Victory Brewing Company Philadelphia

Welcome Party

Water Works

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

The Mulberry

After Party

Fall

Our Wedding

It began with a simple swipe—a fleeting moment of curiosity that would change everything. Zach and Chelsea’s story didn’t start with grand gestures or chance encounters, but with intention: two people, busy building their futures, who still made space for something more.&nbsp;&nbsp; Their first date at Rosy’s Taco Bar was easy—lively conversation over margaritas, the kind where the hours slip away unnoticed. Even amidst the demands of graduate school and residency, they carved out time for each other, discovering a connection that deepened with every shared coffee, every lazy Sunday watching the Eagles, every quiet evening debating their favorite Napa Cabs or hazy IPAs.&nbsp;&nbsp; Distance tested them, stretching between Philadelphia and Bethesda, but love doesn’t measure itself in miles. Instead, it grew in weekend visits, late-night calls, and the anticipation of reunions—each moment together more cherished than the last. They filled the gaps with shared passions: collecting cards, playing Mario Party, and Chelsea’s determined quest to find the perfect pasta, while Zach playfully nudged her beyond culinary comfort zones.&nbsp;&nbsp; Then, on a golden afternoon along the Jersey Shore, with the ocean breeze and vineyard rows as witnesses, Zach knelt and asked Chelsea the most important question of their lives. And just like that, what began as a hopeful match became a promise—to stand together, to build together, to savor every moment, side by side.&nbsp;&nbsp; Now, as they prepare to step into forever, their story is no longer just about two people who found each other, but two souls who chose each other, again and again.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Our Story

Photos

Sakshi Gandhi

Mike Kane

Catherine Lamplugh

Mike McGeough 

Brittney Barbieri 

Andrew Jillions

Amanda Hadzibabic 

Brandon Papeika 

Nicole Di Clemente

Joe Cusumano 

Noor Tell

Al Fashola

Christine Collins

Grant Kawahatsu

Alyssa Nabarro

Mark Adiletta

Amanda Tampellini

Cole Riola

Jenna Bozzelli

Nils Wellhausen

Wedding Party

Q + A

If you are flying in, the Philadelphia airport is the most convenient airpot to fly into.

Philadelphia International Airport

$279 + tax for king bed room, $299 + tax for 2 double beds, can stay one or two nights. The trolley will be departing from the Logan, is centrally located to Welcome Party, After Party and Windsor Suites. Booking available until 8/12/25. For booking online: <a href="https://group.curiocollection.com/eiygn0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://group.curiocollection.com/eiygn0</a> To reserve by phone: Call 215-963-1500, follow the prompts to make a new reservation. Once connected with an agent, you must provide the group code&nbsp;GOLWB.

The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton

$199 + tax per night, can stay one or two nights. Hotel is centrally located to Welcome Party, After Party and the Logan where the trolley will pick up/drop off. See link below for booking. Booking available until 8/12/25.<a href="https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=40987&amp;Chain=22582&amp;arrive=2025-09-11&amp;depart=2025-09-13&amp;adult=1&amp;child=0&amp;group=OALW610" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">O'Koren-Lamplugh Wedding Block</a>

The Windsor Suites

Travel

Get tacos and margs at the restaurant where Chelsea &amp; Zach had their first date!

Rosy's Taco Bar

One of Zach and Chelsea's favorite coffee shops. Get one of their specialty lattes and pick up a plant while you're there!

The Ground Rittenhouse

Great rooftop bar - try one of their specialty margaritas!

El Techo

Located in close proximity to the hotels, the Franklin Institute is a great science museum to check out.

Chelsea & Zach