Wedding Day

Saint Mary of the Assumption

Ceremony

Slovenian National Home

Reception

Our Wedding

Felicity &amp; Nick met on August 21, 2022, at Slovenska Pristava. Felicity, as an adult, never dreamt that she would meet the love of her life on the grounds of Slovenska Pristava. At 27 years old, she was certain she had already met everyone there was to meet; at this point, her time at Pristava was to enjoy the summer weather, decompress, and have a good time with family and friends... Nick, on the other hand, did not venture out to Pristava as much in his childhood and young adulthood. In 2022, Nick's family decided to join the Slovenska Pristava fun in search of more involvement in the Cleveland-Slovenian community. In fact, Felicity met Nick's mom, Anita, in May 2022 – months before Felicity and Nick met. At "Proud to be Slovenian Day", Anita and Felicity were paired as volunteers to fry French Fries in the kitchen for the event attendees. Anita and Felicity bonded over the rush of volunteering in the kitchen and had a lot of fun together that day... Anita never gave Felicity a clue, though, what she started scheming behind the scenes… Anita went home after the event and told Nick about a girl he needs to meet… to meet Felicity, Nick started going to all of the Slovenska Pristava events that summer. Meanwhile, Felicity’s attendance lessened as her parents returned to Cleveland from their overseas post. While she enjoys Pristava, she also enjoys the summers hanging out with her mom, Jenny, on their porch in Euclid, OH. It wasn’t until two days after Jenny returned to her overseas post did Felicity decide to take advantage of her Slovenska Pristava membership and hang out for a weekend in Geneva. On a Saturday night, among all the grounds’ cabins enjoying Slivo and Borovnicevev, Felicity and Anita reconnected. They joked about the day earlier that summer they fried French Fries together, and finally, after some more conversation Anita confessed, “You know, Felicity, my son is your secret admirer.” Felicity quickly retorted, “Tell him not to be secret.” The next day, Nick showed up to Slovenska Pristava (and even left a weekend trip with friends a night early because he heard Felicity was around!) and FINALLY met Felicity after trying to spot her all summer. They were introduced, shook hands, and both immediately felt sparks. They spent that whole day together, August 21, 2022 and pinky swore just a week later on August 28, 2022 to never break each other’s hearts. Just over ten months later, on their first vacation together in Slovenia, Nick proposed to Felicity at Lake Bled asking, “Will you marry me?” She confidently answered, "Yes!"

Felicity & Nick's Story

Our Story

Photos

Felicity's Matron of Honor is her Aunt, Maria

Maria Bruner

Nick's Best Man is his Dad ("Ati"), Boris

Boris Novak

Emily Sedmak

Simon Sedmak

Olivia Fuller

Drazen Ramljak

Vanessa Bucca

Marin Celan

Amanda Cassity

Sebastian Sedmak

Rebecca Pomplas

Felicity's Childhood Friend while living in the Republic of Georgia

Clea Montanari

Kristian Sedmak

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Courtyard Marriott in Cleveland's University Circle neighborhood. Please book by September 7, 2024. Parking is valet only, but for all hotel stayers we have arranged transportation to/from the Reception Venue. The hotel is walking distance to Cleveland's Little Italy neighborhood, which makes for an easy Sunday morning coffee search.

Courtyard by Marriott Cleveland University Circle

We have arranged transportation with Mydr1ver for hotel stayers to get to/from the Reception Venue. Reception attendees will be able to hop in the van as it drives to and from the hotel to the Reception in the early evening hours, and then have a return option in the late night hours to get to their stay safely. We encourage all hotel stayers to use this option! You might even catch the Bride &amp; Groom getting back to the hotel via this cruiser in the late night hours. As the wedding date gets closer, we will provide my specific details about when &amp; where to catch the driver.

Mydr1ver

Cleveland Hopkins Airport is the closest airport to us. It is the best option for domestic travelers, and may make a good option for international travelers too.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Lufthansa flies direct to Detroit airport, which is a couple hour drive from Cleveland. If the travel is easier and more affordable to/from Europe via the Detroit airport, then please let us know and we will work with you on how to get from Detroit to Cleveland.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Travel

Near the Slovenian National Home, Goldhorn Brewery is a great spot to have a beer. The brewery got it's name "Goldhorn" from Slovenian Folklore about a mountain goat named "Zlatorog," or "Goldhorn".

Goldhorn Brewery

If you're looking for a post Ceremony caffeine boost, then Six Shooter is an excellent little coffee shop nearby that serves great espresso drinks and coffee.

Six Shooter Coffee

If you are looking for a pretty drive and area, then the Cultural Gardens are an excellent spot to kill some time. Take I-90 to the MLK exit, and then drive south through the winding road. As the trees prepare for fall you will have a beautiful three-mile drive passing all of the Cultural Gardens, which represent multiple ethnicities that have immigrated to Cleveland.

Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Little Italy in Cleveland is loaded with wonderful cafes, restaurants, and shopping. Our favorites include Presti's for coffee and a treat or Mamma Santa's if you're looking for a whole pizza pie.

Little Italy Cle (Cleveland)

Things to Do

Registry

A special thank you to the vendors who are helping make our day stand-out. Event: Slovenian National HomeFood: Tavcar's CateringPhotos: Tracy Heck PhotographyFlowers: Countryside FloristHair &amp; Make-Up: Elite Beauty ProductionsTransportation: Vitalone Services

Our Vendors

Thursday, September 26

Rehearsal Dinner details will be shared with those invited.

Thursday, September 26 - Late Night

Arriving in town Thursday night? Just excited to get wedding festivities rolling? Let the Bride &amp; Groom know and we will meet you for a Cocktail at the Fairmount Cocktail Bar.

Friday, September 27

Catch us finalizing all of the Big Day details!

Saturday, September 28 - Noon

The Wedding Ceremony will begin promptly at Noon. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to the Church!

Saturday, September 28 - Post Ceremony

Finger foods and shots will be served following mass, so be sure to stick around as the Bride &amp; Groom do their exit.

Saturday, September 28 - 6pm Reception

Time to party the night away!!! Catch us on the dance floor at the Slovenian National Home.

Felicity & Nicholas

Felicity & Nicholas

Photos