Markie & Peyton

Monday, August Twelfth, Two Thousand Twenty-Four • Palm Beach, FL

Markie & Peyton

Monday, August Twelfth, Two Thousand Twenty-Four • Palm Beach, FL

Our Story

It All Started in the Middle of Nowhere....

Peyton and Markie met at a magical place called Western Illinois University. North Quad to be exact! Peyton and Markie went with a group of freshmen friends to stroll Adams St. on a Friday night, like all the little freshmen do. The next Monday, we realized that we were in the same PSYCH 180 class! Markie did well in the class, but Peyton almost failed because he was too busy talking to Markie. That's where we got to know each other even more. At the time, we were only friends, but we both knew there was potential for something more. We walked home together every Tuesday/Thursday. One day, Markie even made Peyton a PB&J sandwich so he didn't starve! Flash forward, Markie left Western but we still stayed in contact. We reconnected in September of 2018. We did long distance for awhile until Markie had to move back home due to medical reasons. In July 2020, Peyton invited Markie's best friend Ashley to hide and capture our proposal. What a magical day! We are so excited to celebrate our marriage and our happiness! Please join us!

Our first picture together!

October 08, 2016

Our first picture together!
A rare baby Peytona & Markie Mark photo

January 18, 2017

A rare baby Peytona & Markie Mark photo
Our first Greek Life Formal

May 05, 2017

Our first Greek Life Formal
First time meeting Peyton's parents

November 02, 2018

First time meeting Peyton's parents
First Christmas

December 24, 2018

First Christmas
First NYE (not on FaceTime)

December 31, 2018

First NYE (not on FaceTime)
Making long distance work @ WIU

January 18, 2019

Making long distance work @ WIU
Peyton visited Markie while she was sick in the hospital

March 01, 2019

Peyton visited Markie while she was sick in the hospital
St. Patrick's Day weekend 2019

March 16, 2019

St. Patrick's Day weekend 2019
Another occasion in Naperville

April 06, 2019

Another occasion in Naperville
Jordan Davis Concert in Rockford, IL

May 15, 2019

Jordan Davis Concert in Rockford, IL
Markie's first weekend at the RV park with the Lavins

May 25, 2019

Markie's first weekend at the RV park with the Lavins
Weekend away in Lake Geneva

August 31, 2019

Weekend away in Lake Geneva
First trip to the Apple Orchard

September 01, 2019

First trip to the Apple Orchard
Our first wedding together

September 14, 2019

Our first wedding together
A selfie in our first apartment together (Oct 2019-Sep 2020)

October 26, 2019

A selfie in our first apartment together (Oct 2019-Sep 2020)
Last photo before quarantine struck

March 07, 2020

Last photo before quarantine struck
First quarantine haircut!

April 14, 2020

First quarantine haircut!
Checking out our future home (Taken in Fort Lauderdale, FL)

June 12, 2020

Checking out our future home (Taken in Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Peyton proposed! Best day ever!

July 18, 2020

Peyton proposed! Best day ever!
Pitstop at Rock City on the way down to WPB, FL

September 17, 2020

Pitstop at Rock City on the way down to WPB, FL
First time on the beach as Florida residents!

September 18, 2020

First time on the beach as Florida residents!
Halloween in FL

November 01, 2020

Halloween in FL
First day with our little buddy, Leia

November 16, 2020

First day with our little buddy, Leia
First Christmas card as a family of 3 :)

November 29, 2020

First Christmas card as a family of 3 :)
Celebrating Markie's 25th birthday!

December 26, 2020

Celebrating Markie's 25th birthday!
Christmas in Florida with the Woolbrights (Trace was photographer on this one)

December 26, 2020

Christmas in Florida with the Woolbrights (Trace was photographer on this one)
Florida Valentine's Day

February 14, 2021

Florida Valentine's Day
First comedy show

April 01, 2021

First comedy show
Meeting up with Uncle Tom and Aunt Mary Jane

April 02, 2021

Meeting up with Uncle Tom and Aunt Mary Jane
First trip flying with the pup

May 22, 2021

First trip flying with the pup
On our way to our Engagement Photoshoot!

July 03, 2021

On our way to our Engagement Photoshoot!
A day at Peanut Island

July 10, 2021

A day at Peanut Island
Visit to the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, FL

July 16, 2021

Visit to the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, FL
Kayaking on the intracoastal

August 07, 2021

Kayaking on the intracoastal
Trace and Hannah's wedding party "asks"!

September 06, 2021

Trace and Hannah's wedding party "asks"!
Halloween weekend at Bedner's Farm

October 30, 2021

Halloween weekend at Bedner's Farm
Christmas Card 2021

December 04, 2021

Christmas Card 2021
Christmas Eve on the Beach

December 24, 2021

Christmas Eve on the Beach
South Florida Sate Fair

January 21, 2022

South Florida Sate Fair
First of many trips to Disney! This was on our way into Hollywood Studios.

January 29, 2022

First of many trips to Disney! This was on our way into Hollywood Studios.
Our new favorite park (so far), EPCOT!

January 30, 2022

Our new favorite park (so far), EPCOT!
Pasta Sundays at Michelle and Paul's!

February 06, 2022

Pasta Sundays at Michelle and Paul's!
P & M get matching sun hats, are we locals yet?!

February 19, 2022

P & M get matching sun hats, are we locals yet?!
Family Dog Park Trip

July 15, 2022

Family Dog Park Trip
Dog Beach Picnic

August 09, 2022

Dog Beach Picnic
Trace & Hannah's Rehearsal Dinner

August 19, 2022

Trace & Hannah's Rehearsal Dinner
Memory

August 20, 2022

We both stood at Trace & Hannah's wedding

August 20, 2022

We both stood at Trace & Hannah's wedding
Memory

September 08, 2022