Wedding Day

Ceremony

Spring

The National Shrine Cathedral ofOur Lady of Guadalupe2215 Ross AvenueDallas, Texas 75201

Reception

Arts District Mansion2101 Ross AvenueDallas, Texas 75201

Our Wedding

Brett and Margaret were a match made in heaven—quite literally. After connecting on the dating app Hinge and exchanging texts for a few weeks, they finally met in person for their first date—also the first time either of them had ever gone on a date through a dating app. They chose The Old Monk, a cozy Irish pub in Dallas, and within moments, it was clear they shared much more than just an interest in each other. As they chatted over drinks, the coincidences seemed to multiply. Both Brett and Margaret had strong ties to Arkansas—Brett had grown up there, while Margaret’s family was deeply rooted in the state. They also both attended the University of Arkansas, and as the conversation unfolded, they were amazed to discover just how many mutual connections they had. Their shared love of sports and staying active quickly became another point of connection, and they found common ground in their love for tennis and golf. What felt like minutes soon turned into hours, and before they knew it, their first date was over. As they parted ways that night, both felt certain that this was something truly special. A few days later, their second date rolled around. Brett texted Margaret, asking if she wanted to play some tennis. Anyone who knows Brett knows he’s incredibly athletic—almost to an irritating degree. Margaret, who prides herself on her own athleticism, quickly picked up on it. She could tell he was taking it easy on her, and for those who know Margaret, it’s no surprise that her competitive side kicked in. She wasted no time telling Brett he needed to give it his all. After Brett won both matches 6-0, 6-0, he drove Margaret home. And though Margaret had to accept the tough loss, she couldn’t help but smile because she knew this was going to be not only something really special, but also a whole lot of fun. One of the many things Brett and Margaret bond over is their love of golf. They’ve made a tradition of collecting pencils from every course they play together, which are proudly displayed in their home office. So far, they’ve gathered 28, with 15 of them coming from courses outside the state of Texas. Since both of their birthdays fall in December—just five days apart—they decided to start a new tradition last year: instead of exchanging birthday and Christmas gifts, they would take a golf trip to a new destination each year. For their first trip, they chose Kiawah Island. After playing five rounds in three days, Brett was once again reminded that he had truly found a gem in Margaret. In April 2024, Brett and Margaret welcomed a golden retriever puppy named Ellie into their lives, and just a month later, in May 2024, Brett proposed to Margaret at White Rock Lake in Dallas. People often say they want to marry their best friend, and for Brett and Margaret, that’s exactly what they’ve found in each other. They frequently joke about how different their lives might have been if they had met earlier or crossed paths in college. But in the end, they both believe everything happened for a reason. Their story might be modern and unexpected, but it feels like it was always meant to be.

Our Modern Love Story

Our Story

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Bridesmaids

Sarah Gehrki

Elizabeth Karper

Sophie Wall

Claudia Gentz

Olivia Dickinson

Jenny Gentz

Maria Taylor

Natalie Nolan

Brooke Broughton

Hannah Hernandez

Groomsmen

Josh Gentz

Branden Gentz

Jacob Klane

Nolan Farnan

Carter Forbis

Ben Gehrki

Daniel Hyde

Kent Karper

Reid Leinbaugh

Matthew Mawby

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Margaret & Brett

Margaret & Brett

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