St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

The Estate at Florentine Gardens

The Reception

Our Wedding

Our love story began over 7 years ago when Annamaria began working at Modell's Sporting Goods. After a couple of months of working together, Annamaria was in the break rooms when Peter walked in. She had just finished eating lunch, and had a few slices of her Nonna's pizza left over. This is when she turned to Peter and asked if he wanted a slice. Of course he couldn't turn it down! After that day, Peter asked Annamaria for her number, and since then, they have been inseparable. On September 9th, 2011 Peter officially asked Annamaria to be his girlfriend in Long Beach Island, NJ. After 7 years of dating, on November 10th, 2018 Peter asked Annamaria to marry him at Chelsea Piers in NYC and she said YES!&nbsp;

Our Love Story

On March 2020, the world went into lock down due to COVID-19. With everyday that passed by Annamaria and Peter watched&nbsp;plans for their wedding fall apart. Their venue and vendors&nbsp;closed, indoor and outdoor gatherings were&nbsp;limited to 10 people maximum, and the possibility of having a "normal" wedding became impossible. Although they were thrown many obstacles, they decided it was important to overcome this and show that their love was stronger than all of the up's and down's that will be thrown their way. On May 2, 2020, the date that they were supposed to get married, they decided to exchange their vows and say, “I DO”.&nbsp;It was an intimate ceremony at The Cantatore residence with their parents, siblings, maid of honor, and best men as witnesses. All their family and friends who couldn’t be there physically watched and cheered them on from a live stream on Facebook. Annamaria and Peter were then surprised with a “drive-by” reception when all their family and friends drove by to wish them&nbsp;congratulations. The day was filled with love, happiness, and it will be a day they will never forget. 

 

 On April 23, 2021 Annamaria and Peter will be renewing their vows at St. John The Baptist Church at two o’clock in the afternoon. The reception to celebrate their love will follow at The Florentine Gardens Estate at six thirty in the evening.&nbsp;&nbsp;They look forward to celebrating as the new Mr. & Mrs. Peter Cainero!&nbsp;

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Peter's best friend since high school! He is a core member of the 3 Pete and is always down for anything! Fun fact Peter and Pete actually taught Annamaria how to ski!&nbsp;

Peter Cafone

Annamaria's best friend since 1st grade! Growing up Jenn and Annamaria were&nbsp;together so often that people used to confuse them for one another! Whenever Annamaria needs anything, Jenn is the first person she calls!&nbsp;

Jennifer Fernandez

Annamaria's Sister-In-Law and best friend! Some of Annamaria’s favorite memories with Enza are the nights where Enza, Mike, and Peter would stay up playing PlayStation until we all became delirious and couldn’t stop laughing!&nbsp;

Vincenza Cantatore

Peter's best friend since high school! He is a core member of the 3 Pete, and is always ready for a heart-to-heart!&nbsp;Peter is not only the Best Man but was also&nbsp;Annamaria and Peter's officiant for their&nbsp;wedding nuptials&nbsp;in May 2020!&nbsp;

Peter Ingrasci

The Groom's sister and Annamaria's future sister-in-law! Lucia&nbsp;knows more about gymnastics than anyone you have ever met! She is also super flexible and can do crazy flips!

Lucia Cainero

The Brides' Brother and Peter’s best friend! Most brothers act tough when their little sister starts dating someone’s new, but that wasn’t the case for Mike and Peter! Once they realized their shared love for sports Mike accepted Peter right away!&nbsp;

Michael Cantatore

Annamaria's cousin, or better known as her&nbsp;twin! If we had a nickel for every time someone told us we resemble each other we’d be rich!!&nbsp;

Annalisa Gerwitz

The Brides' Cousin and Peter’s tailgate partner! Saverio and Peter became best friends bonding quickly over their passion for the Jets!&nbsp;

Saverio Minervini

Peter's best friend since high school or as Richie likes to put it his, “bestie”. You can catch Richie busting a move on the dance floor all night or rooting on ‘Cuse!&nbsp;

Richard Calabro

Annamaria's cousin and Peter’s biggest fan! From the first time Annamaria introduced Peter to the family, Rose knew they were meant to be!&nbsp;

Rose Trabucco 

Peter's best friend since high school! Dave brings pop culture to the group, he can chat sports with the boys, but is always ready to chat the latest Kardashian gossip with Annamaria (but shhh don’t tell him we told you that)!&nbsp;

David Nowinski

Annamaria's best friend since elementary school! Growing up Bianca had&nbsp;the best sleepovers where they&nbsp;would&nbsp;stay&nbsp;up all night talking and laughing! They still love getting together for girls nights, now just filled with wine too!&nbsp;

Bianca Duffy

Peter's best friend since high school! Robert is quite easily the smartest person Peter&nbsp;and Annamaria know (second to Peter’s dad of&nbsp;course)! He is also&nbsp;Peter’s go-to golf&nbsp;partner!&nbsp;

Robert Pawlick

Annamaria's best friend since 8th grade! Natalie and Annamaria quickly became best friends when Annamaria moved to Hasbrouck Heights and their lockers were&nbsp;right next to each other! The would walk from their home to school together every morning/&nbsp;afternoon&nbsp;and have&nbsp;been inseparable since.&nbsp;

Natalie Kunz

Peter’s best friend via Annamaria’s friend group (The MOH’s fiancé)!&nbsp;Alex is fantastic cook so Peter nicknamed him&nbsp;Babito-Flay!&nbsp;

Alexander Sabio

Annamaria and Peter's best friend from working at Modell's Sporting Goods! Jenna was there the night of Annamaria and Peter’s first kiss (she was even cheering them&nbsp;on)!&nbsp;

Jenna Ottina

Peter & Annamaria's best friend from working at Modell's Sporting Goods! While Annamaria&nbsp;and Peter were dating Rob would always ask Peter when he was going to propose more than Annamaria’s&nbsp;parents would! He couldn’t wait for their&nbsp;wedding (and the bachelor party)!&nbsp;

Robert Ottina

Annamaria's best friend since high school! Steph is Annamaria’s go to fashionista, dermatologist, and comedian! Basically Steph can make just about anyone feel beautiful from the inside out! Oh, and she’s also has her own clothing line check her out at onelonglife.com!&nbsp;

Stephanie Bonitatibus

Peter’s best friend from Modell’s! Mike also known as “Ott” knows so much about sports, he even coaches high school football!&nbsp;

Michael Ott

Annamaria's roommate and best friend since college! In&nbsp;college Kristine probably cooked dinner for Peter more than Annamaria did! But when&nbsp;Kristine didn’t cook, the 3 of them used to go for dinner&nbsp;at the 5-star restaurant called, McDonald’s which was (and still is) their favorite place!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kristine Bushong

Peter’s best friend from Modell’s! Fun fact about Pat, he worked at Modell’s the longest and has seen the most Modell’s love stories!&nbsp;

Patrick Herget

Sophia Cantatore

Nikolai Piton

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

NOTE: AS OF 4/9 THE HOTEL BLOCK HAS CHANGED TO A DIFFERENT HOTEL. IF YOUR BOOKING WAS AT THE PREVIOUS HOTEL PLEASE ENSURE YOUR ROOM HAS BEEN CANCELLED. IF YOUR ROOM WAS IN THE BLOCK IT HAS BEEN MOVED TO FAIRFIELD INN AUTOMATICALLY. All guests staying at the hotel will have a complimentary ride to/from the venue. Please call the hotel to book within our room block.

Annamaria & Peter

Annamaria & Peter

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