We swiped right on a whim, not knowing we were about to match with our forever. From casual chats to planning a wedding, who knew one little swipe would lead to “I do”?
May 18, 2019
Casino Royale Prom at the Ritz-Carloton: Prom night felt like the beginning of something magical—as if they had stepped into their own Casino Royale fairytale, dressed to the nines and lost in each other. Now, years later, they're trading in poker chips for wedding rings, still feeling like the luckiest pair at the table.
October 21, 2019
Andrew and Nicole's version of the pumpkin head trend! Nicole decided to follow Andrew to WCU in 2019. They lived in the mountains for 5 years, sharing countless new experiences.
October 24, 2022
Smoki formed part of the Dominguez-Griffith family! Nicole needed some time to get used to a dog licking her face and shedding everywhere. Andrew was excited, but did not realize he would lose couch-eating privileges.
August 28, 2023
Andrew and Nicole joined his family on a cruise to Alaska! They both enjoyed the mesmerizing sites and sunsets- as well as a bit too much of the dessert buffet tables! They came face to face with a bear statue while on a bear watching excursion.
April 01, 2024
While on the Road to Hana in Maui, Hawaii, Andrew pulled Nicole into a tiny, private cave on the Black Sand Beach. He told her to pose for pictures while looking out of the cave entrance. He knelt down on one knee and changed their lives forever! Although, Andrew did not realize it was April Fools Day, Nicole did and still remembers. He truly asked her to be his fool for April Fools Day.
December 15, 2024
Andrew and Nicole joined his family in Saint Thomas and relaxed as the upcoming final year of school slowly approached them. They enjoyed a Cruzan Rum tasting day and Andrew became obsessed with Painkiller Cocktail.
Our journey began with a simple swipe on Tinder—neither of us imagined it would lead to wedding planning! At the time, Andrew was already set to attend Western Carolina University, while Nicole was still figuring out her next steps. She decided to follow him to the mountains, and luckily, everything fell into place. Over the next five years, we built a life filled with friendship, adventure, and love.
We rented our first apartment—far from perfect, but it became home, especially after we added our furry bundle of joy, Smoki. Teaching him to climb three flights of stairs came with some RUFF times, but we got through it together. A year later, we moved into our second apartment and began to truly settle into our rhythm as a couple. In 2024, we traveled to Hawaii with Andrew’s family—a trip that only added to our growing collection of shared memories.
