Bridal Shower

Bachelorette Weekend

Rehearsal Dinner

The Cabin

Wedding Day

Summer

We invite you to be truly present with us during our nuptials with an unplugged ceremony. We kindly ask that phones and cameras remain out of sight until the ceremony conclusion! We will happily share our professional images with you after the wedding.

Our Wedding

In March of 2023, Matt was ready for a change and a promising career opportunity landed him in North Idaho. After many solo trips exploring the rivers and mountains of North Idaho and Western Montana, he desired community in his new home. Meanwhile, Zoe was balancing life as a server and a full-time student at Boise State when her house flooded. Deciding to move back home to Coeur d'Alene for the summer, Zoe found herself at Pearl &amp; Tin as a florist and got to take on duties at the 5th Street Farmer's Market. It was there that she met Jordan Barnes, Matt's soon-to-be roommate, who had a stand right next to hers. While searching for a roommate, Matt reached out to a friend of a friend, who knew a friend, named Jordan. Matt and Jordan bonded quickly over folk-style guitar sessions and their shared love of 'tallow-popcorn' movie nights. Jordan saw a potential connection between Matt and Zoe right away, and soon enough, their paths would cross. On November 5th, 2023, fate nudged them into a brief encounter at One Place Church. The following day, they found themselves spending more time together while cleaning up after Younglife Club. They quickly realized they had found something special in each other. By December, Matt was offering Zoe his jacket at a Christmas party, and plans to see each other more frequently quickly followed. Coffee breaks at work turned into Mario Party game nights, and soon they were squeezing in double dates and cozy movie nights at the boy's apartment. Their first official date at Radicci's ("Rincento's") sealed the deal, and the rest is history. They know it was all part of the Lord's plan. Matt and Zoe recognize that they wouldn't be here without His guidance and grace. As they look ahead to their wedding day, they are filled with gratitude and excitement to share their joy with their cherished family and friends. This day will not only celebrate their love story thus far but also mark the beginning of their journey together, guided by their faith and surrounded by the love and support of those who mean the world to them. They eagerly anticipate creating new memories and writing the next beautiful chapters of their lives together, knowing that every step has been guided by the Lord's loving hand.

Our Story

Q + A

Registry

For many years, I prayed to the Lord that if it was His will, He would bring me a Christian girl. When I moved to Coeur d'Alene two years ago, I began to seek the Lord and put my love life on the back burner, and&nbsp;quickly found myself a roommate, a brother in Christ, Jordan, who led me to volunteer with Younglife. And to my surprise, when the Lord wants something to happen, He works quickly. Shortly into my friendship with Jordan, he told me he had the perfect girl for me and her name was Zoe. After two younglife events, I still had not met the beautiful redhead girl. Finally, we ran into each other at Church while she was with three of her Younglife middle schoolers.She was absolutely stunning and sweet as can be. Over the course of a few weeks, I quickly noticed the way she interacted with the kids at Younglife. It was inspiring and she held a confidence in the Lord that was really impressive. She was wise beyond her years.&nbsp;I began to wonder if this woman could be my wife. After returning from a hunting trip with my friend Cade, he got the chance to meet Zoe at a farmers market and was just as amazed in her as I was. Before he left for Bozeman, he said to me “you need to marry that girl.”Trusting in the feelings I had for her and the rare, but powerful judgement from a close friend of mine, I knew that I had to pursue Zoe. As my love grew, I began to purposely navigate in her direction for the next couple months at Young life. We began to build a friendship in the Lord and spent time preparing for club/cleaning up and talking about how the Lord was working in our lives. Zoe was thoughtful during every holiday and even wrote me a very nice letter on my birthday, despite only knowing me for about a month. I knew right away that God had been preparing me for Zoe.Over the holidays, giddy as a schoolboy, I showed everyone in my family a picture of Zoe and told them that she could be the one. Despite multiple hidden efforts from Zoe secretly encouraging me to ask her out, I finally got the courage to. I knew that if Zoe agreed to go on a second date with me, I was going to marry her. It was clear from the beginning that the Lord brought Zoe into my life to become my wife.&nbsp;(Pictured: A photo from our first date!)

