Wedding – Our big day near Florence, Italy

I’m back with a new name, Nicole Michele Cleary. I feel an odd sensation when I look at my new name. Letting go of the past and starting a new family is a lot to take in, but I know this change is for the better. Opening up a new chapter of my life with new possibilities.

The wedding day itself felt like a dream, because it went so perfectly. The colorful sunset and gorgeous 70 degree weather in Fiesole, near Florence Italy, made the ceremony magical. Certainly a day I will never forget, not for the beautiful scenery, exquisite decorations, delicious cuisine, and swinging jazz band, but for the romantic, patient, supportive and strong man I married. He is who I was walking down the aisle to, my husband, my person. We could have gotten married in a McDonald’s, but this way had a bit of artistic flair :)

Below are some pictures of our special day by our beloved friends and family:
Shaun Cleary, my husband’s brother and best man, ©SuperClearyPhoto website link
Audrie Lawrence, a family friend. website link
Evan O’Reilly, my husband’s cousin and good friend. website link

Bride Getting ready – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by SuperClearyPhoto

Bride’s Flowers – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by SuperClearyPhoto

Bride Getting ready – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by SuperClearyPhoto

Bride Walking Out To Car – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by SuperClearyPhoto

Terrace of Wedding Venue Villa – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by Audrie Lawrence

Groom And Best Man Waiting At The Alter – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by Audrie Lawrence

Bridesmaids Waiting At The Alter – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by Audrie Lawrence

Bride Walking Down The Aisle – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by Audrie Lawrence

Bride and Groom Saying Vows – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by Audrie Lawrence

Bride and Groom After Ceremony – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by Evan O’Reilly

Cocktail Hour Bread Station – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by Audrie Lawrence

Night View Of Florence From The Wedding Venue Terrace – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by SuperClearyPhoto

Bride and Groom Kiss Before Taking Their Places At Dinner – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by Audrie Lawrence

Bride And Groom Sitting At Dinner – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by SuperClearyPhoto

Bride And Groom Sitting At Dinner – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by SuperClearyPhoto

Chef Making The tradition Florentine Wedding Cake In Front Of The Guests – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by Audrie Lawrence

Bride And Groom Cut The Cake – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by SuperClearyPhoto

A Moment With The Bride and Mother Of The Bride – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by Amanda Olson

The Bride And Groom’s First Dance – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by SuperClearyPhoto

Bride, Groom And Guest Michael Wertz – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by SuperClearyPhoto

Bride with guests Mike Wertz, Maureen Cleary, Nicole Alloway, Averil Wertz, Ellie Alloway, Jenny Wertz, and Kathleen Solano – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by SuperClearyPhoto

Bride and Groom saying goodbye – Fiesole, Italy – 10-8-2012 – photo by SuperClearyPhoto

A big thank you to all of our guests who made this unbelievable wedding possible!
Stay tuned for our professional wedding photos and photos from our honeymoon in Venice and Vienna.

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