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    "I couldn’t imagine a more perfect day," Madison Packer wrote about her wedding with Anya Battaglino.
By Taylor HendersonAugust 21 2019 / 2:41 PM
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Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one! 
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National Women's Hockey League players Anya Battaglino and Madison Packer were wed aside a lighthouse at Gurney's Resort & Marina in Newport, Rhode Island this past weekend—and the ceremony looked breathtaking.
"The most perfect day ever," tweeted Anya. "I’m officially a Packer!"
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\u201cThe most perfect day ever. Professional Photos are on their way. I\u2019m officially a Packer! #HappilyEverPacker #BestSelfieEver\u201d
 — Anya Packer (She/Her) (@Anya Packer (She/Her))
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Battaglino is a retired player of the Connecticut Whales and is now the director of the NWHL Players Association. Packer currently plays for the Metropolitan Riveters.
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The NWHL congratulated the happy couple.
\u201cOur hearts are full. \nCongratulations, Anya & Madison!\n#HappilyEverPacker\u201d
 — PHF (@PHF)
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Congratulations Madison and Anya!
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