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Our Wedding

Some love stories begin with grand gestures, stolen glances, or carefully orchestrated moments. Ours started on the ice—at a hockey rink in Kalamazoo, Michigan. By chance, we ended up on the same team, unknowingly setting the stage for something far greater than a tournament run. The final buzzer sounded, marking the end of our tournament journey—not victorious in score, but victorious in something else entirely. As our team lingered, swapping stories and laughter, Tara casually mentioned, “We should go golfing sometime.” A simple suggestion, yet the first thread in the tapestry of our life together. That night, messages started flowing between us, and they’ve never stopped since. It was only fitting that our first date was at a game bar—where Nicholas, ever the competitor, took on Tara in pool and promptly lost. A preview of many spirited battles to come. But it wasn’t just about winning or losing; it was about creating moments, finding joy in every challenge, and embracing the endless adventures that followed. From countless hockey tournaments to golf trips, from shared victories to laugh-filled defeats, our story has been one of energy, passion, and an unwavering connection. It began with a game, evolved through competition, and is now written with each adventure we take together.

A Tale of Luck, Competition, Adventure, and Love

Our Story

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Courtney Contero

Krista Pheney

Allie Ortega

Erica Line

Ashlee Ferguson

Jordan Leonard

Drew Dhering

Jack Sandmeyer

Ryan Jones

Zach Crandall

Evan Pavlick

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Nicholas & Tara

Nicholas & Tara

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