Believe it or not, we both met in high school however, we did not reconnect until years later. As faith would have it, we ran into each other in Las Vegas as well as the Lake of the Ozarks without warning. Eventually we started casually talking and officially started dating in August 2021. In July 2023 we went on a trip to Scarborough England to meet the Matson family Derek and his siblings never had the chance to meet. After a few days in England, we decided to take the opportunity to tour Paris. Paris happened to be our first trip alone as a couple and would make for a memorable one! On our last full day of touring Europe, we set out on a riverboat dinner cruise along the Siene River. Afterward, was a walk down the riverside with an eventual surprise proposal! What Katie didn't know, was that we also had a surprise photographer catching each moment leading up to the proposal. Brother, Collin Matson was hiding as well so he could to capture the moment that she said "yes!" We ended an amazing trip taking pictures all over the popular Paris spots and lighting up the Eifel Tower with flashes and splashes of champagne! The love and support we have received from our friends and family has been amazing and we're so lucky to share this experience with you all. We both enjoy adventures, traveling, and spending time with those that we care about, which has led us to make the decision to say "I do" on the beaches of Punta Cana! Let the adventure begin!