REAL TWIRL WEDDING || NICOLE & ZACK

We're so excited for you all to get a peek in to Nicole & Zack's special day today! It was the perfect Southern affair from horses getting friendly with them by black fences to the huge peonies used in the bouquets. Every detail is so stunning in this wedding and the couple's joy is just the cherry on top. Enjoy this gorgeous day & sweet, sweet couple!! Xoxo

Can you give us a glimpse into you & your hubs's love story?

How much time do you have?

Wet met for the first time at Troll Pub in March 2012. We were both with two different groups of people so it was mostly an obligatory introduction. Then when Zack got hired at Doe-Anderson advertising agency (where I was already working) in the fall of 2012, it dawned on us that we had met before. Later that year, we started dating and I couldn’t believe that I had agreed to date a co-worker.

From there, our life progressed in the easiest way and over the last 5 years, we’ve endured break-ups, long-distance relationships, job changes, loss of grandparents, a new apartment, a puppy and more. There’s nothing we can’t tackle together.

What was it about your dress that made you realize it was "the one?" Was it what you expected to love/wear? Favorite memory from dress shopping/Twirl?

I tried a lot of dress on to ensure I had checked off what I did and did not like, but very early on, I knew the shape, style and designer of dress I wanted. Once we found the perfect combination of bodice and skirt, it was an easy decision. Twirl had a great selection of Hayley Paige and I wanted to buy all of them, but the experience at that shop was so stress-free it made it easier to finally pick my dream dress.

What is your favorite memory from your wedding day?

It’s honestly too hard to pick one moment, but I will always remember the feeling when I got to see Zack during our first look. It was such a big day for us as a couple and I missed being with him in the morning and sharing with him, so when we were able to connect, it made the day feel that much more real.

It was also a very special moment seeing the final tent with just Zack and I before the ceremony began. It was a private moment for us to take in the reality of our vision and the fun we were guaranteed to have in this space. It blew us away how beautiful and perfect it all was.

The other standout moment was when we begged our DJ to play one other song and he picked “Friends in Low Places” and all our guests joined us on the dance floor and sang and danced with us in a circle. It was humbling to know all our friends and families were here for the two of us.

What has been the best thing about marriage so far?

Not planning and spending money! Life hasn’t been that much different for us on a day-to-day basis, but I enjoy saying I have a husband and I love to see Zack’s wedding band. The commitment we made to each other is real and forever and that’s the best and the part that lasts the longest.

Any pieces of wisdom or advice you'd like to share with future brides, engaged gals, or newlyweds like yourself?

Be present in every moment related to the celebrations of your wedding and engagements. On the wedding weekend specifically, continually remind yourself to take a break to appreciate and enjoy what’s going on around you. I was worried that after the day, I would have the post-wedding blues, but because we were conscious throughout the whole weekend and reminded each other to take it all in that at the end, we only felt so happy and loved. We were proud of all the moments we remember and how we felt during the day. Those are the feelings that are sticking with us forever.