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How We Met:Nick and I&nbsp;met at Elizabethtown College, but the story goes a little deeper. &nbsp;We were both involved in sports teams (Nick was a defender on&nbsp;the lacrosse team and Monica a pole vaulter and high jumper for&nbsp;the&nbsp;track and field team)&nbsp;and had a large social circle. It is through both of these avenues that we became familiar acquaintances with each other. However,&nbsp;other than sharing&nbsp;a few brief greetings in the gym or seeing each other at a pregame party, we didn't know each other beyond that.&nbsp; 





One night, September 11th 2011&nbsp;to be exact,&nbsp;we both ended up at a late night school sponsored dance on campus. The student body often referred to these dances as "zances," because they started at midnight so by that time,&nbsp;everyone was a "zombie," so...Dance+Zombie="Zance". Anyways, I was with my group of girlfriends,&nbsp;all dancing together when I was&nbsp;approached by a guy who began to dance with me.&nbsp;I&nbsp;did not want to dance with this particular guys since he had a reputation of being somewhat creepy. Among the crowd, the first familiar face I&nbsp;saw walking by was Nick's! I reached out and grabbed his arm and said "Dance with me!" This was a strategic move to avoid dancing with the creepy dude. So we danced for the remaining of the night. At the end of the night, Nick asked for my phone&nbsp;number. I gave him my phone&nbsp;number&nbsp;&nbsp;but didn't really think twice about it and didn't ask for his in return. We went our separate ways with friends. &nbsp;Once back in my dorm room, &nbsp;Nick called me to invite me to go to the local 24 hour diner with a group of his friends. I didn't have his number, so my response was "Who is this?" He then explained who it was and I proceeded&nbsp;to decline the diner invitation.







The following day, I was feeling sort of bad for declining the diner invitation, so I texted him to say that I had fun dancing. We then began some small talk via text and eventually decided to hang out that night. Nick borrowed our friend, Kansas's extensive DVD collection so that he could impress me with a selection ;)&nbsp;We hung out in the dorms and watched a movie from the collection, Death Race, to be specific...totally not a good "first date" movie, but we ended up talking and getting to know each other through the whole movie so it didn't even matter! Nick and I basically talked and hung out everyday since then and the rest is history, including having some summers apart&nbsp;doing a long distance relationship&nbsp;while Nick lived in PA and Monica lived in NJ.&nbsp;Fast forward over 7 &nbsp;years later and here we are..planning our wedding and looking forward to a lifetime of "dancing" together!

Tale of the Thompson's

Our Story

Our Wedding

Accommodations

Meet the Wedding Party

Bridal Party

Nicole White&nbsp;(Maid of Honor):&nbsp;

Nicole and I became friends in high school through high school musicals, summer jobs, and more! I can always count on her, she is the most thoughtful, kind, and faithful best friend. She is the type of person who would move mountains for the people she cares about and that is why I couldn’t imagine a better MOH! I am beyond excited to have her as my Maid of Honor and create many more special memories together.



















Stephanie Wallace (Bridesmaid):&nbsp;



















I was lucky enough to meet Steph in high school when we were on the gymnastics team together! Steph and I always have the best time together, she is the type of friend everyone wishes they had! I feel so lucky to have Steph in my life as my best friend, sister from another mister, and bridesmaid!! I am so happy she is in my wedding to share the most important day of my life!























Lauren Duffy (Bridesmaid):



















It is hard to believe that I have known Lauren for almost a decade! She is my soon-to-be sister-in-law (Lauren Loranger coming 2020.) Although I have always considered her my sister while she and Tyler dated; marrying Tyler will just seal the deal! I know I can always trust Lauren for fashion advice or a good laugh! I am thrilled to be “bride buddies” with you!







































Lisa Dent&nbsp;(Bridesmaid):































I met Lisa in 2013 when she and my older brother, Tim, started dating. She has been a shining light in not only Tim’s life but our whole family’s. She fits right in with the usual Loranger shenanigans, including the annual Christmas eve grab bag and our competitive game nights!! I am so lucky to have developed a friendship with her over the years! Thank you for saying “yes,” to sharing the best day of my life!



















