Rehearsal Dinner

St. Catharine Catholic Church

Wedding Day

Nuptial Mass

Cocktail Hour

Dinner & Reception

Our Wedding

In the fair days of autumn, beneath the falling leaves, two paths that had long wandered apart at last drew near. Nicholas and Kelsey met within the halls of learning, where chance—or perhaps some gentler divine hand—set them side by side in the same class. Though many faces passed between them in those days, it was she who first spoke an introduction, and from that moment a quiet light began to kindle.Oft they would walk together after the day’s lessons, their steps falling in easy accord as the sun sank low. They shared laughter and stories, and soon discovered a love for the wide and open world—the hills, the forests, and the calm of the sky. It seemed fate had woven their dwellings close as well, for only a single street lay between them.In time, Nicholas, a man of both soft heart and calloused hands, set out upon a hunt and brought home a wild turkey. From his harvest he crafted a humble meal—turkey nuggets, offered to Kelsey with pride and good cheer. She received them with laughter, and something gentle and enduring took root between them.Through the winter they were parted for a season, yet upon returning from Christmas break, friendship blossomed into love. The first summer they were divided by distance, yet their hearts remained steadfast. The next summer brought them together again, brighter and stronger for the miles they had endured. And on the Fourth of July, beneath a sky alive with color, their tale reached its turning. That morning they went out upon the waters, their kayaks gliding through quiet ripples. Later, Nicholas prepared a picnic—simple, heartfelt, and full of meaning—while Kelsey, unknowing, smiled at his calm delight.Then, as the light of day softened into gold, Nicholas knelt and asked Kelsey to share all the days to come. And she said yes.So began the next chapter of their tale—a story of faith and laughter, of sacrifice and gentleness, of two hearts that found one another and chose to walk the same road, hand in hand, forevermore.

Our Story

Photos

Ally Leamy

Paul Rivera

Lucia Rivera

Angelo Rivera

Olivia Temelkoff

Dominic Rivera

Cici Rivera

Joseph Rivera

Sarah Botti

John Mahle

Bridget Heinhold

Sam Harmeyer

Lydia Ernst

Landen Moats

Sydney Graney

Max Morrison

Michaela Kenney

Jay Shaver

Jillian Johnston

Ben Kremer

Wedding Party

Dress Code

Q + A

Thank you so much for travelling to Columbus to celebrate our wedding with us! We hope you are able to find accommodations that make your stay comfortable. We have provided some suggestions for hotels below. There are countless hotels in and around downtown Columbus, feel free to search beyond our list or check out an Airbnb as well.

This is a bed and breakfast located just 4 minutes down the road from St. Catharine's.

Bexley Bed & Breakfast

This hotel is located in the Easton shopping center area which is a 15 minute drive from St. Catharine's.

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Easton Area

This hotel is located in the Arena District of downtown Columbus, a 15 minute drive from St. Catharine's. Free breakfast, parking is $24/night and is on-site.

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

This hotel is located in Grandview, a 15 minute drive from St. Catharine's. Includes free on-site parking.

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus OSU

This hotel is located in Grandview, a 15 minute drive from St. Catharine's. Includes free breakfast and on-site parking.

Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

This hotel is located south of OSU campus near Short North, an 18 minute drive from St. Catharine's. It also includes free breakfast and on-site parking.

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Nicholas & Kelsey