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THEIR STORYBRIDE Erin Kever, 24, a first grade teacher at KIPP Explore Academy GROOM

Matthew (Matt) Nickolas, 27, a dentist at Memorial Dentists HOW THEY MET In college WEDDING STYLE Erin and Matt used muted shades of pink, white and green so as not to upstage the rich décor of their historic library venue. —Meghan Overdeep

After visiting a number of venues that felt too “cookie-cutter,” Erin’s sister and maid of honor suggested that she visit an old library in the heart of downtown

Houston. “When I stepped inside the Julia Ideson Library, it felt cozy, elegant and warm,” Erin recalls. “There’s so much character and history—I fell in love.”

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The seating chart and table numbers were outlined by a sophisticated book illustration that reflected the library setting.

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Erin and Matt had their first dance to “I Love You” by Benjy Davis Project. “On our first date, we discovered a love we share for the band, which is a bit unusual because they’re not

a band you hear of often,” Erin says. “We’ve been listening to them together ever since!”

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Erin held a textured, feminine bouquet that included blush garden roses, dusty miller, hypericum berries and ranunculus. At the end of the night, everyone lined the walkway with sparklers and the couple sped

away in a vintage white car. “It was so exciting but also sad—the night was over!” Erin says.

ERIN & MATT’S WEDDING INGREDIENTS

CEREMONY & RECEPTION SITE Julia Ideson

Library, Houston

PHOTOGRAPHY Alicia Pyne Photography

VIDEOGRAPHY Verbena Films

CONSULTANT Significant Events of Texas

FLOWERS Blooming Gallery

GOWN Paloma Blanca, Brickhouse Bridal,

The Woodlands

HAIR & MAKEUP Makeup Texas

VEIL Brickhouse Bridal, The Woodlands

SHOES Vince Camuto

WEDDING RINGS CJ David & Co.

BRIDESMAID DRESSES BHLDN, Houston

FORMALWEAR BLACK by Vera Wang,

Men’s Wearhouse

INVITATIONS & PROGRAMS The Paper Lion

RENTALS Aztec Events & Tents; Bright Star

Productions; A Fare Extraordinaire

CATERING A Fare Extraordinaire

CAKE Who Made the Cake!

MUSIC Ceremony: Dallas Wedding Music;

reception: Empire 6

TRANSPORTATION Jordan Limousines

ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel Granduca;

Hyatt Regency Houston

REGISTRIES Bed Bath & Beyond ;

Crate & Barrel; Williams-Sonoma

HONEYMOON Viceroy Anguilla, Anguilla

GUESTS 185

BUDGET $$$$$ (see key, p. 4)

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