Bending Branch Ranch

Wedding Day

Ceremony 

Cocktail hour

Reception 

Fall

Our Wedding

Madalyn and Gary met in November 2021 in New Smyrna Beach, FL. We both were looking for something genuine but little did we know that we had found our forever. Madalyn had just started chiropractic school when she met Gary and was a bit skeptical of this man with a established life and a great job. Madalyn was not easy to get and it is something they laugh about today. Gary asked her to be his girlfriend in January 2022 and it took Madalyn 3 days to say yes. It was the best yes of her life. Gary shared that he almost gave up on her but there was something pushing him to not do that. During our first year of dating, we traveled to several places for vacation and weddings. The second year, we did lots of projects around the house and grew stronger than ever together. This year will be full of travel and our best year yet. We strive to have a Godly marriage and we believe that God works in our relationship in special ways. Our love story is just beginning and we are so excited for what the future holds.

Madalyn & Gary 

Our Story

Photos

Sydney & Madalyn met in chiropractic college and became best friends. Sydney & her fiancé Paul were with Gary and I when we got engaged on the beach in July 2023. We are blessed with such great friends who have been there for us through many things in our life.

Sydney Longfellow

Kayle & Madalyn became friends in middle school and their friendship has withstood many moves and stages of life. 

Kayle Bishop

Allyson & Madalyn became close friends in middle school and Allyson was actually the one that kept pushing me to join the middle school golf team. Our friendship has remained steady through attending different colleges and me moving off to FL. 

Allyson Dunavant

Sydney and Madalyn met in chiropractic school and became fast friends. They spend a lot of days together as Sydney sits 2 seats over. We love hanging out with Sydney and her husband Gage.

Sydney Warren

Jocelyn and Madalyn became friends in chiropractic school. She has had the honor of being my right hand woman (literally). She has sat beside by me for the past 2 years of school and we quickly became great friends.

Jocelyn Peng

Khloe & Madalyn were 1st year roommates in chiropractic school and have stayed friends throughout their time in FL. 

Khloe Krumwide 

Kevin Swatts

Kevin Bufford

Jonathan Gray

Carlos Lascano

Paul Alvarez

Josh Chiles

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have a group wedding code with springhill suites. It is 15% off the nightly rate. When booking please select “special rates” then “corp/promo code” This hotel is oceanfront with a pool and about 20 minutes away from the venue.

Springhill Suites NSB

The Riverview hotel & spa is 20 min away from the venue as it is on the river. They have a restaurant as well, Gary & Madalyn went there after they got engaged!

Riverview Hotel & Spa

Country Inn and Suites Port Orange

There are loads of other options to stay on these sites. Make sure you look up how far the stay is from the venue, New Smyrna beach goes miles down. 

Airbnb & VRBO

Allegiant Air does several direct flights into this airport it is about 40 minutes from NSB although the airport is smaller and easier to navigate than MCO. 

Orlando Sanford International Airport

Daytona Beach International Airport

MCO is about a hour & 10 min from NSB, it is a very large airport with several airline options and gives you a opportunity to enjoy time in Orlando if desired. 

Orlando International Airport

Travel

Great seafood on the river. It is a bit of a drive depending on where you are staying in NSB so keep that in mind. 

JB's Fish Camp

Parking info for Flagler ave: Flagler ave beachfront park Park on street

Stroll Down Flagler Ave

Best Italian in NSB! The wait times can get crazy, be sure to get there early as possible. 

The Garlic

Gary & Madalyn had many dates here early on in our relationship. Wonderful Italian food and live music. They take reservations. 

Limoncello

Gary & I had our first date here! There are several places to eat on this side of town as well

New Smyrna Beach Brewing Company

This is a family’s company that Madalyn knows! They have dolphin & manatee tours, affordable in shore fishing charters and parasailing.

Madalyn & Gary

Madalyn & Gary

M&G

Wedding Day

4:30 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–6:30 PM

Cocktail hour

6:30 PM–10:00 PM

Reception