St Mary's Catholic Church

Ceremony

Bella Sala Event Center

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Ben and Maggie met in 2017, so lets take a trip down memory lane. Ben was in his junior year of high school at Solon High School while Maggie was a senior at City High. In 2017 Kirkwood Community College held a morning EMT class at the Regional Center for high school students. Ben was sitting at the very quiet Solon table while Maggie was at the table that always was getting in trouble. Maggie made it her mission to make Ben her friend because he was so quiet. The two became group partners, did their trainings together, and even went down the stairs on back boards like sleds. They graduated EMT school great friends. Maggie went off to college in Michigan while Ben stayed in Iowa for his senior year. The two kept in touch throughout the year. Any time Maggie would come home from college she would go "volunteer" at the EMT class because she knew Ben was in the CNA class in the room next door. Ben would always leave his class to come see her. They would catch up talking about college and sports. They even saw each other at Solon homecoming and spent most the event together. Maggie transferred back to Iowa where she was attending the Kirkwood Community College Paramedic Program. While she sat there on her first day she saw a familiar face walk in. Can you guess who it was? None other then Ben McAtee. They immediately picked up where they left off always talking and not paying attention in class. Their friendship grew and grew. Both Maggie and Ben had feelings for each other but they were scared to ruin their friendship. Until finally on Ben's 21st Birthday surrounded by his friends on the Cedar Rapids Police Department (who were Bens cheerleaders) Maggie and Ben finally told each other of their feelings for one another. From there the rest is history! The love grew and grew through holidays, college degrees, vacations, new jobs, meeting the families, and growing with God. One of Maggie and Bens first dates was at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Solon, where they are getting married! In April of 2024 Ben and Maggie bought their first home in Morse IA with their dog Simba! Everything was falling into place. In August of 2024 Ben and Maggie went to Minocqua WI which is Maggie's favorite place in the world. Ben and Maggie have been there multiple times and always get a picture on the iconic bridge over the water. On August 8th Ben and Maggie were in town with Maggie's sister Mary Kate, mother Bonnie, brother Jake, his girlfriend Aubrey, and Niece May. Maggie got a call from her cousin and forever ski partner Meghan asking if she wanted to ski. Maggie is a very big water sport fan and instantly said yes! She began to RUN to the bridge to try and walk back to the cabin where the boat was. Ben kept telling Maggie to slow down as she ran with her bags from shopping. Maggie would continue to yell at Ben to walk faster because she did not want to miss the boat. As they came to the bridge Maggie noticed the boats loading up with cousins so she proceeded to RUN FASTER. Ben with his smooth talking convinced Maggie to take a moment and stop because they needed a picture on the bridge as they always do. They took a selfie on the bridge and as Maggie turned around to show Ben the picture he got down on one knee. Maggie was so shocked she threw her phone, said yes, and saw the BEAUTIFUL ring. As Ben and Maggie were celebrating they could hear the cheering and honking from the boats. It was the most perfect engagement filled with so many smiles and happy tears. They boarded the boat to get a ride back to the cabin and upon their arrival all of Maggie's family were there with a surprise engagement party. They were filled with so much joy as they called Ben's family and the couples friends. Ben and Maggie have so many amazing people in their lives who have support and love them. We can not wait to make memories and continue our love story with you all at the wedding!

A Little Love Story

Our Story

Photos

Mary Kate Rabel

Joe McAtee

Meghan Battis 

Will McAtee

Alyson Battis

Weston Steinbrech

Brittany Smith

Jacob Doyle 

Rose McAtee

Jordon Siddell

Katie Sheehan

Mike Andries

Madi Haskell

Grant Hinrichs 

Emily Kuba

Sam Maresh

May Rabel

Emily Brown

Molly Battis

Walker Steinbrech

Tom Battis

Josh Proehl

Jon Sweeney

Dean Stange

Wedding Party

Q + A

This is the main hotel block for the wedding! There will also be free shuttles provided to and from the hotel to Bella Sala. When you RSVP there will be a question if you will be taking a shuttle. It is important to let us know so we can accommodate everyone with rides! Overnight parking is $8 per vehicle. There is a discounted price for being a part of the hotel block. The room will need to be booked by August 15th, 2025.

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

Travel

If indoor golf is your thing this x golf is located within walking distance of the hotel!

X-Golf Coralville

Another fun golfing activity located within a 15 minute drive of the hotel! This is the Iowa version of TopGolf

PinSeekers Tiffin

A great place located within walking distance of the hotel!

30Hop Coralville

Tribute Eatery & Bar

A great place for a sweet treat located within walking distance of the hotel!

Scratch Cupcakery Coralville

A great place for a pick me up located within walking distance of the hotel!

Coffee Emporium

A great place close to the hotel for a drink with friends!

Backpocket Brewing

For all your shopping needs.... including target and Chick Fil A!

Coral Ridge Mall

I know I am always looking for a Starbucks!

Starbucks

Blue Agave Tacos and Margaritas - Coralville, IA

Things to Do

Registry

Ceremony:1749 Racine Ave NE, Solon, IA 52333 Reception:205 S Park Rd Suite B, Tiffin, IA 52340 Hotel Block: 300 E 9th St, Coralville, IA 52241

Location Details

Wedding Timeline 02:00PM Ceremony04:15PM Cocktail Hour05:40PM Dinner07:00PM Party11:00PM Afterparty located at the Hyatt Hotel

Itinerary

Cash Fund on Honeyfundhttps://www.honeyfund.com/site/doyle-mcatee-09-06-2025

Targethttps://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/mcateewedding2025

Crate & Barrel https://www.crateandbarrel.com/gift-registry/maggie-and-ben-doyle/r7261030

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/wedding/share/mcateewedding

Maggie & Ben