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Carly's Perspective:It was the evening of March of 2017 when Carly came to find her wonderful twin sister fast asleep in bed. Paige was not in the mood to hit the town, but Carly was ready to go to one of her favorite bars in DC, Wonderland Ballroom, with a few friends from work and wanted her sister to come too. After much begging, Paige finally gave in and said tiredly, "Fine, I'll go out." It was that night that would change forever - Carly would meet her dream man, Jon. Carly and Paige were having fun with friends dancing on the first floor of Wonderland Ballroom, when Carly spotted two tall men in the corner of the room. She whispered to Paige, "Hey, look to your right in the corner. Those guys are really cute and tall!" Paige agreed and said that they should wait for the guys to come over to them. Then, a Queen song started and Carly looked to her left and saw Jon approaching. "Be cool, be cool," she whispered to Paige. Then, Jon said hi to Carly and was singing some of the Queens lyrics (Carly was impressed because this was not Bohemian Rhapsody and he still knew all of the words!) He told her his name was Jon and then the two talked the rest of the night about travel (it was that moment that Jon introduced Carly to 'Scott's Cheap Flights'), what they did for work, their hobbies and their families. Carly thought Jon was so different than any other guy she had ever met - a true gentleman who was goofy, smart, outgoing, humble, genuine and a world traveler. Someone she had always hoped to find. That evening, on the way out of the bar, Jon gave Carly his coat to walk to her friend's car (she forgot hers at home and it was freezing out) and they exchanged numbers - their lives together took off from there. &lt;3 Jon's Perspective:﻿True story: The night I met Carly at Wonderland Ballroom (not a real ballroom, but a fun neighborhood bar in Columbia Heights) I had driven into DC from another date in Northern Virginia. After meeting Carly, I completely forgot about the other lady! Brendan and I walked over to Wonderland Ballroom from his house at the time, and we were on the ground floor with a drink just catching up and yes, maybe looking out for pretty ladies. I spotted Carly from the corner of my eye and went up to talk to her. To be honest, I don’t remember exactly what I said because I just found myself thinking how pretty, fun, and interesting she was! I also saw how grounded and genuine she was. I was captivated. There was a Queen song playing and we started talking about how we each like to travel, and in my head I’m thinking “another box checked!”. The years have flown by since then. We’ve traveled the world together (India, Amsterdam, London, Cayman Islands), got a puppy together (Scooby!), and gotten engaged. Carly is my best friend and I consider myself a lucky man to be marrying her! Here’s to forever!!

Meet Me at Wonderland

Some of our Memories

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"Friends are the family we choose for ourselves."

The Bridesmaids

Carly is my Day One. Literally. We are wombmates. We were born in this world together. She is one minute older than me, and has never let me forget it.  (But that’s okay because she always had to go first at doctor appointments ;))  She is my best friend and soul sister. I am so happy Carly met Jon on that glorious night at Wonderland Ballroom in DC.  I wouldn’t want anyone else to marry my sister. Now I don’t only have a soul sister, but I have also gained a soul brother too. I love you both! Can’t wait for the big day! ♥️

Paige Ferreira

I had just made a new friend in my first year at American University. One Saturday night, he invited me for a night out with a group of his girlfriends. I had arrived early to Cassell Hall, and the girls were getting ready. I listened to a girl talk about how excited she was about the night while she giggled, looked herself in the mirror and put a red lipstick on. Then, she turned to me and asked me, "How does this look? My name is Carly." And oh (wo)man, if you know me, I can easily spot a confident, beautiful woman. She could have easily been Miss New Jersey! After an evening of many surprising turns, we stuck together not knowing that was just the beginning of a genuine path toward a loyal friendship. Catch me at the wedding to learn more about the experiences that Carly and I have shared together, which has brought us closer so I can deserve the spot as her Man of Honor.

