Wedding Day

Gates Four Golf and Country Club

Ceremony

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Forget&nbsp;Cinderella&nbsp;and&nbsp;glass&nbsp;slippers&nbsp;–&nbsp;Matt&nbsp;and&nbsp;Christina's&nbsp;love&nbsp;story&nbsp;began&nbsp;amidst&nbsp;the&nbsp;aroma&nbsp;of&nbsp;garlic&nbsp;butter&nbsp;and&nbsp;oregano,&nbsp;with&nbsp;pepperoni&nbsp;as&nbsp;their&nbsp;fairy&nbsp;godmother.&nbsp;It&nbsp;wasn't&nbsp;a&nbsp;grand&nbsp;ballroom,&nbsp;but&nbsp;the&nbsp;bustling&nbsp;warmth&nbsp;of&nbsp;Papa&nbsp;John's,&nbsp;where&nbsp;fluorescent&nbsp;lights&nbsp;danced&nbsp;on&nbsp;flour-dusted&nbsp;counters&nbsp;and&nbsp;laughter&nbsp;mingled&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;clatter&nbsp;of&nbsp;pizza&nbsp;pans. Matt,&nbsp;the&nbsp;new&nbsp;insider&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;passion&nbsp;for&nbsp;cheesy&nbsp;puns,&nbsp;first&nbsp;laid&nbsp;eyes&nbsp;on&nbsp;Christina,&nbsp;the&nbsp;manager&nbsp;whose&nbsp;smile&nbsp;shone&nbsp;brighter&nbsp;than&nbsp;any&nbsp;hot&nbsp;oven&nbsp;lamp.&nbsp;It&nbsp;started&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;fumble&nbsp;-&nbsp;Matt,&nbsp;more&nbsp;accustomed&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;hot&nbsp;oven&nbsp;than&nbsp;topping&nbsp;the&nbsp;pizzas,&nbsp;messed&nbsp;up&nbsp;his&nbsp;cheese&nbsp;topping,&nbsp;flustered,&nbsp;his&nbsp;face&nbsp;turned&nbsp;red&nbsp;hot,&nbsp;hotter&nbsp;than&nbsp;the&nbsp;hottest&nbsp;jalapenos&nbsp;creeping&nbsp;up&nbsp;his&nbsp;neck.&nbsp;Christina,&nbsp;ever&nbsp;the&nbsp;pizza&nbsp;queen,&nbsp;laughed,&nbsp;her&nbsp;eyes&nbsp;sparkling&nbsp;like&nbsp;anchovies&nbsp;under&nbsp;the&nbsp;lights.&nbsp;And&nbsp;in&nbsp;that&nbsp;laughter,&nbsp;a&nbsp;connection&nbsp;bloomed,&nbsp;warmer&nbsp;than&nbsp;fresh-baked&nbsp;garlic&nbsp;knots. Their&nbsp;evenings&nbsp;became&nbsp;a&nbsp;delightful&nbsp;dance&nbsp;of&nbsp;stolen&nbsp;glances&nbsp;across&nbsp;the&nbsp;makeline,&nbsp;witty&nbsp;pizza-themed&nbsp;banter&nbsp;(don't&nbsp;even&nbsp;get&nbsp;them&nbsp;started&nbsp;on&nbsp;pineapple!),&nbsp;and&nbsp;late-night&nbsp;shifts&nbsp;that&nbsp;felt&nbsp;like&nbsp;nights&nbsp;in&nbsp;Italy.&nbsp;Their&nbsp;after-shift&nbsp;talks&nbsp;stretched&nbsp;past&nbsp;closing&nbsp;time,&nbsp;filled&nbsp;with&nbsp;dreams&nbsp;whispered&nbsp;over&nbsp;cooling&nbsp;dough&nbsp;and&nbsp;promises&nbsp;scribbled&nbsp;on&nbsp;pizza&nbsp;boxes.&nbsp;They&nbsp;bonded&nbsp;over&nbsp;shared&nbsp;shifts,&nbsp;the&nbsp;rhythm&nbsp;of&nbsp;their&nbsp;work&nbsp;mirroring&nbsp;the&nbsp;beat&nbsp;of&nbsp;their&nbsp;growing&nbsp;affection. Pizza&nbsp;became&nbsp;their&nbsp;love&nbsp;language.&nbsp;The&nbsp;world&nbsp;shrank&nbsp;to&nbsp;their&nbsp;little&nbsp;slice&nbsp;of&nbsp;Papa&nbsp;John's&nbsp;paradise,&nbsp;where&nbsp;love&nbsp;fermented&nbsp;like&nbsp;the&nbsp;perfect&nbsp;dough,&nbsp;rising&nbsp;with&nbsp;every&nbsp;shared&nbsp;smile&nbsp;and&nbsp;inside&nbsp;joke.&nbsp;So,&nbsp;raise&nbsp;a&nbsp;slice&nbsp;(or&nbsp;two)&nbsp;to&nbsp;Matt&nbsp;and&nbsp;Christina,&nbsp;a&nbsp;testament&nbsp;that&nbsp;love&nbsp;can&nbsp;bloom&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;unexpected&nbsp;places,&nbsp;fueled&nbsp;by&nbsp;hot&nbsp;ovens,&nbsp;cheesy&nbsp;puns,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;whole&nbsp;lot&nbsp;of&nbsp;pepperoni.&nbsp;Their&nbsp;story&nbsp;is&nbsp;proof&nbsp;that&nbsp;sometimes,&nbsp;all&nbsp;it&nbsp;takes&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;right&nbsp;dough,&nbsp;the&nbsp;perfect&nbsp;sauce,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;sprinkle&nbsp;of&nbsp;fate&nbsp;to&nbsp;bake&nbsp;a&nbsp;love&nbsp;that&nbsp;lasts&nbsp;a&nbsp;lifetime.

The Pizza My Heart

Our Story

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Robert Reinhold Jr

Luciano Caro

Sequilla Arita

Joe Frye

Heavenly Dechenne

Sebastain Peatty

Wedding Party

Q + A

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Fayetteville Fort Bragg Area

WoodSpring Suites Fayetteville

Near Lafayette Bowling LanesMake yourself at home in one of the 121 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 34-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas.With a stay at Extended Stay A

Extended Stay America Select Suites Fayetteville West

In FayettevilleMake yourself at home in one of the 64 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.When you stay at Country Inn & Suites by 

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Fayetteville I-95 NC

Near the airportMake yourself at home in one of the 148 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.Located in

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Fayetteville

In Fayetteville (Terry Sanford)Make yourself at home in one of the 111 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while MP3 docking stations and cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include safes and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at

Homewood Suites by Hilton Fayetteville

In FayettevilleMake yourself at home in one of the 114 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with premium TV channels provide entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include safes and complimentary weekday newspapers, and housekeeping is provide

Hampton Inn & Suites Fayetteville

In Fayetteville (Westover)Make yourself at home in one of the 121 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 34-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas.With a stay at Extended Stay Ameri

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Christina & Matthew

Christina & Matthew

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