Working in a small agriculture shop in the service department, they learned to know each other rather quickly. They started dating on May 14, 2023 after Matthew drove in to work with a beautiful first gen Cummins. Let's just say their bond grew stronger than shared frustrations with AGCO engineers!

Matthew and Essi got engaged on February 20, 2024, three days before Essi went to college in Lethbridge for two months.

In April, the wedding date was set to June 21, 2025 - a week after the bulls get released into pasture and a week before first cut.

They look forward to getting married and spending their special day with everyone invited.