Wedding Day

Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Catholic Church

Ceremony

The District Venue

Cocktail Hour & Reception

Our Wedding

We met in 2021 when Maddi started working at Iowa State University. Adam was the HR Coordinator for the College of Engineering and was invited to Maddi's welcome party. Maddi and Adam connected over being alums of Iowa State. Later that day, Adam looked Maddi up and realized she had a boyfriend. Fast forward to 2023, Maddi swiped the wrong way on Adam's Bumble profile. After immediately realizing the mistake, Maddi paid $13 for Bumble Premium to undo her mistake and slide into Adam's DMs.&nbsp;The rest, as they say, is history.

Have you ever heard the saying "good things come to those who wait"? 

Our Story

Photos

The Girls

Megan Strawhecker

Kiersten Klinger

Bailey Webb

Lexie Buls

Mollie Peters

Lillian Peters

Sharissa Johnson

The Guys

Noah Peters

Jake Peters

Erik Webb

Ty England

Dylan England

Luke Strawhecker

Connor Johnson

Flower Girls

Boston Webb

Collins Webb

Mavis Webb - Flower Girl

Ring Bearers

Jude Peters

Leo Peters

Wedding Party

Q + A

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

Residence Inn Des Moines Ankeny

Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

Travel

Dining & Bars

Whiskey River Ankeny is a lively local bar and restaurant known for its welcoming atmosphere, great drinks, and classic American fare. A favorite gathering spot in the Ankeny community, it offers a fun, relaxed setting that’s perfect for celebrating with friends and family. Whether you’re there for a casual night out or a special occasion, Whiskey River delivers a memorable experience. Oh and by the way it is connected to the reception loction The District Venue

Whiskey River Ankeny

At 30hop there is an unmistakable energy the moment you walk through our doors. We revel in being unique yet approachable providing constantly rotating craft beers, seasonal menus, and an atmosphere that’s all about celebrating the good times!

30hop

The Breakfast Club is a lively, unique breakfast/brunch experience. We highly recommend the breakfast burrito! Hours: 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

The Breakfast Club

Jethro’s BBQ is a locally owned and operated restaurant serving award winning slow smoked meats, wings, and ribs. All sides are scratch made, and sauces are house recipes. Jethro’s Lakehouse has two private dining areas available and a patio that overlooks the water. They offer specialties like&nbsp;salmon and gulf shrimp, and Cajun favorites like gumbo, jambalaya, and red beans &amp; rice. We also offer the best Happy Hour in Iowa.

Jethro's BBQ

Magee’s Irish Pub &amp; Eatery captures the essence of an authentic Irish pub, a gathering place for neighbors and new friends to laugh, tell stories and enjoy a wonderful meal.&nbsp;Enjoy authentic Irish comfort and seafood fare, explore Europe’s favorite beers &amp; taste the world’s best whiskies and scotches!&nbsp;Magee’s is family friendly, offers weekend brunch and is open late!

Magee’s Irish Pub & Eatery

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria serves traditional coal-fired brick oven pizza using pizza-making traditions originating in Brooklyn over 100 years ago. Using only the freshest ingredients, and our ‘secret recipe’ dough that’s hand-tossed and made in house daily, our pizzas are prepared in our signature Coal-Fired Brick Ovens, which helps us deliver an authentic taste that’s not found in conventional oven pizza. We are a family-friendly, casual yet upscale, New York-themed restaurant. It is our passion for pizza that has made us a “must eat” for pizza lovers everywhere!

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria

Stop in and slide on up to the longest bar in the Des Moines metro and enjoy a soda, canned cocktail, wine, or one of the 30+ rotating beers and ciders we’ve got on tap. What was once an old Ford showroom and garage, Uptown Garage Brewing Company provides a modern taproom experience in a setting that’s preserved the character of its past. Vintage automotive signs and original dealership decor line the walls of the 5000 square-foot taproom providing the perfect casual environment to enjoy a tasty beverage. To round out the experience, Uptown Garage Brewing Company has a stage for live music, a large outdoor patio with plenty of seating and games, a state of the art Uneekor Golf Simulator, and even a spot for the kids!&nbsp;All right in the heart of the Uptown District in Ankeny, Iowa.

Uptown Garage Brewing Co.

