How It All Began
Our Story
The Swipe That Started It All
Like most great modern love stories, ours began on a dating app. We matched, we talked, and before long we agreed to meet in person — a little nervous, a little hopeful, the way all first dates are.
Getting to Know Her
There was a second date. And a third. Date after date, Matthew found himself sitting across from someone who was sharp, passionate, and steadfast in her beliefs. Anastasia had a way of making every conversation feel like it mattered — strong-willed in the best possible sense, the kind of person who makes you want to be more certain about your own life. It didn't take long before he knew: this was someone he wanted around. For a long time.
Growing Together
The next year was one of those rare ones — full of late nights, inside jokes, and the quiet joy of learning someone deeply. They discovered each other's loves, built routines and broke them, and learned what it meant to show up for each other in the big moments and the small ones. The kind of year that doesn't announce itself as important while it's happening, but that you look back on and realize: that's when it really began.
A Place in the Sky
They took the leap and moved in together — 14 floors up in Anastasia's San Francisco condo. Matthew and Korra arrived in her sanctuary above the city, and the three of them made a home up there in the sky. It was loud, bright, and full of life. And then, as these things tend to go — they went and made an even bigger decision.
Home in Orinda
They bought their first home together in Orinda — a place to put down real roots, hang things on walls they actually owned, and start building something that was entirely theirs. It has been a happy place in every sense of the word: a project, a sanctuary, and a constant reminder of just how far they've come from their first date.
The Next Chapter
And now here they are — ready to make it official. On August 29th, 2026, Matthew and Anastasia will stand in front of the people they love most and say the words that have been true for a while now. They are so grateful you are part of this moment. It means everything to share it with you.