Nicki + Nico met about 8 years ago when they both were working as therapeutic mentors for the same community-based mental wellness org. When they both left to go to their separate ways for grad school, they realized they actually really liked each other, so they started dating. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Last summer while celebrating Nico's birthday at Nicki's parent's house outside of Philly, Nico handed Nicki a headphone case and told her that he had bought himself a new pair for his birthday. This was a completely normal thing for Nico to do, so Nicki didn't question it at all. Not until she opened the case and found an engagement ring instead 😱 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Nico proposed to Nicki on his birthday in front of her family. He told her that he wanted to give himself the best birthday present he’d ever receive - A FUTURE WITH HER 🫢 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cus the waterworks, y’all 🥹🥹🥹 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Fast forward a year later and they've closed on their first house, gotten married, and are living their dream together. I mean, look at all that happiness. You just can't fake this kind of joy🫰 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Couple: @nickis89 @coolbreeze_5 Venue: @oliopeabody Planner: @withoutathitchbos Florist: @evansflowershop Ring: @brilliantearth Hair: @demiche Makeup: @deannaelysemua Band: @wilsonstevensbands Dress: @BHLDN Caterer: @labonnemaison Lighting: @designlightco Event Rentals: @peakeventservices Transportation: @blacktielimousineinc ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #oliowedding #inclusivewedding #capeverdeanwedding #2023bride