We’re Getting Married!!

As Nikki reached the entry line at Gate 6 with her girlfriends, Tommy saw his moment arise. He said "Aren't you Nikki?," to which she replied, "Hi BILLY!" Filled with discouragement and assuming his chance was lost, Tommy walked away. Nikki called her best friend, Manny, to vent that she just called the most handsome guy by his older brother's name. She could tell that he DEFINITELY was not pleased. Ironically, Manny was at that same Yankee game. He coordinated for Tommy and Nikki to meet him at the same time, much to their surprise. They hit it off, went on a date the very next night, and the rest was history. Though Nikki and Tommy went to the same high school, life allowed them to grow into adults ready for true love before they met all over again at Yankee Stadium. In their couple of years together, they have suffered tragic family losses and celebrated amazing personal victories. Their love has grown to heights beyond measure, and their future holds golden years. As friends have said, "their love is rare" and "we knew from the first day that they would be together forever". #BronxBAUMers

Meeting at center field was one of the greatest things to ever happen to Nikki & Tommy. The night after they met, they instantly went on their first date. Wonderful conversation, and tons of laughs later, Nikki asked Tommy "are you even real?" because he was so kind and so absolutely perfect. She continues to this day to ask him that question. Just as he promised, he has never once changed, put on a show, or made her question his love and loyalty. One month after they met, on June 25, 2017, Nikki took Tommy to the Yankee game as a pre-birthday celebration. She bought great seats, and was a little perturbed when he asked her to go hang out in center field. Little did she know, he was taking her back to the same spot where they met. As Aaron Judge nailed a home run, Tommy asked Nikki to be his girlfriend. She cried, Aaron Judge cried, the fans cried, everyone cried (lol). It was an amazing day. :)

It was December 16, 2018 and Nikki was preparing for the annual Joy's Vocal Star Christmas Show at Joe Willy's. Her sister, Samantha, made sure she looked perfect from her outfit to her makeup. While they got ready, Tommy and Samantha's boyfriend Shane went for their annual pre-show beer. Nikki had no idea what was in store for her that night. In front of about 100 people, right after Nikki finished singing the last song of the evening, Samantha queued the iPod and "My Girl" by Dylan Scott began to play. Nikki's heart sunk into the floor with nerves, love, and a million wonderful emotions. Tommy bravely walked up to the stage in front of everyone, got down on one knee, and said the most beautiful words to Nikki before asking for her hand in marriage. Though the two of them were ecstatic, the show-stealer was most definitely Joy, who nearly fell to the floor in surprise as Tommy placed the ring on Nikki’s finger! Everyone rejoiced with a champagne toast, and a beautiful speech was made by Nikki's father. Only the most wonderful moments - becoming homeowners, wedding planning, and even a trip to Disney - would lie ahead!