Nicole Morsch
Tyler Shaw
Nicole Morsch
Tyler Shaw
May 2, 2024
The Proposal
We were on our annual after Christmas vacation in one of our favorite places, Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire. After our first day of getting acclimated to the area, we came back to our Airbnb, lakefront on Sunrise Lake. Tyler was begging Nicole to go ice skating with him before the sun set. Nicole reluctantly went even though it was about 15 degrees outside. Tyler made sure Nicole had one of her skates on before he "forgot" his hockey stick in the truck. As Nicole was waiting for him, freezing on a lake not knowing how to ice skate, Tyler was quickly setting up a shadow box surrounded by candles inside. The shadow box contained pictures of the beloved Winnie The Pooh that Nicole grew up loving, and having as her childhood bear. Before the trip, Tyler also spent hours online looking for the original Winnie The Pooh that Nicole grew up with. He had the shadow box filled with pictures, candles lit, and the $100 mint conditioned, Winnie The Pooh that Nicole had from her childhood, eagerly waiting for her. Tyler then went back outside with the diamond ring in his jacket pocket. Not even 5 minutes after getting both skates on, Nicole couldn't feel her fingers and said "I'm going in, you can skate around, and I'll watch you from inside". Tyler, freaking out internally, calmly said "you know what you're right, it's freezing out here, I'll come in with you". They made there way in through the back door, once inside it took Nicole a second to notice the candles, and shadow box set up. Of course she wasn't wearing her glasses, and started walking up closer to see what it was, in a shocked state she picked up her beloved bear in mint condition. At the same time, Tyler followed behind Nicole, and was already on one knee, waiting for Nicole to turn around. When Nicole turned around to see Tyler proposing, she was at a loss for words, fell to her knees, started crying, and of course said yes. We spent the rest of our vacation on cloud nine. We can't wait to celebrate with each and everyone of you. May 2nd, 2024 can't come soon enough. Cloud Nine part 2
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Schedule
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The Shaw Wedding
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
314 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
We ask our guests to dress in formal attire (dresses, suits, and ties). Black Tie attire is welcomed, but not required. Per Tyler's request all attending Marines, not in the wedding party, are to wear Dress Blue Deltas.
There will be a selection of Hors-D'oeuvres in addition to cocktails (open bar)!
Ceremony
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
314 Main St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
We ask our guests to dress in formal attire (dresses, suits, and ties). Black Tie attire is welcomed, but not required. Per Tyler's request all attending Marines, not in the wedding party, are to wear Dress Blue Deltas.
The ceremony will be starting at 5:30pm, May 2, 2024. We please ask guests to arrive no later than 5:15pm to find a seat. Thank you!
Travel
Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Rockaway-Mt. Arlington
There are a limited number of rooms blocked at the Courtyard by Marriott (Mt. Arlington). Please feel free to book outside of the blocked rooms, if there are no more rooms available under the block. If you are calling to book please use Morsch-Shaw Wedding to get a discounted room, or use our link provided. Guest check-in time is 3:00pm and check-out is 11:00am. Early check-in times are not guaranteed, and will based on room availability at the time. To our out of town guests, please feel free to book May 1, 2024 (the day before the wedding) if you are coming into town early! Our hotel block is from May 1, 2023 - May 3, 2024.
Shuttle
Shuttle from the hotel to & from the venue
May 2, 2024 4:20 pm - 11:00 pm
Shuttle 1 to the venue will be at 4:20 PM. Shuttle 2 to the venue will be at 4:40 PM. Shuttle back to the hotel 10:40 PM & 11:00 PM.
Our Wedding Party
Dan "Skillet" Sekellick
Best Man
Best Friend of the Groom since USMC Boot Camp est. 2014
Jessica McArdle
Maid of Honor
Best Friend & Lifeline of the Bride for Many Years est. 2019
Andrew Ross
Groomsman
Best Friend & First Roommate of the Groom (Glock) Company Forever est. 2014
Megan Dixon
Matron of Honor
Older Sister & Best friend of the Bride est. 1999
Chris "Tank" Tankersley
Groomsman
Best Friend of the Groom since USMC Active Duty est. 2015
Jessica Schaub
Bridesmaid
Best Friend & Soul Sista of the Bride est. 2017
Will Scherer
Groomsman
Best Friend of the Groom since USMC Active Duty est. 2015
Meghan Stanford
Bridesmaid
Best Friend of the Bride for Many Years est. 2012
Jared "Boom" Withrow
Groomsman
Best Friend of the Groom since USMC Active Duty est. 2015
Erin Lacey
Bridesmaid
Best Friend & First Friend of the Bride for 25 Years est. 1999
Rich Fahsbender
Groomsman
Best Friend & Gym Partner of the Groom since Elementary School
Margot Correa
Bridesmaid
Best Friend of the Bride since Elementary School
Tim "Hoss" Basile
Groomsman
Best Friend of the Groom since Elementary School
Jamie Fekete
Bridesmaid
Best Friend of the Bride & Groom for Many Years
Tyler "Big Cat" Bailey
Groomsman
Best Friend of the Groom since Elementary School
Niki Middagh
Bridesmaid
Grooms Younger Sister & Best Friend of the Bride
Kyle Morsch
Groomsman
Younger Best Brother of the Bride & Friend of the Groom
Robert Kraft
Officiant
Best Friend of the Groom since USMC Reserve est. 2019
Registry
Gallery
FAQs
Question
IS THERE A DRESS CODE?
Answer
We ask our guests to dress in formal attire (dresses, suits, and ties). Black Tie attire is welcomed, but not required. Per Tyler's request all attending Marines, not in the wedding party, are to wear Dress Blue Deltas.
Question
CAN I TAKE MY OWN PHOTOS DURING THE CEREMONY?
Answer
Our wedding will be a strictly UNPLUGGED CEREMONY. We have a great team of professional photographers, and videogrophers, that will capture all of the special moments during our ceremony. We would love for all of our guests to be fully present with us during this time. We feel strongly about this decision, and ask our guests to refrain from using their cellphone/camera until after our ceremony. We can't wait until we can share our professional images with everyone!
Question
IS THERE PARKING FOR THE CEREMONY AND RECEPTION?
Answer
Yes, there is parking in the back lot of David's Country Inn. There is also parking on the side streets. There will also be a parking attendant present throughout the event.
Question
IS THERE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE HOTEL TO THE CEREMONY?
Answer
Yes, there will be a shuttle to and from the Courtyard by Marriott (Mt. Arlington) and David's Country Inn. It will be running before the ceremony, and at the end of the reception. More information on the shuttle coming soon!
Question
CAN I BRING A PLUS ONE?
Answer
Unfortunately, due to the capacity the venue allows, we are unable to include any additional guests at this event. If your invitation was not addressed to you and your guest, the venue cannot accommodate anyone additional. Thank you for understanding!
Question
ARE CHILDREN WELCOMED?
Answer
As much as we would love to have all of your children here with us on our special day, we are choosing to only having close family, and friends have their children there with us, as written on invitations. We apologize for any inconvenience there may be, but have a great night with just the two of you! Thank you!