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Home · Love & Sex

Just Engaged: Essence and Nicolas

Essence had just moved to Boston when she met Nicolas at a premiere party for BET's The Game, and just like that, the southern belle fell for him and his city.

By Sylvia Obell · October 30, 2013October 27, 2020
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Kiss Me

Second to his heart, Essence loves Nicolas’ lips. “They’re full just like mine — no skinny lips here!” 

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First Impressions

Essence says her first impression of Nicolas was that he was fun and easy to hang out with.

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Share My World

Nicolas says he’s most looking froward to, “sharing my world with the woman I love.”

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Prayer Partners

“I love that my future husband is a man of God, to have a partner I can pray with is priceless!”

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Game Changer

“She didn’t come off as wanting a relationship, but I changed that!” 

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NOLA Love

The happy couple will be tying the knot in Essence’s hometown of New Orleans at the Royal Palms. They say the wedding will be simple, classy, and chic. 

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Romantic Surprises

“Our most romantic date would have to be when he surprised me with dinner at this really nice restaurant on Boston’s harbor,” shared Essence. “After dinner he then surprised me with tickets to Cirque du Soleil which was happening right across the street from the restaurant.” 

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I Love You

Nicolas was the first to drop the L-word. “He did it during one of our trips to Maine,” shared Essence.

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Future Plans

“I’m most looking forward to being an amazing wife and eventually an amazing mommy.” 

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Tall, Dark, and Handsome

Essence says her friends all liked Nicolas and were plesantly surprised by his height. “I had a history of dating guys shorter than me,” explains the 5’8 bride-to-be. “So when found out he was 6’4 that was an automatic win for him!” 

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Diamonds Are Forever

Essence said her chusion cut halo engagement ring is the best gift Nicolas ever gave her. “I picked the setting and he picked he diamond,” she said. 

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Hard To Get

Essence admits that she may have played a little hard to get. “He thought I wasn’t interested in him and just wanted to string him along until I finished grad school. He actually had no intentions in going on a third date (miniature golf) but I told him we had to go back to play because they gave us free passes to go back.” 
 

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The Right Fit

“My mom always says ‘he’s such a nice guy’ and my dad is always asking ‘where’s Bro. Nick?’ that’s the nickname my dad gave him,” shares Essence.

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Quality Time

Whether it’s just talking to her or trying new adventures, Nicolas says spending quality time with his bride-to-be is his favorite thing to do.

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Lovers Pastimes

Essence says if you were spying on them on a Friday night you’ll probably catch them at home watching a cooking or wedding show. 

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Power Couple

Essence and Nicolas plan to honeymoon in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Three things you can find in their suitcase? Red wine, a bible, and business cards, “we network 24/7,” says Essence.

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Be You

Essence says she thinks Nicolas chose to marry her because, “I was just me every day, all day. Keeping it real goes a long way in real love.” — We agree! Wish the happy couple congratualtions below! 

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