Jessie Krueger (Bridesmaid):



















Jessie and I go way back to the early Elizabethtown College days. She is the type of friend I can always count on for a quick phone call to catch up or to lend a helping hand. Her kind soul and warm heart makes her an&nbsp;amazing friend and even better bridesmaid! Can’t wait to have her by my side at the alter!































Natalie Hyrnkiewicz (Bridesmaid):



















Natalie was one of my first friends at Elizabethtown College, and I knew she’d always have my back early on! We quickly learned we shared a lot in common, from both being occupational therapy majors to both being Jersey girls. Jersey girls gotta stick together. I am so excited that you will be part of my special day!































Laura Thompson (Bridesmaid):



















Laura is my soon-to-be sister-in-law! Nick and Laura have shared an exceptionally close relationship, not only as siblings but as best friends and I could not imagine having our wedding without her in it!&nbsp;

Groomsmen

Mike Florio&nbsp;(Best Man):

Not only is Mike my best friend but I also consider him a brother. We have&nbsp;known each other before we could even&nbsp;form words and since then we have shared some of the best moments and memories in our lives. &nbsp;Just like biological brothers, we&nbsp;love each other to death. I'm honored to have such a loyal and trustworthy best friend and couldn't imagine anyone else by my side for the big day.





Sean McGraw (Groomsman):&nbsp;



Sean has been my friend almost as long as Mike. The three of us grew up on the same street which meant we spent&nbsp;countless hours playing sports, riding bikes, and occasionally terrorizing our neighborhood together. Sean has influenced me in many ways, from childhood to being teammates in high school, roommates in college, and now into adulthood.&nbsp;Sean is the type of guy I can always count on, whether an ear to listen&nbsp;or to provide some extra motivation, he's the guy for the job.





Steve Magee&nbsp;(Groomsman):&nbsp;



Steve and I have been close friends since elementary school. Many of the fond memories I have from grade school into adulthood involve Steve's humor and spontaneity in some way.&nbsp;&nbsp;Steve is one of the funniest people, he knows how to have a good time no matter the circumstances. I am so glad he'll be once of my groomsmen on my wedding day.





Cory Boushell&nbsp;(Groomsman):&nbsp;



Cory and I met &nbsp;and immediately bonded on the lacrosse field in college. We&nbsp;quickly became great friends, realizing we shared many qualities and could always count on each other. Not only has he been by my side as a roommate, teammate, and friend; now he'll be by my side on one of the most important days of my life.&nbsp;





Matt Hanser&nbsp;(Groomsman):





Matt and I have been friends since we were in grade school. Like many of my friends, we connected on the sports field and the bond has been everlasting since. Matt is the type of person&nbsp;who only wants the best&nbsp;for his friends and would do anything&nbsp;for the people he cares about, I value these qualities&nbsp;in him and am glad he'll be a part of my big day.





Tyler Loranger&nbsp;(Groomsman):&nbsp;



Tyler is Monica's twin brother, so&nbsp;naturally he became attached to his womb-mate's soulmate. Through the years our bond has continued to&nbsp;grow&nbsp;and we have realized our mutual&nbsp;love to compete with each other at everything. Tyler is also a great scapegoat in case I'm ever in need of one around the in-laws! ;)





Tim Loranger&nbsp;(Groomsman):&nbsp;



Tim is Monica's older brother. &nbsp;When Monica and I started dating, it took Tim a bit longer to warm up to me-as it would for&nbsp;any protective older brother. Once he realized I was sticking around for the long haul, he began to open and we've continued&nbsp;to grow closer. I know I can always count on Tim to talk craft beer or fantasy football!&nbsp;

Meet The Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Wedding Party

Q + A

When you make the hotel&nbsp;reservation be&nbsp;sure to tell reception that you are a guest for the Loranger/Thompson Wedding to get the discounted rate!

Travel

Things to Do

Through the Years

Our Nashville Engagement 4.26.2018

Monica & Nick

Monica & Nick

Registry