Andrew and Francesca first crossed paths in Chardon, Ohio at Notre Dame Elementary School. Andrew vividly remembers having to wait, holding the door open, until Francesca would finally leave the classroom after having finished talking to the teacher.

Then their paths diverged as Andrew went to Lake Catholic High School (excelling in track and cross country) and Kent State University (majoring in Construction Management), while Francesca went to Beaumont High School (enjoying softball and science fairs) and John Carroll University (studying Biology and Chemistry).

In 2019, Francesca and Andrew reconnected. After a first date at CoreLife in Mentor, with an impromptu co-ed softball league practice to follow, their friendship quickly evolved into a lasting relationship. He supported her wholeheartedly as she completed her Master's degree at Lake Erie College to become a Physician Assistant at the Cleveland Clinic.

After making a yearly tradition of going to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Wild Winter Lights, Andrew and Francesca ventured out with a group of friends on a frigid December 2022 evening to continue the tradition (despite Francesca trying to cancel multiple times due to the conditions, but her mom thankfully convinced her to bundle up and go have fun). Much to her surprise, Andrew had planned a secret proposal under a beautiful glowing ornament display.

They've enjoyed adventuring together, in places such as Niagara Falls; ATVing in West Virginia; Frankenmuth, Michigan; Gatlinburg, Tennessee; and many trips to visit her brothers at college. They love spending time with their three cats (Stan, Ollie, and Theo), going to and watching Cavs and Guardians games, biking trips on local trail systems, kayaking on the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie, playing pickleball and mini golf, trying new restaurants, going to the art and natural history museums, movie nights, and celebrating their families' ethnic traditions.

They are so excited to celebrate with you all soon!

A&F

Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Reception