Jaklin & Nick in Austin, TX

“I can’t remember a time when I didn’t know who Nicholas Upatham was,” says Jaklin. She and Nick go as far back as Pre-K. Many years later, Nick planned out the perfect proposal. The Bride Jaklin Kaden, 27, communications coordinator The Groom Nick Upatham, 27, consultant The Date December 9 While Jaklin was visiting him in Dallas, Nick suggested a trip to the Nasher Sculpture Center. The two sat down in the garden, and Nick said to her, “Jak, you know I love you.” But then after telling Jaklin he wanted her to be his wife, Nick left! Jaklin couldn’t have been more surprised when he returned moments later with a crowd of their friends and family members. After Jaklin’s brother handed him the ring box, Nick officially proposed.

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