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Wedding Day

CEREMONY

COCKTAIL HOUR

RECEPTION

Our Wedding

A baseball player from Kent, Washington and a softball player from Honolulu, Hawaii met for the first time at a party in the Fall of 2020. The two started off as acquaintances, slowly becoming friends, and inevitably became inseparable. Matthew and Shanelle became official on February 8th, 2021!

February 8th, 2021

Matthew took Shanelle out to dinner on Valentine’s Day! After dinner, Matthew took Shanelle home to meet his family for the first time!

February 14th, 2021

The couple went on their first camping trip with some of their best friends to Lopez Island! They had a great time playing volleyball, going on hikes, fishing, and more!

August 19, 2021

Matthew and Shanelle headed into another school year at Pacific Lutheran University. Matthew began his senior year and Shanelle began her Masters program! To kick off the school year, Matthew took Shanelle to the Washington State Fair!

September 24, 2021

First pumpkin patch date! This became a yearly tradition for the two!

October 17th, 2021

Matthew invited Shanelle home for Thanksgiving with his family! Shanelle had a great time meeting his whole family!

November 25, 2021

Matthew flew down to Hawaii the day after Christmas to spend the rest of the holidays with Shanelle! Matthew experienced New Years in Hawaii for the first time with Shanelle and her family!

December 27, 2021

One year anniversary! Matthew took Shanelle out to dinner and they spent the day in downtown Seattle!

February 8, 2022

Senior day! Matthew and Shanelle wrapped up their collegiate baseball and softball careers. They were surrounded by their families and friends.

April 16, 2022

Graduation day! Matthew earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Shanelle earned her Masters degree in Elementary Education from PLU!

May 28, 2022

Matthew and his family flew down to Hawaii to spend a few weeks of summer with Shanelle and her family. The trip was filled with lots of laughs, fun, food, and more!

July 25, 2022

Matthew started his first day of work at Paccar and Shanelle started her first day as a 4th grade teacher in the Franklin Pierce School District!

August 22, 2022

The couple officially moved in together!

August 30, 2022

Their first fur baby! Alohi became a part of their family.

November 20, 2022

Matthew and Shanelle celebrated 2 years together with a day trip to Vashon Island! They ate lots of good food and enjoyed seeing the beautiful sites of the PNW!

February 8, 2023

Matthew officially became a homeowner!!!

April 13, 2023

The golf journey begins for Matthew and Shanelle! They have been hooked ever since!

July 25, 2023

Matthew and Shanelle took a road trip down to Canon Beach Oregon to celebrate their 3 year anniversary!

February 23, 2024

The couple met Shanelle's family in Vegas for vacation! Matthew hit two royal flushes on the last day of the trip!

April 14, 2024

The big day!!! Matthew proposed to Shanelle on Paiko Beach in Hawaii! Thanks to their many loved ones who helped keep the secret, Shanelle was completely surprised and had no idea it was happening!

July 10, 2024

Another surprise!!! After returning from Hawaii, Shanelle’s friends Taylor and Nicole threw Matt and Shanelle a surprise engagement party!

Shanelle & Matthew

Shanelle & Matthew

S&M

Wedding Day

4:30 PM

CEREMONY

5:00 PM

COCKTAIL HOUR

6:00 PM

RECEPTION