In the summer of 2022, we were both happy and single. Both hiking, camping, and adventuring whenever and wherever we could.

Maddie's best friend Tiffany and her sister, Ashley (coincidentally-Chris' sister-in-law), were casually chatting about Tiff's friend, Maddie, one day. They all of a sudden came to the same conclusion: "hey, this is weird, but Maddie sounds a lot like Chris…". They called a family meeting about this match-making potential and the Peape family decided that the match just HAD to be made. They determined that if we didn't end up dating then we would definitely be close friends because we were EXACTLY alike!

When asked if he would meet Maddie, Chris immediately said yes. He was always up for meeting new people! Maddie, on the other hand, needed some convincing... But clearly Tiff made the case and a plan was hatched!

Our first date was on July 20, 2022. It was a blind date, and we went to play disc golf. It was certainly an interesting experience... Maddie hit multiple cars with discs while telling Chris that she was a skilled athlete in every sport she tried but somehow---just not disc golf! He was smitten and totally believed her story. Chris charmed Maddie with his endless knowledge about hot sauce making, music, and his extensive knock-knock joke portfolio. We ended up going for ice cream and talking for hours.

Within a few months of dating, it was clear to each of them that this was it. As the cliché saying goes when you know, you know!

We moved in together in 2023 and got engaged in 2024! The proposal was perfect. We were away for the weekend camping at Sioux Narrows campground on Lake of the Woods in Northern Ontario. It was a beautiful weekend with sublime weather for canoeing, hiking, and relaxing in our hammocks. On Sunday morning we went for a hike to a beautiful lookout point. It was there that Chris dropped down on one knee and proposed. We spent the rest of the day drinking champagne on the beach and celebrating together before heading home the next day to share the big news with family and friends.

We are SO excited to have you join us for our wedding on July 19, 2025. If you were paying attention, our wedding date is one day before the three-year anniversary of our first date! A pretty special, while accidental, coincidence.

We think of our wedding as a community celebration. We have such an incredible village of people around us, and we are so lucky to be able to celebrate this crazy, surreal union with you!

Hugs and Squiggles,

Maddie & Chris

M&C

Wedding Day

5:30 PM

Ceremony

6:00 PM–6:30 PM

Cocktail Reception

6:30 PM–1:00 AM

Dinner & Dancing