In the summer of 2011, Max and Courtney met as friends, but what began as a simple connection blossomed over time into something much deeper. Through the years, they've faced their fair share of challenges, changes, and personal growth, all while building a relationship founded on trust, understanding, and—above all—love. After seven years together, Max took a heartfelt step and proposed, asking for Courtney's hand in marriage. Their wedding isn’t just a symbol of their commitment to one another, but also a chance to reflect on all they've shared—learning, growing, and supporting each other through life’s ups and downs. It's a celebration of the foundation they've already built. But it’s also a moment to look ahead with excitement, knowing that their relationship has already withstood the test of time. Now, with two beautiful boys, their wedding marks not just the beginning of a new chapter but a joyous acknowledgment of the family they’ve become. It’s a celebration of unity—as partners, as parents, and as a couple who has weathered the journey of life together.

August 9th, 2025, Max and Courtney held an intimate ceremony in North Wildwood, New Jersey.

From the moment we wandered through the woods on our very first date, I knew there was something about you that felt like home. And when I knelt down in Washington, D.C.—heart racing, hands shaking—I wasn’t just asking you to marry me. I was asking you to be the center of my world, forever. Today, I make you these promises: I promise to love you deeply, every day, in the quiet moments and the loud ones. I promise to support you in everything you set your heart on—whether it’s a new dream, a new path, or simply the everyday challenges of life. Your goals are my goals, your joy my joy. I promise to always be honest with you, to share my heart without fear, and to listen with love, even when words are hard to find. I promise to keep exploring with you—new places, new seasons of life, and new parts of each other. No matter where life takes us, I will walk beside you—with a steady hand, an open heart, and love that only grows stronger. You are my best friend, my greatest adventure, and the love of my life.

From the very beginning, the universe seemed to conspire to lead me to you. The moment our eyes met, my heart knew—you were the one I had been waiting for. Fourteen years later, that feeling has only grown stronger. My love for you runs deeper than words can express, and it grows with each passing day. We’ve grown up together, built a life together, and created a family full of love and beautiful chaos. Through all the milestones, you’ve been my constant, my calm, my home. Today isn’t the beginning of our story—it’s a new chapter in a love that has already withstood the test of time and embraced every beautiful season of life. I vow to keep choosing you—over and over again—with the same heart that chose you all those years ago. I promise to keep growing with you, dreaming with you, and building a life we’re proud of, side by side. You’ve given so much of yourself to me and to our family. You are my steady when the world spins too fast, and my joy in all the quiet in-betweens. I couldn’t be more grateful to love you—and to be loved by you. I can’t imagine a world without you, because you are my world. And in the words of Jim Halpert: "Even if I didn’t have to, I’d still choose you. Every day, every time." You are my best friend, the love of my life, and the heart of our family. And I am forever grateful to walk this life with you—for now and forevermore. I love you. Fiveever.