Firetrucker was established in 2014 by Iowa natives determined to foster award-winning beer, a great environment, community support, the arts, and a spirit to push the boundaries. Brewing system, canning line with labeler, producing all artwork in-house.

Firetrucker Brewery

Entertainment

B&amp;B Theatres Ankeny 12 &amp; B-Roll Bowling is THE place for movies, bowling, food and arcade fun! The luxury entertainment center represents the best in family fun and theatrical entertainment.

B&B Theatres Springwood 9

Welcome to Clawz Entertainment, where excitement meets nostalgia! Dive into the thrill of claw machine gaming with our one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. At Clawz Entertainment, you’ll discover a vibrant array of claw machines, each stocked with a dazzling assortment of prizes. From classic favorites to the hottest new items, our diverse collection guarantees fun for everyone. Whether you’re reliving cherished memories or hunting for the latest trends, Clawz Entertainment promises unforgettable moments and endless excitement. Come on in and test your skills for a chance to win big!

Clawz Entertainment

The Operating Room is a bar arcade with games, pinball, a full bar, craft cocktails, delicious food and fun for the whole family.

The Operating Room Ankeny

Net Par Ankeny offers golf enthusiasts the opportunity to tee off on some of the world’s most prestigious courses without ever leaving Iowa. Featuring cutting-edge indoor golf simulators, state-of-the-art technology, and a welcoming atmosphere, Net Par is poised to become the go-to destination for golfers seeking a premium golfing experience.

Net Par

Things to Do

Registry

Think you know us well? Predict everything from emotional speeches to dance floor chaos before the big day. Download the app and compete for bragging rights.

We are using an app called Betting on the Wedding for some additional fun and intrigue to our sports betting family and friends or anyone who likes a little extra fun!

To participate, you'll need to download the Wedding Bet app via this <a href="https://bettingonthewedding.app.link/YevR6SiP32b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">link</a> or the QR code below.

Participation in our wedding betting game is completely optional, but all guests are welcome to join in on the fun! Download the app and place predictions on any of the preloaded wedding bets, participate in one, a few, or all of them. Each bet is $1, so this allows some stakes, but at an accessible amount. Bets will remain open until the related event occurs, so guests can join at the beginning, middle, or throughout the celebration to ensure everyone has a chance to participate.

Place Your Bets 🎲

Love on the Big (and Small Screen)

If you know Adam, you know he’s a bit of a pop culture aficionado; he’s seen more movies and TV shows than someone with a life should have, and his memory for quotes and scenes is obnoxious. So naturally, he wanted to create a fun and creative guide featuring the best wedding moments from the screen to help set the vibe for our big day. Before you join us for our big day, get into the wedding spirit with a few of our favorite on-screen “I dos.” From sitcom proposals gone wrong to movie moments that make us cry every time, here’s your official wedding watchlist!

Reel Love Stories

Wedding Movie Recommendations

Wedding Crashers (R) - 2005

No wedding watchlist would be complete without Wedding Crashers. Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn take “plus-one energy” to a whole new level as they charm their way through a season of ceremonies, cocktail hours, and dance floors, all in the name of love (and maybe a little mischief). It’s chaotic, quotable, and the perfect reminder that weddings are best when everyone’s having fun.

Table 19 (PG-13) - 2017

Every wedding has that one table, the one filled with mismatched guests who barely made the invite list. Table 19 takes us there, following Anna Kendrick and a group of lovable misfits who prove that even at the “leftovers” table, you can still find connection, redemption, and maybe a little romance. It’s awkward, heartfelt, and a perfect reminder that every seat at a wedding has a story.

The Wedding Singer (PG-13) - 1998

Take a trip back to the ’80s with The Wedding Singer, where Adam Sandler trades stand-up for serenades and discovers that sometimes love hits you between sets. With big hair, bigger heart, and a soundtrack that totally rocks, this movie proves that even when love goes off-key, the right duet can bring it all back in tune.

Bridesmaids (R) - 2011

Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, Bridesmaids reminds us that wedding planning isn’t all champagne and floral arrangements; sometimes it’s stomachaches, midair meltdowns, and a singalong to Wilson Phillips. Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy lead a cast that proves friendship can be just as complicated (and rewarding) as love itself.

