Today is actually MY wedding anniversary! It has already been 4 years since Paul and I got married! Wow – how time flies…It is interesting that I scheduled Niki &Eli’s Love Story to be posted today (to be honest I completely forgot that it was my wedding anniversary and I only remembered when my hubby asked me what I would like to do for our anniversary…oops). But anyway,Niki and Eli are absolutely special to me…I enjoyed working with Niki,but what is more important,we become great friends! And it is not just because we both have expensive taste and love nice things…
Niki is very smart,genuine,knows what she wants and she knows what real friendship means. I only spoke with Eli for just a few minutes on their wedding day,but,it was enough for me to realize that these two were created for each other! Here is Niki &Eli’s love story!
Bride &Groom: Niki DellaPietra &Eli Woolstenhulme
Wedding date: September,25th 2010
Reception Location: Bell Tower Reception center
Wedding Photographer: Moment 2 Moment Photography
Wedding Flowers: Olga Goddard’s Flowers
OCCUPATIONS:
Niki: Jewelry Sales
Eli: Sears,Assistant Store Manager
HOW DID YOU MEET?
Niki’s version: I was a merchandising associate at Sears,just out of high school;Eli worked in the home improvement department. We started exchanging friendly hellos that turned flirty! Anytime I would need manager’s help,he would be the first to jump in to help,or somehow he would find himself in my department of the store….. after letting his friend know that I was interested and he should ask me out,he finally got the courage to stalk me at the store all day,corner me in the back room and nervously (and very cutely) ask me out on a date.
Eli’s version: Had worked with Niki for a couple months and finally asked her out.
WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST FUN DATE YOU’HE BEEN ON AS A COUPLE?
Niki: I think the first time we went to Vegas. We walked around and watched the water show at the Bellagio. Ultra romantic.
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE QUALITIES ABOUT EACH OTHER?
Niki: He is funny and charming;he cares about his family and is always concerned about me.
Eli: She is warm and loving,and cares about me and my family.
HOW DID HE PROPOSE?
Niki: It was Christmas Eve,and we always open our presents to each other on Christmas Eve because we usually spend the night at his parent’s house that night. We were sitting in front of the tree and we were about done opening gifts when I said we should probably get going to his parent’s house soon. He said ‘what makes you think we’re done?’ then he said that he wanted me to stand up,and knowing him I though he was going to give me a necklace or something because he said it was “kinda cheesy” so I’m standing there,completely unaware of what he is doing,with my eyes closed,and…. The doorbell rings. He’s like “Don’t open your eyes!” So apparently our neighbour of 3 months decided that 9 pm on Christmas Eve was the appropriate time to come introduce her. So she brought candy and whatnots,so I of course was distracted. As soon as she walks away,Eli was like “go back to the tree and close your eyes” by this time I was starting to get somewhat suspicious. So there I am,by the tree eyes closed,and he asked if I was ready. I said yes,and he was all “I don’t think you are..” then he said I could open my eyes,and there he was,kneeling next to the tree,ring in hand and a huge smile on his face. I was so shocked,I just stood there. Finally I started to cry and said yes!
Eli: Christmas Eve,in our home,by our Christmas tree.
WEDDING THEME:Classic elegant wedding
MENU: Buffet spread
NIKI WORE: Maggie Sottero ‘Vita’ AKA- most amazing dress ever!
ELI WORE: Simple but elegant Calvin Klein tux
SOMETHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD/SHARE ABOUT YOUR WEDDING PLLANNING OR WEDDING DAY:
I planned it myself,and I loved it! The day went amazing and everything I wanted happened.
ADVISE YOU WOULD LIKE TO GIVE TO THE FEATURE BRIDES AND GROOMS:
Just remember that it’s your day. Yes it’s stressful and can get hard,but you get this one day and that’s it. Take your time walking down the aisle. Everything somehow works out and is just what you wanted.