How Matt Knew

If I had to choose a single moment that made me believe Matt is the one, it might just be one from February 18th.We had just come back from visiting Cam and Faith in Missoula for the weekend. As we walked in the door, Matt told me he had something for me—just a little surprise. It was a new ring dish, the exact one I had broken earlier that week. This dish had a simple yet meaningful phrase on it: “It’s the little things.”At that moment, I knew. Matt’s attention to those "little things" meant the world to me. I had mentioned, just in passing, how upset I was about breaking that dish, a gift from my mom back in high school. He not only listened, but he acted, surprising me with a new one as soon as he could. That’s when I realized that Matt would make an amazing husband one day. Life is truly about the little things. While we’ll share many big moments throughout our lives, it’s the small, everyday gestures that will fill most of our days and define our love.&nbsp;His sweet gesture might have seemed like no big deal to him, but to me, it meant the world. It’s often said that love is in the details, and that’s something I’ve come to understand deeply with Matt. Knowing someone is "the one" isn’t always about a single, defining moment. Often, it’s the culmination of countless moments where you feel an unshakable sense of comfort, trust, and connection. With Matt, it’s the way I feel completely at ease, whether we’re in deep conversation or simply enjoying each other’s presence in silence. It’s the shared values and vision for the future, the mutual respect and admiration, and the feeling that together, we can navigate anything life throws our way. Being with him feels like being home, no matter where we are.Of course, it’s not just this moment that made me certain Matt is the one. His deep love for the Lord is my favorite thing about him, and it influences every part of who he is. Friends and family who meet Matt for the first time always comment on his kindness and calm demeanor. I can’t wait to see the way he’ll lead our family with that same grace. His patience, in particular, is something I admire deeply—it’s the kind of patience that makes me excited to see him as a father one day. I know he’ll be the type of dad who listens intently, teaches gently, and loves unconditionally, creating a home filled with warmth and understanding.From the very beginning, I felt embraced by Matt’s world. The weekend he asked me to be his girlfriend, he brought me to Missoula to meet Cameron and Faith. At breakfast, Cam told me how I was an answer to their prayers and how excited they were that I was there. Two months later, when I met the rest of Matt’s family, I was met with the same warmth and acceptance. To know that his community had been praying for him to meet “a great girl,” and that Matt had told them I was that person, was one of the sweetest, most encouraging things I’ve ever experienced.My love for Matt grows every day. He is my best friend, and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with him. Here’s to more game nights, camping trips, ice cream dates, guitar serenades, garden parties, fly fishing lessons, and a million other memories to come. I love you, Matt!And as I look forward to our future together, I’m equally excited to welcome Matt’s family and friends into my life as my own. The love and support they’ve shown me already makes me feel so blessed to have them by our side on this journey. I can’t wait to build new memories with all of them as part of our growing family.(Pictured: The ring dish)

How Zoe Knew

The One

Our Breakfast recommendations include: Belle's Brunch House, Chomper Cafe, Honey Eatery, Le Peep, Blue Plate Cafe and the Old European.

The best lunch spots around are: Cochinito Taqueria, Crafted Kitchen, The Burger Dock and The Porch.

Yummy Dinner spots: Radicci Italian Bistro, Fire Pizza, 315 Cuisine, Shiki Sushi, Bardenay Restaurant, Ciccarellis, Sweet Lous and Dockside. (Fun fact: Our first date was at Radicci's!)

Our favorite places for drinks are The Dueling Piano Bar, Parallel 47, Winehouse or Stylus Wine and Vinyl Bar!

For dessert we recommend Panhandle Cone and Coffee or Birdie's Pie Shop!

Commemorate the bravery and dedication of our veterans and active-duty service members at CDA's 4th of July parade.

Fourth Of July Parade

Celebrate Independence Day with direct views of the fireworks on Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Fourth of July Cruise

We're thrilled to celebrate our special day in our picturesque lakeside town! While you're here, make the most of your weekend by exploring Coeur d'Alene's charm. Take a scenic hike on Tubbs Hill, stroll through downtown's unique shops or along the boardwalk. Embrace the outdoors with activities like paddleboarding or kayaking on the lake, or simply relax on its sandy shores. Coeur d'Alene is also home to fantastic golf courses and scenic bike trails, perfect for enjoying the area's natural beauty.

Things to Do

Due to the Holiday, this will be a busy weekend in Coeur d'Alene. We recommend booking your accommodations earlier rather than later!

The Coeur d'Alene Resort

TownePlace Suites Coeur d'Alene

Staybridge Suites Coeur D'Alene, an IHG Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coeur d Alene

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Coeur D Alene I-90 Exit 11, an IHG Hotel

We also recommend looking on Air BnB or VRBO for places to stay for the weekend!

Travel

3:30pm First Bus Loads in Hayden3:50pm Buses leave to Ceremony4:30pm Ceremony8:30pm First Bus To Town9:30pm Second Bus To Town10:15pm Last Bus

Meet us at the Hayden Discount Cinema parking lot: 300 W Centa Ave, Hayden, ID 83835   Buses will start loading at 3:30pm and will depart promptly at 4pm.   Please note: There is no parking at the venue, so be sure to catch the bus!

Transportation

Neve Peterson

Jack Holland

Ella Judd

Cameron Schmitz

Hannah Monahan

Trevor Schmitz

Faith Schmitz

Justin Monahan

Kate Phillips

Nathan Dombrow

Lauren Phillips

Cade Holland

Sarah Wilkey

Cormac Duffy

Makenzee Shoaff

Ethan Peterson

Lauryn Fuller

Jordan Barnes

Jordy Monahan

Roan Robb

Caroline Holland

Joel Dombrow

Wedding Party

Photos

Digital Invites

Our guestbook is a Bible!  We cherish your words of wisdom, love, and blessings. Come with your favorite verse!  Your contributions today will be a treasured part of our family Bible, a keepsake that will remind us to always keep Christ at the center of our lives. This Bible will be passed down for years to come, filled with love, joy, and the support that surrounds us.  Thank you for being part of our lives and this blessed day.

Bible Guest Book

RSVPs are officially closed!

We’ve counted the forks, picked the playlist, and saved you a seat (if you told us you’re coming). We can’t wait to party with you. Whether you’re joining us in person or cheering us on from afar, we’re so grateful for your love and support. We’re so ready to say “I do!” Wedding magic is in the air!!!!

Matthew & Zoe

Matthew & Zoe

M&Z

Wedding Day