April 6, 2019

This is the love story of Tori and Nick....

It's not often that you meet the love of your life and realize it as a teenager, but Tori and Nick did just that.  Although they grew up in the same area and had some of the same friends they didn't really know each other until they both had become single, Tori only seventeen and Nick nineteen at the time. One night Tori's friend gave Nick her number. She hadn't really thought anything of it and didn't imagine anything would come out of this until they spoke for the first time and hit it off immediately.  Fast forward to today and they have been together for ten years now. 

A lot has happened in both of their lives that would put even the longest and oldest of loves through some very trying times. Not everyone would have made it through, and while they had taken time apart at one point they realized that their love was stronger then even the toughest of times. One of the many obstacles the couple endured was dealing with the fact that Tori might not be able to conceive a child.  At a younger age the idea of this didn't bother Tori as much because having a child was not on her mind. As she got a little older this was something that weighed heavily on her.  Through all of this Nick never made her feel less than, and she knew that he would stick by her regardless of what the outcome would be.  Suddenly all of those worries faded when Tori received the biggest surprise of her life.  She was pregnant!

It was late in 2017 when the couple was now dealing with yet another unexpected life changing situation, but this one was a much needed and deserved one that brought them both so much joy.  They were not married yet, and it became very clear that it meant a lot to Tori's Grandfather that they get married before baby Valentina arrived and he wanted to marry them because it is something he has done for others many times as a retired judge. On April 6, 2018 while Tori was still pregnant they had a small exchanging of traditional vows at a restaurant with just their immediate family present. Both of their brothers were the witnesses.  They wanted to keep this wedding ceremony very private because they knew that they wanted to celebrate in a big way with all of the people that they love when the time was right. Not everyone understood at the time, and many were upset about it but Tori and Nick had a vision for their love story and they intended to see it through. They wanted to have a vow renewal and everyone they loved and who have supported them through the years would be present. 

That brings us to April 6, 2019 at The Terrain at Styers.  Tori looked stunning in her perfect gown she got from Lovely Bride in Philadelphia which was custom fitted to her gorgeous figure by Michelle from Sew Pretty in Haddonfield. Her hair and make up which was absolutely beautiful was done by Amelia Paris Salon in Glen Mills, PA. We can't leave out Nick who looked very handsome in his gray suite from Menguin.com The bridal party were dressed perfectly in very classic black dresses and suits. The flowers which were not only stunning but fit perfectly with the rustic feel of the venue were done by Katie Blevins at Terrain and their beautiful cake from Sweet Eats Bakery in Voorhees, NJ.  BME Event Group not only DJ'ed (Chris and Johnny) but also provided Cinematography (Christian and Rob) and Photography (Angela) for their special day.  

Now let's talk about their day.  WOW, the venue was so beautiful and unique providing so many gorgeous places for perfect photographs.  The Mushroom House that Tori got dressed in was so pretty.  The ceremony site I can't even put into words how gorgeous it was but it provided the perfect backdrop for the heartfelt vows that they wrote for each other.  I know there were not many dry eyes there by the time they were finished. The reception site was the prettiest I have seen in such a long time and the food not only was amazing but the presentation was flawless.  The music was great, the dance floor was on fire and Tori and Nick got the celebration that they knew they wanted, with the people who mean the most to them, in a location that couldn't have been any better. The best part of it all, their baby Valentina, their own little miracle that Tori had feared she might never get, she was there to see it all.  Her Mommy and Daddy, who fell in love ten years ago as teenagers, who stood by each other threw the toughest of times, celebrating their love with everyone they love, who love them back.