October 24, 2016

Mackenzie messaged Ryan on Instagram. He just got out of his hockey practice. He opened the message in the locker room, and all the guys came and looked at Mackenzie's profile. Ryan and Mackenzie planned to meet on Halloween after his hockey game.

October 31, 2016

Mackenzie and her roommates had a Halloween party. It was a big party with a ton of people there. Mackenzie didn't want Ryan to be thrown off by the crazy people at the party, so she had her friend Alli come with her to his car. Mackenzie was so nervous that she barely talked. Alli and Ryan carried on most of the conversation.

November 09, 2016

Before our first date, Ryan gave Mackenzie a Brett Hull Red Wings Jersey. Ryan's nona bought him this jersey which was very special to him. He knew Mackenzie was the girl for him. Before the Griffins game, we went to dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings. Mackenzie was so nervous that she could barely eat dinner. Once they got to the game, they had great seats. Ryan and Mackenzie quickly got called out and the Griffin mascot came to their seats, which was all planned out by Ryan's friends.

December 24, 2016

Ryan took Mackenzie to the big Christmas Eve party. Mackenzie was showered with love immediately. Ryan's family insisted that she and Ryan go sit on Santa's lap. It was tradition. Little did Mackenzie know, she was sitting on Bill Paces lap. Mackenzie also got to meet the legendary Aunt Jean that night as well.

January 1, 2017

Ryan took Mackenzie to Grand Haven Beach on a cold and snowy day. The pier was open to walk on. Ryan was very nervous to slip and fall right into Lake Michigan. Mackenzie's adventurous side had no worries. Once they were in the middle of the pier, Ryan said "So you want to date?". How can a girl say no to that!

December 10, 2022 - The Proposal

Ryan strategically planned to set up a beautiful spot to propose to Mackenzie. His cousins and sister arrived early to set it up. They got her flowers from Eastern Market downtown. Ryan told Mackenzie that they were going downtown to Detroit to celebrate Mackenzie finishing nursing school. They were going to meet with his cousins for "dinner". They went all the way to the top of the Z Garage to park. Ryan said they had to park at the top by Zack because he got a new truck. They got out of the car and Mackenzie saw the beautiful set up. She thought she walked up on another couple's proposal until Ryan grabbed her hand and looked at her. Mackenzie dropped her red Coach purse and walked into the center of the candles that were shaped into a heart. Ryan got down on one knee and asked Mackenzie if she would marry him. She said yes! Many happy tears were shed. This was the day Mackenzie had always dreamed of.

M&R

Wedding Day

1:30 PM

1:30 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–1:00 AM

5:00 PM–1:00 AM

Reception