“Kelsey and Matt’s love story began in January 2021 in Dallas, Texas, where they were both living at the time. Though Kelsey is a proud Alabama girl who graduated from the University of Alabama, and Matt is a Michigan native and University of Michigan alum, fate—and a mutual friend—brought them together on a night they weren’t expecting. Kelsey was out for a girls’ night when one of her best friends, who knew Matt through mutual Michigan connections, got a text from him. With all his friends at a wedding that night, he was looking for something to do. After some playful debate, the girls agreed he could crash the evening—and the rest was history. One of their first conversations was a lighthearted debate about whether Vince Vaughn is one of the greatest actors of our time. Matt didn’t quite agree, but his quick wit and charm stood out to Kelsey immediately. Over the next couple of years, their relationship deepened—even through a long-distance chapter with Matt working in San Francisco and Kelsey still in Dallas. Then in April 2024, everything changed. Matt received a promotion that would allow him to relocate to Colorado. What Kelsey didn’t know was that, weeks before the move, Matt had flown to Birmingham to take her parents to brunch and ask for their blessing. Known for loving a good prank, Matt carefully crafted the perfect surprise proposal. Under the impression that they were meeting up with his sister for the weekend, Kelsey followed him to the Dallas Arboretum. As she posed for a photo, Matt dropped to one knee and proposed to her. She was completely caught off guard—and completely overjoyed. What followed was a weekend full of celebration, family flying in from around the country, and even a night at the Fort Worth Rodeo. Just a few weeks later, they packed up and moved to Colorado Springs, sight unseen. One of their first stops? The iconic Broadmoor Hotel. The timeless charm, elegance, and mountain views instantly captured their hearts. When it came time to plan their engagement session, they knew it would be the perfect backdrop. Kelsey envisioned something romantic and editorial, and with Meredith’s incredible eye behind the lens, they brought that vision to life effortlessly.”
– Kelsey, soon to be bride
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