Matt & Kara are an amazing couple I met at University of Tampa. They are so wonderful!! I had an amazing time out with them on such a perfect day. I asked them a few questions about themselves and their plans for their wedding so that you could get to know them like I did.
How did you two meet?
We met at The Rack at a mutual friend’s birthday party. It was actually kind of funny because we were both working at the same place at the time, but in different departments, so we had never crossed each other’s paths. Once we realized we worked near each other we started taking our breaks together.
What do you two love to do together the most?
We love riding our bikes together when we have the chance. It is so convenient living in South Tampa because we are biking distance from a variety of restaurants. We even made a list of restaurants we want to try, but there are so many to choose from!
How did he propose? (If you would like to mention about him proposing atop the tallest building in the world, that is up to you)
Matt’s family lives outside of Dubai in the U.A.E. While we were visiting last Christmas, Matt tried proposing on top of the Burj Khalifia, the world’s tallest building. I am very shy, so when I noticed what he was doing I whispered; “you better not do that up here!” Needless to say he changed up the plan and proposed in the hotel room later that evening. It makes for a funny story.
When and Where will your wedding be?
We are getting married June 29th at Old Town Manor in Key West. It is a bed and breakfast located one block from Duval Street. We are looking forward to having a relaxing yet fun weekend celebrating with our close friends and family.
What made you decide to choose a destination wedding?
After Matt proposed, I initially started planning for a big wedding. We both realized during the process that the traditional wedding was not for us. Once we started exploring other options, we both fell in love with the idea of a carefree destination wedding. We decided on Key West because we both enjoy the keys and would love to begin our life together there.
Where will you go on your Honeymoon?
We are spending our honeymoon in Chile. Matt is dying to check out the world’s largest pool, and I am hoping to visit some of the wineries. I minored in Spanish in college and I think Matt also wants to laugh at me while I attempt to speak with the locals!
Congratulations you two!!! I had a great time with you guys!
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