Bear Brook Valley

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

After working together for 6 months, we started to notice each other. I knew I liked Matt and pushed him to come hang out with me and friends in the city. We went on our first official date and I tried to break things off with Matt because I thought it might be awkward at work and wasn't sure I even really liked him. That night totally changed my mind and I realized that he was something special!

How We Met 

I thought we were going to the Museum of Natural History with friends for a private tour. The AMNH is one of my favorite places and I took Matt there for his first time. Matt and I arrived first and toured the museum (including the new Titanosaur!) before heading to the Blue Whale room for the "tour". In the room, Matt dropped down to one knee and asked me to marry him. Of course I said YES.... actually I said of course, after a few "shut ups", "reallys" and "are you serious". Matt then pointed out that my friend Matt was there and had filmed the whole thing.We headed back to Jersey City where our families were waiting in our apartment. Matt had one last surprise for me and we headed up to our roof deck where all of our friends were waiting to help us celebrate! It was a PERFECT day!!!!

The Proposal 

Our Story

Details

Our Wedding

Photos

Bridesmaids

Jennifer McGrath- Maid of Honor

Gina Meyer- Matron of Honor

Caitlin Dohrenwend- Bridesmaid

Meghan McGrath- Bridesmaid

Danielle Goldberg- Bridesmaid 

Andrea Sharkey- Bridesmaid 

Christie Pedersen- Bridesmaid 

Jessica Lettieri- Bridesmaid 

Alexandra Mattia- Bridesmaid 

Marissa Edrich- Bridesmaid 

Groomsmen

John LaCugna- Best Man

TJ Goldberg- Groomsman

Connor McGrath- Groomsman

Michael Edrich- Groomsman

Brian Kulig- Groomsman

Adam Barth- Groomsman

Steven Zelinski- Groomsman

David Dorman- Groomsman

Justin Berger- Groomsman

Bryan Baum- Groomsman

Wedding Party 1

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

A block of rooms has been reserved. Please visit the personalized group webpage to book or mention McGrath/Kwinter wedding if booking over the phone. DIRECTIONS:From the South: Take Parkway North to Exit 145 (Toward Newark/Harrison); Keep <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">left at the fork, follow signs for<span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">Interstate 280 W/<span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">The Oranges and merge onto <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">I-280 W: Merge onto I-80 W; Take exit 35A towards Dover and merge onto Mt Hope Ave; Destination will be on the rightFrom the City: Take the Holland Tunnel (I78-West) to Jersey City; Use the left 2 lanes to keep <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">left at the fork and continue on <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">NJ-139 W; Take the <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">US-1 Truck/<span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">US-9 Truck exit toward <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">I-280/<span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">Jersey City/<span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">Kearny; Continue onto Charlotte Ave; Slight right toward Newark-Jersey City Turnpike and continue on Turnpike; Use the right lane to take the <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">Interstate 280 W ramp; Merge onto I280 W and take it to I80 W (merge); Take exit 35A towards Dover and merge onto Mt Hope Ave; Destination will be on the rightFrom NYC (Public Transportation): Take Lakeland Bus Lines Route 80 Westbound bus to Rockaway Mall (Lot 36)- hotel is within walking distance to the mall.

Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway

A block of rooms has been reserved. Please visit the personalized group webpage to book or mention McGrath/Kwinter wedding if booking over the phone.

Eileen & Matthew

Eileen & Matthew

E&M

Wedding Day

6:00 PM

Wedding

6:00 PM

Reception