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One swipe and the rest was history…. It was February 2020, and while both were trying to give the dating apps a break, Patrick and Chelsea were in the right place at the right time because Tinder decided these two were a match. They began messaging and eventually texting all day and late into the night every night for weeks (which is very out of character for Patrick). Fast forward, and COVID rocked their world, especially Chelsea, as she cared for her Grandma Mary and had just lost her Grandpa Jack. They did not know how they would get together for the first time but were determined to make it happen, and they just couldn’t wait any longer. They talked on and off for a couple more weeks before eventually making plans to see each other in person…finally. And so Patrick rang the doorbell in his Wisconsin sweatshirt and sweats, and they went on their first date. The world was in lockdown, so they did their best. They walked to a gazebo down the street and talked for hours. Patrick asked Chelsea to be his girlfriend in the middle of a pandemic. A week after they began dating, Patrick’s whole family came down with COVID except for him, but he still couldn’t take a chance and spent the quarantine time sending Chelsea surprises like stuffed animals and a 5 lb bag of peach rings, her favorite candy. They would go on to spend almost every day of that summer together, lounging in the backyard blow-up pool, playing with Mocha and Shadow, and trying every delicious meal Patrick experimented with.&nbsp; Chelsea lived with her grandmother, Mary, in Hackensack when they met, and Patrick, with his family, in Totowa. They likely would have never connected if Chelsea was still living in her hometown of Montvale. They like to believe that fate brought them together or Grandma Mary, as she would soon pass away, but not before knowing Chelsea was in the perfect hands of Patrick. This was one of the most challenging times of Chelsea’s life, losing the one person closest to her, but Patrick was there every second to hold her hand and dry her tears. He was now her “person”.&nbsp; Through many ups and downs, Patrick and Chelsea’s love and commitment to each other never wavered, and they supported each other through job changes, moves, family losses, and more. They were living in their first apartment together after adopting their sweet cats Winnie and Binx and always talked about the next step, about spending their lives together. And so, on their annual fall trip, on an old dock over the water, Patrick asked Chelsea to be his wife and spend forever together. Not before she was a total smartass about the whole thing, may we add. October 7th, 2023, was now the new best day of their lives together.&nbsp;

A Few Words From The Girls...

Watching my big sister find the love of her life and best friend has been so special. I knew from the moment Chelsea brought Pat home he was the one for her. It truly is so fun to watch their two personalities complement each other. Pat’s patience certainly comes in handy ;) No one lights up quite like Chelsea when she talks about Pat or his loving family, who treat her like their own. The Andrianis immediately opened their arms to Chelsea and created a bond that would last a lifetime. I am so proud of my amazing sister for all she’s accomplished in her life, and I’m so excited to watch Pat and Chelsea’s journey unfold through this incredible engagement and beyond! I love you both more than you know! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydney, Maid of Honor ﻿ I was lucky enough to have experienced every stage of Chelsea and Pat. I even helped create the dating profile that lured him in! When he came to grandma’s house, Chelsea knew he was special, and so did I. He checked every box immediately, especially when the five-pound bag of peach rings was purchased. He always listens and is attentive to what Chelsea wants, needs, and deserves. They filled voids in each other that I don’t think either knew they had. From the days at Grandma Mary’s and “mega bed” to the Andriani’s basement, a new apartment, another new apartment, three fur babies, and planning a wedding, I can’t wait to see what the future holds for the fairytale love story I’ve been so lucky to witness blossom. Cailie, Bridesmaid

Our Story

Photos

Sydney Herrmann

Nicholas Andriani 

Francis Andriani 

Cailie McPartland 

Christopher Arrabito

Nicholas Herrmann

Lenny Pisano 

Jake Pisano 

Wedding Party

Q + A

A block of rooms is available at the Holiday Inn Manahawkin. You may choose to book either online at the hotels website using the drop down menu labeled rate preference, selecting group rate and typing in the group code, or by calling 1-800-holiday and notifying the agent of the group code in addition to the couples last names.

Holiday Inn Manahawkin / Long Beach Island an IHG Hotel

A block of rooms is available at the Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel. You may choose to book either online at the hotels website using the provided link and typing in the group code or by calling <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=e7bf22627bcd1c5c&amp;rlz=1C1GCCB_en&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifMebi25zdAEg5Db2ThKZoHGfsqQEg:1757444206797&amp;q=drifting+sands&amp;source=lnms&amp;fbs=AIIjpHwdlVWI4oi2g38E8_BbusNmV4N_PDMDZa8kD6jzfAqHH_e2wpq3bNF0nim2pM6iwiJ0phT0bV2hANE-5fZArRYpn5rA71Pd_9tKChGjpHCADdD2bxnD8OCZf-6ujfqGuLdISwbuQQio5VZt9urNbRMROSqi8FQoAi3c1tPqQWokCmcNB73B3cngqWD3XbZUgVap8OjqlwUZTli6d44bIBE8TQ5aiJcd3hckgCt6Jkxbr4sa5hc&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjcn6LtrcyPAxXqMlkFHaEaEuQQ0pQJegQIDhAB&amp;biw=1240&amp;bih=944&amp;dpr=1#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(609) 494-1123</a> and notifying the agent of the group code 'Hermann Andriani Wedding'

Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel

If you'll be traveling to celebrate with us from out of town, and are opting for a different option for your stay, we recommend Airbnb or VRBO rentals near Beach Haven West, West Creek, or Long Beach Island!

VRBO or Airbnb 

Travel

Things To Do While In Town

Head down to the North side of the island and visit Old Barney, the 40-foot tall lighthouse built in 1835!

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

Located in the Fantasy Island Amusement Park, the only amusement park on Long Beach Island, this vast 12,000 square-foot arcade is filled with a mix of games and amazing prizes, c'mon have to go play all your classic favorites like Skee-Ball.

Chelsea & Patrick

Chelsea & Patrick

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