"We are just so happy together, and celebrating our love is truly magical," the couple tells PEOPLE
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NEED TO KNOW
- New York Jets’ Josh Myers married Erika Nowak on March 21 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
- The wedding was attended by 130 guests, including several NFL players
- “We are so excited to continue to love each other every day and build a family together,” the couple tells PEOPLE
NFL player Josh Myers is married!
The New York Jets center, 27, tied the knot with Erika Nowak, 25, in a "timeless, classic and refined" wedding at The Waters Oshkosh in Wisconsin on Saturday, March 21.
"Our wedding is definitely a dream come true," the couple tells PEOPLE. "We are just so happy together, and celebrating our love is truly magical."
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Set along the shores of Lake Winnebago, The Waters offered sweeping lake views, elegant architecture and crystal chandeliers. The venue naturally fit the wedding's soft color palette and complemented its "polished, elevated and effortlessly romantic" details, including ivory florals and warm candlelight, but the couple were actually mostly drawn to its closeness to Green Bay, where their relationship began.
"We both feel a sense of connection to the area," says Nowak, who is from Green Bay, and Myers, whose NFL career began with the Green Bay Packers.
After meeting online, Myers and Nowak went to a paint-and-sip class for their first date, with mutual friends having already given their stamp of approval. Since then, the pair have been "basically inseparable."
In March 2025, the couple got engaged in a beachfront sunset proposal during a family vacation in Islamorada, Florida. Myers popped the question on bended knee, presenting Nowak with a diamond ring designed by her friend, Alyssa Jones, owner of Alyssa & Anna Fine Jewelry, who also custom-designed their wedding bands and sourced their matching Rolex watches.
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The night before the wedding was an intimate rehearsal dinner attended by family and the wedding party. The following morning, before the ceremony, Myers and Nowak exchanged handwritten vows during a private first look. They later read aloud traditional vows at the altar, where they also lit a unity candle.
"What mattered most to us was being able to spend the entire day by each other’s side, truly present in every moment and soaking it all in," the couple says. "We wanted the day to be a genuine reflection of our love and the life we’ve built together. Being surrounded by our families and celebrating with our friends."
Myers and the wedding party walked down the aisle to Barrymoore Chamber Orchestra’s version of "Canon in D," which transitioned to Sidney's "God Really Knew" for the bride.
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Myers wore a classic, custom black tuxedo from Cincinnati's high-end menswear store Hellman's. He later changed into a custom ivory tuxedo jacket for the reception. Meanwhile, Nowak wore a structured and strapless Jenny Yoo gown all night, which she paired with opera-length gloves, a cathedral-length veil and a Japanese Akoya pearl necklace. She carried a bouquet made entirely of her favorite flower, ivory peonies, which were flown in for the special day. Her hair and makeup were done by Black Veil Beauty Studio and Savvy Belle Makeup, respectively.
Among the 130 guests were New York Jets' Joe Tippmann, Jacksonville Jaguars' Cole Van Lanen, Green Bay Packers offensive line coach Luke Butkus, San Francisco 49ers' Luke Farrell and Green Bay Packers athletic trainers Andrew DePietropaolo and Erin Roberge.
Myers and Nowak honored their late fathers by "saving them a seat" at the ceremony with chairs reserved just for them.
The ceremony was officiated by the couple's pastor, Charlie McMahan, from SouthBrook Christian Church in Miamisburg, Ohio. Myers and Nowak reside in Ohio during the off-season.
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"Getting married to Josh means getting to spend forever with my best friend," Nowak says.
Myers adds, "It means raising a family and living the rest of my life with the person I love the most."
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The couple's two pet golden retrievers, Mary and Hank, were incorporated into the signature cocktail sign. At the reception, guests were served their choice of cabernet braised beef short rib with a natural jus reduction, pan-seared Atlantic salmon with a lemon beurre blanc, or chicken cordon bleu with a dijon chicken jus. Sides included whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus and white truffle macaroni and cheese, the last of which kids enjoyed for dinner. In true Wisconsin style, mini brats and sliders were served as late-night bites.
Dessert was slices of the white four-tier wedding cake, layered with raspberry preserves and raspberry buttercream, from Sweet Jules Bakes.
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Nowak and Myers shared their first dance to "I Get to Love You" by Rosevelt. They will honeymoon in Saint Lucia before heading back to New Jersey for organized team activities.
"We are so excited to continue to love each other every day and build a family together," the newlyweds say. "We can’t wait to be an example of true love for our children someday."
Additional Credits:
Planner: Plus One Planning
Videographer: Amanda Films
Content Creator: One Nine Collective
Florist: Ebb and Flow Flowers
DJ: Frozen Tundra Entertainment
Rentals: Ruby Design
Caterer: Oshkosh Waterfront Hotel
Stationery: Festive Eve
Bridal Boutique: Miss Ruby Bridal
Bridesmaid Attire: Azazie
Groomsmen Attire: The Black Tux
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