Enrique Benor

     Carly and I had a couple first encounters at American University. The first was over a course project on Rwanda and the second over pumpkin soup. While Carly was living in Spain and I was in India, little did I know how much her simple Facebook post looking for a roommate would change my life.
    Driving from Vermont to D.C., in a van full of furniture, I could not contain my excitement to actually get to know Carly. Her infectious light, love for everyone around her, and grounded perspectives drew me in instantly. Pulling up, to my surprise, there was not only one, but two kind, friendly and stunning Ferreira sisters!
     Over the last seven years, we have braved bedbugs and breakups, celebrated birthdays, new jobs, new love, and gotten to know each other’s families. Through the ups and downs, Carly became my soul sister and best friend. It has been an honor watching her find passion in her career, become a dog Mom, pursue goals, build a home, and say "yes" to the love of her life behind my camera lense. Even more of an honor will be standing by her side for the “I Do”, and celebrating all the future moments and memories, both big and small, to come.

Elizabeth DeFreest

Carly! My ray of sunshine, Carly!! I was officially introduced to Carly by our other BFF, Olivia. I will always remember that after hanging with her for the first time all I could think was that I didn't know people this pure still existed in this world. Carly is kind, joyful, and GENUINE. How often do you meet someone who posses all 3 of those qualities in one?! I am thankful for the light Carly brings to my life and to our relationship. In times of doubt or struggle, she reminds me good things are always worth fighting for. Carly has taught me to be careful with who I allow into my life AND how to forgive those who have wronged me. Carly, thank you for never giving up on our phone tag. I'm so honored to get to stand by you on your special day!

Ana Lourdes del Castillo

Carly and Kelsey met on their first day of college. They were next door neighbors and immediately hit it off when Carly brought Kelsey into her dorm to show off her organized snack shelf and offer Kelsey a gluten free cookie. (Knowing Carly now, this seems quite normal.) Their friendship grew, and they decided to live together sophomore year. That year, they bonded over highs & lows and Kelsey's brutal honesty (most memorably, when Carly dyed her hair black and Kelsey thought it was a wig!!) Despite semesters abroad and busy campus schedules that followed, Carly and Kelsey always maintained a close friendship with frequent coffee and froyo dates. Carly stood by Kelsey's side for her wedding in 2017, and it feels so special for them to be celebrating love together once again, this time for Carly and Jon.

Kelsey Giordano

   Carly and I were the most unlikely of friends. We met freshman year at American University where we both lived on the same floor. She was pure sunshine and I …simply was not.
    Months went by where I would avoid her hellos and dodge her invitations to join in dorm activities. But there is only so long you can withstand her kindness and friendship.
     In pure Carly form she warmed my cynical heart and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Olivia Villasenor

      There are two times you cross paths with a person: once when you encounter them, and once when you *meet* them. I encountered Carly in a freshman year PR class: she was cheerful, I was loud, and that was the extent of our interaction. I *met* Carly at the beginning of senior year, and with two years of personality-defining moments under our belts, it was like we were meeting for the first time. One moment she was a stranger, the next she was a friend of a friend, and then, before I knew it, she became an integral part of my life.
      Carly is sunshine to my moonlight, Wonder Woman to my Black Widow, a pumpkin spiced latte to my bitter black tea. Sometimes it takes time for someone to fit into your life, but once they do, you don’t know what you did without them.

Rebekah Revello

Even though Carly and I both grew up in New Jersey and went to American University, we didn't actually become friends until our first jobs out of college at Discovery Channel. Anyone who knows Carly knows she just radiates friendliness; we sat down at the same lunch table and the rest is history! We've had so many funny memories together since then--some of the best were during our trip to Iceland in 2018, which included nightclubs with agita-inducing swinging chandeliers, bread bowls that were so expensive (yet mediocre) that you had to laugh, and a crazy experience with the Danish TSA digitally putting a handgun in Carly's carry-on bag that wasn't so funny at the time, but cracks us up whenever we bring it up now. I'm beyond honored to be a bridesmaid for Carly on her big day! I know we're all going to make so many wonderful memories during her wedding and in the future!

