St George Romanian Orthodox Cathedral

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Winter

Attire: Formal (Black Tie Optional)

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Our Wedding

RSVP Cards

IF A RESPONSE IS NOT RECEIVED YOUR SEAT AND PLATE CANNOT BE RESERVED.

Please be sure to send your RSVP cards back so they will arrive by January 10, 2023. Clearly indicate the names of the persons attending on the line: M___________________________________________________. The number of persons attending out of the persons addressed. The number of persons attending who would like the chicken dinner plate or the vegetarian dinner plate. The return envelope has been provided for you with the return address and postage. Fill out and send back! Thank you in advance for your quick responses!

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Our Story

2017

July

David and Elena met the summer of 2017 when Elena began her college classes at Kettering University. David was the president of the local Flint Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF). David and Elena would see each other at OCF Meetings, Liturgy on Sundays at St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church, and occasionally go swing dancing with other young people in Farmington Hills, MI.

2019

November

Being close acquaintances for over two years, David and Elena began to talk to each other more frequently and grew their friendship. Realizing that they agreed on much more than they had originally thought, David and Elena went on their first date. It went well! After a couple more dates, one notably going to see The Spongebob Musical when it was on tour in Detroit, they began they began their dating relationship.

2021

December

After two years of dating, David and Elena become engaged!

2023

January

5 years since first meeting...3 years since first dating...1 year since being engaged... David and Elena are married in the Orthodox Church onJanuary 28, 2023

Bridal Party

Registry

Engagement Photos

Photo credit for our engagement photos goes to photographerAmy Claeysat<a href="https://daisybluephoto.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daisy Blue Photography</a> Amy and her team will be capturing our wedding day as well!

Elena & David

Elena & David

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