Westbury Manor

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Winter

Our Wedding

It all began on October 21, 2018, at Rust and Gold in Huntington, NY, where fate (and maybe a really good cocktail) brought us together. Sparks flew, conversations flowed, and it was clear from the start that something special was unfolding. By Christmas, we were already introducing each other to our families—because when you know, you know—and we didn’t believe in wasting any time. We guess the U-Haul stereotype isn’t entirely without merit, as before long, we were living together, seamlessly building a life filled with love, laughter, travel and Gilmore Girls—iykyk Amanda and Gianna’s cat, Leo, hit it off right away, and we quickly realized we made great co-parents. Inspired by this perfect balance, we decided to add another furry companion. In October 2019, we tossed aside the “do not get a dog” warnings and welcomed Nash into our lives. Since then, Nash has become the most adored (and spoiled) grandchild in both families, winning everyone over with his charm and proving all the skeptics completely wrong. We spent a few wonderful years in Greenlawn while Gianna finished her master’s degree and Amanda worked from home. Life was good, but we craved sunshine and new adventures, so in June 2022, we made the bold move to Florida. Six months later, on Christmas Eve, Amanda popped the question with a gift under the tree. Not to be outdone, Gianna asked Amanda on New Year’s Eve with a ring attached to Nash’s collar. It was a season of saying yes. By 2023, we bought our first home in New Smyrna Beach and started dreaming about our wedding. After much debate about where to tie the knot (including a dreamy trip to Lake Como, Italy to find a venue), we realized that returning to our Long Island roots felt like the perfect choice. Since Christmas has always been a part of our story, it only made sense to celebrate our love surrounded by the magic of the season and everyone we cherish. We can’t wait to celebrate with you in December 2025 and create even more unforgettable memories together.

Our Story 

Photos

Alyssa Caracola

Dominica Caracola

Vanessa Burton 

Chrissy Holder 

Andrew Maass

John Maass

Nicole Caracola- Brown

Giovanni Brown

Abby Holder 

Wedding Party

Q + A

Hyatt Place Garden City

Courtyard Westbury Long Island

Viana Hotel and Spa, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hotels

Explore Bryant Park &amp; Rockefeller Center in NYCWhile you’re in Westbury, take a trip to Manhattan to visit two of the citys most iconic spots!Getting There from Westbury via Long Island Rail Road (LIRR):From Westbury Station: Take the Port Jefferson Line to Penn Station (45-55 minutes).From Penn Station:Walk 10-15 minutes north on 7th Avenue to reach Bryant Park (between 40th and 42nd Streets).Then, continue 5-10 minutes north to Rockefeller Center to see the famous Christmas Tree and enjoy the holiday displays.Bryant Park offers seasonal activities and outdoor dining, while Rockefeller Center is home to the iconic Christmas Tree and ice skating rink, making for a perfect day of NYC sightseeing!

Rockefeller Center

Things to Do

Registry

Christmas Over The Years 

Gianna & Amanda

Gianna & Amanda

Wedding Party