St Peter Cathedral

Wedding Day

Wedding

Boston Store Place

Reception

Our Wedding

December of 2006, while I&nbsp;was working as a delivery driver for Sabella's Catering before my ship out date for the US Navy's basic training, I&nbsp;happened to stop by the East Erie Turners club.&nbsp; I&nbsp;met the most amazing woman and wanted to spend every second before I&nbsp;shipped out in February with her.&nbsp; I&nbsp;even stopped by New Years Eve when she was working and snuck her outside to ring in the New Year with a bottle of prosecco.&nbsp; After 8 weeks of basic training, we continued to talk, but distance got in the way as I&nbsp;traveled from Chicago to San Diego, then Mayport, Florida where my ship was stationed.&nbsp; As fate would have it, about 2 days before I&nbsp;left Mayport for my next duty station in Sicily, we started talking again.&nbsp; When I&nbsp;eventually made it back stateside, I&nbsp;flew her out to Oahu to visit and we realized that it was meant to be.&nbsp; On January 5th, 2017, with the help of a great friend, I&nbsp;managed to surprise Carla with a proposal as the sun was setting on the big island of Hawaii.&nbsp; Of course the only thing she could think of was how did I&nbsp;keep the large box her ring was in hidden during our beachfront dinner!&nbsp; (I&nbsp;didn't realize that many people were there until we turned around after the proposal!)

Our Story

Wedding Gifts

So, we currently live on Oahu, Hawaii.&nbsp; Due to this, bringing gifts to our reception would cost us a small fortune in shipping costs to get them back home.&nbsp; Instead we are requesting gift cards or cash so we can purchase the items we have on out wedding registry.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Details

Photos

David W. Straub II

Billie Small

Brian Work

Jessica Maldet

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

Regional airport if you want to save yourself the drive.&nbsp; A little more expensive to fly directly into Erie.&nbsp; Other recommendations would be flying into Pittsburgh, Cleveland, or Buffalo.&nbsp; Each one of them is about 1.5 hours drive from Erie on the interstate.

Erie International Airport

We tried to reserve a block of rooms here, but the reserve price was more expensive than if you booked yourself through their website!&nbsp; This is the hotel that we will be staying at while we're in Erie.

Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront

This hotel is right next to our hotel, and connected.

Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel

More cost-friendly option that is walking distance from the ceremony and reception.

Daniel & Carla

Daniel & Carla

Wedding Party