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How We Met

Pete and Ashley met when he was a graduate assistant for Syracuse Basketball and Ashley had been hired as an office assistant. They had always been friends since they began working together, but little did she know Pete had a different type of relationship in mind. Unbeknownst to Ashley the staff in the office all knew and continued to try and coach Peter into asking Ashley out, it was the talk of the office (whenever Ashley wasn't around). Pete had his own plan and reassured them all he had it handled. One day Pete asked Ashley if she would meet him for happy hour after work. When she got there and realized it was just Pete there waiting for her she was pleasantly surprised. Despite all the signs being there, this was when she realized their relationship had potential to be something more than friendship. That turned out to be their first date. Ashley had convinced Pete to come hiking with her the next day and they spent hours walking in the woods and getting to know each other better. Every time they saw each other after that they always had so much fun together, and quickly realized their connection was something special.

Love and Basketball

Now, when you go to Paris as a couple, you get a lot of questions on whether or not you'll be coming back with a certain ring-shaped souvenir. Ashley's answer to this was always "Pete would never bring a ring on an international trip." Pete did a pretty great job at throwing Ashley off his plan too. Pete had a plan shortly after they booked their trip that he wanted to do it at the Lock Bridge in Paris. The weeks leading up to their trip he learned that the bridge had actually been taken down and moved! This put a wrench in his plan and he decided he would bring it with him and do it when the time felt right. They weren't in Paris for more than a few hours when they happened to stumble upon the new lock bridge. In Pete's mind he is thinking "great, we know where it is now, we can come back later with a lock and I will do it then." Before Pete could finish this thought, Ashley was by the bridge purchasing a lock and a marker from a street vendor. Pete, in a small panic, walked over and took both the lock and the marker and started walking towards the bridge while writing on the lock. Ashley was a little annoyed because she wanted to do it together! In the middle of her telling him this he turns the lock around and she reads the words "marry me?" written on the lock. When she looked back at Pete he was on one knee asking her to be his wife. It was a fairy tale beginning to an amazing vacation!

We'll Always Have Paris...

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Kristy is my younger sister and I&nbsp;am so excited to plan my special day with her!&nbsp;She isn't afraid to tell me like it is, which is secretly appreciated (although I would never say that out loud). We are very different, but we have similar creative minds&nbsp;and I often find that she is the one to understand my quirks when no one else does. She's artsy, weird, fun, and cooler than me. I can't imagine my day without her standing next to me.

Kristy Hoffman

Yosh has been one of my closet friends since the 7th grade at CBA.  We have been through everything together with a lot of great memories and more to come. The stories that the two of  us have can go on for hours as I am lucky to have such a close friend who has always been there for me in my life.   I am so excited to have him stand next to me as my Best Man on my wedding day and to have him as a close friend for the rest of my life.

Yosh Karbowniczak

My cousin Chris has played a special role in my life.  I chose this picture because we grew up together playing and talking sports.  Whether it was mini-hoop basketball or knee football, we always enjoyed being around each other.  He has always been there for me and has become one of my closest friends.  I was honored to have him as my sponsor for my confirmation and I am honored to have him in my wedding.

Chris Henson

As long as I can remember Kimbo has been in my life. Our friendship extends well over a decade and we made it through our awkward, brace face, bad tattoo, embarrassing talent show days together. We have come a long way, and she has become more like a sister to me. We are complete opposites but we truly balance each other out. She's a badass nurse who rides a motorcycle and knows more about cars than you (her efforts to bring me  on to her interest include&nbsp;dragging me to Fast and the Furious six times...it didn't work). She is a true friend who I can count on for anything and I always know she will be there for me. I am so happy to have her right next to me on the best day ever!

Kimmy Ruszczyk

My work buddy, high school math partner (lol), and college roomie. I feel so lucky to have had someone like Kel to go through some major life transitions with. Sharing a shoebox room together gave us a bond we will have forever. She's a true free spirit who trail blazes her own path in life, which is something I look up to. She is the kind of person that knows what she wants and doesn't let life get in her way. So happy to have her by my side!

Kelly Wilson

Sean entered into my life when my sister Cara brought her boyfriend home to meet us.  Since the first day that I met him, I knew he was a great guy.  I couldn't be happier for my sister and him. Even though he's a Cowboys fan, we will let it slide in a Packers household and I am happy to have him join Ashley and I on our wedding.  

