTREMELY nervous but excited to see each other when Liz flew to Cleveland in December 2018 to celebrate Katie's 30th. The ice was quickly broken during a crazy dining experience and soon after, Matt and Liz began their long-distance relationship. They traveled back and forth between Cleveland, OH and Boca Raton, FL monthly. In March 2020, Matt moved to Florida just in time to quarantine with Liz and the two have never been happier. The couple welcomed their fur-child, Louie, in May 2021! They are so excited to get married and look forward to all life has in store for them!