Madi and Wade's journey together started back in 2011, when they first started dating at the end of their sophomore year in high school. Both had aspirations for college athletics, and ended up attending different colleges to pursue their student-athlete goals. They tried to stay together, but ultimately broke up during their freshman year (it was a less than stellar break...).

Fast forward 5 years - Madi was starting her second year at MGH School of Physical Therapy in Boston, and Wade was bar-tending in Cleveland. They hadn't talked since they had broken things off in college. Wade, being the macho man’s man that he is, ended up adding Madi on Snapchat one day. One thing led to the next, and soon after - the two would talk on the phone every Sunday Morning. Madi would be calling from some cute cafe, sipping on a latte; studying or reading a good book. Wade would call, hungover, from his bed.

Mostly, the conversations consisted of dating woes and how ugly and not funny the guys Madi was going on dates with were. One night, right before Christmas 2018, both Madi and Wade had traveled back home and decided to meet up at a romantic, candle lit watering hole - the Black Sheep. At some point in the night - a few too many brews deep, Wade and Ben (weird groomsman) decided to go skinny dipping at the beach right down the road. It was here that we all believe Madi fell back in love with Wade and his voluptuous behind.

Their conversations started to get a bit deeper - and slowly the two started to open up on how nice it was to be back in each other's lives. Each knew, however - how hard it would be to build a relationship after how things had ended in college.

Until one day, in late January, Wade sent a text to Madi while at work - saying she should come visit him in Cleveland so he could take her on an official date. Next thing he knew, he was picking Madi up from the airport that night.

Unfortunately, Wade had to work the next day - so Madi was stuck in a house in Lakewood, Ohio with Wade's roommates. As expected, Wade's roommate and current groomsman, Brad - shared his entire life story to Madi over Dunkin' coffee, making Madi feel right at home.

Later that night - Madi and Wade headed to Butcher and the Brewer, where they shared their love for potatoes and beer and amazing conversation. Unfortunately - it was cold as fuck out, like legit -20. Madi and Wade huddled in the corner of the Key Bank building in downtown Cleveland and waited for their Uber to bring them back to Lakewood. Madi would leave the next day - but Wade's heart was already set.

Wade began looking for jobs in the Boston area, and would soon break his lease in Cleveland to move closer to Madi. At the very beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Wade moved to Dorchester, MA where he quickly began to realize that Madi was the one person he couldn't stand to go through life without.

Many brewery, coffee shop, and north country trips later, the two decided to rescue a cute little puppy and name her Louise. Soon after, there was another not as cute puppy, Myles (named after Myles Garrett, DPOY for the Cleveland Browns who unfortunately can’t make the wedding).

In January of 2023, Madi, Wade, Louise and Myles, packed up their Boston apartment and moved to a new home in New London, CT. Their first year as homeowners was nothing short of a horror show, filled with blood, sweat, tears, and fecal matter (yes - they did have shit pipe leaking into their kitchen). But more importantly, it was filled with so much love, so many beautiful memories, and big, BIG plans for the future.

And that brings us to today. About 13 years after 15 year old Wade swept Madi off her feet with his goofy personality, stunning good looks, and very normal sized ears - they can’t wait to tie the knot and become partners for life. They couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate their wedding day, surrounded by all their loved ones who’ve played such a special role in each of their lives.

Bring your dancin’ shoes.