Shania and Matthew met in college at The George Washington University in 2016, but it wasn’t until 2017 that the sparks really flew. They started as friends, but Matthew swears their first “date” was a burger and milkshake on campus—though Shania might argue it was just two friends sharing a meal. Either way, the rest is history.

While Shania came to D.C. drawn by its energy and politics, Matthew—born and raised in the city—showed her the real D.C.: the neighborhoods, the hidden food spots, and the community that made her fall in love with the city in a whole new way.

In return, when Matthew took his first trip to Trinidad in 2018, he fell in love right back—with the island, the culture, the warmth, and, of course, the food. Since then, he’s been practicing his best Trini accent, learning recipes from Grandma Lucy, and fully embracing all things Trinbagonian.

In 2020, right in the middle of the pandemic, they moved into their first place together… and added their furry first-born, Huey P, to the crew. A few years later came their second, Nina Simone, completing the little family.

These days, Shania and Matthew love doing workout classes together, discovering quaint neighborhoods and farmers markets around Northern Virginia, brunching their way through weekends, and yes… making regular trips to Costco.

Fast forward to today—they’re happily settled in Arlington, Virginia with Huey and Nina enjoying their best pet “DINK” lives, living life on their own terms, and excited to celebrate the next chapter—with all of you.