This story goes way back—long before Maggie and Bennett ever met. Their moms, Kris and Amy, have known each other since college and stayed in touch over the years, though Maggie and Bennett have no recollection of ever meeting. It wasn’t until years later, after Kaitlin graduated with her Master’s degree and photos were shared on Facebook, that Kris had the brilliant idea that sparked it all. A message was sent, a connection was made, and the rest slowly began to fall into place.

Maggie and Bennett went on their first date in the summer of 2022 at Twigs in Rochester. The night started with a surprise when a car drove by honking and yelling—possibly (and not-so-secretly) Maggie’s friends spying on the date. They ended the evening in the best way possible: walking Maggie’s dogs, Rubi and Remi, and getting to know each other a little better with every step.

Not long into their relationship, another sweet coincidence appeared—golden retriever puppies just happened to be available near where Bennett lived. After some convincing (and a very kind landlord), Scout joined the family and quickly became a staple of their relationship. It’s safe to say Scout sealed the deal and remains Maggie’s pride and joy.

As many have heard, the proposal didn’t exactly go according to plan—at least not for Maggie. There may have been a few white lies told to keep the surprise intact, convincing Maggie they would golf nine holes and head straight to Fayette to watch the Peacock volleyball team play. By the ninth hole, Maggie was visibly frustrated, while the ball exactly where it needed to go. As they stepped onto the green, Maggie sent her putt sailing past the hole—only to be met with something far better than a hole-in-one. The rest is history.

Over the years, Maggie and Bennett have grown together in countless ways—learning from one another, maturing, deepening their love, and strengthening their faith. They cherish attending Autumn Ridge Church in Rochester and are grateful for all they’ve shared over the past four years. They cannot wait to spend a lifetime together and begin their next chapter as the Sikkinks.

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