Red Orchard Park

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Nick and I first met each other in the 8th grade at JCTMS. It was not until high school that we became close friends. It started out as a best friend type of relationship, it wasn't until we both entered college that we both admitted our "like" for each other. We began dating our Freshman year of college, May of 2008. It was a big move, considering I lived in Lexington and he lived in Louisville at the time. We spent ourweekends traveling back and forth to one another for a semester. Luckily, I moved home after my first year in Lex and that is when we became closer than ever. Over the past six years, our relationship has seen it ups and downs. I thank God every day that this man walked into my life and did not walk out. We have been through it all together and I would not want to spend my life with anyone else but this man. He definitely keeps me in check with my adult responsibilities and I am so thankful for that. I look forward to building a family with him and all that our future holds.

From the Beginning...

Nick proposed to me shortly after our 6 year dating anniversary. I was completely taken by surprise, since I was suspecting the proposal to be on a vacation we were discussing. Since the vacation did not take place, Nick surprised me one morning by waking me up with a wonderful breakfast made. I was a little confused, because this was not something that he usually did. I am rarely woken up by him for breakfast, because he knows how much I love my sleep. haha. After we ate breakfast, he walked out of the room and returned with a beautiful bouquet of red roses with one white rose in the center. He handed me a card and asked me to read it, and he was so excited that he just said forget reading the card and look inside the white rose. That is when I found my beautiful engagement ring, that I am still so in love with. I was so excited and surprised and could not wait to say yes and spend the rest of my life with this man.

Taking the Next Step

Our Story

Details

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Karly, my first sister and one of my best friends.  Karly and I have been through hell and back together as we grew up, but in the end we are always by each others side and I could not imagine my BIG DAY without her by my side.  Karly and I are completely opposite human beings, she has such a free spirit and lives life on the edge.  She is definitely going to keep my feet on the ground and nerves calmed as we near this perfect day. I love her dearly and look up to her so much, as she has such a good heart and loving spirit.

Karly Martin

Greg Novak

Rani is my youngest sister and also one of my best friends.  Growing up, we never got along and I was so afraid that we would never be close enough in age to get along.  But times do change and we have grown closer than ever over the past couple years.  Rani has such an outgoing and crazy personality, I can sure look forward to her putting some spunk into our BIG DAY.  With her incredible fashion tips, I am sure that I will look absolutely fabulous on my special day.  As Karly, I love Rani dearly and could not imagine this day without herby my side.  

Rani Martin

Geoff Novak

Kate and I have known each other since 8th grade.  I was a new student in such a clingy school, Kate befriended me so quickly.  I thank God every day that I have found a friend like her.  We have been through so much in our lifetimes and no matter what we have always been by each others sides, whether it be 5 miles or 500 miles between us. Kate and I were always known for vacationing together, we were nearly inseparable in high school and I would not change any of that for the world. I am so excited that Kate wanted to share my special day with me and stand by side.  She truly is the definition of a best friend.  

Kate Brackett

Ross Minrath

Sarah and I have been friends since high school.  Sarah, Kate and I were the three musketeers through high school.  So many friends came in and out of our lives through those short four years, but no matter what happened, the three of us were always there for each other.  Sarah is my only married friend right now, so I plan on looking to her for tons of advice.  I may already be driving her crazy, but what are friends for?!  I look forward to spending my big day with her by my side.

Sarah Goff-Holman

Ben Holman

Daniel Hawkins

Michelle and I met each other at our lovely serving job at Aspen Creek.  I am so glad that our paths crossed when they did.  I was able to see your beautiful Mya being born and grow into such an intelligent little girl, who loves her momma so dearly.  You truly inspire me by your strength and determination.  I find myself complaining at times, but then see all that you have been through in life and how you have achieved so much.  I am so excited to have you stand by my side at such an exciting time in life.  

Michelle Mazzoni

Michelle and I met last year as we began our journey in grad school.  She was that girl who walked in extra late to our first class in grad school and right then I knew we would be great friends, haha.  Michelle and I have lived quite the stressful life over the past year and half and I cannot wait til we walk across that stage to receive our Masters.  I could not imagine making this journey without such a caring friend by my side.  

Michelle Lehman

Eric Poole

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

With the wedding being hosted in Shelbyville, KY, my parents have blocked on several rooms for friends and family who would prefer to stay in a hotel after the festivities. There are two hotels close by, Ramada Inn and Best Western, that will be holding rooms for those in need. Please call in advance and set up a room if you are interested in spending the night in Shelbyville.

Hannah & Nick

Hannah & Nick

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