Wedding Date on Aug 12, 2017

Alec was her childhood crush. But to him, Maddie was just his friend's little sister. The two met in elementary school, where Alec was 2 grades older; but he also played on a little league team with Maddie’s brother and having her dad, his future father-in-law, the coach. Of course, Maddie was always at the games. Fast forward about 10 years. Alec is living in Sanford, Florida where his dad got a new job and where he had been living since 7th grade. He posts on Facebook about his family vacation to Washington D.C., where Maddie and her family would be the following week. Maddie musters up enough courage to text him and tell him how excited she is about the trip. And the rest, as they say, is history. Starting a relationship is tricky, but starting a relationship 1,000 plus miles apart might as well be impossible. I never expected Alec to text me every day following that first text; I didn't even really expect a reply. But I'm sure glad I went for it. Alec moved closer after a few months of dating. They called us crazy, but it worked out. 4 1/2 years later, we've both been through 4 years of college, lots of adventures, and an amazing love story to tell. I cannot imagine my life without Alec in it. I guess the crush never ever faded, and if you were to tell me I was going to marry Alec Krekel, my 8 year-old self would squeal. I am so amazed that I got to marry my best friend. 16 year-old me would be so proud that I found the man of my dreams by going for something I knew would be worth it and never looking back. He makes me so happy every day and always finds a way to remind me how blessed I am to have him in my life.