I Love You Man (R) - 2009

Weddings aren’t just about finding “the one”; sometimes, they’re about finding your best man, too. In I Love You, Man, Paul Rudd and Jason Segel deliver bromance gold as a groom-to-be on a quest for a best friend before the big day. Awkward, endearing, and full of quotable moments (“Slappin’ da bass!”), it’s a hilarious reminder that love and friendship both deserve a toast.

Crazy Rich Asians (PG-13) - 2018

Lavish weddings, secret family drama, a high-stakes mahjong game, and next-level romance, Crazy Rich Asians has it all. When Rachel travels to Singapore with her boyfriend Nick, she discovers he’s basically Asian royalty and that his family’s wedding is the event of the year. Between the jaw-dropping scenery, over-the-top celebration, and tear-worthy love story, this movie proves that weddings are about more than wealth and glitz — they’re about finding where (and with whom) you belong.

From Sitcoms to Soulmates

Wedding TV Episode Recommendations

The Office - Niagra (Season 6 - Episodes 4 & 5)

Jim and Pam’s long-awaited wedding delivers everything fans hoped for, a little chaos, a lot of heart, and one iconic dance down the aisle. Between the hotel shenanigans and the secret boat ceremony, it’s the ultimate feel-good episode about love finding a way (even when your coworkers are uninvited guests).

The Office - Phyllis' Wedding (Season 3 - Episode 15)

What could possibly go wrong when Phyllis steals all of Pam’s wedding ideas? Plenty, especially with Michael Scott determined to make the day about himself. It’s awkward, cringey, and somehow still sweet, basically The Office in peak form.

Boy Meets World - It's About Time (Season 7 - Episode 7)

After years of growing up together, Cory and Topanga finally tie the knot, and of course, it’s pure ’90s nostalgia magic. With familiar faces, heartfelt vows, and the perfect mix of awkward and adorable, it’s a wedding that feels like watching your own childhood best friends say “I do.”

How I Met Your Mother - Something Borrowed (Season 2 - Episode 21)

Lily and Marshall’s wedding day doesn’t exactly go as planned, surprise, surprise. Between the wrong flowers, an intrusive harpist, and an outdoor ceremony turning into a rainstorm, chaos reigns. But in true HIMYM fashion, it all comes together in the most imperfectly perfect way, proving that love (and a backup tux in the trunk) can save any wedding day.

One Tree Hill - The Show Must Go On (Season 3 - Episode 22)

Brooke’s dress rips, Nathan and Haley say “I do,” and a limo ends up in the river, so, you know, a typical One Tree Hill wedding. Equal parts drama and devotion, it’s a reminder that even in Tree Hill, love doesn’t come without a cliffhanger.

Superstore - Sandra's Wedding (Season 5 - Episode 14)

After years of being everyone’s favorite underdog, Sandra finally gets her big day, and it’s every bit as awkward, heartfelt, and delightfully chaotic as you’d expect. From Amy’s questionable planning to Glenn’s enthusiastic officiating, it’s a wedding that proves love (and laughter) always ring up at full price.

Schitt's Creek - Happy Ending (Season 6 - Episode 14)

David and Patrick’s wedding is the perfect finale: heartfelt vows, over-the-top outfits, and Moira delivering a sermon in full papal couture. Equal parts emotional and absurd, it’s everything we love about Schitt’s Creek, and a reminder that love, acceptance, and community make the best kind of happily ever after.

Game of Thrones - The Rains of Castamere (Season 3 - Episode 9)

The “Red Wedding.” Enough said. What starts as a royal celebration quickly turns into one of TV’s most jaw-dropping moments. There’s no dancing, no cake, and definitely no happy ending, but it’s unforgettable television that proves not all weddings are built for romance.

Seinfeld - The Betrayal (Season 9 - Episode 8)

Adam, of course, was going to work in a Seinfeld episode in any recommendation. A wedding in India, a backwards timeline, and enough petty grievances to fill a registry, The Betrayal is Seinfeld at its most chaotic. It’s the one where everything happens out of order, but somehow, it all makes perfect (and perfectly ridiculous) sense.

Maddi & Adam

Maddi & Adam

M&A

Wedding Day

2:30 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM

Cocktail Hour & Reception