On the evening of November 11, 2020, Kimberly went out for “Wine Wednesday” with a friend at Mike Shannon’s in Edwardsville, IL. It was supposed to be a low-key night to catch up, but little did she know it was about to change her life forever.

Over dinner, her friend brought up a bonfire off the Mississippi River in St. Charles County, MO, where she planned to meet a guy she was interested in. Kimberly was hesitant—it was a work night—but the idea sounded fun, so she decided to go. Meanwhile, the guy her friend was meeting convinced his friend Matthew to come along. Matthew figured, Why not? What do I have to lose? and took the chance. Little did Matthew know what he was about to gain by saying that.

Kimberly was introduced to Matthew as she arrived at the bonfire. What started as small talk quickly turned into a real connection. They talked like they’d known each other forever, and Matthew couldn’t help but notice how Kimberly’s smile lit up the night. Before the fire died down, he asked for her number, and just like that, something special began.

Fast forward through lots of camping trips, MANY Costco runs, endless Modern Family episodes, Qdoba and QT stops, on July 27, 2024, Matthew proposed to Kimberly in the tractor barn at her family farm in Salem, MO, with a light rain tapping on the metal roof.

Now, Kimberly and Matthew are counting down the days to October 25, 2025, and are so excited to start their next chapter together as husband and wife!

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