Like many modern love stories, Jackie and Nick’s began with a swipe. After some witty banter and a few awful pickup lines, we knew we had to meet one another. Our first date was at Bar Louie in Carmel, Indiana where we got to know each other over a few Moscow mules, Michelob Ultras, and dinner. Both being engineers, we shared a love of problem solving and challenging work. However, the laughs we shared that night lit the fuse for what was going to become an everlasting love for one

another.

The next few weeks consisted of dinners, breakfasts, concerts, meeting each other’s friends and more, until May 20th , 2023, at the Rathskellar Beer Garden when we decided to make things official. This was, of course, after both gaining the friends’ approval the week before. Nick had fallen in love with Jackie’s beautiful smile, contagious laugh, and exceptional sense of humor, while Jackie had fallen in love with Nick’s stunning blue eyes, incredible wit, and kindness for everyone he meets.

The more time we shared together, the more we knew we were perfect for each other. Jackie had discovered and was now a part of Nick’s passion for building, restoring, and driving cars, spending time in local dive bars, and being with family whenever he could. Nick had discovered Jackie’s love for time with friends, summer nights on Lake James with family, her two nephews, and what it means to “go to Dick’s for one.” We became increasingly intertwined in each other’s lives and as time passed, people continually asked us, “is he/she the one?”

One lazy Sunday afternoon after a night out with friends, we were sitting in Nick’s living room talking about our future together and how excited we were to spend forever together. With almost two years of building our relationship and love for each other, Nick decided there was no better time than now, got down on one knee, and proposed to Jackie on the spot. What Jackie didn’t know was Nick had met with Jon 3 weeks prior to ask for his blessing and had the ring for 2 months, just waiting for the right opportunity to present itself. After a few tears shed and a yes from Jackie, it was time to set the date!

We are so excited to get to share our special day with everyone! Regardless of if you can make our wedding or not, everyone invited has played an instrumental role in shaping us into the people we are today. We thank you all so much and can’t wait to celebrate with you on October 4th , 2025!

J&N

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Reception