The Highline

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Our Wedding

Our Story

Maddie moved to Rochester for her PhD program in the summer of 2021. Sam moved to Rochester for his engineering firm in the summer of 2023. Maddie and Sam met at a young adults worship night through Grace Road Church. In the months following, Sam grew close with the men in Maddie's friend group. These friendships led to Maddie and Sam spending time together at dinners, hikes, football watch parties, and other hangouts. Sam began taking notice of Maddie as he got to see her kindness, humility, humor, and Christ-like love on display. Maddie noticed Sam's service at church, his leadership amongst his friends, and his kindness. Sam's guys and Maddie's gals affirmed that they would be a good match. Sam asked Maddie on a date after church one Sunday. She said yes! For their first date, Sam took Maddie to Genesee Brew House, a Rochester staple on the Genesee River. They had a great time together, and Sam immediately asked Maddie on a second date. Two dates quickly turned into more as Maddie and Sam enjoyed hockey, unique restaurants, concerts, and hikes throughout western New York. As Sam pursued Maddie, he saw more and more of her sweetness, selflessness, and loyalty. Maddie was honored to be pursued by a man with focus and Christ-like love. In August of 2024, Sam flew to Amarillo to talk to Maddie's parents about marriage. With their blessing, Sam began to plan a proposal. One weekend, Sam took Maddie to the airport to pick up one of his "college buddies." Maddie was very surprised to see her sister Emma come through the gate! Sam had planned a whole weekend of fun activities and delicious food with Maddie and Emma. On Saturday night, Sam took Maddie and Emma out to a nice dinner at the Lakehouse on Canandaigua Lake. After dinner, Sam took Maddie out on the Lakehouse pier and asked her to be his wife. They spent the rest of the evening celebrating with friends and calling family. Maddie and Sam are thrilled to take the next step of marriage together!

Rochester Beginnings

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Brad Yoder is Sam's roommate and close brother in Christ in Rochester, NY. We met at church, and Brad immediately welcomed me and was gracious to invite me to hangout with friends. In that friend group is where I got to know Maddie. Brad and I led a Bible study through Exodus together for about 5 months. It is a blessing to know Brad and be sharpened by him.

Brad Yoder

Emma is Maddie’s younger sister, but you wouldn’t know it because of the wealth of wisdom that she is! Emma will always cut it to me straight and ask the hard questions. She is a consistent encourager and loves big. On top of it all, she keeps me young and current! What a gift to have such a friend and sister!

Emma Jensen

Josh Hill is a dear friend and brother in Rochester, NY. We have spent ample time together through lifting weights, church events, trips to the mountains and to Pennsylvania, meals, and hangouts. I appreciate Josh’s interest for art/poetry, genuine relationship with others, and theology. Josh has opened my eyes further to the beauty of God’s creation and our purpose in that creation.

Josh Hill

Maddie grew up going to church with Caroline, but they really became friends throughout their summers on staff at Hidden Falls Ranch. Caroline has always had a love for the Lord and for the Bible, which has continued to encourage me to do the same through the years. It’s been a joy to get to walk through many phases of life together, and I’m thankful for Caroline’s continued friendship through it all!

Caroline Matschek

Adam Josserand is a dear brother and former coworker from when Sam lived near Washington DC for 3 years. In an engineering environment where the culture can often be arrogant, sarcastic, and self-exalting, Adam constantly pointed my eyes to Christ and our role as Christians in a dark world. Adam makes me laugh, is an incredibly talented engineer, and models Christlike headship to his wife and 5 kids. He is also enrolled at The Master’s Seminary while working full time.

Adam Josserand

Maddie and Melissa were roommates throughout most of their time at SMU after first meeting at freshman orientation. Melissa helped me to learn discipline and encouraged me through many early mornings and late nights of studying, with a much deserved treat at the end of course! Melissa is the kind of friend you want to have - kind, consistent, intentional, thoughtful, and the list goes on and on! She is an excellent picture of what it means to be a good friend and to live life well.

Melissa Goeden

Ribhav Murria is a dear brother and friend from Sam's time at Virginia Tech. I met Ribhav through a student ministry, and our friendship has been a joy since then. I have fond memories of Ribhav and I FaceTiming to do Bible studies over winter break. Ribhav demonstrates a love and care for others in action as well as in word. I am incredibly grateful for all the times he has checked in on me and visited me.

Ribhav Murria

Maddie and Camille met at SMU and became close friends through their community group at Northway Church. Camille is always ready with a big hug and bigger smile. Her passion for the Lord and the church during college and after has continued to encourage me in my faith. Camille is full of wisdom and uses it to love the people around her so so well!

Camille Galvin

Jack Buchanan is also a dear brother and friend from Sam's time at Virginia Tech. I met Jack when I was a junior and he was a freshman - we lived in the same dorm. I was immediately blessed by Jack’s maturity in Christ, his fervor for the Lord and the Word, and his commitment to living a life worthy of the calling in which he had been called. Jack and I spent many times together memorizing Scripture, confessing sin, and sharing the Gospel around campus. Jack is enrolled at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary while working as an engineer.

Jack Buchanan

Maddie and Emma were connected through their church in Galveston, Coastal Community Church. Despite the challenges of community in the pandemic, Maddie and Emma connected through their small group. Their shared year in Galveston included lots of time at coffee shops, training Maddie’s new puppy Millie, and backyard fire pit cookouts. Emma has remained a committed friend, providing accountability and encouragement in faith and life!

Emma Halter-Mann

Maddie and Clay met through Grace Road Church and are currently roommates! Clay is consistently joyful, even when circumstances are not ideal. Through consistent community group and accountability sessions, Clay has encouraged me to rest in the Lord and our true source of joy! She has shown me all there is to love about Rochester and it is a joy to be her friend!

Clay Bailey

Leah and Maddie met through Grace Road Church and are currently roommates! Leah has provided such wisdom and encouragement. I can always count on sound reminders of truth during accountability or late night chats. She's authentic, got a great sense of humor, and her baking abilities are also out of this world. It’s been so sweet to get to be close friends!

Leah Bassett

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Travel

Food & Drink

Coffee

Hydra Coffeehouse

Cafe Sasso

Restaurants

Vern’s

Radio Social

Furoshiki

Magnolia's Deli & Cafe

Genesee Brew House

Dessert

Pittsford Farms Dairy

Rochester Sights

Highland Park

Erie Canal

Cobbs Hill Park

Mount Hope Cemetery

George Eastman Museum

Sunday Morning

Have a little time Sunday morning? Come visit Sam and Maddie's church, Grace Road!

Madeline & Samuel

Madeline & Samuel

M&S

Wedding Day