Baci Winery

Wedding Day- ceremony and reception

After Party

Our Wedding

Blake and Erika met in the spring of 2017 while working at ACMC. Blake, a new Physician Assistant and Erika, an ER tech and in nursing school. The two worked side by side, with Blake occasionally flirting with her through music he would play in the office, most notably “Body Like a Backroad” by Sam Hunt. Until one night at 3am Blake sent her a Facebook message asking for her phone number, "Would it be too forward to ask you for your number?" Texting turned into a meet up, where Erika was so awkward and nervous she couldn’t even look at Blake. The pair started dating August 25, 2017. In September, the couple had their first “official” date, a night out in Cleveland. Dinner at Chocolate Bar, followed by bar hopping to what would become some of their favorite spots. Before the night ended the two went to The Jack, where Erika bet her last $5 of the night (a very poor nursing student) on 25 Red and won! They started saying “bet it all on 25!” The couple took their first trip together for New Years. A 17 hour road trip to Mississippi to meet Erika’s family, with Brutus in tow! After a successful trip, Blake and Erika decided to make things more official by moving to Cleveland together in May 2018. Erika graduated nursing school and they both started new jobs with the Cleveland Clinic. They started traveling, trying new restaurants and getting into a routine. After a long 7 years, the couple mutually decided it was time to make this thing forever, settling on October 25, 2025! "Bet it all on 25" became a monthly celebration for them. Every month for the past 7+ years they have wished each other a "Happy 25!" Here's to a Happy 25 for the rest of their lives!

"Bet it all on 25"

Our Story

The ring was designed and created by the wonderful and talented Bill Brown. Bill is Blake's Uncle, and the owner of W. Brown Custom Jewelry in Willoughby. Bill was able to take a family heirloom from Erika's Great Grandmother and Grandmother and create the most perfect and unique ring that will be a classic for the rest of time.Erika's ring was created from engagement rings and wedding bands from her grandparents, and a very unique and fancy cocktail ring from her great grandma. Bill was able to assess each stone and it is believed one of the diamonds dates back to 1870. Attached are photos, pictures of the rings in their original boxes, as well as Erika's grandma, Phyllis' writing and description of the ring.Go visit Bill, the professional Ring Bearer!!

The Ring

Photos by: Kayli Mae Photography

Photos

Brutus

Raquel Bradley

Brittany St. Angelo

Ali Scheid 

Brielle St. Angelo

Nathalie Schechter 

Mary Finotti

Mia St. Angelo 

King Heinonen 

Connor Kilgore

Gabe Armando

Parris Fetterhoff

Chris Poore 

Matt Munson

Camden Scheid

Wedding Party

Q + A

Please call and reserve by 9/25/25 to guarantee blocked rate Transportation will be available to guests staying at Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites. Pick up from Holiday Inn to Baci: 5:00pm Drop off from Baci to Holiday Inn: 10:45pm Holiday Inn is 3.0 miles to Baci Winery

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Blocked rooms not available. Hampton Inn is 3.0 miles to Baci Winery

Hampton Inn Madison

To ensure a safe and enjoyable evening, we encourage guests to utilize transportation services. Contact Sunset Taxi when pick up is requested, select opt 1. *Overnight parking is allowed at Baci Winery.

Sunset Wine Tours Taxi Transportation and more

Travel

Cask  307

Stonegait Winery

Grand River Cellars

Laurentia Vineyard & Winery

Things to Do

Registry

Wedding Ceremony and Reception will be held at Baci Winery 7800 Warner Rd, Madison, OH   5:00pm- guest arrival. Pre wedding vino is encouraged!    5:30pm- ceremony start time, meet us outside in the vineyard!   6:00pm- cocktail hour.    6:30pm- dinner starts.   7:00-9:00pm- celebration begins!   9:00pm-11:00pm- after party held at Baci Winery during closed hours.

Wedding Day Timeline

Blake & Erika

Blake & Erika

Things to Do

Cask 307

Stonegait Winery

Grand River Cellars

Laurentia Vineyard & Winery