On April 1st, 2023, we met at a quaint Italian restaurant in Berlin. Coincidentally, it fell on April Fools’ Day—fitting for two people who don’t take themselves too seriously. We talked until the sun came up, and just four days and three dates later, we knew there was something pretty special between us.

Six weeks after our first meeting, we jetted off to Tel Aviv for our first little holiday, which began with a hotel disaster that might have deterred less determined couples. Upon entering our room, politeness quickly gave way to practicality—we knew we couldn't stay there. The staff were incredibly rude and no help in resolving our issue, which only fuelled our resolve. Realising we both don’t settle for subpar, we sprang into action; while Michele scoured the hotel for a room that didn’t smell of a sports bar, Matthias tackled the 'non-refundable' clause. The evening ended with us pushing our suitcases across dark alleys at midnight, searching for a new hotel. Between operational efficiency and having a good laugh at the situation, we had a sneaking suspicion that we could handle just about anything.

Since that fateful day, life has been a whirl of adventures and laughs, with just the right amount of sarcasm. Along the way, our lives weren’t the only things that merged—we've brought together our vibrant collection of family and friends who’ve added their own splash of colour to our story.

Our wedding day is about celebrating two very important things: our leap into married life and the amazing people we love. We're thrilled at the prospect of all our favourite people meeting and mingling. Fair warning: they’re a lively bunch, and yes, they’re all part of the package. Get ready for a celebration to remember!