Wedding Day

Mount Saint Mary Academy

Ceremony

Battleground Country Club

Reception

Winter

Our Wedding

Our love story began in the digital age, on a little app called Bumble, back in 2019. Neither of us really were expecting much - just seeing what was out there. Who knew that a few swipes would lead to a lifetime of love and laughter. From the start, our connection was undeniable. We bonded over our shared values, love of family, Italian heritage and mutual love for all things food. It wasn't long before we discovered we had another passion in common - hockey. But there was a catch - one of us was a devoted Islanders fan and the other bled blue for the Rangers. On our first date, we knew this was a relationship that was not going to be short lived. We spent over 8 hours in NYC (meeting between Long Island and New Jersey) eating, drinking, laughing and getting to know each other. Courtney knew Dean was the one when they went to a pizzeria for lunch, ordering Calamari Fritti as an appetizer, and he told her she could dip right in the sauce on the plate instead of trying to be proper and pour the sauce on her own. Dean knew Courtney was the one when she dropped arugula in her hair while eating pizza not realizing for minutes until he said something. A bond that deepened our relationship was our mutual love and adoration for Stellina; some would say (Dean included) that Stellina is now a very big Daddy's girl and prefers him over Mommy (wrong!). Because of this bond, we decided to grow our fur-family by adopting Apollo in 2020. We are proud dog parents and our little furry ones quickly became a central part of our lives. As we look back on our journey, from a fateful Bumble match in 2019 to building a life filled with love, laughter and shared dreams, we can't help but feel grateful for everything that brought us together. From New Jersey to Long lsland and back again, our bond has only grown stronger, fueled by our love for family, heritage, Stellina &amp; Apollo and, of course, each other. Now, as we prepare to embark on the next chapter as husband and wife, we are filled with excitement for the future that awaits us. Together, we look forward to a lifetime of cherished memories, shared traditions, and unwavering love, knowing that the best is yet come.

Our Story

Us Through the Years

Photos

Michelle Imperiale

Dylan Carnevale

Suzanne Imperiale

Joe Cipriano

Juliana Imperiale

Giacomo Imperiale

Carolann Pittarese 

Kyle Brody

Lauren Friedman

Rami Chami

Tegan Nelson

Brandon Hernandez

Wedding Party

Q + A

The Night of the Wedding

Located only 9 minutes from the venue, this hotel will have a room block for our wedding as well as shuttle service to and from the venue. In order to be considered part of the block you must register by 11/5/25. Please use the link or call the hotel and mention the Imperiale-Carnevale wedding to get the hotel block rate!

Radisson Hotel Freehold

The Night Before the Wedding

For anyone who would like to get a hotel for the night before the ceremony, we recommend Embassy Suites in Berkeley Heights where we have a hotel block. Please follow the link below to book online, or call the hotel and mention the Imperiale/Carnevale wedding block and code CES 95E. The hotel is a 10 minute drive from Mount Saint Mary.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights

To take advantage of this block rate, please book by November 22nd.

Travel

Have extra time and want to explore near the venue? Check out these fun things!

Around the Ceremony Venue

With 14 throwing pits and plenty of area to hang out with your friends, Stumpy’s is a great place to let loose and enjoy an exciting night of axe throwing. In order to pre-plan your next event, it is highly suggested to give us a call and reserve a time to accommodate your party.

Stumpy's Social Throwdown Green Brook

Cinemark Watchung and XD

The strategic location of Washington Rock made it a valuable lookout point during the American Revolution for General George Washington in June of 1777, when the British army under General William Howe was moving toward Westfield. From the vantage point of this natural rock outcropping, General Washington had a thirty-mile panoramic view of the valley and was able to instruct his troops to circle behind Howe’s troops and cut off their retreat. One of the oldest state parks in New Jersey, Washington Rock was originally purchased in 1913 to commemorate the historical events of 1777. Situated on top of Watchung Mountain in Green Brook Township, the park is best known for its scenic vista and historical significance. The park is a popular site for picnicking and relaxing.

Watchung Washington Rock State Park

The&nbsp;Watchung Reservation History Trail is a 6-mile trail that visits and identifies sites of historic interest in Union County’s&nbsp;Watchung Reservation, a&nbsp;2,000+acre preserve located in the northern portion of the County. The Reservation is an integral part of the&nbsp;<a href="http://ucnj.org/parks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Union County Parks system</a>, designed by the Olmsted Brothers of Brookline, Mass., the celebrated landscape architects who designed New York’s Central Park and scores of other notable public lands. The stops along the History Trail recall features from the early years of the&nbsp;Watchung Reservation, or describe uses of the land before it was incorporated into the park. The trail is marked with pink blazes, with signs on posts along the trail identifying the location of each site. The trail is designed to start and end at the&nbsp;<a href="https://ucnj.org/trailside" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trailside Nature &amp; Science Center</a>, but can also be accessed from parking areas at the Deserted Village of&nbsp;Feltville and Lake Surprise.

Watchung Reservation

Texier House was built in about 1893 by glove maker Hippolyte Texier. He owned the mill nearby. In 1963 it was the home of the Watchung Police Department, and then in 1991, borough administration offices.&nbsp;Finally in 2010, the Watchung Historical committee began converting it into a museum to showcase Watchung's past for present and future generations.&nbsp;Oct 5 , 2013 was the museum grand opening

Texier House Museum

Around the Reception Venue

Monmouth Battlefield State Park is a 1,818-acre New Jersey state park located on the border of Manalapan and Freehold Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. This park preserves the historical battlefield on which the American Revolutionary War's Battle of Monmouth was waged.

Monmouth Battlefield State Park

Battleview Orchards, a family owned and operated farm, located in Freehold, New Jersey, harvests locally grown fruits and invites the public to “Pick Your Own” New Jersey Strawberries, Sour Cherries, New Jersey Peaches, Nectarines, New Jersey Apples, and Pumpkins. Battleview Orchards is the oldest Pick Your Own orchard in New Jersey!!&nbsp;

Battleview Orchards

The Wine Room is a haven for wine lovers, where you can interact with other wine enthusiasts, regardless of your level of experience! We invite you to gather your friends, families and co-workers and join us for winemaking sessions where you will experience the excitement of hand crafting your very own wines from over 25 varieties of select grapes brought in from California and Chile. At The Wine Room you will use professional winery equipment, including authentic wine presses from Italy.

The Wine Room

Want to get some Holiday shopping in? Freehold Raceway Mall is the premier shopping destination of Central New Jersey. With a wide variety of popular stores including Apple, Macy's, Primark, Zara, lululemon, LL Bean and Aerie, plus delicious dining options including The Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang's, Brio Tuscan Grille, Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine, Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks, you're bound to find your favorite brands that make it worth the trip.

Courtney & Dean

Courtney & Dean

Wedding Party