Herbie's

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

St Joseph's Church

Ceremony

The Ritz Carlton, St. Louis

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Kristen and Nick’s story began, to no one’s surprise, at an athletic event. Their first encounter was at the GE Aerospace charity softball tournament in the fall of 2021 where the “tall, blue eyed, freckled, Nick” caught Kristen’s attention as the manager of the finance team. Although they didn’t talk much, Nick fondly reminisces Kristen making a nice catch in the outfield to end an inning and telling her to “scoot up in the box” right before she got a hit. The next encounter came at a work happy hour between their two leadership programs and that’s when the chemistry became very apparent. They talked for over an hour, finding out about each other’s backgrounds and quickly realizing they have a lot in common. They left that happy hour both on each other’s minds, Kristen even going as far as texting her family “I think I just met my husband”. Little did she know how true that text was going to become. Nick went to the next event, Santacon, with the sole intention of “running into” Kristen again. Nick finally got his chance, beelining to Kristen through the crowd at Rosedales in Over-the-Rhine and after some flirty conversation, a date was set for that next Wednesday. They went to E+O down at The Banks, and the chemistry was again instantly palpable, not ordering food until an hour into the date. Right away they knew they wanted to see each other again and the next date, seemingly risky, was watching the Bengals vs Chiefs football game together. Nick knew Kristen was a keeper when she proudly showed up in her Chiefs sweatshirt and ordered loaded cheese fries with a Blue Moon. The dates became more and more frequent, and Kristen and Nick started to build something truly special. You can find Kristen and Nick often talking sports, enjoying great Cincy food spots, and showing each other new interests and hobbies like architecture or movies. It was only a matter of time before Nick popped the question. On March 29th, 2025, Nick got down on one knee and proposed to Kristen on the Cincinnati Art Museum steps, with family erupting in cheers after she said, “YES”! The proposal was immediately followed by an incredible engagement celebration Nick planned at Madtree Brewery surrounded by friends and family. They could not be more excited to get married in July 2026!!

GE Charity Softball Event, ﻿2021 Finance Team

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Matrons of Honor

Lauren CampbellAnnie Lizzul

Bridesmaids

Olivia DavisEmily Devine MaryKate KopskyCourtney McMullenMegan MulherinCasey SimonOlivia Venezia

Best Man

Ben Hittner

Groomsmen

Michael BeckerLouis Bruck IVZachary ErtelJess StankevehFrank SullivanTimothy WeberAaron WheelerJosh Woeste

Wedding Party

Where should I park for the ceremony at St. Joseph Church? 

There is a parking lot located behind the church at Maryland and N. Central Ave. Street Parking is also available on surrounding streets. Clayton parking meters are enforced Mon-Fri 8AM - 5PM.

How far is the church from the reception? 

To get to and from the church and the reception, it is a 3-minute drive or a sidewalk safe, 15-minute walk (0.6 miles). All other hotels in the area are a similar distance to the church and the reception space.

Can we bring our kids to the reception? 

While we love your little ones, this will be an adult-only wedding. We are happy to refer you to babysitting services in St. Louis!

What should I wear? 

The wedding is cocktail attire. Feel your best in a suit or one of your favorite cocktail dresses!

Q + A

We have a room block reserved at The Ritz where the wedding reception is taking place. If you are interested in booking, please access the website link below!

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis

Other Recommended Hotels

Le Meridien, St. Louis ClaytonAC Hotel, St. Louis ClaytonResidence Inn, St. Louis ClaytonHampton Inn and Suites, Clayton/St. LouisClayton Plaza Hotel

Travel

Meet Me in Saint Louis! 

You are not a true tourist until you visit the Gateway to the West! Standing at 630 Feet, The Arch provides the best view of St. Louis! Beware, the elevators up to the top are experience within itself, but don’t worry Nick’s 6’5” self was able to fit no problem.

St. Louis Arch

Fun Fact: Kristen was an Anheuser Busch Brewery tour guide the summer after her freshman year of college! Perfect spot for a cold beer on a hot summer day, and learning how the best beer in the world is made ;) You may even get a sneak peek of one of the historic clydesdales.

Anheuser Busch Brewery 

Almost double the size of Central Park, Forest Park provides beautiful green space right outside the city. Enjoy a nice walk or run on the paved trails, explore art and history at the museums, reserve a paddle boat at the Boathouse, or get mesmerized by the seal exihibit at the St. Louis Zoo. Forest Park provides the perfect outing for a beautiful St. Louis day. Don’t want to drive to find green space? Clayton Shaw Park is nearby and has beautiful walking paths, and tennis and pickleball courts.

Forest Park

The World Cup will be the second biggest event of the weekend! Looking to catch a match? Head to The Pitch right by the soccer stadium or Tower Grove sports bars to experience the STL soccer hype. 

World Cup Watch Parties

Recommended Restaurants Nearby

Louie on Demun: Kristen’s favorite restaurant in STL - The peaches and prosciutto appetizer is the perfect summer touch, followed by the best porkchop you will ever eat.Pastaria: An incredible lunch or dinner option, Pastaria provides savory sandwiches during the day and delicious pastas at nightTaco Buddha: Nothing beats a great street taco with some strong margaritas. A perfect, casual spot to enjoy with family and friends to kick off the weekend.Jinzen: Nothing calls for Asian comfort food like Jinzen’s pad thai. A sweet, small spot nearby with intimate outdoor seatingWinslow’s Table: Delicious farm to table dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinnerCafe Manhattan: A Weber classic growing up - An Elvis themed diner with incredible shakes, toasted ravioli, and a hard-to-beat personal pizza and salad dealWrights Tavern: Considered one of the best steakhouses in STL and sister restaurant to Louie, you will leave Wright’s Tavern amazed by the Halibut and stuffed from the ice cream sundae shareable dessert. Reservations highly recommended, does not accommodate tables with more than 4 people.CJ Muggs: Just looking for a great dive with some beer and slightly sticky floors, Muggs is the spot.

Kristen & Nick

Kristen & Nick

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