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While not all couples found their perfect match on Love Is Blind, season 1 alums Matt Barnett and Amber Pike’s romance proves that the show’s unique process can work.
In February 2020, viewers were introduced to the Georgia natives on the inaugural season of the Netflix dating show, which was filmed in late 2018. In addition to Pike, Barnett also formed connections with Jessica Batten and Lauren “LC” Chamblin. but he ultimately chose to pursue Pike. The couple got engaged and said “I do” by the season finale.
“My wedding certainly wasn’t what I always dreamed it would be growing up, and it wasn’t what the rest of the world saw either,” Pike wrote via Instagram in February 2021 while reflecting on her unique nuptials. “I’m sure over time my memories of the day will fade, the details will disappear, and my lifelong expectations versus my reality will become irrelevant… but one thing I’m sure I will never forget is the way I felt.”
Ever since the pair tied the knot on TV, they have offered their supporters a glimpse into their relationship. The reality stars have continued to grow their connection and constantly share their affection for one another.
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November 2018
While the show did not air until two years later, the couple embarked on their romantic — and reality TV journey — in late 2018 and tied the knot that November.
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February 2020
The first season of Love is Blind premiered on February 13, 2020, and viewers got to see Pike and Barnett’s love story unfold from their first connection in the pods to their nuptials.
“One of the craziest, most wonderful experiences of my life. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in this world. #loveisblind #loveiscrazy #loveisanadventure #takethatleap,” Barnett shared via Instagram at the end of February about his experience meeting his wife on the dating series.
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May 2020
During quarantine, the couple gave Us a look into their quarantine routine.
“Most of our days are broken up walking our beautiful dog, Koda,” Barnett explained to Us. “She’s such a cutie pie.” Pike also mentioned how they like to play Pokémon Go as well.
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November 2020
In honor of their second wedding anniversary, the former Georgia army guard shared a steamy snap of the two via Instagram.
“Two years ago today since we officially said “I do”… and I still can’t keep my hands off you,” she wrote. “Happy 2yr Wedding Anniversary to my frustrating-crazy-sweet-handsome hubby. I LOVE YOU @barnettisblind.”
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February 2021
While the second season of the Netflix show was airing, Pike took to Instagram to reflect on her own experience and unique ceremony.
“My wedding certainly wasn’t what I always dreamed it would be growing up, and it wasn’t what the rest of the world saw either,” she wrote via Instagram. “I’m sure over time my memories of the day will fade, the details will disappear, and my lifelong expectations versus my reality will become irrelevant… but one thing I’m sure I will never forget is the way I felt.”
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November 2021
In honor of the couple’s third anniversary, Pike posted a video slideshow on social media of the pair over the years.
“Late post : because obviously things never happened unless the internet knows about it…,” she captioned the video. “But seriously, Happy Anniversary to my Love @barnettisblind . This third year was definitely charmed, and judging by the pics I’d say we’ve got this kissing thing down pat! If it’s cool with you though I’d like to keep practicing 😘.”
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May 2022
The Love Is Blind alums continued to show how much they care for one another, with Pike sharing a heartfelt message for her husband via Instagram.
“‘Some hearts just get lucky sometimes,’” she penned. “Having a partner that thinks life is an adventure meant for making memories and having amazing experiences instead of making money and having things is something I’m super thankful for. It’s not a life that’s right for everyone, but I think I’m really lucky because it’s a life that’s just right for me.”
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November 2022
The twosome celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary together.
“4 years of being married to the hottest wife ever! Here’s to at least 80 more anniversaries,” Barnett wrote via Instagram.
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November 2023
Pike and Barnett hit another relationship milestone as they celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary.
“5 years later and somehow I really do love you more today than the day we said ‘I do.’ Don’t get me wrong, every day hasn’t been perfect and Lord knows there is plenty that we have gotten wrong over the years, but the most important thing that I’m so thankful that we’ve gotten right is how much we are willing to work for each other to keep growing together,” Pike wrote via Instagram. I love you more today than I did then, not because our love is perfect (or ‘blind’ 🙄), but because our eyes are wide open and our love is deliberate and intentional. Our love is greater now than it was then because it is a choice we have made and put effort in to every day for the past 5 years and I know that is something we will continue to do for the rest of our lives.”
