Carlie and Ari

August 31, 2025 • Wilmington, DE
121 Days To Go!

Carlie and Ari

August 31, 2025 • Wilmington, DE
121 Days To Go!

Things to Do

Ari & Carlie's Restaurant Recommendations

Mazzellas Italian Restaurant

729 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809, USA
(302) 762-8722

As the restaurant where Ari and Carlie went to dinner on their first date after a beautiful hike in Brandywine State Park, this restaurant holds a special place in the bride and groom's heart. They also have excellent pizza! Give it a try.

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Riverfront Bakery

313 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
(302) 521-0550

Ari used to live in the apartment building right above this bakery. When Carlie came to visit, they loved to get a pastry or have brunch at this cute little European-style bakery.

Scalessa's "My Way" Old School Italian Kitchen

1836 N Lincoln St, Wilmington, DE 19806, USA
(302) 656-1362

Just down the street from Carlie and Ari's first house together, this little Italian eatery boasts delicious pasta dishes and the dessert is fantastic! If you're vegetarian, they make delectable eggplant meatballs for their traditional pasta dish.


Sometimes Ari and Carlie would leave home just to pick up a butter cake from Scalessa's for dessert.

Chiwa Bistro

Christiana Mall, 132 Christiana Mall, Newark, DE 19702, USA
(302) 781-6001

This is Ari and Carlie's favorite place to go for a good bowl of ramen. It is also conveniently located at the largest mall in the area - and the shopping is tax-free for everyone!

Fun Activities

Wilmington Riverfront

Ari used to live at the Riverfront, so Ari and Carlie spent countless hours walking along the Riverfront in the early stages of their relationship and have fond memories there. Ari proposed here right in front of Timothy's.

Home to a multitude of restaurants, a beautiful walkway along the river, and a lovely nature park - this part of Wilmington is a must-visit if you're only in town for the weekend!

New York City

Urbanites at heart, Carlie and Ari love going to New York whenever they get the chance!


If you make it up to the Big Apple, be sure to get a slice of New York style pizza and see a Broadway show. It's also a great place to stroll along and people watch. Ari and Carlie try out food from a different cultural background every time they visit.

Brandywine Creek State Park

41 Adams Dam Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807, USA
(302) 577-3534

The site of Ari and Carlie's first date, this state park has miles of beautiful walking paths along the river.

Longwood Gardens

1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348, USA
(610) 388-1000

Longwood Gardens is an expansive and gorgeous botanical garden featuring European-style architecture and fountains as well as majestic mature trees. It is a must-see for the tree and flower lovers among us!


Check the website to see a calendar of special events hosted throughout the year. They are known to host fountain light shows put to music, laser shows, holiday light shows, and other events. You can also just go and enjoy the flowers at your leisure.

Poke Bowl

1606 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806, USA
(302) 888-0888

Carlie and Ari love to come here for a delicious and healthy meal on the go. There is also really good bubble tea.