Wedding Day

Smith Acreage

Ceremony

Holborn Hall

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Although they may tell people a few different stories, Matt &amp; Alysha first connected on Tinder back in early 2019. With Matt being away, travelling across the US racing most of the year, they never had the chance to actually meet for quite some time. Matt &amp; Alysha finally met for the very first time at Cook County Saloon in September of 2019. Matt was out with Dallas, Gerald and a few of the guys, while Alysha was out with her good friend Brianna, and cousin Ashley. The two had an immediate connection, and knew the other was special. Once the 2019 racing season had ended, and Matt was home for the off season, he moved into his new home in Leduc where Alysha made frequent visits as the two greatly enjoyed each others company. Not long after, in early 2020, Alysha moved in with Matt in Leduc and their love grew stronger for each other. In June of 2020, the first "child" came along, as Matt and Alysha ended up fostering Frank, the cutest little blue eyed tabby and his siblings. The two decided to keep Frank while the rest of his siblings went to loving homes. Fast forward to December of 2020, they picked up their second "child", a golden retriever named Enzo. Matt and Alysha's shared love for their boys brought them even closer. Over the pandemic, with the borders being closed, Matt was forced to race in Canada only, which made it possible for Alysha to come to every race and see him pursuing his passion. Through 2021 with the majority of the year still being under lock down, there was little to do but spend time with one another and grow their bond. On March 5th 2022, Matt decided it was time to lock Alysha down. He snuck her grandmothers ring (as she always talked about wanting it when she got married one day) and convinced her to go for a walk by Telford Lake. When they were at the Stone Barn, he asked the question and the rest is history. The love story continues...

3:00 PM - Wedding Ceremony

Smith Acreage51130 Range Rd 14, Parkland County, AB T7Y 2C8

3:30 PM - 4:45 PM - Break

Break between ceremony and reception to allow guests to check in to hotel and begin loading shuttles to reception.Shuttle Departs Hotel to Reception at 5:00

5:00 PM - Cocktail Hour

Holborn Hall51132 Range Rd 13, Parkland County, AB T7Y 2C8

6:00 PM - Reception

Return Shuttles will leave the Hall at 11:00 & 12:30

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Casey and Matt first met through their shared passion for dirt racing. When Matt began his racing Career in 2012, Casey took him under his wing and the rest is history. Through High School and after, Caseys home in Leduc became Matt's weekend home and eventually they became neighbours when Matt moved in down the street in 2019. Over the years Casey and Matt have spent countless weekends hanging out at the races, dirt biking, enjoying backyard beers, snowboarding, and now snowmobiling together, as well as Tuesday night hockey. Casey has become more than a great friend over the year and he is more like a brother, always there when you need him.

Casey Adams

Mason became friends with Matt at the beginning of high school at Scona. When in class together, they definitely weren't productive, but they always had a good time. They as well as the rest of the boys spent countless weekends at Buck Lake and cruising Whyte Ave. Over the past few years, Mason and Matt have become much closer, with Mason now living within the neighborhood in Leduc. Mason is one of the nicest people you will ever meet, and he is always willing to give a helping hand in any situation, When Mason's around, hide the jack Daniels..

Mason Cairns

Gerald and Matt became friends in Junior High School, when Matt first moved to Edmonton and started at Avalon. Matt and Gerald spent plenty of time Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, and Dirt Biking together throughout Junior High and High School. Gerald also often would help Matt at the race track with his Mini Stock when he first started racing. Gerald is a great guy that is always there when you need him, and its always a sure thing that if there's hunting, fishing, or hanging out at the lake involved, Gerald will always be there. 

Gerald Felderhof

Dallas and Matt met at the beginning of Grade 10, in Social class. The two became great friends almost immediately, as they had so much in common. Over the years the two have enjoyed countless weekends fishing and hanging out with the gang at Dallas' cabin at Buck Lake. Matt and Dallas even lived together for a while when Dallas and his now wife Josie moved in to Matt's basement in Leduc. Dallas is a friend that you can not see for months and pick up like it was yesterday, and he'll always have your back.

Dallas Cairns

Cassidy and Alysha first met back in 2011 in junior high school where they were playing on the same volleyball team. Since then, they became great friends, inside and outside of school, usually getting up to no good on weekends.  If there was a house party, birthday party or bush party - they were probably there. Fast forward to when Cassy came back from Kelowna after completing her event coordinator certification, both the girls are a little more settled down and happy to be living half an hour from each other, making it easier for dog park dates and rodeos together. Cassy is someone who will always be there for you, whether you need a shoulder to cry on or just simply someone to talk to, she's there. 

Cassidy Berdahl

Brianna and Alysha became friends in 2014 in high school where they had multiple different classes together, where they may or may not have been a little unproductive. Brianna is one of the most bubbly people you'll ever meet who LOVES football. The girls would go to several high school football games together, they even made it to the Grey Cup back in 2019! The two girls tended to go out quite frequently, whether it be to an Oilers game, Cook County or Hudson's, regardless they were most likely somewhere drinking too many jagerbombs. 

Brianna Billey

Madi and Alysha began working together in 2017 at the chiropractic office where they instantly got along and loved having each others company to get through the work day. Madi is an absolute sweetheart with a little sassy side when you really get to know her. Whenever their busy schedules align, the girls go on coffee dates, meet up at Oilers games and even go to the odd concert - which they do not recommend doing on a work night.

Madison DeGrande

Zoe and Alysha met while on a double date with Matt and Zoe's now husband Mason back in 2019 when they all went bowling together. Since then, they all hang out quite frequently as everyone lives in the same neighborhood in Leduc. Zoe is one of the kindest, most genuine people you will ever meet. One that brings over goodies when you're not feeling well, sends you home with lunch for the next day and brings toys over for your (slightly spoiled) dog. 

Zoe Cairns

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51130 Range Road 14Parkland County, AB T7Y 2C8

51132 Range Road 13Parkland County, AB T7Y 2C8

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