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Home • Weddings

Bridal Bliss: Blaise and Nicole's Dreamy New York Wedding

See the college sweethearts' happily ever after themed wedding day.
By Lauren Porter · Updated October 27, 2020
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Smiles for a Lifetime

“I love her smile and her innocent nature, and her dimples make me smile from ear to ear,” said Blaise. “She is truly a friend to me and love that fact we can be silly and real with each other.”

Bridal Bliss: Blaise and Nicole’s Dreamy New York Wedding
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Lovely Ladies

Before Nicole tied the knot with Blaise, she and her fabulous bridal party took a trip to New York City for her bachelorette party! We’re sure these ladies had an unforgettable time!

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Dress of Her Dreams

“It was super easy, I got the first dress I tried on,” said Nicole. “I had imagined myself trying on tons of dresses, but that was not the case. I tried the dress on with my mom and went back to the store a week later with my grandparents, Dad and Godparents and Godsisters.”

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Baby Blue

Nicole’s something blue were her comfy blue Betsey Johnson shoes! 

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Flower Girl Glory

The final touch up for the flower girl before she is all ready for the big moment!

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Never Knew a Love like This

When Nicole left for college, she didn’t think she would find love–until she did! 

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More Bubbly Please!

Cheers to Nicole and Blaise!

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Little Love

Fashion shows wih the flowergirl are just the best!

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The Little Things

Blaise was very specific about he and his groomsmen’s attire, right down to the bowties!

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Prepped and Ready

Nothing beats a good moment with the girls while getting ready!

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Groom’s Attire

Blaise wore a Vera Wang tux and looked very dapper while doing so!

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Helping Hand

Blaise gets a hand from a groomsmen as he gets ready for his big day!

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Laughter and Love

Nicole is truly beaming on her big day! What a glowing bride she is! 

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Dressed to Perfection

Nicole wanted her bridal party, which included her sorority sisters, family and friends, to feel comfortable during her special day! They looked beautiful too!

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Bridal Bliss
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Simple and Sweet

Nicole and Blaise’s ceremony space was just perfect!

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Bouquet Dreams

“Flowers were varying shades of pink, cream and white,” said Nicole. “We had roses, hydrangea, sprinkled with baby’s breath. I wanted something romantic and chic.”

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Fit for a Queen

Nicole’s scent for the day was Princess by Vera Wang! Good choice!

 

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Sassy Shoes

The ladies were too fly in their shoes! We love it!

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Seated for Love

How gorgeous is this room!

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Pray Together

“My favorite photo of us during the wedding is when we were on our knees getting prayed on by our pastor, after vows to each other,” said Nicole. 

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22
All His

“All I could see was her,” said Blaise. “I did everything I could not to cry. This resulted in an uncontrollable smile that just took over me. I was so happy in that moment to realize that we had made it. This was our day, and my best friend would be my wife before the days end.”

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Forever Friends

“We were the best of friends before we started dating and did not intend to pursue a relationship, that worked itself out!”

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Nicole’s Time to Shine

“It was fantastic, I really enjoyed going to bridal shows and all the special attention you get when you say you’re getting married,” said the bride. 

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Your Confidence is Calling

“Blaise’s confidence attracted me to him,” said the bride. “He is positive and is able to have great conversations with me. It’s awesome to bounce ideas off of him and know he’s genuinely interested. Over the years, we’ve grown so much individually and as a couple.”

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Side by Side

“We always got along so naturally, since we first met it was like we knew each other all our lives,” said Blaise of his bride. “Ever since college she was always by side supporting me in every way, and helping me grow in aspects of life.”

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In Memory Of

“My great grandmother had passed away the December prior to the wedding,” said Nicole. “I had my florist pin 1 of her earrings on my bouquet. I definitely felt her presence.”

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Roots of Our Love

We love the personal touch Blaise and Nicole incorporated into their reception for guests to help them celebrate!

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Divinely Decorated

Nicole and Blaise’s ceremony and reception space was adorned with flowers to keep their elegant wedding theme alive! Beautiful!

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Cuteness Overload

Even the youngest of guests wewre surrounded by love and looked beautiful too!

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Alpha Men

One of Nicole’s favorite wedding memories was watching her husband and his fraternity brother’s have a moment together during the reception. Blaise is an Alpha!

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Reception Room Ready

The couple had 300 people help to celebrate their union and it looks like they did so in a very elegant way!

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Mr. and Mrs.

How sweet is this cake topper!

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Boogie Wonderland

Looks like everyone had a good time on the dance floor!

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