Matthew & Shelby

October 11, 2025 • West Bloomfield, MI
178 Days To Go!

Matthew & Shelby

October 11, 2025 • West Bloomfield, MI
178 Days To Go!

Our Story

How It All Began

"You'll find love when you're least expecting it..." A tale as old as time. While neither of us were expecting to be where we are today, our story is a testament to the above saying. What started as a simple set up to become friends blossomed into 5+ years of Facetime calls, constant texting, laughter, anticipation, excitement, and a beautiful friendship turned romance. There was never a time where we did not find ourselves bonding over our interests in dogs, food, music, movies, and the occasional political banter. We ultimately realized that the 2,000 miles between Shelby in Arizona and Matthew in Michigan would not suffice, and thus began our journey...

Timeline:

Our first date in Detroit! Shelbs made the adventurous decision to move to Michigan, and we couldn't wait to meet each other after talking on the phone for 2 years!

July 10, 2021

Our first date in Detroit! Shelbs made the adventurous decision to move to Michigan, and we couldn't wait to meet each other after talking on the phone for 2 years!
I couldn't believe she actually let me take her to the Renaissance Festival

September 11, 2021

I couldn't believe she actually let me take her to the Renaissance Festival
Shelbs threatens to break up with Matt if he doesn't start drinking coffee. (Matt started drinking coffee)

October 02, 2021

Shelbs threatens to break up with Matt if he doesn't start drinking coffee. (Matt started drinking coffee)
Our frigid trip to the Bavarian town, Frankenmuth!

February 14, 2022

Our frigid trip to the Bavarian town, Frankenmuth!
Our stunning trip to Holland, MI: Tulips, Lake Michigan, and some amazing food!

May 06, 2022

Our stunning trip to Holland, MI: Tulips, Lake Michigan, and some amazing food!
Shelbs gets her white-coat while in Medical School in St. Maarten, Matt visited and was happy for any excuse to travel to the Caribbean :)

October 01, 2022

Shelbs gets her white-coat while in Medical School in St. Maarten, Matt visited and was happy for any excuse to travel to the Caribbean :)
Seeing Taylor Swift in concert was a pivotal moment in our relationship.

May 06, 2023

Seeing Taylor Swift in concert was a pivotal moment in our relationship.
A beautiful day at Cranbrook Gardens...She said "Yes!"

August 26, 2023

A beautiful day at Cranbrook Gardens...She said "Yes!"