Nikki and Christian planned a small ceremony and celebration for October 25, 2020. They chose Lillian Gardens in Newnan, Georgia for the event. Even though they were already officially married, the couple still wanted to celebrate with a few close friends and family.

From the beginning, the couple had planned for guest to be wearing masks and the chairs to be set 6 feet apart. And then, a week before the wedding Christian, who was stationed in Germany, tested positive for Covid.

The couple chose a new date for their wedding to take place at the same venue in Newnan, and contacted their guests to let them know the celebration had been postponed to April 17, 2021.

Just a little more than three weeks before the new wedding date, an EF-4 tornado hit Lillian Gardens, the venue where their celebration was to take place.

Once again the couple had to regroup.

The big scramble the second time around was to find a venue available on April 17 or 18th. Finding a venue available on Saturday, April 17th proved impossible, but they were able to find an awesome venue for Sunday, the 18th.

Four hours away from the tornado-damaged Lillian Gardens, The Kehoe House and the 1790 Inn and Restaurant, in Savannah, Georgia, turned out to be perfect for their small garden wedding and quaint reception.