Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Ceremony

Party Bus

Crossroads Pavilion Event Center

Reception

Our Wedding

Tommy and Madi went to school within 20 minutes of eachother their whole lives. Somehow, they did not cross paths until Madi’s senior year at Sheldon, and Tommy’s Sophomore year at George Little Rock. They were both a part of a teen ministry called TEC where you get together 3 times a year to host a weekend ministry for highschool students. Tommy claims he saw Madi in June of 2021 and thought she was super cute, but Madi says she saw Tommy for the first time in November of 2021 when she asked her friends who the cute kid in the flannel was.

The crush era

Towards the end of November, they started snap chatting and Madi thought he was super funny and cute. A few weeks into December, they planned to go to the Spider-Man movie in theaters… because Tommy was 15, his dad dropped him off at Madi’s house. They went to the movie, and after, Madi had to drive him back home to George. They stopped at The Tabernacle Baptist Church because his family was there at the live nativity. They sat and watched the nativity and and at the end they got to pet camels!! Tommy’s mom invited Madi to come to their house after, so when they got there, Tommy picked out a movie… the Cat in the Hat live action… and Andie sat in between them on the couch. After this date, Madi and Tommy did not talk until the next TEC weekend in March.. we don’t know why😂

The first date

When March came around, they both still had an eye for eachother. They had a special moment that weekend where they prayed for eachother, and Madi felt like there could still be something there. She knew she needed a prom date yet for her senior prom, so a week later she decided to ask Tommy. Prom was in a month so they had time to start talking again, and it was very exciting that he said yes. On prom day, they were both nervous, but the day allowed them to break down the walls…. I mean, Madi had hugeeee pit stains as usual in her hot pink, one sleeve prom dress and had to stop home after pictures to have her mom blow dry her armpit and put a pad in her sleeve…😂 Tommy stayed! He made all the tiktoks Madi wanted, and got along with her friend’s boyfriends! They did all the prom things- slow dances, energy drinks, staying up super late and watching “is it cake” on the couch… and they had their first kiss! Awwww🥰 A week later on May 1, 2022, Tommy asked Madi to be his girlfriend… well it was technically May 2 at 12:04am… but Tommy said they would say May 1.

Madi's Senior Prom

Tommy proposed to Madi on a dock in Okoboji on Saturday September 20, 2025. It was such a magical day, followed by forgetting to go out for supper and eating McDonalds at 9pm while cuddling watching their show talking about EVERYTHING. Their 4 year anniversary will be on May 1, 2026, the day before the wedding!! It has been such an amazing wild ride growing up with eachother but they wouldn’t trade it for the world. 3 years of their relationship was long distance, so they cannot wait to be close and explore their relationship in the Husband and Wife roles:)

The start of forever

Our Story

Photos

Nicole Meyer

Patrick DenHartog

Ashley English

Jase DenHartog

Sophia McCarty

Elias Jensen

Shyanne Struckman

Drew Denekas

Sydney Richardson

Matthew Meyer

Macy Wassenaar

Noah Terhark

Andie DenHartog

Jackson Blankers

Matt Helkenn, Micah Jumbeck, Joey Desir

Wedding Party

Located in Sheldon, Holiday Inn Express Hotel &amp; Suites Sheldon by IHG has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The hotel has an indoor pool, fitness center and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Holiday Inn Express Hotel &amp; Suites Sheldon by IHG offers 4-star accommodations with a hot tub. A business center and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at the accommodation. Sioux Gateway Airport is 69 miles from the property.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sheldon by IHG

Located in Sheldon, Cobblestone Hotel &amp; Suites-Sheldon has a bar. With a shared lounge, the 4.5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is served at the property. Free private parking and a business center are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Sioux Falls Regional Airport is 67 miles from the property.

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Sheldon

Travel

Arrivals

Please arrive to the Tabernacle Baptist Church in George IA by 3:30 for the ceremony. It will begin at 4pm. The Reception will start at 6pm at the Sheldon Crossroads Pavilion in Sheldon IA. Please be in your seats by then. It is about a 25 minute drive between towns, but plan for wedding traffic.

Wearing Pink is Encouraged:) 

Things to Do

Registry

Dress Code

Thomas & Madison

Thomas & Madison

Wedding Party