The Simon

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Joint Reception

Our Wedding

Our story starts out in Arvada, CO where we met through our Church in December of 2022. Both Kayla and Max attend their regular Sunday Service at Storyline Church, but didn't know what would be instore for the next years! At the time, we were both in the first semester of our junior year of college. With both of us being college athletes at separate schools, a lot of our time was dedicated to our respective sports. However, we were always able to find time to spend with each other, grow in our relationship, and grow closer to God with one another. After dating for over a year and a half, Max proposed on October 24th, 2024 at the very spot we saw each other for the first time, Storyline Church. Kayla had Bible study at the Church every Thursday, and Max wanted to propose at the church and make it a complete surprise. After the bible study ended, with the help of Kayla's twin sister Kenzie and their friend Katie, Kayla was taken to be distracted. Max and Andrew (Kenzie's soon-to-be husband) cleared out the people in the auditorium and quickly set up in the spot where Max saw Kayla for the first time. After a while, Kenzie and Katie brought Kayla back to the auditorium because Kenzie "had forgotten something," and Max was standing right inside. Not only was Kayla in sweats but also her first words out of her mouth were, "What are you doing here?!" So it's safe to say the element of surprise worked. We got to celebrate with friends and family the rest of that weekend!

The One Where They Fell In Love

I went to church on Sunday like I always do. I wore my camo jacket because I needed a full zip jacket to not mess up my hair. The service had ended, and my family and I were walking out. My mom pointed out a "cute country boy" that would be meeting us at the bottom of the stairs... I was nervous to take a look, but I hit a side-eye to get an okay look of a tall blonde country boy! My family made it out to the lobby, and Mom went to the restroom to give me some time to walk over and talk to Max (who was now in a huge circle filled with 15 Mines football teammates). I went home on a mission to find Max on the roster. My mom and I argued about which one was the boy we saw at church, but we finally found him and then I did what anyone my age would do... search his name on instagram!

Kayla's Point of View

The first Sunday morning I saw Kayla was the day after our quarterfinal win down in San Angelo. My buddies and I were running behind getting to the early service that morning due to the game and traveling the day before tiring us out. Because of this, my friend Hayden (my best man) and I had to sit in a different area of the auditorium than we normally did. This was away from the section with all of the guys on the team. After the service was concluded, Hayden and I walked a different way out of the auditorium. Right before we walked out of the room, I saw the most beautiful blonde girl in a camo jacket look at me and then walk away. At that moment, I immediately thought to myself, "I'll never see that girl again." I was dead wrong about that because I received a follow request on Instagram by the time I got back to my house, and from looking at the profile picture, it was the girl I had seen at church, so I dm'd her and the rest leads us to where we are now.

Max's Point of View

Kayla grew up in Arvada, CO and went to Golden High School. She then attended Colorado Christian University to play softball and pursue a degree in Business Administration. She graduated in 2024 with honors and received multiple awards for her accomplishments in softball including a second-team All-American selection. Kayla is now employed as an assistant coach on the CCU softball staff and is very excited about the upcoming season! In her free time, Kayla enjoys working out and being on the lake.

Kayla

Max grew up in McKinney, TX where he attended McKinney North High School. After graduating in 2020, he chose to attend Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO. In his time there, he played on the football team and had the opportunity to play on the national semi-finalist team and two national finalist teams. In May of 2024, Max received his bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering. Currently, he is pursuing a master’s degree in Engineering and Technology Management and is set to graduate in May of 2025. In his free time, Max likes to hunt, fish, or do anything involving the outdoors.

Our Story

The Middleton Family

Kayla's dad Rick, twin sister Kenzie, and mom Tiffany

Kayla's brother Mikey and twin sister Kenzie (right)

Kayla's twin sister Kenzie and her Fiancé Andrew

Andrew, Kenzie, Tiffany, Rick, Mikey, Kayla, and Max (left to right) and dog Charlie

The Fecci Family

Max's dad Mike, mom Amy, and sister Brinkley.

Max's dad Mike, mom Amy, Max, Kayla, and Max's sister Brinkley (left to right)

Our Families

Photos

Kenzie will be honoring me at my wedding with the role of Maid-of-honor, but also being the bride at hers on the same day!

Kenzie Middleton

Leah, my middle infield bestie! We got to play together for 2 years at CCU and now we get to still be in the softball world together!

Leah Garcia

Cam was also my teammate over the past 2 years, and she is shining with Jesus behind her. Her passion for life is contagious!

Cam Quilling

Brinkley is Max's sister, and I have gotten to know and love her over the past few years! With my trips down to Texas and her trips to Colorado, we have become best friends! Thanks to her, I know what colors might look better on me than others ;)

Brinkley Fecci

Kaylie and I grew up together and played on the same softball team. We were the strong left side of the infield that no one wanted to hit to ;) I can't wait to have her by my side on my special day!

Kaylie Gordon

Tia is Kenzie, and I's cousin! She loves Jesus, working out with us and Mom, and playing hockey and softball!

Tia Hall

Hayden and I both played linebacker together at Mines. We got to know each other in the dorms, and have been roommates our entire time at Mines. Through all of our time in college we have become lifelong best friends.

Hayden Gregg

Zack and I played football together at Mines. Through a lot of time together in the dorms, we ended up being roommates our entire college career and have spent a lot of time being the only people in our house watching the Cowboys on Sundays.

Zack Brickert

Cole and I were also football teammates at Mines. We lived together all of college as well. Through our times together in Golden or our summer working the oil fields in Midland together, we have become very close friends.

Cole Johnson

Jaden and I became friends growing up together in McKinney. Through all of the baseball seasons we played together and the times outside of school we were running around town, we became very close friends.

Jaden Pope

Mikey is Kenzie and I's younger brother. Mikey goes to Golden High School and plays tennis. He enjoys wake surfing and camping.

Mikey Middleton

Trenton is Tia's brother and our cousin. He is an athletic 13-year-old who is a tremendous hockey player who also plays baseball! 

Trenton Hall

Wedding Party

Attire

Double Wedding!

General Questions

Q + A

We are blocking rooms for this hotel, but there are lots of other options! Please book as soon as possible to ensure you get a spot and so we can see how many rooms we may need to accomodate everyone!

Homewood Suites by Hilton Broomfield Boulder

Use the link next to "use code"

Another option for hotel close to the venue. We DO NOT have room blocks at this hotel.

Hyatt House Boulder/Broomfield

Another option for hotel near the venue. We DO NOT have room blocks at this hotel.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Denver Northwest - Broomfield, an IHG Hotel

Travel

The Simon is at the very north end of Main Street, so go explore the rest of Main Street!

Max & Kayla

Max & Kayla

Registry