Turf Valley Resort

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Wedding Ceremony

Ceremony

Reception

After Party

Our Wedding

The story of Alec &amp; Erin begins in the hallowed halls of Drackett Tower, circa 2017 at THE Ohio State University. Alec was living in Drackett Tower during his freshman year of college as part of his Humanitarian Engineering Scholars group. As fate would have it, he would soon befriend the one and only, the incomparable Brian Ventruella, a fellow member of his engineering cohort and from there, the puzzle pieces began to fall together. Brian originated from Pittsburgh, PA and upon his arrival to Columbus, Ohio he decided to made a pact with the one and only other person on campus who came from his hometown: the lovely Allina Molinaro. Brian made Allina swear that they would not speak to each other until their first Thanksgiving break as a way to ensure that they would each make new friends and start their college lives apart from each other. Allina agreed, and with this mindset she felt free to dive into the female friendships she was beginning to forge at the neighboring dorm, Torres House. Torres House was home to the Women in Engineering learning community, the exact same community that Erin's older sister Lauren had been apart of during her time at tOSU. Erin, ever wanting to be JUST like Lauren, decided to join and when she moved in that warm August morning, she could never have imagined that by trying to walk in Lauren's shoes, she would gain lifelong friends and a husband to boot. To make a long story short, the pact between Brian and Allina did not in fact last until that first fateful Thanksgiving. It lasted maybe a week or two tops when it was understood that Brian and The Boys needed to bring girls if they wanted any chance at getting into college parties. So one day, Allina tells Erin that her friend Brian is hosting some friends over at his dorm and invites Erin to tag along to meet her old friend from high school. Erin agrees and together they walk over to Drackett Tower, unbeknownst to them that it would be the beginning of forever for two very unsuspecting people.

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Meet the Girls!

"She is my sister, and therefore she is half of me".


Lauren and Erin made a pact very early on in life that they would be each others maids of honor & finally we get to see that promise be fulfilled. There aren't words to describe the impact that Lauren has on Erin's life so simply put: there is no Erin without Lauren and therefore no one else is better suited to fill the role of Matron of Honor. 

Lauren Foster

"To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world"
Sisters by chance, friends by choice! The greatest gift that Erin's older brother, Adam could've ever given to Erin was the gift of Kate. Kate has been serenity, stillness and sanctity for Erin and her gentle nature is something Erin admires and looks forward to having by her side on her wedding day.


Kate Foster

"Friendship isn't a big thing, it's a million little things"

Jen was Erin's first friend at OSU and over the years, Jen has proven time and time again that she is always going to be in Erin's corner. She is a radiant light of positivity with infectious energy and limitless potential & Erin was instantly drawn into her orbit while on campus and thankfully she is still a part of Jen's world!

Jen Ujczo

"A best friend is like a four-leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have"

Micki and Erin were roommates in college and bonded instantly over their love of carbs and cuddles. Micki has been a fiercely loyal, kind, and compassionate friend from day 1 & was an easy choice for Erin to make when picking bridesmaids. 

Micki Frey

"A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you will become, and still, gently allows you to grow"
Allina and Erin have been two sides of the same coin for close to 8 years now. Whenever Erin thinks of her friends, it is hard not to picture Allina at the forefront of her mind. Allina and Erin have shared music, laughs, coffee, and just about everything in between with each other. Erin had the incredible honor of being Allina's bridesmaid in her wedding so it was only fitting that roles should reverse. 

Allina Molinaro

"There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature"

MeganHart was the glue that brought together the Oakland girls during our time at OSU. Erin marveled at Megan's ability to do everything all-in, whether it was her schoolwork, her faith, her family, or her friends. Megan inspired Erin to not sacrifice life's joys for secondary validation and she continually reminds Erin that happiness is always there if you know where to look for it. Megan is a permanent source of joy and peace for Erin and hers is a presence that Erin considers a necessity on her wedding day. 

Megan Hart

"She is a friend of my mind. She gathers me. The pieces I am, she gathers them and gives them back to me in all the right order"

Alyssa was, is, and perhaps will always be the most consistent friend in Erin's life. She is a never-ending fountain of selflessness, generosity and strength that has stood by Erin's side for the better part of a decade now. She is the backbone of our friend group, the stability in the storm, and the perfect embodiment of female friendship. All this to say that picking her to be a bridesmaid was as easy as picking her first in any sport competition. 

Alyssa Meurer

"Friendship isn't about who you've known the longest. It's about who came and never left your side"

Clarice and Erin were brought together by divine timing at medical school in Baltimore, MD. What began as simple walks to school became a friendship that has steadily grown and flourished as the years have gone by. Daily texts, frequent happy hours, and the occasional half marathon have gotten Clarice and Erin through just about everything life has brought them over the last three years and it made perfect sense that the weekend after their medical school graduation, Clarice should stand at Erin's side once again. 

Clarice Hu

"We were girls together. Do you know how special that is?" 

Katy and Erin spend their girlhood together and have seen each other through each phase life has offered thus far. From showing Katy pictures of Alec saying "I have the biggest crush on this guy" to FaceTiming her the instant the engagement happened, Katy has witnessed the relationship from its origin to its peak. She has been nothing but supportive, considerate and encouraging for Erin's entire life and Erin is so honored to not only be Katy's friend but now have her as a bridesmaid! 

