Rehearsal Dinner

Lake Robbins Ballroom

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

We met at the gym. (Classic.) But it wasn’t cute — think hangovers, Jacob’s Ladder, and one of us scoping out the trash can in case her pre-workout made a reappearance. Matt was the manager, Karena was the chaos, and Karena’s sister was the accountability partner roped into all of it. While Karena was navigating a messy season, Matt somehow managed to be both the kindest guy in the room and the least judgmental — even when Karena showed up still basically feeling the effects from the night before. Fast forward through some life plot twists (a divorce, a few awkward gym run-ins, and a lot of unspoken understanding), and Matt became Karena’s safe space. The kind of guy who doesn’t need you to explain, because he already sees you — and still shows up. Honestly, she thought he was too emotionally healthy to be anything more than “the nice guy friend.” But then that sneaky healthy part of her realized... she liked emotionally healthy. And respectful. And safe. Weird, right? He never pushed, never pressured, and somehow made her feel like I could breathe again. Then he started staying over. Then they got a dog. Then they launched a clothing brand. Then they took over a farmers market. Basically, she has a bad idea — and he makes it real. That’s kind of their thing. Now, they’re planning a wedding (which is hilarious, because they each once swore they’d never do this again), living in a place where the dogs outnumber the bedrooms, and prepping for an ultra-marathon the weekend after their vows. It’s unconventional, a little chaotic, and entirely theirs. And honestly? They wouldn’t change a thing.

Matt + Karena (Our Story)

Our Story

Photos

If there’s one person who’s been through it all with the bride, it’s Mia — daughter, confidant, chaos-catcher, and the one who somehow manages to be wise beyond her years and wildly fun at the same time. She’s quick with a comeback, loyal to her core, and the perfect mix of chill and fire. On wedding day, she’ll be the one holding the bouquet, hyping the playlist, and reminding us all that sparkle and strength are a power duo. (Also, she has veto power over all dance floor decisions. Use that info wisely.)

Miara Steir

Some siblings just kind of tolerate each other. Not these two. Anne isn’t just Matt’s sister — she’s one of his biggest supporters, longest-running sparring partners, and a walking archive of his most embarrassing stories. She’s the one who’s always had his back (and probably called him out a few times along the way), and she’ll be standing beside him as a reminder that family, loyalty, and showing up really do matter. She’s smart, funny, and cooler than Matt would like to admit.

Anne Cox

This isn’t just any teddy bear. He’s been lovingly stitched from the favorite clothes of Matt’s late mom, Mary — including a tie she’d have absolutely approved of. On this day, he’ll be walked down the aisle and placed in the front row, in the seat she should be filling.

It’s a quiet tribute. A visible reminder. And a way to hold space for a woman whose love, presence, and pride are woven into this day — even if she can’t physically be here to witness it.

Karena + Matthew

Karena + Matthew

Q + A

Q + A coming soon!