Brick Pizza Co.

Welcome Party

Mount Hope Farm Cove Cabin

Wedding Day

Aidan's Pub

After Party!

Summer

Our Wedding

Brendan and Becca met in Spring 2017 at Roger Williams University at a rugby social. Brendan carried Becca through a mud puddle and ruined his favorite pair of vans, but still went home that night and told his friends he had found a girl who was “wife material.” Apparently, Becca telling Brendan she was going to be on the cover of science magazines one day made her “wife material.” Brendan and Becca went along with their lives until both ended up in Bristol, RI for the summer. Brendan texted Becca to ask if she wanted a Dunkin’ iced coffee (of course) in early July 2017 and they have talked every day since. Soon after that Brendan took Becca on their first date to hibachi where Becca promptly spilled her whole drink on the hibachi grill, but that did not deter Brendan. On one of their next dates to a concert at Fenway Park, Brendan forgot the tickets and they had to take the T all the way back home to get them, but still their relationship persisted and became official in October 2017.&nbsp; Brendan and Becca met each other’s families soon after that; Brendan’s Dad met Becca for the first time right after she had broken her nose playing rugby (great first impression). Over the next few years in college, Brendan and Becca supported each other at rugby games and Becca did Brendan’s school assignments. Brendan and Becca quickly realized they both love to travel and took their first trip to Fort Myers Beach and shortly thereafter to Punta Cana. Following graduation, both Becca and Brendan moved back home with their parents, but spent weekends together on the Cape, in Worcester, MA, or traveling with trips to Jamaica, Montreal, Nashville, and more. Brendan &amp; Becca survived the challenges that covid brought and in 2021 Becca decided to attend graduate school in San Diego, CA at UCSD. Brendan came along for the ride (literally); they drove cross country over 12 days, visiting 13 states, encountering 2 major shut down highways, and way too much traffic. After being together in a car for 12 days straight days, Becca and Brendan decided they could get through anything together. Becca and Brendan began their life together in San Diego which would not be complete without their 2 cats, Chowder and Cali. They live just blocks from the beach and spend their time with friends, walking the boardwalk along the bay, playing rec softball together, hockey/volleyball (Brendan), running (Becca), and sometimes working :). After Becca completed graduate school in June 2023, they took a trip of a lifetime to Japan to celebrate and Brendan proposed at Chureito Pagoda, overlooking Mt Fuji. It was incredibly beautiful and Becca of course said yes. Brendan and Becca continue to love their life in San Diego, but are so excited to return to their college town where their love story began. We can’t wait to share this day and special place with all of our friends and family. Thank you to everyone traveling from near and far; you all mean the world to us!

Our Story 

Photos

Rachel Gow

Johnny O'Connell

Kate Gow

John Mundia

Kimberleigh Doherty

CJ Doherty

Brooke Fenderson 

Connor McCarthy

Skyler Roberts

Liam McCarthy

Michaela Golding

Liam O'Connell

Julia Snow

Jared Brooks

Kendall McDonough

Danny Shields

Lisa Giannini

Sean O'Connell

Nora Doherty

James Gow

Sam Gow

Wedding Party

Shuttle Schedule! 

Reach out to Brendan or Becca if you have more questions!

Q + A

Please book early!

To make a reservation, click on the link below, enter the dates and then the discounted rate (20% off) will be applied. <a href="https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=hd&amp;brandCode=EX&amp;localeCode=en&amp;hotelCode=mwnri&amp;rateCode=AE3FI&amp;_PMID=99502056&amp;corpNum=787040142&amp;cn=no&amp;viewfullsite=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Holiday Inn Express 20% off Discount Code</a> Book early to get the best rates!

Holiday Inn Express Newport North 

Call Howard Johnson @ 401-849-2000 and request a room from the Gow/O’Connell Wedding Block or make a reservation online and enter the group code under the special rates tab in the reservations screen to qualify for the group rate. Book by July 20th

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area

Bristol Harbor Inn

Bristol is located midway between Providence and Newport, RI. There are lots of airbnbs, hotels, and other accommodations within 30 minutes of the venue.&nbsp;

AirBnB/VRBO/Other Accommodations

Places to Stay 

The bride and groom's college stomping grounds and the location of the venue! For food and drink, we recommend:- The Beehive Cafe- Bristol Bagel Works- Pomodoro's- The Beach House- Judge Roy Bean Saloon- Common Pub (a great dive bar/Brendan's favorite bar) Or check out:- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens &amp; Arboretum- Colt State Park- Mt Hope Farm (the venue has walking trails open to the public and farm animals!)

Bristol, RI

About 25 minutes from the venue. We recommend: - Beaches: Eastons, Second, Sandy Point (Middletown) - Sweet Berry Farm (Middletown) - Thames Street for shopping, restaurants, and bars - The Cliff Walk: 3.5 miles of stunning ocean views &amp; the famous Newport mansions! - Fort Adams State Park

Newport, RI

The capital of RI, about 30 minutes from the venue. We recommend:- PVDonuts (yum!)- Federal Hill for some of the best Italian food!- Waterplace Park and Riverwalk- Roger Williams Park Zoo- RISD Art Museum

Providence, RI

Boston, MA is located about 60 miles from the venue. Boston is widely considered the best city in the world [ref: the bride and groom] :) If you have time to visit, we recommend:- Fenway Park (Go Sox!)- Boston Common- The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum- Freedom Trail- Museum of Science- New England Aquarium- Faneuil Hall Marketplace- Newbury Street- The North End (Great Italian Food)- Quincy Market

Boston, MA

The beginning of the Cape is located about 50 miles from the venue. This is one of the bride and groom's favorite places and a must visit if you have time! We recommend:- Try the best seafood in the world and a cup of New England Clam Chowder- Walk or bike on the Cape Cod Rail Trail- Beaches! The Cape is home to some of the most picturesque beaches in the country.- Shop, eat, drink, and explore one of the many charming towns (Hyannis, Harwich, Chatham, Provincetown, etc.)- If you are feeling adventurous, take the ferry over to Martha's Vineyard (Home of Jaws)

Cape Cod

Things to Do

Registry

Bus Schedule! To Mt Hope Farm Bus 1: Arrives to Mt. Hope Farm at 4:35pm- 3:45pm Departs Howard Johnson- 4:00pm Departs Holiday Inn Express Newport North- 4:25pm Departs Bristol Harbor Inn Bus 2: Arrives to Mt. Hope Farm at 4:50pm- 4:00pm Departs Howard Johnson- 4:15pm Departs Holiday Inn Express Newport North- 4:40pm Departs Bristol Harbor Inn From Mt Hope Farm Bus 1- 10:35pm Departs Mt. Hope, drop off at Aidan’s Pub (AfterParty)! *Will make multiple trips* Bus 2- 10:45pm Departs Mt. Hope, makes stops at Bristol Harbor Inn, Holiday Inn Express Newport North, and Howard Johnson

Bus Schedule 