Katy Bilek

NOW FOR THE BOYS

Corey and Alec became friends sophomore year of high school under the formation of the friend group “Viva Estrella Dos”, which included some of the JV football team, although Corey was on varsity, but only because his dad was the head coach. Even though they went to college many states away from one another, they always reconnected over the summer, or would visit each other at TCNJ or OSU. Alec considers Corey one of his best friends, and Corey’s parents like a second mom and dad. But most importantly, he has always been one of Alec and Erin’s biggest fans. A fun fact about Corey is that he knows a lot about sharks. Here is the hudl link to his high school football highlights: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/
3174816/582a285a3bd8148f0cdcde20 

Corey Luthe

Justin and Alec became brothers in 2001. Coincidentally, a few of Alec’s friends growing up also had younger brothers that were Justin’s age, which made for great pickup basketball and softball numbers. The two live and die with every second of Philadelphia sports, weathering the brutal Eagles Super Bowl 52 and Phillies 2022 World Series losses, but it made watching the 2024 NFC Championship in Philadelphia together that much sweeter. They will still send each other Super Bowl highlights about once a month. Justin has always been a great brother and great friend. A fun fact about Justin is that he can bench more than Alec.

Justin Pellicciotti

Michael and Alec became brothers in 2003. Michael is and forever will be a wild card. Alec cannot remember the last serious conversation he’s had with Michael. At this rate, the two may never have a serious conversation for the rest of their lives. Michael has always been a great brother but only just recently became a marginally good friend to Alec. A fun fact about Michael is that he, too, can bench more than Alec.

Michael Pellicciotti

Jack and Alec became brothers in 2005. Although he was the youngest, he was the chunkiest for a while, but eventually outgrew that and became the tallest of the four brothers, which sometimes makes it difficult to humble him. Every Fall, the two go back and forth about fantasy football player rankings and draft position, which are very important considering they are part of a combined 8 fantasy leagues. Jack has always been a great brother as well. A fun fact about Jack is that, unfortunately, he can also bench more than Alec.

Jack Pellicciotti

Alec first met Adam during Alec’s first “date” with Erin, where the Foster crew (plus Alec) met up for dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings on the corner of Lane and High at Ohio State. It would be another couple of years before Alec and Adam met up again in person – the two often joke about how infrequently they see each other even though they always pick up right where they left off. Alec is very excited to officially become part of the Foster family. A fun fact about Adam is that he is about to get a super cool brother-in-law.

Adam Foster

Jeremy is Alec’s future brother-in-law and similarly grew up with three brothers. After spending an entire weekend with his side of the family last summer, Alec is happy to report that the Pogorelec’s know how to have fun and party. Alec appreciates how welcoming Jeremy has always been towards him. A fun fact about Jeremy is that he is a huge Cleveland Browns fan, although sources say he is heavily contemplating Eagles fandom.

Jeremy Pogorelec

Jacob and Alec were college roommates for all four and half years of their tenure at Ohio State University. In fact, Alec shared a bedroom with Jacob longer than he did with his three younger brothers combined – so in that sense, Jacob is basically the 5th Pellicciotti brother, except for the fact that he is very blonde. A fun fact about Jacob is that he only capable of playing certified bangers and will have override access to the DJ at the wedding.

Jacob Brunka

Alec and Brandon have been in cahoots since they both began as chemical engineers at Ohio State University. From being hungover in Friday morning calculus lectures after a Thursday night out or modeling the temperature gradient of beer cans on ice in Heat & Mass Transport, they lived by "work hard, play hard". Be wary of challenging Brandon to a race after a few Miller Lites, as he is “really fast”. A fun fact about Brandon is that he always beats Alec in pop-a-shot.

Brandon Harroff

Spencer and Alec have known each other since 3rd grade, when they started a three-year youth baseball dynasty with Gary Kirin (Spencer’s dad) at the coaching helm. In high school, Spencer, Alec, and Corey were part of an unstoppable All-County linebacking corps, before having their championship dreams crushed 44-6 in the first round of the playoffs. Spence has always been a great supporter of Alec and Erin. A fun fact about Spencer is that he is automatic at putting ping pong balls in solo cups.

Spencer Kirin

Wedding Party

Q + A

We invite you to stay at Turf Valley Resort and have organized a room block to accommodate all of our friends and family! The hotel is located adjacent to our reception space so you won't have to worry about transporting yourselves to and from our venue. We have blocked Traditional 1 bed and Golf View 2 bed rooms for you to reserve. Please either call the front desk at 410-465-1500 or 1-888-833-8873 or you can make your reservation online at turfvalley.com/reservations and use the code 28J9PC. Please be sure to book your room ASAP to ensure accommodations are in order!!

Please plan to arrive in BWI airport if you are planning to fly in for the wedding. It is conveniently located 25 minutes away from Turf Valley. Feel free to reach out to Erin or Alec to coordinate rides to and from BWI if needed.

Baltimore/Washington International Airport

Travel/Hotel

Feel free to take advantage of any and all amenities that Turf Valley offers its guests. Look on their website for all the details but highlights include the following: - Outdoor Pool with Poolside Cafe- Tennis &amp; Pickleball Courts- Nature Trail

Visit Baltimore and stop by the National Aquarium (except you, Blaine)! You can also walk around the Inner Harbor, grab an Italian sub at Di Pasquale's, or get ice cream at Bmore Licks!

National Aquarium

By booking a night at the hotel, you're able to purchase a round of golf at Turf Valley Resort's private course. Range balls are free!

Turf Valley Golf Club

Waverly Woods Golf Club

Pregame our wedding by stopping at the Famous Guinness Open Gate Brewery &amp; Brand Store. They offer both self-guided &amp; directed tours as well as a beautiful indoor and outdoor beer garden (&amp; all the tasty beer you could want)

Guinness Open Gate Brewery

Exploring the charming downtown area of historic Ellicott City! Stop by Phoenix Upper Main or Manor Hill Tavern for a quick drink or get a sweet treat at The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar.

Ellicott City Historic District

Visit downtown Frederick, MD, located a convenient 30-minute drive from Turf Valley. Explore local shops and stop by Erin's favorite gin distillery, McClintocks Back Bar!

Erin & Alec

Erin & Alec

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