Kelci and Nicholas first met on OKCupid where they were struck by the arrow of love. After getting to know each other through social media they certainly felt a first date was in order. A casual pizzeria lunch was the perfect setting to break the ice, and the connection felt online carried over into life without skipping a beat, and soon a relationship formed. For five years their relationship became long-distance, and it was during this time that Kelci realized Nicholas was “the one” when he “was the first thing I thought about every morning and I wanted to talk to him every second of the day…”
Read all about Kelci & Nicholas’ love story and experiences in their classically elegant rooftop wedding in Atlanta.
Bride & Groom: Kelci & Nicholas
Occupations: Clinical Psychologist & MBA Graduate Student
Wedding date: 5/5/18
Wedding location: Ventanas, Atlanta, GA
Tell us how you met and all about the proposal. We met online at OkCupid.com in December 2011. We initially planned to attend a local holiday party together as a first date. However, I developed a fever after getting a flu shot earlier that day, and ended up having to cancel at the last minute (Nick always rolls his eyes and makes air quotes with his hands when I tell this part of our story). A couple of days later, Nick went out of town to be with family for the holidays, so our first date was not until almost a month later. We met for lunch at a local pizzeria in Atlanta. Five of the following six years of our relationship were long-distance; initially a 1 1/2 drive, and then a 1 1/2 flight. However, we were determined to be together and, in March 2016, Nick proposed at Yonah Mountain Vineyards in the Northern Georgia mountains.
How did you know they were “the one”? After moving out of state for my predoctoral internship in clinical psychology, Nick was the person I missed the most. He was the first thing I thought about every morning and I wanted to talk to him every second of the day.
Describe your wedding attire. Bride: trumpet silhouette wedding gown with a diamante embellished tulle waist belt. Groom: charcoal two-button suit from The Black Tux, white shirt with French cuffs, and silk lilac knitted skinny tie.
What was wedding shopping like for you? Very chill – I intentionally spread it out over the course of 3 Saturdays, and only went to 2 bridal boutiques per day.
Did you incorporate any culture into your wedding? Yes, we jumped the broom to honor my African American heritage and culture.
Wedding Party gifts: Bridesmaids: pashminas and personalized robes. Groomsmen: Atlanta themed t-shirts and koozies.
Favorite item on the menu: Mac ‘n Cheese Bar
First dance song: “Ruin” by Shawn Mendes
What is your best memory from your wedding? My little cousin, Hank, spontaneously break-dancing at the reception!
What is the best wedding advice you can give to engaged couples? Hire a wedding planner so you can have a stress-free wedding day.
Vendors:
Planner: Simply Perfect Event Planning
Venue: Ventanas
Photographer: Taun Henderson Photography
Ceremony Music: Mariwell Strings
Videography: Hursh Films
DJ: Exquisite Sounds Entertainment
Transportation: Atlantic Limousine & Transportation
Makeup (Bride): Blushed by Naomie
Hair (Bride): K. Lynn Artistry
Makeup & Hair (Bridesmaids): K. Lynn Artistry
Wedding dress designer: Stella York
Wedding dress salon: Suite Bridal
Bridesmaids dresses: David’s Bridal
Shoes: L’Amour des Pieds
Wow beautiful story!
Ephesians 5:28,29 – 28. In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. A man who loves his wife loves himself, 29. for no man ever hated his own body,* but he feeds and cherishes it, just as the Christ does the congregation,
https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/happy-family/god-happy-marriage/