One of our favorite parts of getting to know our couples, is to hear all about their love story and proposal! We’ll be interviewing a few of our couples over the next few weeks and sharing with you, a little glimpse inside their love story and a peak at their engagement photos! Today, Lexi and Nick are sharing their story! Enjoy!!

Photograph by Tyler Gould

How they met:

Sixth period Spanish class freshman year at Jesuit High School, the seating chart gods put Nick right in front of Lexi, where in his attempts to make conversation with her, he found himself getting kicked out of class. The moments when he was able to stick around for the whole period, the two began a friendship. Though he thought his chances were good, it turned out he needed to “grow up” (Nick 5’2” while Lexi stood a towering 5’3”) a bit and wouldn’t get a real opportunity for another year.

Fast forward a year later, Spring Break of Sophomore year: A taller, more confident Nick hit it off with Lexi as their families were both vacationing in Palm Springs.  Lexi decided to give Nick a chance, and their relationship began as high school sweethearts.

After luck brought them both to Gonzaga University (Lexi knew it was her first choice, while Nick flipped a coin in May), their relationship grew.

Photograph by Tyler Gould

How long they’ve been together:

Almost 9 years.

Photograph by Tyler Gould

The day he proposed:
6.26.2010

Photograph by Tyler Gould

How he popped the question:

Hoopfest: The largest 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament in the world, hosted on the streets of Spokane, WA, around the corner from Gonzaga University, was the site of the proposal. It was there after a full day of basketball, Nick asked Lexi to marry him. She would later say that with all the male-oriented distractions, the thought of proposal was far from her mind.

Per Lexi’s suggestion, Nick “ordered” a pizza for dinner from a place next to the campus. He acquired the help of friends to create a ploy so that he could get Lexi’s help alone to pick up the pizza.  After strolling around the campus, reminiscing about the great times they had at Gonzaga, Nick walked Lexi to the proposal spot and had her sitting there talking about their favorite Gonzaga memories. The spot (Aluminum Jesus, aka AJ) was directly between Nick’s dorm, DeSmet, and Lexi’s dorm, Welch, and it was there that Nick asked Lexi to marry him.

Photograph by Tyler Gould

At what moment did you know he was the one?

I knew Nick was the one when he would insist on walking to downtown Spokane (before we had cars our sophomore year at Gonzaga) in the dead of winter in a foot of snow so I wouldn’t have to walk back from work alone in the dark. Nick is still as sweet, selfless and generous as he was 5 years ago, and will bend over backwards to put my needs in front of his.

Photograph by Tyler Gould

At what moment did you know she was the one?

My sophomore year in college one of my coaches asked me if having a girlfriend was distraction to me during soccer season. I explained how supportive she has always been with my soccer career and studies, and how natural our relationship is. I told him that she was really the best friend I could ask for and that I loved having her around. In short – she was not a distraction, but a positive influence on my life. As I think back on that conversation now, I realize I was describing some of the best qualities of her and our relationship, and really it just reaffirms what I know now – she’s an amazing person who I love with all my heart and can’t wait to marry.

Photograph by Tyler Gould

What are you most excited about on the wedding day?

Lexi: Where to start? There are so many! To see everything put together… My wedding dress! And to be married to Nick of course : )

Nick: The words “I now pronounce you husband and wife” making it official. While we’ve been to lots of parties together as a couple, I can’t wait to celebrate at the reception with Lexi as my wife for the first time.

Photograph by Tyler Gould

Champagne: Thank you, Lexi and Nick for telling us more about your love story! We’re honored you’ve chosen Champagne to be a part of your wedding! This summer their wedding ceremony will be at Our Lady of the Lake and the reception will be held at the Oswego Country Club!

Cheers,

Danielle & the Champagne team