Each week, we feature a different couple from the latest issue of the magazine. This week, it's Nicole and Nick Simeon.
Photo credit: Brett Loves Elle Photography
Each week, we feature a different couple from the latest issue of the magazine. This week, it's Nicole and Nick Simeon.
Nicole and Nick Simeon first met as freshman at Ohio State University, where they had adjacent dorm rooms; Nick asked Nicole to be his girlfriend in January 2010, in front of Mirror Lake. Fittingly, Nick proposed on the Oval in November 2014, shortly after the pair graduated.
Nine months later, the pair said their vows in a sentimental ceremony at the Heritage Golf Club in Hilliard. Nicole was escorted down the aisle by both her father and stepfather, and two cousins did readings. The ceremony also included the creation of an "anniversary box," into which Nick and Nicole placed a bottle of wine and notes from family and friends, all to be enjoyed on a future anniversary.
For the honeymoon, Nick surprised Nicole with a trip to an all-inclusive resort in Jamaica.
The Details
Wedding date: Aug. 29, 2015
Wedding colors: Ivory, white, blush and champagne
Attendants: Six bridesmaids and six groomsmen; the bride's nephew served as the "little best man"
Bride wore: Stella York gown from The Dress Bridal Boutique in Medina, Ohio, and Michael Kors shoes from Macy's
Hair and makeup: Charles Penzone
Groom wore: Men's Wearhouse
Rings: Jared
Rehearsal dinner: Heritage Golf Club
Ceremony: Heritage Golf Club
Reception: Heritage Golf Club
Caterer: In-house
Cake: Cake Creations
Florist: Hilliard Floral Design
Photographer: Brett Loves Elle
Videographer: Brett Loves Elle
Photobooth: Brett Loves Elle
Invitations: Handmade by Nicole
Reception tunes: Columbus Pro DJs
First dance: Canaan Smith's "We Got Us"
Registries: Macy's, Crate and Barrel, Bed Bath and Beyond
Favorite gifts: Nicole's aunt hand-drew a tree that was used as the guestbook; guests put their thumbprints on the tree to create the leaves. The aunt later had it framed.
Guests stayed at: Courtyard Columbus West
Sunday Brunch: Courtyard Columbus West
Honeymoon: Sandals Whitehouse European Village and Spa in Jamaica.