Restoration 44 Coffee Company

Bridal Shower

Bachelorette Party

Schaefer Farms

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Some people meet at coffee shops. Others lock eyes across a crowded room. We met while gigging for frogs in the middle of a swamp. Yep, nothing says romance like mud, mosquitoes, and amphibians. It was August 2022, and we found ourselves at a mutual friend’s party-turned-frog-hunting-adventure. Somewhere between the frog calls and the questionable footing, sparks started to fly. After talking all night (and realizing neither of us got eaten by swamp monsters), Cole decided to make his move… by asking my best friend—who was also his boss—to give me his number. Bold move. Respect. Our first date was at Two Travelers in Garrettsville, and honestly? We haven’t looked back since. Fast forward to now: we’ve got a house, a shared love of snacks and sarcasm, and our fur baby Piper, who completely runs the show. She’s spoiled, sassy, and very much the boss of us both. And as for us? We’re still chasing frogs—just figuratively this time.

Our (Very Swampy) Love Story

Our Story

Photos

Clay Faust

Audrey Kish

Kenzie Faust

Alysha Merlino

Nicole Merlino

Sophia Merlino

Ben Gearhart

Jarrett Catcott

Patrick Mihalich

Brendon Shanley

Joe Romano

Tyler Merlino

Timothy Merlino

Wedding Party

Q + A

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wooster by IHG

Quality Inn Wooster

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

What to Wear to a Semi-Formal Wedding

41 Sites to Buy Wedding Guest Dresses

The 15 Best Places to Buy a Suit

We are going for outdoor elegance, dress for the weather. NO Denim!

Dress Code

Rebecca & Colson

Rebecca & Colson

R&C

Bridal Shower

Wedding Day

4:00 PM

Ceremony

6:00 PM

Reception