Madeline & Evan

Saturday, August 30, 2025 • Wichita, KS
169 Days To Go!

Madeline & Evan

Saturday, August 30, 2025 • Wichita, KS
169 Days To Go!

Our Story

Our Story


Evan and Madeline are high school sweethearts who met on the Maize South High School bowling team. Now, before you imagine some romantic “love at first strike” story, let’s set the record straight: Evan was the team’s star—a league champion who bowled with precision and skill. Madeline, on the other hand, was just happy if she broke 120 (which, let’s be honest, didn’t happen often). To make things even funnier, Madeline didn’t even know their high school had a bowling team until a few hours before tryouts. She was simply looking for something fun to do during the tennis off-season. But somehow, despite her less-than-impressive bowling skills, Evan and Madeline clicked.


Then came the pandemic plot twist—just a few months into dating. With Evan a year ahead of Madeline, he graduated and started A&P school at WSU Tech while Madeline finished her senior year. The pandemic kept them apart at times, but they made it work with FaceTime calls, texts, and masked visits.


After high school, Madeline went to the University of Kansas, and the two continued their relationship long-distance. Evan visited as much as he could, and their time together was filled with Kansas Basketball games at Allen Fieldhouse and hosting friends for game day weekends at Madeline’s townhouse. Evan also got a crash course into college life—mostly through late-night Burrito King runs and visiting a few of Madeline’s favorite college bars (but don’t worry, what happens in Lawrence stays in Lawrence).


In July 2023, Madeline adopted French Fry, a dog conveniently already named after her favorite food, to keep her company while she was away from home and Evan. Despite the miles between them, Evan quickly earned “Best Dog Dad” status by sending toys in the mail and visiting French Fry every time he was in town. Together, the trio explored some of Kansas City’s best dog parks and every pet-friendly restaurant Lawrence had to offer.


Finally, after Madeline graduated from KU in May 2024, the long-distance chapter ended. By July, they moved into their first apartment together in Wichita—and yes, French Fry happily joined as the third (furry) roommate.


Then, one month prior to their 5-year anniversary, Evan proposed while they were looking at Christmas lights at Botanica with Evan’s family.


The couple loves to travel, with Madeline introducing Evan to her favorite vacation spot, Hilton Head Island, last summer. Despite Evan’s close encounters with gators on the golf course and surviving the windiest beach day Madeline’s ever witnessed, it was a trip they’ll never forget. And speaking of unforgettable trips, their first vacation together was a ski trip to Breckenridge during Madeline’s first year of college. Madeline, not exactly a skiing expert, hit 70 mph—totally out of control—before hurtling down the mountain and landing in a 5-foot snowbank, while Evan, ever the natural, nailed his first attempt at skiing with ease.


Evan and Madeline complement each other well: Evan is laid-back and go-with-the-flow, while Madeline is the planner, detail-oriented, and maybe a little picky. Madeline never finds herself at a loss for words, and well, Evan never finds himself at a loss for patience to listen—no matter how many times he’s heard the same story. They share big goals for the future: building a family, raising their beloved (and very spoiled) dog, French Fry, adding another dog to the family, and continuing to spend time with friends and family. Of course, they’re both huge KU basketball fans, and neither Madeline nor Evan would dream of being with anyone who roots for Mizzou or K-State.


They’re both looking forward to Madeline finishing her graduate education and continuing their adventure together—laughing, enjoying life, and making memories. And of course, they’ll be doting on their beloved dog along the way.

Looking Back: 5 Years of Love & Laughter

After two months of dating, Evan finally got the balls to ask Madeline to prom! 
Unfortunately, it was canceled later that year due to COVID, but don’t worry, they danced the night away the following year.

March 14, 2020

After two months of dating, Evan finally got the balls to ask Madeline to prom! Unfortunately, it was canceled later that year due to COVID, but don’t worry, they danced the night away the following year.
Celebrating Evan’s high school graduation, COVID style—Madeline might’ve overdone it in the sun.

July 24, 2020

Celebrating Evan’s high school graduation, COVID style—Madeline might’ve overdone it in the sun.
Evan and Madeline’s first Halloween together, dressed as Woody and Jessie from Toy Story. They’ve always had a friend in each other, and Halloween was no exception!

October 31, 2020

Evan and Madeline’s first Halloween together, dressed as Woody and Jessie from Toy Story. They’ve always had a friend in each other, and Halloween was no exception!
Madeline and Evan at Madeline's senior prom.

