Home State Brewing Co.

Welcome Reception

Wedding Day

Corpus Christi Catholic Church

Ceremony

New York Beer Project

Cocktail Hour

Reception

After Party

Our Wedding

Once upon a time, Danielle and Philip sat in cubicles across from each other in the Z-1 Trailer (RIP). They didn't really know each other or have any projects together during their times at Ride and Show, they just simply knew that the other existed (and Danielle was jealous that Philip had a window, ha). After their separate Sustaining careers, Danielle moved to Epcot Sustaining in March 2022, and Philip wrapped up opening Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in May after 2.5 years on the project, transitioning back to the Epcot Sustaining team. They began to grow close as work friends, then outside of work friends, and eventually even more than friends. The couple grew closer, bonding over their shared interests and sharing their passions with each other. Whether it was picnics at midnight in Pokemon Violet, watching the Mets &amp; Cardinals, using Philip's season tickets to watch the Orlando Pride, or listening to the playlists they created for each other, the two started to become inseparable. Danielle even somehow convinced Philip to watch a full day of college softball with her, and Philip's love of softball has only grown stronger since! Danielle thankfully didn't have to try hard to convince Philip to like Taylor Swift, especially since he had a daughter and, well, "music's kinda his thing". Their love of Taylor took them to see a candlelight string quartet covering Taylor songs, and also eventually led to the "Swiftie-fying" of Test Track (including the cast members there too!) while they were working together as the engineers for the attraction. The parallel lines continued to intertwine as a star player from Philip's KC Chiefs started dating Taylor Swift after a fateful non-exchange of friendship bracelets. The evolution of their relationship mirrored Philip &amp; Danielle's, and the pair has fully embraced Travy and Tay, including making it to the Eras Tour and listening to the New Heights podcast every week. The main word that would define Danielle &amp; Philip's relationship is "Adventure". They've gotten to travel together far and wide, visiting families in both New Jersey and Missouri, spending time at the beach, watching lots of baseball and soccer games, seeing Broadway shows near and far, exploring NYC both together and with Ali, and even visiting Europe together in 2024. As the couple approach their wedding day, they're excited to embark on the next adventure as husband and wife!

Our Story

On April 5, 2025, the couple was headed to dinner at Chef's Table at the Edgewater, a reservation Danielle made (sneaky Philip), when Philip turned on the record player and said "let's get sappy before we go". They slow danced in the kitchen to the songs they had their first kiss to, White Horse and You Belong With Me off Fearless TV, and at precisely 5:55 PM Philip got down on one knee &lt;3 And now, they can't wait for their happily ever after!

And now, we're Engaged!

Photos

Amie

Madison

Morgan

Jeremy

Stephen

Matt

Joey

Wedding Party

Q + A

Make sure to use the links below to get rates for our DeFeo-Hubbert room block! You will also receive $10 off/night of parking rates by booking through the block. Please book by April 1, 2026 in order to receive these rates. If you'd like to extend your stay on either end of the reservation with the same rate, reach out to Nicole Mendez (Nicole.Mendez@marriott.com or 407-993-3048) and she will add the nights to your reservation, pending availability, for either hotel.

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center

Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS® Town Center

Travel

There should be shuttles to the Disney parks from the hotels, check with the hotel desk when you check in!

Walt Disney World® Resort

Check out the new Epic Universe (that the couple still needs to get to!) or one of the other 2 Universal parks!

Universal Orlando

Ali is a proud annual passholder to Sea World and can tell you all the best things to do here!

SeaWorld Orlando

If you want to drive up to one of our favorite breweries (that Philip is a founding member of!) and where we took our engagement pictures, head up to Suncreek!

Suncreek Brewery

Check ahead of time if there are events going on, it is typical that you need to pre-buy tickets!

Danielle & Philip

Danielle & Philip

D&P

Welcome Reception

Wedding Day

2:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM

Reception

10:00 PM

After Party