Alex Mazzarisi

      Carly and I met when she was just a newborn! We lived across the street from each other in the "motherland" - Staten Island, NY. Our families became very close but lost connection when her family moved to NJ. In 2001, when my family moved to NJ years later, we randomly saw Carly, Paige, and Gayle at the public library! We have stayed connected ever since. 
     With so many years of friendship, there are too many memories to choose from of what would be my favorite. I can hear her laugh in the background of every memory of mine from playing American girl dolls, our funny bus rides to Barbizon, shopping sprees (always have to buy a cross necklace haha), vacations together, -you name it we did it and always had a blast. One particular memory I'll share is a more recent one. In 2019, we visited Carly, Jon, and Paige in DC. This was the first time we were able to spend a lot of time with Jon. Carly had always told me how great of a guy he is but I was excited to see firsthand.  We went to a Devils Caps game, went dancing (have a lot of crazy stories from that alone!) , toured DC, went to mass at the Basilica, and of course, brunch! Like any time that I hang out with her, we picked up right where we left off and it was like time never passed. This time though, I was trying to get to know Jon more too. The whole time we were with them, I kept thinking how well he fit in with our crazy dynamic, but most importantly, how much he loved Carly. If you spend any time with them, I'm sure you can see it too. I felt it the whole time and just wanted to bottle it up. I left that trip so ecstatic for Carly, knowing she found a great man that she deserves and makes her happy. I knew they would get married someday and I am beyond honored to be part of their special day!

Sabrina Wujek

Who would’ve thought walking up to a stranger at the dog park and asking “Hey, is your dog a Bernedoodle?” Would turn into such an amazing friendship. I was new to the DC area, and Carly and Paige were so welcoming and included me in everything. I felt so at home and blessed to find such amazing friends. I had also met Jon at the dog park the next time I went because I recognized Scoobie and even though he didn’t know me, Jon was so friendly and kind. I really can’t picture two people being better for eachother, as cliche as that it, it’s true. I’m so happy to be a part of the wedding and can’t wait to see how your relationship grows over the years. ❤️

Jenna Tomovich

The Groomsmen

What can I say? Raf is my guy! A friend that has always been for me through high and low times, but also the person who can make any situation fun and relaxed. A man with a joke for any type of conversation but who can also be very deep. Raf and I have known each other since middle school at The Heights and have had plenty of adventures together, among them spending a month in Madrid, Spain in 8th grade with host families and hiking together in Patagonia. My favorite memory with Raf was eating and adventuring our way around Japan in 2019 - a trip to remember! Even though Raf is always on the move, traveling to see different friends, spending many hours working hard in his commercial real estate work over many years, etc., he always has time to stop by, give me a call, or just see how I’m doing. Thank you for always being there my friend!!

Raf Notario

My ties with Brendan go way back! Even before we started at Villanova, he messaged me on Facebook when he noticed we had a similar connection back home who knew both of our parents from State Department service overseas. From day 1 we became great friends: we lived on the same floor, joined the same fraternity, loved talking about politics and global events, etc. Since we graduated, we’ve traveled to the ends of the earth (Patagonia, Chile) in 2017, and Colorado/Utah as well. With Raf, we were hiking on our last day in Patagonia and took a wrong turn away from the glacier we were supposed to hike to. Instead, we ventured into a prairie known for having pumas. I’m confident your Viking genetics would have helped us fight off those pumas that day my friend! Brendan has a true heart for helping others, currently working as a public defender in Philadelphia. Keep on doing what you do!

Brendan Lokka

Goooose! Alex is literally the oldest friend I have, going back all the way to 1st grade at St. John’s School in McLean, VA, and our families have known each other for just as long. Carpooling with the Eliopoulos family is a memory I have that is essentially as old as time itself. We played basketball, baseball, soccer, and basically every sport under the sun together throughout elementary, middle school, and at The Heights in high school. That element of competitiveness in sports made us better friends and led to some fun times and shenanigans (like our baseball trips to Cocoa Beach, Florida and getting suspended by our coach for pranks, CC'ing Ryan here too). I will forever be bitter that Alex averaged 10.0 points per game in basketball in senior year of high school to my 9.9 points per game (I call for an audit!). All jokes aside, I feel very lucky that Alex, his wife Michele, and their son George continue to be in Carly and I’s life in a truly meaningful way. 

