The Church of Saint Philomena

Ceremony

Crystal Plaza

Reception

After Party

Summer

Our Wedding

Our story began in the most unexpected and unforgettable way—inside a fraternity apartment of Rutgers Newark, right before a night out in Brooklyn. Thanks to our mutual friend Jose, we met during college, completely unaware that a single night out would be the start of something that would change our lives forever.Our first date was nothing short of an adventure. Joe picked Danielle up only two hours late—driving barefoot, blasting the Grateful Dead. When we finally made it to Point Pleasant, the beach had other plans for us. The wind was so intense that our towels refused to stay down, and the sand felt more like needles against our skin. But instead of letting it ruin the day, we embraced the chaos. We visited the aquarium, played games at the arcade, and ended the evening sharing seafood from Point Lobster Co while sitting at the marina. That whirlwind of a day captured everything we’ve come to love about each other—our ability to laugh through the unexpected and make the most of every moment together.One month later, we officially started dating. And now, seven years later, we’re getting married—on our anniversary.Since that first beach day, we’ve explored the world side by side, traveling to Canada, sailing on cruises to the Bahamas, Bermuda, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. In 2024, we got engaged on the breathtaking Amalfi Coast during our trip to Italy, right between exploring Rome and visiting family in Sicily.Our journey has been filled with laughter, adventure, spontaneity, and deep love. We’re so grateful for everyone who’s been a part of our story so far—and we can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with all of you.

From Rutgers Newark to the Amalfi Coast

Our Story

Photos

Ashley Zych

Maid of Honor

Bradley Taylor

Best Man

Harley Cortes

Bridesmaid

Monica Dominguez

Stephen Ganesh

Groomsmen

Flower Girl

Stephanie Gustofson

Brian Merritt

Peter Palmeri

Kassandra Patino

Thomas Pappas

Sophia Pelletiere

Jacquelyn Riggi

Vincenzo Susi

Hudson Varga

Ring Bearer

John Wilkinson

Jason Zulueta

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Travel

Things to Do

Registry

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Our wedding is black tie optional/ formal. Wear your best tuxedo, suit, or evening gown of any color.

Dress Code

Danielle & Joseph

Danielle & Joseph

Dress Code

BLACK TIE OPTIONAL/ FORMAL

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