T.J. and Celeste Frie of Avon Lake, OH are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Renee Frie, to Stephen Herbert Kaes.

Stephen is the son of Leonard and Jennifer Kaes of Madeira, OH.  Nicole is a 2007 graduate of Avon Lake High School and a 2010 graduate of The Ohio State University with a B.A. degree in journalism. 

She is currently employed at JackThreads in Columbus. 

Stephen is a 2007 graduate of Cincinnati Moeller H.S. and is currently attending The Ohio State University majoring in Industrial Design. 

The couple is planning a November 2013 wedding.