Snapper Inn Waterfront Restaurant

Ceremony & Reception

Our Wedding

Our story begins on August 17th 2019, when we moved into the Catholic University of America. Moving in a week early for Cross Country pre-season, we had the opportunity to get to know each other before having to start school. It didn't take long for us to start officially dating in October, and we've been together ever since! We had four fun years of school together, with summers of visiting each others families. After graduation in 2023, we went long distance as Joseph moved to Pensacola, Florida for Navy flight school and Danielle moved to Arlington, Virginia to begin her career as a Labor and Delivery nurse. We have enjoyed the last two years of traveling for visits, planning face time calls, and supporting each others growth as individuals and in our relationship. We got engaged in Pensacola on April 5th, and are so excited to be in the same place soon!

Our Story

Photos

Kaitlyn Ohrtman

Paul Ames

Colleen Ohrtman 

William Bartel 

Caroline Bayer

Luke Fahy

Maggie Florence

Conor Gross

Paige Wilderotter

Ian Hopkins

Anne Langford Drake

Thomas Smith

Sarah D'Esopo

Patrick O'Rourke

Emmet O'Rourke

Wedding Party

Q + A

Thank you for making the journey to celebrate with us! We recognize that travel is costly and sincerely appreciate all of you who are traveling to spend this special day with us.Due to the 2026 US Open Golf Championships being hosted in Southampton, LI 6-18-2026 to 6-21-2026 hotels in the area are in high demand and have increased their rates. We encourage you to book as soon as possible as space is limited!

We have reserved a block of rooms for up to two nights 6-18-2026 &amp; 6-19-2026 at The Hampton Inn &amp; Suites in Farmingdale. If you wish to book a room at the group rate we have negotiated on your behalf use <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/jfkfrhx-93o-51d0e2b1-4fc6-4150-b6ba-db1d98fbea18/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this link</a> or call (631) 927-4551 and let them know you are booking with the Ohrtman-O'Rourke Wedding. To ensure you have a place to stay complete your booking before 4-18-2026.

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Long Island Farmingdale

We have also secured a group rate at the Homewood Suites in Melville, Long Island for two nights 6-18-26 &amp; 6-19-26. These rooms are at a better rate, but are fewer and less flexible for room types, as well as being a bit further from the venue. To book your rooms please use <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/mlvnyhw-oow-b02ad318-8f38-417e-8e88-e3700d4c45bd/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this link</a> or call (516) 293-4663 and let them know you are booking with the Ohrtman-O'Rourke Wedding. Please complete your booking by 5-18-26 to ensure you have a place to stay.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Long Island-Melville

Travel

Fire Island National Seashore is just a short drive or ferry ride away from our wedding venue and a great place to explore during your visit! Spend some time on the beach, take a walk through the sunken forest or even climb the Fire Island Lighthouse.

Fire Island National Seashore

The 2026 U.S. Open Golf Championship will be held at&nbsp;Shinnecock Hills Golf Club&nbsp;in Southampton, New York, from&nbsp;June 18-21, 2026. Tickets and hospitality packages are available through official providers, and more information can be found here on the official site!

US Open Golf Championships 

There are so many great things to do on Long Island from beaches and parks to farm stands and vineyards! Visit this website for more fun things to do on Long Island!

Discover Long Island 

Things to Do

Registry

Danielle & Joseph

Danielle & Joseph

Registry

Please find our registry below!

*Please note all Pottery Barn items can only be found on the store website via the link provided! https://www.potterybarn.com/registry/pqbn5svcff/registry-list.html

Registry

Please find our registry below! *Please note all Pottery Barn items can only be found on the store website via the link provided! https://www.potterybarn.com/registry/pqbn5svcff/registry-list.html

Please find our registry below!

*Please note all Pottery Barn items can only be found on the store website via the link provided! https://www.potterybarn.com/registry/pqbn5svcff/registry-list.html