Rehearsal Dinner

Piazza Messina

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Dani and Nico first met as freshman at Iowa State University, both attending the school to pursue degrees in Meteorology. The Fall of 2020, during the Covid19 pandemic, was an unusual time to a start a college career. Many of the courses that fall were online, although ISU did still hold some classes in person. Luckily for the Dani and Nico, their Meteorology courses fell in that camp, which is where their story begins!-Nico first laid eyes on Dani while attending their program’s orientation course. After the class was over, Dani, quite quiet and shy at the time, had decided she was ready to make some new friends. As she was leaving, she noticed a group of students huddled outside the building. She decided to walk over and join them, and figured everyone was like her, new and unfamiliar with each other. However, as she approached the group, she was a bit surprised to discover that they all already did seem to know one another. They were laughing, joking, and making plans. Feeling a little awkward and like she might be intruding, she quietly walked away. Little did she know, one member of the group had been watching her the whole time. To this day, Nico says, one of his regrets in life was not going up to Dani at that moment and introducing himself and the group.-In the weeks following, Nico would silently watch, as Dani would ride in on her bike to class. It wasn’t long before his close friends would learn of his crush. They urged him to go and talk to her, but he had trouble mustering the courage. Finally, one day after Dani's Synoptic class, Nico's friend (and now Dani's, too!), Ryan, stepped up and asked Dani if she was interested in coming to lunch with their group. Thrilled, she smiled and agreed, following them to the dining hall. She had no idea that Ryan was secretly messaging Nico, urging him to come over, as well. Who knew this short trip to eat would prove to be such a pivotal moment in Dani’s life. Although she never met Nico that day, Ryan’s invitation would introduce her to a group of people who would become some of her closest college friends and would pave the way for many future adventures with them.-Now, Dani and Nico's first connection came the following day. She was eating alone at the dining center when Ryan, along with his buddy Kody, came up and asked if they could sit with her. Surprised and happy to have company, she immediately said yes. Ryan, unbeknownst to Dani, was again texting Nico to meet them at the dining hall. This time Nico obliged and arrived a short time later. Dani remembers laughing as hard as she's ever laughed, as the three boys cracked joke after joke. Dani recalls just having the time of her life. As Dani and Nico began talking, she was amazed to find how many things they had in common, with similar interests, likes, and personalities. There was a spark, and after this moment, everything changed.-In the days and weeks that followed, Dani and Nico spoke and hung out nearly every day. They shared time, both together, and with their newly forged friend group. The two continued to grow closer, and on November 18, 2020, Nico asked Dani to be his girlfriend. In a stunning turn of events, she said “yes”.-Fast forward 4-1/2 years that have been full of love, happiness, and laughter. On July 22, 2025, Nico invited Dani to go hiking at the Coralville Lake in Iowa. They climbed to the top of the rocky hill on the dam that separates two lakes, and that is where, to Dani’s surprise, Nico popped the question. Dani would call it “the easiest YES of my life”.-That is where their first chapter ends, and where their next is beginning. No longer as boyfriend and girlfriend, but soon to be, as husband and wife. Dani &amp; Nico are forever grateful for the story they’ve built together the last 4-1/2 years. It has been a story full of adventures, happiness, and love. They are SO excited to be blessed with the opportunity to be able to continue to now write their story together, over an entire lifetime!

Our Story!

Our Story

Photos

One of Dani's best friends since the second grade!

Summer Hay

Another one of Dani's best friends since the second grade!

Ronnie Sorg

Megan Meyer

Nico's sister and Dani's soon to be sister-in-law!

Sasha Sanchez

Nico's best friend since freshman year at Iowa State!

Kody Wiebersch

Another one of Nico's best friend since freshman year at Iowa State!

Ryan Dreeszen

Nico's best friend and roommate at Iowa State!

Zach McDaniel

Another one of Nico's best friends from Iowa State!

Sam Johnson

Ethan Sanchez

Rowan Sanchez

Andrew Mullen

Michael Mullen

Wedding Party

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Residence Inn by Marriott St. Louis O'Fallon

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Louis West-O'Fallon

0.6 mi from wedding venueUse "Piazza10" for 10% off the room rate!

Oak Street Inn & Lounge

Travel

Offers tours daily of this nationally known brewery and home to Budweiser and Bud Light!

Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery

Ballpark Village makes every guest feel like a winner. The entertainment district boasts seven venues (each with its own entrance), a 65-foot LED screen, multiple concert stages, 125 brews on tap and a view fit for a champion. Go Cardinals!

Ballpark Village

A stunning landmark in the Central West End, the Cathedral offers one of the largest collections of mosaic art. Tours available Monday to Friday.

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

Unique Museum consisting of repurposed architectural and industrial objects. It's as much a playground as it is a museum.

City Museum

Forest Park is approximately 500 acres larger than Central Park and hosts the St. Louis Art Museum, Missouri History Museum, The Muny and more than 30 miles of walking and biking trails.

Forest Park

Standing 630 feet tall, the Gateway Arch, our nation’s tallest man-made monument, anchors Gateway Arch National Park and symbolizes the city's pioneering spirit. The iconic experience includes the tram ride to the top, the free museum at the bottom, a 35-minute documentary, a virtual-reality experience, cruises aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch and helicopter rides over the city.

The Gateway Arch

Grant's Farm is perfect for families with kids. It boasts more than 900 animals, along with storied architecture, from Ulysses S. Grant’s humble log cabin, Clydesdales, to the Busch Family Estate....and free beer!

Grant's Farm

A Nationally Registered Historic District with brick-lined streets, full of unique shops and many restaurants.

Main Street St. Charles

Using science to engage people of all ages, the free museum boasts hundreds of hands-on exhibits, one of just nine OMNIMAX Theaters in the world and the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere, located at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium

Saint Louis Science Center

The Saint Louis Zoo is a definite travel bucket list venue! One of the top Zoo's in the country and offers FREE admission!

Saint Louis Zoo

Six Flags St. Louis boasts nine exhilarating rollercoasters with more than 22,000 feet of combined track. Located in Eureka, Missouri, the amusement park continues to add attractions, appealing to thrill-seekers of all ages.

Six Flags St. Louis

Visitors will see more than 1,000 butterflies in free flight at this unique venue.

Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House

World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) celebrates one of the world’s oldest and best-loved games through exhibitions that explore the history of the game as well as its remarkable impact on arts and culture.

World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries

And More!

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Dani & Nico

Dani & Nico

Travel

Residence Inn by Marriott St. Louis O'Fallon

Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Louis West-O'Fallon

Oak Street Inn & Lounge