Being born an ocean and worlds apart could not keep Matthew and Athena from meeting and falling in love. They met almost the first weekend she landed in Cork, Ireland for her semester study abroad. Mat was in Ireland for the first time and only for a weekend having flown in with friends from London. It was the Autumn of 2008 and Athena was just about to turn twenty years old. I believe one could categorize this as "Love at first sight." Their romance has lasted as they've journeyed together across continents from then until now to establish a life together. Today they will be married! We wish them well as they go forward as husband and wife. Here are a few photos to document their shared journey to this day.
Some glimpses from their journey together:
Athena's 21st Birthday Claremont California September 2009
January 2010 The Grand Canyon
Athena's college graduation party June 2010
August 2010 The big move to Sydney Australia
Sydney Australia December 2010
2011 Athena turns 23 in Sydney Australia
2011 Vacation to Melbourne
May 2012 visit to Long Beach
January 2013 Mat and Athena's visit home in California. Here they are at the
bench from the movie "500 Days of Summer"
June 2013 Athena and Mat at Aria's wedding in Madison, Wisconsin
2013 Mat takes Athena to Bali for her 25th birthday
Mat proposes to Athena in Bali September 2013
"Happy Wedding Day to Athena and Mat!"
We love you both and wish you a lifetime of happiness and joy together.
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