October 11, 2025

Bryce and Maddie met while attending UW-Oshkosh. One September night in Horizon Village Maddie and Bryce were hanging with their respective friends but a new face was in the room- each other. Maddie and Bryce had never seen each other before; a surprise to them given their friends were roommates, they were both athletes, and Oshkosh is not that big! Must have been fate because they clicked immediately. While many people will take "credit" for them meeting each other (and to everyone that played a part in that they are grateful) the rest is history from that night. The night after they met Bryce attended Maddie's soccer game and met her parents as a friend. But to her and everyone else Bryce was more than just a friend. Quickly Maddie and Bryce started spending more time together and creating amazing memories. Bryce attended Maddie's soccer games, Maddie attended his track meets, weekends were spent out with friends, and much more. With many things in common like travel, being active, music, and more they began dating. Fast forward to 2020 Maddie and Bryce moved in together in Milwaukee where Bryce was receiving his Master's degree. Take notes that if you can survive living in a 1 bedroom apartment with both people working from home during the pandemic you can survive anything. Bryce and Maddie have since moved to a more spacious 2 bedroom apartment but are loving calling Milwaukee home. Now Bryce and Maddie have traveled to 16 countries together and more are on the list (Honeymoon and beyond)! From Horizon Village to a bright horizon ahead with many more travel spots checked off. We thank you all for being a part of our lives! From friends to family the past 8 years have been the best 8 years you could ever imagine. Meeting your life partner and best friend is the most amazing experience and we are looking forward to celebrating with you all! - The Hellenbrands