While Madison and Christopher’s love flourished in Washington, D.C., a 2020 church conference in Atlanta, GA, is where their story started. After not talking for over two years due to “lost phone numbers,” Madison and Christopher re-connected at the launch of a church planting in D.C. in the summer of 2022. Their early days of getting to know each other consisted of an infamous singing lesson, where someone was able to display their Marvin Gaye-esque vocals. The two also ran on the Rock Creek Park trail, and Madison rekindled Christopher’s fear of spin classes. Following a few months of miscommunication and various follow-up conversations, they made a few necessary adjustments, and their relationship took off. The early days of dating flew, and the couple bonded over (or debated) the top restaurants and speakeasies in the city and experienced many of the museums D.C. has to offer. Travel is crucial to Madison and Christopher, and the two were able to take various trips with friends, including Tulum and New Orleans. On December 9th, after multiple diversions to throw his suspecting fiancé-to-be off the scent, Christopher proposed to a completely surprised Madison at a rooftop bar in the city. She said “Yes.” We can’t wait to celebrate with you in Washington, D.C., on June 1st.