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TALI MERDLER & WILL COLLINS
WEDDING DAY JUNE 26, 2021 STONEWATER GOLF CLUB | HIGHLAND HEIGHTS TODAY AGES: 29 & 30 HOMETOWN: HIGHLAND HEIGHTS
Despite growing up a mile apart, having shared family friends and going to college together, we met after graduating from Kent State University where we were both involved in Jewish organizations. William was a brother of AEPi and (I) Tali was a student leader at Hillel. We were introduced by mutual friends (and had a little extra chutzpah after matching on several dating apps).
DO YOU HAVE ANY INTERESTING STORIES TO SHARE ABOUT GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER?
On our very first date, we got lost. Like 30 minutes late for our reservation, not sure if we’re in the right county, “didn’t we already pass that barn?” lost. At the risk of publicly humiliating ourselves, we’ll omit where we were going, but gallant efforts and nerves got the best of us. Our confusion created a lot of inside jokes and a shared appreciation for patience and Siri.
HOW LONG DID YOU KNOW EACH OTHER BEFORE YOU GOT MARRIED?
We officially met in September 2015, so we knew each other for about 5½ years before getting married.
WHEN DID YOU KNOW YOU WANTED TO MARRY YOUR PARTNER?
Will: Fall 2016. During one of the practices while I was coaching youth football in Cleveland Heights, an athlete’s parent found and picked up a stray puppy. The parent brought it to the park in hopes someone could take him in for the evening. At the time, I was living with a group of friends and we did not have any pets, but I had grown up with dogs so I decided to take him home. My roommates and I called to ensure no one reported a missing dog and to report we had him if someone did. After confirming he was staying with me for the foreseeable future, I called Tali and asked her to come over. Tali had grown up with cats and expressed a little trepidation about being around a new dog. It took all of a minute before Tali and Tiger (named for the Heights Tigers) fell in love. Tali is someone who has always pushed me to work to think differently and try to see the world from a perspective other than my own. It is something I have always loved about her. So when she leapt into an uncertain situation with such an open heart, I knew I wanted to start the rest of my life with her by my side.
Tali: I don’t have a specific or isolated moment that concretized my love for William. From the day we met, his emotional generosity, willingness to celebrate even the smallest victories and reverence for laughter melted my heart. He has lifted me out of every funk, danced with me to every song, made every mundane moment of our lives special. There is no one catalyst that led me to our forever, but all the little moments that lit the way.
WHAT WAS THE BEST PART OF WEDDING PLANNING?
The best part of wedding planning was thinking critically in an effort to be intentional. We examined which traditions and norms were meaningful to us, and having conversations about those seemingly little details elevated our relationship in this new phase.
HOW DID THE PANDEMIC AFFECT YOUR WEDDING PLAN AND WEDDING DAY?
We chose to significantly reduce our guest list, although we made this decision before sending any invitations so we could pivot to Zoom fairly smoothly. While it stung to think about who wouldn’t be celebrating in person with us, a smaller wedding allowed for us to be more detailed and thoughtful in the planning and execution of our wedding day. We had 35 people join us at StoneWater, which felt intimate and homey.
WAS THERE ANY SPOT-ON ADVICE YOU RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE BIG DAY, EITHER IN TERMS OF THE WEDDING OR LASTING RELATIONSHIP?
The best advice was given to us by Rabbi (Robert) Nosanchuk. Everyone always says your wedding day passes in the blink of an eye, which is entirely true. In our discussions leading up to the wedding, Rabbi Nosanchuk advised us to carve out a few minutes of respite after the ceremony, to be by ourselves in the first moments of married life. We have a great collection of photos and video from our wedding, but that quiet moment captured only between the two of us is absolutely sacred.
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?
Being the first children in both our immediate families to get married, our parents did a marvelous job collaborating, especially with all pandemic uncertainties. We are both very Type B, so they played a big part in keeping us realistic and progressing.
WHAT WAS THE MOST FUN OR INTERESTING JEWISH ASPECT OF YOUR WEDDING/PARTNERSHIP?
Havdalah during our reception was absolutely perfect. Tali grew up in NFTY-NEL and the former URJ Kutz Camp, and no sound is more comforting than the candle sizzle to welcome the new week in. The Havdalah ceremony, which separates the holiness of Shabbat from the rest of the week, was also our way to acknowledge the distinction between the grand festivities of our wedding and the small joys of every married life.
PLANNING
Engagement: Dec. 30, 2019 O ciant: Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk of Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Wedding colors: Agave, light blue and gray Dress: Rebecca Ingram from Galleria Gowns in Highland Heights Wedding rings: Hers – family diamond set at Rosenfeld Jewelry in Lyndhurst; His - Jordan Jack Jewelry: Alchemy Abstract in Kent Veil: Symphony Bridal at Galleria Gowns Shoes: Vince Camuto Hair: Stephanie Guerra – HoneyRose Beauty Co. Makeup: Ariana Reynolds and Jeannine Fryer – CLE Glam Squad Bridesmaids dresses: Azazie Groom and groomsmen’s formalwear: The Black Tux Bouquet/Flowers: Kristin Brewster Goodell of Merkels Floral Studio Ketubah: HAPPYprojectSHOP (Etsy) Chuppah: Handmade by the mothers of the bride and groom Photographer: Anita Louise Photography Videographer: Ventura Films Planner/Consultant: Whitney Neidus of StoneWater Golf Club Ceremony/Reception: StoneWater Golf Club in Highland Heights Cake/Sweets: Some sweets by StoneWater, vegan sweets by Totally Sweet Baking Catering: Rustic Grill at StoneWater Rehearsal dinner: The Fairmount in Cleveland Heights Invitations/Stationery/Save the Dates/Programs: Handmade by the bride, formal invitations from Basic Invite Music/Entertainment: Flash Jam Entertainment Registries: Crate & Barrel, Target, Etsy Honeymoon: Charleston, S.C. Extras: Deb Rogers was the leader for Havdalah service
“Our wedding was wonderfully intimate, with a total of 35 guests present on a windy day in late June. Our friends and family were all present during our ketubah signing, an especially meaningful moment that grounded us in community. When we think back to all the joy that day brought us, being lifted by our closest people as we concretized our covenant was the highlight. We also honored the separation between Shabbat and the week by hosting a Havdalah ceremony during our reception.”
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