A love for the outdoors would be the catalyst that brought Madeline and Mackenzie together. Fate would bring them to a small community event where only a smile was shared but Mackenzie knew he had to know more about her. Luckily, the two shared mutual friends, and a day of fishing was planned. They were joined by Madeline's brother Jonathan and friend Bill for a day on the Clyde River in Newport, VT. At the time, Madeline and Mackenzie only shared a few words, some laughs, and a full day enjoying each other's company while doing something they loved. Handing over Madeline's bag at the end of the day, they would share another smile, leaving a lasting memory and a desire to see each other again. Not long after they made plans for their first official date. Another fishing trip... From that day on, the two became a team. They shared a love for good food and cooking. Many nights would be filled with great conversation and delicious meals. Weekends became filled with fishing, camping, and adventuring around the woods surrounding their homes. Their love story came full circle when one evening Madeline, Mackenzie, and their pup Fern went to a familiar stream in the White Mountain National Forest. They arrived at the fishing hole that was visited frequently early in their romance. Madeline was offered the first try, as always, while he retrieved a "fly" for her to tie on next. After a few casts she turned for a change in flies to find Mackenzie on one knee, with a ring to tie on. Many moments have come together that have led them up to this special day.