Sean Noonan

Sindoni! Macaroni! Rigatoni and Bologne.... Nick is a great friend that has been there since we started together at CBA.  Nick has always been a competitor and if he loses, you better watch out.  From the basketball playing days at Pastimes and rivalry at St. Rose and Pompei, Nick has always been apart of my life and I am very thankful and excited to have him join me on my wedding day.

Nick Sindoni

When you find out your suite-mate in college is the RA, your reaction is not exactly one of excitement. My worry quickly disappeared the first night that I met Manders and we had so much fun together. &nbsp;Her sense of adventure, spontaneity, and love for life is contagious. Seven years and 1,000 Step Brothers quotes later, we are still as close as ever, even though I don't get the pleasure of being an audience to her late night sleep talking. The guac to my mole, the chip to my dip, the shrimp to my white wine, and  the Nighthawk to my Dragon. My day would be incomplete without her there!

Amanda Cheetham

I didn't like Shaun the first time I heard the name Shaun McGraw.  And thats because he decided to drop 40 points in the last game that spoiled the 20-0 perfect season for the 6th grade Pompei Tigers basketball team.  Then I met Shaun like everyone else in the 7th grade at CBA and he turned into another close friend.  He was a rapper that turned into a country boy over night and was my closest friend when we first started school together.  He has played a special part in my life and I couldn't be happier to have such a great guy in my life.

Shaun McGraw

So I definitely hit the jackpot when it came to marrying into a pretty awesome family. Cara is Pete's older sister, and although we are fairly certain we have rubbed shoulders at the Red Jug Pub during our CState years, we only just met when I started dating Peter. Cara is fun and  always down for a good time and an adventure (what else is there?). We have very similar styles so I know she is going to be the perfect person to bounce my wedding ideas off of. I am so lucky to have her there every step of the way this next year! 

Cara Corasaniti

Again, super lucky to be gaining this girl as family. Ashley is Pete's younger sister and we have gotten close through her working in my office as an intern the past two years. Ash is the definition of down to earth, super fun, and always there to listen to my little rants/ embarrassing story of the day. Lucky she is cool with sharing a name with me for a little while! She is going to make this next year of planning so fun! 

Ashley Corasaniti

John Bonanni, the man of many nicknames... (JBO, The BIG ISSUE, Johnny Daks, BDB, BO) and a list that keeps growing every weekend the boys go out together.  John has been another close friend since the first day of 7th grade at CBA.  As everyone else, the stories can go on for days and they will continue to grow over the years as I know John will be apart of my life forever and thats why I am honored to have him join me on my special day.  

John Bonanni

Pete Lembo was the odd man out in the friend group as he didn't go to CBA. He grew up close friends with John Bonnani and Nick Sindoni and thats how we met.  And as soon as they brought him around, it was as if he went to CBA.  He was with us all the time and has turned into another close friend.  Our friend group has a strong bond and connection and it wouldn't be the same without Lembo in it. I am happy to have him in my life and be apart of my special day.

Peter Lembo

Four years ago I got a job that sat me three inches from this girl for eight hours a day. It was here that Smashley and Ldawg were born. In that little office space we generated some pretty amazing ideas if you ask us (and anyone, honestly), and coached each other through some major life events.  We both made it through some tough situations together  but luckily we had each other to turn to, and look at us now (insert Beyonce meme). L is a no nonsense, take me as I am type of person who is fiercely loyal  and I couldn't love her more. I am so happy our friendship has grown to what it is today and I can't wait to have her standing next to me and to do the same for her this winter! 

Lauren Polak

DJ J Aubz the Moneymaker was my closest college friend.  We met freshman year when he was in the room next to me in the dorm. Our friendship grew from there as we then spent the next 3 years living together in our fraternity house and off-campus house for our senior year. We have stayed close since being out of college and I couldn't even imagine what college would have been like if I never met Joe.  I am so happy to have him in my Bachelor party as I know he will be the life of the party come wedding night...He will be the one on the dance floor with his shirt off come 11PM

Joe Aube 

Ems! I also met Em at my very first job out of college, and I was lucky enough to share an office space with her. As the years past Em has been a constant in my life, and our friendship has grown. She is the type of person to always make you feel really great about yourself and she always gives me a boost of confidence when I need it most. She is a triathlete on her way to completing her SECOND Ironman, and her passion and drive inspire me every day. I am definitely going to need a cheerleader like her  to get me through this year! I couldn't imagine my day without her right there!

Emily Zipprich

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Bride and Groom and wedding parties will be staying here!&nbsp;

Shuttle service will be provided from Del Lago only.



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Ashley & Peter

Ashley & Peter

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