Alex Eliopolous

Ryannnnnn! (Carroccio voice). I’ve known Ryan since middle school at The Heights which is quite a long time ago now. Ryan and I played baseball together throughout middle school and high school (along with Alex), and it was mainly through this avenue that we became close friends. From blasting Bleeding Love in your Corolla in high school to fun times at Bethany Beach and Cocoa Beach to our recent West Virginia cabin weekend with the guys, Ryan knows how to keep it light and have fun. At the same time, Ryan is well-grounded, keeps in touch often, and genuinely wants to know how you’re doing in a way that many friends don’t do, even when he was thousands of miles away in Poland on a U.S. military deployment last year. I’m glad Ryan and I continue to stay in touch as close friends and look forward to seeing where your life takes you after your MBA!  And since you are a good golfer, we need to keep playing so I can improve my game!

Ryan Lundregan

Su! Suyash and I first met at Villanova during “rush weekend” as we visited different fraternities to consider joining. Suyash and I were definitely friends in college, but I’ve actually gotten closer to him since we graduated, despite our distance between Northern Virginia and Seattle, where he lives with his wife Diany. We talk sports all of the time, where he lets me vent about how frustrating the Washington Football Team is, while he probably silently chuckles because that benefits his Philadelphia Eagles, and we talk plenty of world events and politics too. My favorite memory with Suyash is the amazing time we had in India when his family hosted us for his wedding to Diany in 2018. His parents were incredibly hospitable and fun, and Suyash showed us a great time throughout the megacity of Mumbai (where his parents live) and the coastal beach town of Goa, where he got married. I’ve also always enjoyed and appreciated when Suyash and Brad have shown me around Seattle during past visits, always a blast!

Suyash Poddar

One Mister Brad Johnson! Like Suyash, I met Brad in college freshman year at Villanova while taking part in “rush weekend”. Brad is one of the most straight forward, genuine guys I know. I admire his go-getter career attitude, where he had a safe job in accounting at a big four accounting firm in NYC but left to pursue his passions in medicine, where he is now training to be a doctor in Long Island. Despite the busy life of med school and raising two young daughters with his wife Hannah, Brad stills gives me his solid financial takes on the markets and always has a fresh perspective. My favorite memory with Brad is traveling Europe together in 2016, when we visited Copenhagen, London, Budapest, and Munich/Oktoberfest. Those were fun times!

Brad Johnson

Dave is a guy that I am lucky enough to call my brother since he married my sister Suzy in September. Dave has always been so hospitable whenever I visit them in Colorado (including in October 2021 where we went to a NHL game and Broncos/Washington NFL game in one weekend, such a blast!) and, having grown up in St. Louis as a big sports fan, so easy to talk to about sports. I also love talking about travel (and airline status!) with Dave, given how much he has been around the world and the U.S. for work. It was great to get to know his family better too during the wedding weekend, they are a fun bunch. So glad he will be part of the wedding as a groomsman!

Dave Rivet

Wedding Party

PLEASE NOTE: If you are a bridesmaid, groomsman or one of their plus one's, then you are invited to stay at one of the Rosemont Manor guest houses on Friday, 5/20 and Saturday, 5/21. You will not need to stay at one of the below hotels on our wedding weekend! Carly and Jon will be reaching out to discuss further details. :)

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Winchester

Lodging

Bridal Shower Registry

Enjoy lunch or dinner at the Berryville Grill and then check out the other shops in downtown Berryville! They are adorable and there is a nice park downtown to eat lunch in and enjoy the day.

The Berryville Grille

This is a great brewery in the area with stellar views of the Blue mountains. Enjoy an afternoon here - you won't regret it!

Bear Chase Brewing Company

Looking for a tasty glass of wine, yummy snacks and beautiful views? Then, be sure to check out this vineyard!

James Charles Winery & Vineyard

Enjoy the serene drive through the beautiful Shenandoah valley with scenic views and overlooks. You can also hike within park as well. Cost is roughly $25/car.

Skyline Drive Scenic Roadway, South Terminus

Enjoy a relaxed tubing experience on the beautiful Shenandoah River and a beer while you're at it!

Shenandoah River Outfitters

Piccadilly Grill is a local favorite spot for burgers, sandwiches and drinks. After you eat here, you can also walk around Old Town Winchester and check out the shops and dessert spots.

Carly + Jonathan

Carly + Jonathan

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Some of our Memories

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