Nicole + Brian Jr. Step Into The Limelight | Postcard Inn | St. Petersburg, FL

December 7, 2021 Rebecca Zoumberos

a little about Nicole & Brian ❤︎

How/when did you meet each other: Seven years ago, it all started with a beer *literally* and a shot of Jamo. He was a happy hour reg at my bar and I can honestly say I remember the first day Sue (the AM bartender) transferred me his tab.Those blue eyes pulled me right in. Not to mention how handsome he is/was. I definitely “chased” him, the girls i worked with at the time knew and would always come tell me when “my boyfriend” was at the outside bar, so naturally I’d have to hop out there and do a lap and say whats up. ;)

How did he propose: 11/11/2018- we were getting ready to leave for Tampa to see a BUCCs game.We were at our apartment, JUST US. He was being off- I remember questioning 'Why are you being so weird and nice to me right now?!’ And next thing I knew, he was rambling and I could tell he was beyond nervous, so I figured out what was going on.. He knows I NEVER would've liked anything in front of a bunch of people and he surprised me! I'd say he fricken nailed it, and he could NOT have done better at choosing the most perfect ring, that was exactly what I didn't know I always wanted.

What do you love about each other: He’s my doer, the “rock/rational” one- I keep him/us organized and day to day schedules/bills “locked-in” He truly does make me feel like I am the only woman he sees <3 and is in fact,“My favorite” <3

Interests/hobbies you enjoy doing together: hanging/drinking with friends and fam.Watching football- EAGLES BABY! Brian is a BUCCS fan- we’ve watched each of our teams win a Superbowl together!! We

spend A LOT of time hanging/playing with our nephews (Ben&J.J) Watching Criminal Minds and countless other TV shows.

Pre-Covid- I suppose you could say we enjoyed traveling. B/w weddings, beach parties & bridal AND baby showers. From late 2016-2019 we made MULTIPLE trips to NJ (quite a few in which we drove) Costa Rica, Maryland, Kentucky, and Tampa.We were NON-STOP & always had the next adventure planned.

Describe the overall story for your wedding:The wait… Has felt wayyyy tooo long- especially with COVID and having to postpone.We kept 11/11 as our date, because it was the date that Brian proposed and once we decided to “roll with it”, we were sticking to it! I also previously looked into the meaning behind 11/11 - 11:11 - and to summarize some of the answers I came across - A perfect moment to start a new chapter in your life. A moment when you need to make huge, life-changing decisions and be fearless. A great time to embrace unique qualities- individuality. JUST DO YOU! You are being sent the energy of wisdom and positivity.

Inspiration for your wedding location and theme: The first time Brian took me out of my comfort zone, early on in our relationship, he swept me away to St Pete to meet his friends (Best man, Ryan included) he brought me to PCI- 99% of our beach trips over the past 7 years have been to PCI.Typically we’d hang at the beach bar/on the beach and wait to watch the sunset and then head home. So, one day- after we were engaged and sitting at the beach bar at PCI - we had a moment and said ‘Why don’t we just get married here?!’ and have been planning our garden ceremony, beach(ish) wedding ever since.

Nicole & Brian’s day was absolutely perfection… it was beachy, casual and mostly fun! We loved getting to know these two and their families, we wish Nicole & Brian ALL that is good. Congratulations!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Emma Hintz