Wedding Day

Ceremony

Elegant Lane

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

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An incredible story all started Halloween night, 2020. In the middle of covid, when people were stuck in their house, two people found each other. We met eyes in a friends house and at the time thought nothing of it. We were both attending different schools at the time, and knew nothing of each other. The next day on November 1st, Nikolas added me on snapchat. I was out with my friends at the time and they told me not to add him back (sorry babe, you had a bad rep in middle school). I didnt listen to them. We started talking back in forth for a few days and I quickly realized he liked me. He was so kind to me, nothing like I had ever experienced before. He asked me how my day was, and he always made sure I was okay. Fast forward to November 17th, 2020. This day was just another ordinary day. Doing my school work remotely from at my dads house in the dining room. One of my friends added me and him, along with other couples into a couples group chat. Which was weird because we werent a couple. This prompted Nikolas to ask me to be his girlfriend. We barely knew anything about each other, and I had never had a boyfriend before. However my response, Sure, I have nothing else better to do. I spent the next few weeks keeping our dating a secret because I wanted to make sure we were going to stay together before I told my family. Jokes on me, they found out anyways. The rest is history.... The first time we really spent time together was my Sweet 16 held and my Dad &amp; Kristens house. My sister, Kaylee was helping me get ready. She did my makeup and helped me feel beautiful that night. I was so nervous to see him. It was the first time outside of seeing him Halloween night. Little did I know, he was way more nervous than I was. Nikolas met my family, including my grandparents. He was awkward, and so was I. We took a picture together and he couldnt have stood any farther away from me. Lol. He told me I was beautiful that night. It was special. The first time he met my Mom &amp; Kevin was January 1st, 2021. That boy that walked into the house is not the same man we know and love today. We spent some time watching TV and talking that night. Sitting as far a-part from each other as we could. The first time I met Nikolass parents was a a few months later. We were heading to have lunch at his Brother Jeremys house. His youngest sister, Lexie immediately loved me. We took pictures on her phone, and she was by my side the entire time. Nikolass dad was cracking jokes the whole way. If you knew Bill, you know he did not care what anyone thought of him. I miss that guy! Im not going to bore you with the next five years of our relationship but I will say, our relationship went through a lot in a short amount of time. School actives, prom, homecoming. But some hard times. House fires, pet loss, surgeries, hospital visits, car accident, funeral. We have experienced so much love, and so much loss. But I can confidently say, each thing we went through, brought us closer to each other. I wouldnt want to do life with anybody else. On November 9th, 2024 Nikolas brought me onto the beach for a date night. We were making a canvas with our handprints and sand. Things werent going perfectly. The wind was crazy and it was cold. Which it hadnt been the whole trip. He took me up on a dune so I could write on the canvas we had just made. I was writing our names and then I asked him if we should write our anniversary date. Before I knew it, I turned around because he said You should write todays date, because were getting engaged. I was shocked. Speechless. I said are you serious? What a thing to say. He replied, No, Im just down on one knee holding a ring for no reason. I laugh, we kiss. Then I cry, then I laugh. I was over the moon. After such a hard year, we needed this. We called all of our family and enjoyed the night. We had dinner. It was beautiful. Nikolas, I cant wait to marry you. Heres to forever babe.

Our Love Story!

Our Story

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This is my sissy, and my best friend! When we met, I knew we would be close! I always wanted a sister, and God gave me one. Forever grateful our parents found each other, because it meant I found you! I am so honored to have you by my side, Sis! I wouldn't have it any other way.

Kaylee 

Me & Lily met at Church. Forever grateful for Hopewell, and all it has brought to me. You may know her as the "nail girl." Yes,, she's my nail tech. But also my great friend. We have been on trips together, including out of the country. We have spent nights together, we have had so many adventures together! Lily, I couldn't tie the knot without you. 

Lily

Me & Angie have been by each other's side since we could remember. We were instantly best friends. We met in Brandon Oaks, because we live on the same street. Me and Angie have been inseparable since high school. We did everything together. No matter what is going on in life, we have each other. We may drift apart from time to time, but we always make our way back to each other. I always knew you would be one of my bridesmaid. I couldn't tie the knot without you by my side!

Angie

My EJ... my girl. Me & Emma Jean met in Church as well. She has always been someone I could go to, and lean on. She is such a good sister in Christ! I miss seeing her at church, Gardner Webb has her full time :(. We have been on many trips together including our Mission Trip out of the country to the Dominican Republic. She has been that type of friend you know you can always go to. I couldn't image tying the knot without you!

Emma Jean

Josh is the brides brother. Nikolas and the brides brother are brothers from another mother. They have always been close. Since the bride and groom started dating, Josh has been on Nikolas's hip. Josh and Nikolas may not have always gotten along but they make up quickly. Nikolas and Josh spend lots of time together, even when the bride isn't around. They are the best of friends, and I image they will always be very close. Nikolas couldn't have picked a better person to have by his side. Even the bride considers Joshua one of her best friends.

Joshua

Jedidiah is Nikolas's brother. They are the closest in age between the brothers. They even shared a room growing up. They did everything together, even things we may not want to revisit LOL. They have fished together for years. They have fought, and even shared their love of most things together. They have been best friends since birth! Nikolas had no doubt he wanted his brother by his side on his wedding day!

Jedidiah

Addison & Nikolas met at Church. They met through the bride and Emma Jean. Addison & Emma Jean haven been together for years like us! Addison and Nikolas clicked right away. They both have a good humor, and share a love for Jesus. Addison has always been a good friend to have. He is a great guy, and brother in Christ. Nikolas misses Addison while he's at college, but they continue to keep in touch and talk often. Nikolas knew he needed Addison by his side on his wedding day.

Addison

Cam & Nikolas met at CDI (work) when he started working there in May. They have been work buddies since the beginning. The bride hears Nikolas talk about Cam daily. She hears stories of their work day and all that goes on. 

Lauren & Nikolas

Lauren & Nikolas

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