Nick and Maddy's love story began in the most unlikely of places - a freshman geology class. Maddy was often distracted by the cute boy, Nick, who sat beside her.

When they went to a study group together, it was a done deal. Nick seized the opportunity to get to know Maddy better, offering to tutor her since she struggled with the course. Though she ultimately had to drop the class, a spark had already started.

Nick finally mustered the courage to ask Maddy out with their friends one night. Though she turned him down time, and time again, Nick persisted in wooing her with his charm and sincerity. He knew that she was the one.

Once Maddy stopped being so stubborn, she realized they had found that rare thing that so many spend their whole lives searching for. From that moment on, they were inseparable.

Nick and Maddy dated all throughout college, surrounded with supportive and loving friends. After graduation, they bought a house together in Greenville with their two adored pups, Bailey and Charlie. When a job brought them back to Raleigh in 2023, Nick decided the time was right to ask the question everyone had been waiting for. He got down on one knee and asked Maddy to be his wife. Of course, she said yes, and they began the exciting journey of planning their future together.