Dante and Maddie’s story began long before they ever shared their first date. Both growing up in West Irondequoit, NY, they walked the same high school halls, unaware that fate was quietly weaving their paths together. After graduation, life took them in different directions, but destiny has a way of bringing the right people back at the right time. In December 2020, after college, they finally went on their first date—a spark that would quickly grow into something undeniable.

Their families had always been connected—Maddie’s younger brother, Ryan, and Dante’s cousin, Frankie, were lifelong friends. As kids, the boys once joked that if Dante and Maddie ever married, they’d officially become family. What once was just playful teasing became a beautiful truth.

From that first date on, Dante and Maddie’s love only deepened. The two connect through their shared love for good food, great music, and new adventures. Their perfect day might involve spending the afternoon at the beach, checking out a new restaurant, and dancing the night away. In 2024, their love for sunshine and ocean breezes led them to Delray Beach, Florida, where they built a home just steps away from the sand.

On a perfect May evening in 2025, during Maddie’s birthday weekend, Dante got down on one knee at one of their favorite restaurants, surrounded by loved ones. With a glowing smile and tears of joy, Maddie responded, “Of course!!”

Best friends at heart, Dante and Maddie’s days are filled with laughter, movie nights, and sweet moments of simply being together. Now, they can’t wait to celebrate their wedding surrounded by all of their loved ones—and to begin this next beautiful chapter as husband and wife.

M&D

Wedding Day