East Bay Grille

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Lakeside Villa

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Wedding Day

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Our Wedding

The beginning of our story sounds like it could be right out of a Nicholas Sparks’ novel – two college students meeting on an alternate spring break trip, building houses with Habitat for Humanity. When people ask how we met, Corey likes to say, “we met in college,” but I fully embrace the romance novel qualities of our foundation. Every girl dreams of a ‘falling in love’ story like ours, but our story is so much more than that. It’s not all about the very beginning, but rather all of the wonderful “stuff” that gives life to the middle and beyond. Yes, it was formed from the fairytale beginning, but it is also packed full with adventure, bold moves, dog slobber, motorcycle rides, plenty of ‘skiboarding’ days, drinking beer, nerdy board games, attempts at keeping plants alive, camping trips, hiking journeys, cooking dinner, and ordinary Tuesday nights. Really, our story began before we even realized it. Here it goes:&nbsp; Corey and Christine, the protagonists of this story, both began their college careers in 2011 at UMass Amherst, living in the Southwest residential area. Chances are, their paths crossed many times in that first year – walking to classes, having dinner at the same dining hall, spending time outside on the “beach.” Little did they know that they were living less than a quarter mile from the most important person in their (future) lives.&nbsp; Flash forward to junior year (2014) when Corey made the choice to apply for a spot on the alternate spring break trip with Habitat for Humanity. Luckily, he was not scared away by the energetic and silly E-board, including Christine and her best friend (shout out: Allie Brady). As one of the few members who were old enough and willing to drive a 12-passenger van, Corey was immediately granted a spot on the trip. As fate would have it, our protagonists quickly discovered that they were living in the same off-campus apartment complex, less than a quarter mile from each other.&nbsp; The Habitat for Humanity, alternative spring break trip to Georgia, was nothing short of wonderful in many ways. Corey and Christine (and Allie), along with 9 other college students (including Corey’s groomsman, Matt), played Tetris with the luggage that needed to fit in the tiny “trunk” and under the seats before the journey could begin. The lovingly dubbed, “Van 1,” quickly became an inseparable force on the trip. With carrot snacks, plenty of bad singing, riddles, jokes, and stories, the trip to Georgia flew by. The week in Georgia was spent not only building houses, but also forming some of the greatest friendships one could ask for. Christine and Corey spent more and more time together on the trip – tossing baseballs and footballs, playing mini-golf, spending time at the playground, falling off giraffes, playing arcade games, drinking coffee, laughing, OH – and of course actually building (the real purpose of the trip). The trip was over in a flash, each person leaving with a lot more than some new carpentry skills.&nbsp; Now back at college, Corey and Christine starting spending more and more time together – watching Bruins games, playing catch, participating in more habitat adventures, playing trivia, studying for the PRAXSIS, etc., etc. Corey’s brother (and future best man), Sam, and his friends interrogated Christine the first time they met her. Corey’s mom asked who the girl in all the pictures was. By senior year, the pair was inseparable. Christine quickly gave in and started calling Corey her boyfriend (not just, “the boy who helps me study”). They took “senior year no rules,” the slogan for the year, very seriously. Senior year was filled with all of the best parts of college and new found romance: date nights in Northampton, intermural sports, late night swims in Puffer’s Pond, Habitat activities, hikes up the nearby mountains, skiboarding, beer drinking, trivia nights at the Harp, snuggling on the couch, eating Chinese food, meeting each other’s families, spending time at the dog park with Nalia, dressing up as pirates, bad karaoke, unlimited chicken wings (literally), lawn games, minimal studying, camping at Mohawk, brewery tours, another spring break trip to Oklahoma, board game nights, and ordinary Tuesdays.&nbsp; College came and went, but Corey and Christine’s adventures were just beginning. Each was pursing a Master of Science degree, which meant living apart for a couple of years. Corey spent another year at UMass, while Christine moved in with the coolest roommates around (thanks, Mom and Dad). The time living apart was not difficult; it just meant more road trips and new adventures together. Living apart also made the next chapters together that much sweeter.&nbsp; This pair is not afraid of change. They take chances and embrace opportunities. After graduate school, Corey and Christine made the unexpected move to Rhode Island where they lived in their fist apartment together, worked their first real adult jobs, got engaged (!!!), and of course – had many new adventures together filled with smiles and laughs. A short 3 years later, the two moved to Connecticut for Corey’s amazing new job opportunity, all while planning a wedding. In no time at all, they’ll circle back to live in Massachusetts, closer to family and friends.&nbsp; Our story is one we are proud of. We love who we are apart and together. We cherish the memories and the road that got us to where we are today. We are lucky to have the most amazing support system to help us through our journey. Next chapter - married life. We are looking forward to all of the adventures to come, but most of all: ordinary Tuesdays together.

Our Story

The newlyweds will be staying at this hotel! On the hotel's website use the code "REED" to receive the discounted rate. The hotel does not pull rooms out of inventory and there is no assigned room block, so book ASAP!

Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor

The bride and groom will be staying at Hotel 1620 in Plymouth Harbor, but this location is slightly closer to the wedding venue (roughly 15 minutes) and less expensive. A block of 25 rooms are set aside at the rate shown and if those book more should be available. Please call the number listed to book and don't forget to use the block code!

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"This is my best friend, Allie!" How lucky am I to have such a wonderful, strong, kind woman standing by my side! Allie and I met in college as the only freshman on the Habitat for Humanity spring break trip to New Mexico. She has been my go-to ever since. I couldn't imagine anyone else owning this important role in my life. I am so grateful to call you my best friend. 

Allie

Jaimie - I FINALLY get to call her my sister! She is the perfect person to call up to go on an adventure with, sit on the couch and watch TV, or chat about all of life's crazy-ness. 

Jaimie

Danielle has always been there for me since day one. I always know she will be there to answer a call at any time of day. I am lucky to not only call her cousin, but also one of my best friends. 

Danielle

I had to wait until college to meet Jaime (because that is when she was born), but it was well worth the wait! She is the best little cousin a girl could ask for. She always knows how to put a smile on my face and always has one on hers!

Christine & Corey

Christine & Corey

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