Matt and Jannae were first introduced in 2008 when Matt went to visit his sister Sarah (Jannae’s Maid of Honor) at cosmetology school in St. Cloud. Matt being single and ready to mingle realized how cool Jannae was and told Sarah “she’s pretty cute.” But as Matt was also enjoying being single, and perhaps, had indulged in one too many beverages that weekend, never got the chance to say anything.

Jannae and Matt then connected on Facebook. Jannae Facebook stalked Matt relentlessly (obviously, why wouldn’t she?) but still there was no real connection made between the two.

Days, months, years passed. They’d see each other from time to time, as both Dayna (Bridesmaid) and Jannae would sometimes frequent Matt’s parent’s house while visiting Sarah. But the closest Matt ever got to giving her a ring, was maybe, getting her a beer. What a gentleman.

Until May 4th 2013- the lovely Sarah’s birthday. The Night began with Matt and Ryks (the best man) showing up to the bar fashionably late and meeting the party head on with fist-fulls of PBR. Matt and Jannae struck up a conversation, and for the first time in either of their lives nothing mattered but the person across the table. They talked all night, and when the evening came to a close exchanged numbers, which planted the seed to their journey of life and love together.

They had their first date on Memorial day, playing yard games at Matt’s house. Sarah and Mark (groomsmen and Sarah’s now husband) joined in, to help cushion any first date jitters. It was a fun filled day followed by a bonfire at night. Both Matt and Jannae new there was magic and mosquitos in the air.

After nearly 4 years of dating, and living together. Matt and Jannae went ring shopping. Matt got a good taste for what Jannae liked and they left the shop with Jannae wondering when and how Matt would pop the question. As time passed Jannae’s co-workers, clients and friends too all began speculating. So, Matt devised a plan to throw Jannae off his trail. His taxes had come back and he told Jannae he owed too much and would have to wait to buy her a ring, especially since they were leaving on vacation in just a few days.

Matt had in fact purchased the ring and kept it hidden in the house for about a month. (Any guy knows that feels like an eternity.) His plan was to propose in Northern California while visiting their dear friends Eric (groomsman) and his wife Jenny. If that didn’t make the trip special enough, it was also going to be Jannae’s first time seeing the ocean. As the four began their drive up the coastline, Jannae was so eager to touch that water and Matt was feeling the same knowing he was about to ask the question that would change their lives forever. As they got to the seaside campground, Jannae immediately jumped out of the car and started walking down the beach, headed for the water. Matt tossed his phone to Eric and said, “This is gunna happen quck!” and started after her. He walked slowly and quietly up behind her and got down on one knee, ring in hand. He asked, she answered.

And here they are, ready to celebrate their love and their marriage, together with all of you.

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