Novitá

Rehearsal/Welcome Dinner

The Lannin

Wedding Day

After Party

Our Wedding

Our Story

Finding your person in life is one of the most powerful experiences, and that’s exactly what Kaya and Nicole discovered back in 2019. They found true love in a place where teaching and learning were supposed to be the main focus—at least at first. For over five years, Kaya worked on the middle school side of their school, while Nicole was on the elementary school side. It was fate that brought them together one day, using the same staircase and exchanging a few words in the gym. And from that brief encounter, a beautiful story began to unfold. Kaya and Nicole have truly found their forever in each other. In March 2024, Kaya planned a special evening to relive their first date at Mesa Coyacon, their favorite restaurant in Williamsburg. After a lovely dinner, as they walked back to the car, Kaya took a detour to where it all began—Nicole’s old apartment on North Henry Street. There, under the glow of streetlights and with all the memories surrounding them, Kaya dropped to one knee and asked the love of his life those four magical words. And in that moment, their history together became a beautiful future.

Thank You Empower Charter School <3

Ceremony 6:00PM

Enjoy welcome drinks before the bride and groom say I do.

Cocktail Hour 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Reception 8:00pm - 12:00am

After Party 12:00AM - 1:00AM

End the night with a bang!Held right at The Lannin, there's no need to go far.

Schedule

There is a limited number of rooms reserved at a discounted rate for Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4. The Garden City Hotel is a 10 minute drive from the venue. To book a discounted room, click the website link below or call/use group code GAU0704. If the rooms sell out, please text Nicole's maid of honor to see if additional rooms can be added. If not, you are more than welcome to book a room directly on the hotel's website or choose another hotel in the area (some are listed below). Courtney: 631-793-0038

The Garden City Hotel

<a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/nycli-long-island-marriott/overview/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Long Island Marriott</a> <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/jfkwegi-hilton-garden-inn-westbury/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hilton Garden Inn Westbury </a> <a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/nycbl-courtyard-westbury-long-island/overview/?gclid=a7e19f226e7d16b23453fa79e0a81ede&amp;gclsrc=3p.ds&amp;cid=PAI_GLB0004YXE_GLE000BIMM_GLF000OETR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Courtyard Westbury Long Island</a>

Additional Hotels

Shuttle service will be provided to and from The Garden City Hotel &amp; The Lannin. The service will be available from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM. Exact pick up times prior to the ceremony will be updated accordingly.

Nicole & Kaya

Nicole & Kaya

Wedding Party

Bridal Party