May 15, 2021

Madeline and Evan at Madeline's senior prom.
Celebrating Madeline's high school graduation!

May 24, 2021

Celebrating Madeline's high school graduation!
Celebrating Madeline's 19th birthday at the Lake of the Ozarks!

September 03, 2021

Celebrating Madeline's 19th birthday at the Lake of the Ozarks!
Madeline and Evan at KU’s Family Weekend during Madeline’s first year in college, and they were all in for the Jayhawk football experience. Some tailgating, a game, and a whole lot of Rock Chalk later… they were hooked!

September 19, 2021

Madeline and Evan at KU’s Family Weekend during Madeline’s first year in college, and they were all in for the Jayhawk football experience. Some tailgating, a game, and a whole lot of Rock Chalk later… they were hooked!
Madeline and Evan as Stepbrothers for Halloween in Lawrence—Evan definitely touched her drumset.

October 29, 2021

Madeline and Evan as Stepbrothers for Halloween in Lawrence—Evan definitely touched her drumset.
Madeline and Evan's first vacation, spending spring break on the slopes in Breckenridge. As we’ve mentioned, Madeline’s not exactly a pro skier, but hey, they had a blast!

March 19, 2022

Madeline and Evan's first vacation, spending spring break on the slopes in Breckenridge. As we’ve mentioned, Madeline’s not exactly a pro skier, but hey, they had a blast!
Madeline and Evan joining the rest of Red Kingdom to celebrate the Chiefs' victory at the Super Bowl parade in Kansas City.

February 15, 2023

Madeline and Evan joining the rest of Red Kingdom to celebrate the Chiefs' victory at the Super Bowl parade in Kansas City.
French's Fry's first day at home!

July 07, 2023

French's Fry's first day at home!
Evan’s first time meeting French Fry. They instantly hit it off as best buds!

July 27, 2023

Evan’s first time meeting French Fry. They instantly hit it off as best buds!
Madeline, Evan, and French Fry at Friday at the Phog at Allen Fieldhouse, kicking off the KU basketball season!

October 06, 2023

Madeline, Evan, and French Fry at Friday at the Phog at Allen Fieldhouse, kicking off the KU basketball season!
Another Halloween, another costume—Madeline was a deadly assassin (John Wick), and Evan was a mildly spooky ghost just hanging out in the afterlife.

October 30, 2023

Another Halloween, another costume—Madeline was a deadly assassin (John Wick), and Evan was a mildly spooky ghost just hanging out in the afterlife.
Madeline and Evan cheering on the Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse as they played Houston. Spoiler alert, Houston had a problem!

February 03, 2024

Madeline and Evan cheering on the Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse as they played Houston. Spoiler alert, Houston had a problem!
Celebrating Madeline’s graduation from KU! Evan and Madeline sat proudly next to Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of basketball and KU’s first coach, for a photo op. Rock Chalk!

May 12, 2024

Celebrating Madeline’s graduation from KU! Evan and Madeline sat proudly next to Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of basketball and KU’s first coach, for a photo op. Rock Chalk!
Madeline and Evan eating at the Salty Dog Café at South Beach Marina on Hilton Head Island during Evan's first beach trip. Madeline loved introducing him to her favorite vacation spot.

June 20, 2024

Madeline and Evan eating at the Salty Dog Café at South Beach Marina on Hilton Head Island during Evan's first beach trip. Madeline loved introducing him to her favorite vacation spot.
French Fry celebrating his Gotcha Day with his pawrents at the dog park at their new apartment in Wichita.

July 07, 2024

French Fry celebrating his Gotcha Day with his pawrents at the dog park at their new apartment in Wichita.
Proud pawrents Madeline and Evan taking French Fry for a swim at the Kansas Humane Society's Dog Days of Summer event.

August 12, 2024

Proud pawrents Madeline and Evan taking French Fry for a swim at the Kansas Humane Society's Dog Days of Summer event.
French Fry’s first Thunder Hockey game with his pawrents, supporting the Kansas Humane Society. They won, so clearly he’s their good luck charm!

November 30, 2024

French Fry’s first Thunder Hockey game with his pawrents, supporting the Kansas Humane Society. They won, so clearly he’s their good luck charm!
Madeline said "yes!"

December 14, 2024

Madeline said "yes!"