Rehearsal Dinner

Nanina's In The Park

Wedding

St. Aedan’s: The Saint Peter's University Church

Ceremony

Reception

After Party Renaissance Hotel Bar

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Our Wedding

Devin and Liz first met in August of 2016 at Saint Peter’s University. Devin was pledging the fraternity Delta Sigma Pi of which Liz was already a brother. As if fate had a plan their Bigs who were already a lovely couple nudged both their Littles toward a friendship which eventually blossomed. (A debt of gratitude to our Matchmakers Nick & Anica.) Just one short year after meeting, Devin asked Liz on their first date to the VIP Diner in Journal Square in October 2017. During their first year together Liz introduced Devin to what would be their favorite movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show. They sang and danced in the rain just like the movie solidifying their ability to be themselves around each other. After finishing college and adjusting to a post pandemic life Devin and Liz moved into their first apartment together in Jersey City in 2021. Living in Jersey City for the last 3 years was full of fond memories going downtown and enjoying their local Journal Square neighborhood. They especially loved going on dates at Ercolano’s and the Cheesecake Factory. In August of 2021 while on a cruise to Bermuda Devin and Liz walked into a beautiful family owned jewelry store. Overcome with a whim and sureness Devin purchased an engagement ring… in front of Liz. As we all know Liz hates surprises so this was shock but a relief. That October Devin planned a “surprise” engagement at a live Rocky Horror Picture Show surrounded by friends and family. They later played Betty Munroe and Ralph Hapschatt making their RHPS debut. In their years together they have traveled all over the globe, by car, train, boat and plane. Their favorite places include Hershey, Bermuda and most recently Rome.

Our Story

Photos

Lance Varela

Chase Varela

Joseph Doody

Kagan Shaw

Joshua Okaro

Matt Gross

Jordan Adoni

Maxwell Velikodny

Victoria Hussey

Alexandra Narvaez

Gail Cevallos

Lorraine Mendoza

Kate Feeney

Gina Schroeder

Emily Podell

Hailey Podell

Wedding Party

Q + A

Parking is included when booking with our room block.

Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel

Shuttle Information

Shuttles from the Renaissance Hotel will depart to Nanina’s in the Park at 6:30PM & 7:00PM Shuttles back to the Renaissance Hotel will depart from Nanina’s in the Park at 11:45PM & 12:15AM

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Wedding Photos

Devin & Elizabeth

Devin & Elizabeth

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