The passion, joy, and unending love that we (Mike & Maggie) share began in a place that all romantic relationships are formed...in a Wings Etc. parking lot in Warsaw, Indiana. Many of you will not be surprised to hear that Mike was goofy and awkward as he introduced himself to Maggie. After we exchanged small talk and eventually exchanged numbers, it was unbeknownst to the both of us that a forever love was forming in December of 2017.

Maggie, at the time, was a co-op working for DePuy and unfortunately left Warsaw shortly after the two of us had met. However, through another strange twist of fate, the two of us ran into each other in one of Mike's favorite places...Athens, Ohio! It was New Year's Eve, and Maggie was visiting a friend while Mike was reuniting with his college best friends. This is where sparks really began to fly between the two of us! We rang in 2018 together :)

As we made our way through 2018, we did our best to stay in touch despite the distance between the two of us. Maggie was at Penn State, while Mike was staying busy with teaching and football. In the summer of 2018, Maggie came BACK to Warsaw for an internship with DePuy. Our relationship continued to develop and grow stronger, and by the end of 2018...we were officially dating!

As 2019 began, the two of us knew that we would be facing challenges and obstacles with a newly-formed long-distance relationship. Maggie was finishing her last semester at Penn State, while Mike was in Warsaw still. Trips to Happy Valley, Warsaw, and Pittsburgh throughout that spring made for great memories for both of us! Maggie, after graduation, joined the prestigious GOLD Program through Johnson & Johnson. Her first "rotation" put her all the way out in New Jersey. Although this was no doubt a challenge for both of us, our love and determination to make the most of our situation prevailed! We did our best to make sure we saw each other at least once a month, and the old saying "absence makes the heart grow fonder" was 1000% true in our case.

After doing long-distance for well over a year, Maggie got the BIG news that she was going to get to be in Warsaw for her second rotation! In March of 2020, just DAYS before the nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19, Maggie moved to Warsaw. We had gone from doing long-distance halfway across the country, to being in quarantine together during an unfathomable pandemic. Talk about going from 0 to 100 REAL quick! This time together undoubtably brought us closer together!

During our time in quarantine, we spent plenty of time watching new shows together, playing cards, working out, and going on walks/hikes. This time together also allowed Maggie to become much closer with Mike's family, which is something we have always appreciated deeply. As 2020 unfolded with all of its craziness and uncertainty, it provided us "peace of mind" to know that we had each other! Maggie also survived the greatest test of them all...surviving a football season as a coach's girlfriend! Mike knew that he had a keeper when Maggie would surprise him at practice with ice cream for the team, was cheering loud in the stands for the Tigers on Friday nights, and was (almost always) understanding of the hectic schedule that football season brings about.

Mike & Maggie's love for each other continued to grow stronger, and in 2021 Mike was invited out to Sea Isle City in New Jersey for the Maloney family's annual beach trip. Mike had gone with the family in 2020 and knew what a special place it was for Maggie. This seemed like the PERFECT place to propose to Maggie, the love of his life! And so...on June 30th, 2021, after two and a half years of dating...Mike took Maggie out to a seafood dinner and for a walk down the beach with promises of a "surprise". Maggie, who hates to not know EVERYTHING that is going on, guessed that it was a romantic boat ride. Mike told Maggie that she had "guessed right", like she often does with surprises, but this time that was not the case! And so, on the same beach that Maggie had spent her summers at for her entire life, Mike dropped down to a knee and asked for Maggie's hand in marriage. Maggie said YES, with plenty of tears shed by both of us!

To Maggie's surprise, Mike's parents and little brother had all made the road trip out to New Jersey to take part in the special day! As Mike dropped down to a knee, both of our parents were watching from a distance and Brian (Mike's little brother) was taking photos to capture the magic on camera! We later had a surprise party awaiting us at the condo, organized by Lori (Maggie's mom) and other Maloney family members. It was a PERFECT day! Out of all of the trips, adventures, and memories we have shared over the years, that 2021 trip to Sea Isle will ALWAYS be one of the best!

As we begin the next chapter of our lives together, we are beyond thrilled that you can join us for our wedding day! Whether you know Maggie from Cranberry, Happy Valley, or New Jersey; or you know Mike from Mishawaka, Athens, or Warsaw, it warms our hearts that you can be a part of this celebration! We love you all and cannot wait for July 2nd, 2022!!!

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