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Kimberly & Nick: An Outdoor Wedding in Marietta, GA

When Kimberly took a job at Circuit City while in college, she had no idea she'd meet her future husband in the process. She started hanging out with

When Kimberly took a job at Circuit City while in college, she had no idea she'd meet her future husband in the process. She started hanging out with her co-workers after hours and they would often meet up with employees from the neighboring stores at Waffle House before class. One morning, Kimberly noticed a really cute new guy in the mix, Nick. She invited everyone to a party at her house that same weekend and the two struck up a conversation. Before the night was over he asked for her phone number. After their first date, the two were inseparable. The Bride Kimberly Sharp, 23, high school teacher The Groom Nick Christoffersen, 25, project engineer The Date May 25 For their five year anniversary, Nick took Kimberly for a day at the Atlanta Zoo, a tour of the World of Coke and a walk in Centennial Olympic Park. When they sat down to enjoy the view, Nick (who fell off the bench in nervousness) popped the question. They went out to dinner at Gordon Birsch Brewery where she was surprised to find her family and friends ready to celebrate. Soon they were planning a spring garden wedding.

The bride's favorite colors -- pink and green -- popped in bouquets of lime green hydrangeas and button mums, pink peonies, roses and fiddlehead ferns.
Light purple fondant and fuchsia, blue and purple art-deco flowers decorated the four-tiered cake.
Apple-filled vases bursting with lime green button mums, pink and mango roses and pink peonies created a simple spring look.
Kermit mums and fiddlehead ferns decorated the lapels of the groom and groomsmen.
Fuchsia cocktail dresses created the perfect spring-chic style.
The couple exchanged vows beneath an organza-covered arch at the Brumby Hall Perennial Garden.