A love story that took over 50 years to reconcile – Mattie and Melvin Cook feature on episode four of Netflix’s new show Say I Do’ where the couples dream wedding (that’s never been able to happen), gets put into the hands of three celebrity experts.

Those specialists include the likes of celebrity designer Thai Nguyen, distinguished chef Gabriele Bertaccini, and interior design expert Jeremiah Brent. 

With ‘Say I Do’s’  release date parallel to COVID-19; it’s assured how life has slowed down across the globe for several months which makes us wonder – where are Mattie and Melvin now after the shows premiere?

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Netflix’s ‘Say I Do’ – Who is Mattie Cook?

Mattie grew up as the next-door neighbour of Melvin in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her older brother was initially the one closest to Melvin – they were best friends!

Mattie has been described by her husband in the show as someone who supports others first and made it clear that she deserves a wedding full of excitement and happiness.

It was shown to the audience how many people admire Mattie’s qualities. She was in the process of adopting her daughter’s children (during the show) were Matilda (her granddaughter), expressed how special and loved Mattie made her feel.

Mattie has recently spoken about the show saying – “This was one of the most EPIC moments of our lives” and wrote on Facebook “With all the sad new[s] concerning COVID-19 and civil unrest. These are stories of love and hope.”

She definitely seems like a half glass full kind of person!

Find Mattie’s Instagram here – @cincimattiii 

Netflix’s ‘Say I Do’ – Who is Melvin Cook?

Say I Do’s Mattie and Melvin share a nine-year age gap between them and have known each other for over 50 years.

With Melvin being Mattie’s older brothers best friend and having an age gap; the pair never got to act on their initial feelings and attraction to one another and ended up leaving it for 50 whole years!

The couple explained how they lost touch after Melvin joined the Navy and left it at that. Years later after Melvin’s separation to his first wife – Melvin moved back home and immediately clicked with Mattie.

The lovebirds were quick to reconcile their feelings for one another and ended up moving in together after just 2 weeks!

Mattie and Melvin ‘Say I Do’ – Where are they now?

Mattie and Melvin were originally prepping for a trip around the globe after the show to explore everything they felt they hadn’t. Due to COVID-19, their initial ideas were put to a short hold and had to think of something more simple for their honeymoon!

They ended up travelling around the USA for it which despite not being the original choice – looked incredible!

The newly-weds both seem extremely happy and in a great place right now. Their bond looks stronger than before and seem excited to enjoy their married life after lockdown.

We know that the couple is still successfully wedded today and looking through Mattie’s Facebook it suggests that she has retired from her previous job – to enjoy a married life we hope!

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