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Welcome Party

Fandi Mata

Wedding Day

Ceremony + Reception

After Party

Our Wedding

Many of you know David and Lizzie met on the Long Beach boardwalk for a Regency-era masked walking date in December of 2020. Remember COVID? (We know it's old news, but we will ask that you are vaccinated at the wedding out of respect for our immunocompromised friends and family.)   A high school-style courtship followed, eventually evolving from outdoor meals and ferry rides to vacations, weddings, plenty of time spent with family and friends, discovering the magic of Park Slope, and adopting a ferocious, orange beast named Josh.   Three years later, almost to the day, David proposed at the original scene of the crime: the boardwalk. Lizzie, typically the planner, acted like a full-blown looney tune in the weeks that preceded. David kept his cool (kind of) and made it happen!

Our Story

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Wedding Party

She's the bee's knees --  and so is her favorite cocktail.  

Nancy Conte

He likes his margaritas how he likes his hot rods: with a kick! 

Joe Conte

Even though she teases her Uncle David’s coconut head, you won’t catch this chick on the beach without a piña colada in her big girl cup! 

Ellie Conte

Groomsmen

A classic old-fashioned for the classiest of acts. 

Julia Portmore

A Manhattan for the famed Park Slope Reader columnist, please. If only it were called a Brooklyn...

Andrew Napolitano

Let's start with a negroni, but we're probably closing the evening with a few tequila sodas. 

Victor Monnet

Lee Bridgett

Will McHenry

Naked and Famous, or, the "Murder on the Dance Floor" of cocktails. 

Jimmy Simmons

Bill Moylan

Bridal Party

His mother's son: hand him a glass of a dry pinot grigio. 

Jack Swerdlin

Who has time for a drink menu? Tequila, soda, lime! 

Ariel Judson

Pineapple jalapeño margaritas for some sweet, some spicy, and a little savory! 

Chelsea Atlas

Sometimes a little salty, but never on her margarita. 

Becca Guskin

Gemma Simko

Nicole Abascal

A good night out only heats up with a spicy mezcal margarita — hold the agave. 

Lexi Carpinello

Q + A

Our personal booking link is <a href="https://reservations.acehotel.com/?adult=1&amp;arrive=2024-11-15&amp;chain=7231&amp;child=0&amp;currency=USD&amp;depart=2024-11-17&amp;group=PORT1124&amp;hotel=30176&amp;level=hotel&amp;locale=en-US&amp;rooms=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Alternatively, you can go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.acehotel.com/brooklyn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.acehotel.com/brooklyn</a>Click BOOK NOWSelect Check-in date: 11/15/2024&nbsp;or 11/16/2024Select Check-out date:&nbsp;11/17/2024Select: Group CodeEnter Group Code:&nbsp;PORT1124Click Check Availability&nbsp;&nbsp; Cutoff date for booking at The Ace hotel is October 25th 2024. You can book either one night or two. This hotel is a 15 minute drive (Uber/Lyft, car, taxi), or a 30 minute subway ride to Fandi Mata!

Ace Hotel Brooklyn

The hotel room block is under Swerdlin-Portmore.&nbsp;Guests may call or book online with the Group Code. Go to:<a href="http://www.ravelhotel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.ravelhotel.com</a>enter:Group Code:&nbsp;111624SWE Or click the link(s) below: Book a 1-night stay <a href="https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/trademark/long-island-city-new-york/ravel-hotel-trademark-collection-by-wyndham/rooms-rates?&amp;checkInDate=11/16/2024&amp;checkOutDate=11/17/2024&amp;groupCode=111624SWE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.Book a 2-night stay <a href="https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/trademark/long-island-city-new-york/ravel-hotel-trademark-collection-by-wyndham/rooms-rates?&amp;checkInDate=11/15/2024&amp;checkOutDate=11/17/2024&amp;groupCode=111624SWE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. The block release date is October 16, 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rooms will be automatically released on that date, and online booking will not be possible. If you would like to book following October 16th, you must contact the hotel directly at <a href="mailto:Julissa.e@ravelmgmt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Julissa.e@ravelmgmt.com</a>&nbsp; or (718) 289-6111. Please note, this group discount is based on availability and cannot be guaranteed after October 16th. This hotel is a 15 minute drive (Uber/Lyft, car, taxi), or a 30 minute subway ride to Fandi Mata!

Ravel Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Accommodations

In town early? Check out David's favorite place in the world: The Nitehawk. Nitehawk Cinema is New York’s premier dine-in theater, pairing exemplary first-run and repertory film programming and tableside food and beverage service. Have their popcorn and a specialty cocktail.

Nitehawk Cinema

Make a reservation for brunch to try Lizzie's favorite special occasion breakfast: the pancakes. They're the perfect pancake for people who prefer waffles. Don't sleep on their chips and aioli or their Caesar salad, either!!

Chez Ma Tante

Spend the day seeing the city from the best way to experience NYC: the ferry! NYC Ferry operated by City Experiences aims to provide an affordable way to travel between waterfront communities throughout New York City. The six routes span over 60 nautical miles of waterways and connect New Yorkers and visitors to the city’s waterfront communities – including neighborhoods, job centers, and parks.

NYC Ferry Terminal, North Williamsburg

A fun way to kill a few hours before the big day!!!!

Brooklyn Bowl

Have a schvitz or get a massage before the party starts! Day passes start at $70.

Bathhouse Williamsburg

Check out one of David and Lizzie's favorite pizza spots -- it's by the chef from Williamsburg mainstays Lilia and Misi, without needing a reservation (but, like, if you can get an afternoon reservation for either of those restaurants... take it. And call us, please). If you like a kick, try the Long Hot Shallot slice -- it's heaven!

Fini Pizza

Burning desire to start the party early? The Craic is right by Fandi Mata and is, by our accounts, the perfect dive bar. Don't go too crazy -- incredible cocktails and vibes await!

David & Lizzie

David & Lizzie

Registry