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On a cold rainy evening, a group of friends came together to form a home group to foster strong community. Little did Maddy and Josh know this would be the start of something special. They immediately took notice of each other. But didn't begin talking until after a couple of months, when Maddy mustered up enough courage to ask Josh about what knife sharpener to get as an excuse to talk to him. After that, they began talking more and more, and after a couple of weeks, Josh asked Maddy to go rock climbing with a group. To both their surprise, no one showed up, and they talked the night away. A couple of weeks later, Josh asked Maddy to be his girlfriend, and Maddy enthusiastically said yes! As they began to get to know each other, they soon discovered that they shared the same hobbies, especially those that required being outdoors. Their relationship grew stronger and stronger through hours of talking and exchanging sarcastic comments. It became rare for them to spend a day apart. Then, on July 23rd of 2025, Josh asked Maddy to marry him, and she ecstatically said yes! And here starts the rest of their story. It means the world to them to have you join them on their special day!

Our Story

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The Groomsmen

Trent has known Josh his whole life and got the pleasure of growing up with Josh as his big brother :D. Growing up together, they shared many things, like just about every bedroom at every house they've lived in until they were adults, and did almost everything together. They had many fun times together and did everything from chores to whitewater rafting. Having a lifelong friend that you can do just about anything with is what Josh is grateful for, and watching him grow up into the man he is now, Josh is glad to be able to have him at his wedding as the best man.

Trent Bay

Jack is a close friend to Josh and has been for the last couple of years. They first met at a young adults group at church, and had become close climbing friends and 
Josh's go-to movie expert. They joined a home group together, and it became a fruitful experience where they could discuss spiritual aspects of life and deepen their friendship. Jack has been a great influence in his life with his views and knowledge that he has shared with him, and Josh can't wait to have him in his wedding.

Jack Sery

Josh met Bryson a couple years ago when they both went to a Bible study at church and ended up sitting at the same table. As they grew closer, they would hang out more and Josh looked forward to the philosophical talks they would have, as well as the sharing about a new video game/movie release. Bryson has been a great friend as long as Josh has known him and looks up to him in many ways. He is excited to have Bryson apart of his wedding.

Bryson Dennis

The Bridesmaids

Maddy met Laura in the summer a couple of years ago at a game night with some old friends. After spending the majority of the days together after that, Laura quickly became like a sister to Maddy. Over the last couple of years, they have shared many laughs and fun memories. Maddy can't wait for Laura to be by her side as her maid of honor on the special day.

Laura Escher

Maddy met Susanna about six years ago at her first job at a retirement home. After a couple of months, Maddy and Susanna became close. Their friendship has held strong through two cross-country moves and being in completely different states for schooling. Maddy can't wait to have Susanna back in Oregon and to be a bridesmaid in her wedding.

Susanna Poindexter

Maddy met Audra about four years ago. At the time, she was dating her brother Pierson, and Maddy admired her for her kindness and genuineness. Throughout many more visits, Maddy and Audra became closer, and Maddy was blessed to be a part of Audra and Pierson's wedding in the summer of 2024. Maddy can't wait to have Audra standing by her side as her bridesmaid in her wedding.

Maddy & Josh

Maddy & Josh

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