THE BRIDE
What is the bride's full birth name?
Melissa Beatriz Lebron
What is the groom's full name?
De'Antez Ladarrice Payton
Who said I love you first?
"I (Veronica) did.. within the first couple weeks of officially dating each other"
When is the wedding?
September 14th, 2019
Diamonds are graded on 4 things. What are they?
Cut, clarity, carat, and color.
What is Veronica's ethnicity/background
Caucasian – German, Russian, French and a wee bit of Irish
What job does Matt work?
Corporate Banker
How many kids do the couple want to have?
"We agreed somewhere around 4"
What are the wedding theme colours?
Forest Green and gold
Wedding bands are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. Why did this become a custom?
It was once thought that a vein in that finger led directly to the heart.
What is Veronica's favourite thing to do on a weekend?
Going for a run and most recently hiking since moving to Calgary
What city was Matt born in?
Saskatoon
Where did the couple meet?
"First meeting I believe was at long branch during a CCO Rise Up. We both have some sort of memory of dancing together at some point, but it’s not an overly distinct memory for either of us"
Where are the newly weds going for their honeymoon?
Kauai, Hawaii
Many wedding invitations have RSVP on them. What does RSVP stand for?
Repondez si'l vous plait
How many siblings does Veronica have and what are their names?
5: Conrad, Jonathon, Christopher, Anthony, Cecilia – Baby in heaven
How many siblings does Matt have and what are their names?
1 sister; Christine
How many months have Matt and Veronica been dating before they got engaged?
15 months
What church and what city are they getting married at?
St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Saskatoon
In the rhyme 'something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue;' what does 'blue' symbolize?
Purity, fidelity, and love
If Veronica could have any job in the world, what would it be?
"I’m still trying to figure that out, but I think the best job would be some sort of hybrid where I get to coach and mentor people"
What is Matt's ethnicity?
Caucasian – German and French
What did Matt and Veronica do on their first date?
What is the date and location of their engagement? And how did Matt propose?
"March 9th behind Lake Louise in a secluded area. We walked far enough past that we were trying not to sink in deep snow. Eventually we came to a nice little clearing with no body around. Matt asked to stop and eat lunch and then got me to stand back up and got down on he’s knees (because the snow was too deep to do one knee). He had a little speech prepared about facts about our relationship and then asked me to marry him"
Why do couples in Germany cut logs at their wedding?
In Germany, newlyweds must instantly put their bond to the test by working together to saw a log in half in front of all their guests. The act is intended to showcase the bride and groom's ability to work together and face the obstacles that may come throughout their marriage.