Matthew and Amber met in high school when they were both just 15. They first crossed paths at a mutual friend’s house, where Matthew immediately fell in love at first sight. He got Amber’s number that day, and after countless late-night conversations, the two quickly became inseparable best friends. On December 5th, 2015, they officially began dating—and their love story flourished from there.

Their first real date was at Marengo Café in Matthews hometown. They were so young—Matthew had just gotten his license , and Amber was dropped off by her Mom. It was a sweet, humble beginning to a love neither of them imagined would last nearly a decade. They continued dating throughout high school and into college, navigating long-distance until Amber graduated from Ball State in 2022. During those years apart, they regularly committed to more than five hours of travel one way just to see each other in person.

After graduation, on March 23rd, 2023, Matthew and Amber bought their first home together in Lakewood, IL. A few months later, Matthew brought home a stray cat he rescued from his worksite, and that little cat—now named Stella—quickly became their spoiled fur baby and the perfect addition to their growing family.

After all these years, their love continues to deepen every single day. They are overjoyed to finally seal the deal on their love story and can’t wait to celebrate with everyone this May. They’ve attached photos from their journey throughout the years so you can experience their love story firsthand.

🩷The Future Mr. & Mrs. LaSarre