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MORGAN STEINBERG & KEVIN MOSS

WEDDING DAY MAY 15, 2021 TUDOR ARMS HOTEL | CLEVELAND TODAY AGES: 31 & 30 HOMETOWN: MENTOR

We matched on Bumble (twice). We originally matched and messaged in December 2015, however, we were both on week-long family vacations and the conversation fizzled post-vacation. Life went on and we re-matched again in September 2016. For those that don’t know, Bumble is a dating app in which the girl has to message the guy first to start the conversation. Upon our match, I (Kevin) immediately texted Morgan as I knew the chances of her messaging me were slim following the previous ghosting experience. As the saying goes, the rest is history.

DO YOU HAVE ANY INTERESTING STORIES TO SHARE ABOUT GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER?

Unbeknownst to both of us, our parents were (and still are) breakfast buddies and have known each other for years. Since Morgan is from Lake County, I assumed we had no mutual connections. The morning following the date, I told my parents about my date with Morgan and how they wouldn’t know the person/family of who I went out with. Jewish geography struck again, as the breakfast buddies pieced together the clues. At that moment, I knew I couldn’t botch this or my parents would have to find a new breakfast restaurant.

HOW LONG DID YOU KNOW EACH OTHER BEFORE YOU GOT MARRIED?

Five years.

HOW DID THE PANDEMIC AFFECT YOUR WEDDING PLAN AND WEDDING DAY?

We had to reschedule the wedding three times. Thankfully, all the vendors were understanding and supportive as we were all in the same position. We lucked out as the removal of mask mandate announcement was released a few days before the wedding. It was the great coming out of hibernation event of the year.

WAS THERE ANY SPOT-ON ADVICE YOU RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE BIG DAY, EITHER IN TERMS OF THE WEDDING OR LASTING RELATIONSHIP?

The wife is always right.

WERE THERE ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THE TWO OF YOU OR YOUR FAMILIES IN THE PLANNING PROCESS? DID EITHER OF YOU HAVE TO MAKE ANY SACRIFICES?

No conflicts, our families get along great, which made the planning much easier (and also refer to above question, the wife is always right).

WHAT WAS THE MOST FUN OR INTERESTING JEWISH ASPECT OF YOUR WEDDING?

“Hava Nagila”

PLANNING

Engagement: Oct. 26, 2018 O ciant: Kristin Steiger Wedding colors: Fuchsia, pink, champagne, gold, silver Dress: Custom Stephen Yearick gown from Dimitra’s Bridal Couture in Chicago Wedding rings: Gottlieb & Sons Jewelry: Twigs & Honey, Loren Hope Veil: Dimitra’s Shoes: Stuart Weitzman Hair: Katelynn Levan-Nicholson & Courtney McKrill Rudd (Oscar Giovanni Salon) Makeup: Lindsay London Bridesmaids dresses: Christina Wu Groom’s formalwear: Ticknors Men’s Clothier Groomsmen: They wore their own black tuxes and weren’t required to match Bouquet/Flowers: J.D. Ballantine’s Flowers Photographer: Emily Millay Photography Videographer: Chapter One Planner/Consultant: Maggie Mitchell – A Charming Fete Reception Site/Catering/Accommodations: Tudor Arms Hotel Cake/Sweets: Canela Bakeshop Rehearsal dinner: Collision Bend Brewing Company Invitations/Stationery: Rose Gold Studio Music/Entertainment: We Are The Radio Lighting/Sound: Kirk Maharg at Eccentric Sound Productions Rentals: L’Nique, All Occasions, Borrow Curated, Marbella Registries: Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Amazon Honeymoon: Antigua

“The best part of the wedding was finally being able to see friends and family after the excruciatingly difficult year we all endured. Everything about the event was perfect; from the venue, band, weather, photographer, food and overall everyone felt a sense of joy and normalcy. We wouldn’t have changed a thing about the event and it was 100% worth the wait.”