Christie & Matt in Austin, TX

Christie and Matt first met at a training session for their firm. At the time, Christie was living in Colorado and Matt in Connecticut. Just over a year later, Matt found out Christie was transferring to Connecticut, so he immediately contacted her to tell her that he would show her the ropes, introduce her around, and make her adjustment as painless as possible. While the two don't quite agree that their first date, a company retreat at Six Flags, really counted as a date, they did spend the whole day together. The Bride Christie Haynes, 28, financial analyst The Groom Matthew (Matt) Greiner, 28, business development executive The Date April 19 At the time, Christie wasn't looking to jump into a relationship, but by the second date, she changed her mind. Christie says the way to her heart is through her dog, and Matt paid extra special attention to her dog Molly, even buying her an assortment of doggy treats so she too could have a special dinner.They dated for more than three years and decided to wait 16 months after Matt proposed just so they could have a wedding outside in the spring.