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Gillian and Jeffrey&nbsp;met through their mutual&nbsp;friends, Paula and Garrett, when they were invited to attend a Yankee game&nbsp;(the yanks won that day).&nbsp;It wasn’t&nbsp;until the wedding of Paula and Garrett a year later&nbsp;that Jeffrey would&nbsp;put down his raspberry gelato to meet Gillian out on the dance floor.&nbsp;

The timing of their relationship was purposeful and meant to be as they both were looking for that special person to give balance to their lives. Since the beginning, they have been there&nbsp;for each other through new roles at&nbsp;work,&nbsp;graduate&nbsp;school, and starting a new life together in Rocky Hill, CT.&nbsp;



















Jeffrey waited&nbsp;to propose&nbsp;until&nbsp;Gillian&nbsp;graduated&nbsp;from PA&nbsp;school and passed her&nbsp;board exam to become a PA-C. During the wait,&nbsp;Jeffrey&nbsp;planned a surprise&nbsp;proposal&nbsp;that incorporated Gillian’s favorite ice cream topping: sprinkles. The night before their&nbsp;trip to Florida, Jeffrey suggested they stop packing to make an ice cream sundae (a tasty break!). &nbsp;He quickly and nervously added some ice-cream in a bowl and&nbsp;brought it over to her alongside a bowl of sprinkles (for her to add on copious amounts, as usual). &nbsp;The ring was gently nestled&nbsp;on the spoon, waiting for Gillian, with just enough sprinkles on top&nbsp;to cover the shiny ring (he learned this after an earlier failed attempt, where the ring got stuck in a container of sprinkles - that’s another story!). &nbsp;As Gillian lifted the spoon from the bowl, and before the sprinkles could make their way onto the ice-cream, the ring appeared! &nbsp;She excitingly&nbsp;jumped up and down on the couch in disbelief, while Jeffrey got down on one knee to “pop the question”. &nbsp;She said YES! &nbsp;They celebrated with a quiet and peaceful prosecco toast at Wood N&nbsp;Tap, a perfect way to kick off the engagement.&nbsp;



















To quote Jeff’s favorite lead singer, Eddie Vedder, Gillian&nbsp;couldn’t find “a better man”&nbsp;than Jeffrey Thomas Gaudioso. She of course said yes!&nbsp;

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Jeremy Gaudioso

Gillian met Valerie at Mount Holyoke College when they were both accepted into the Victory Eights&nbsp;A Capella group during their first year of school. During V8 practice, Val and Gillian&nbsp;were often given&nbsp;the same parts and would spend hours in Pratt Music Hall&nbsp;learning the&nbsp;music. Bottom line,&nbsp;there is&nbsp;no one Gillian would rather share&nbsp;a&nbsp;harmony with.&nbsp;

Valerie Zeldenrust

Andrew Gargano

Margaret is Gillian’s first cousin but to Gillian, Margaret is more like a sister.&nbsp;Margaret wrote Gillian a story when she was in elementary school titled “Collge Troubles” (no I&nbsp;did not misspell that), the story&nbsp;is all about Margaret sneaking away in Gillian’s suitcase so she can&nbsp;join Gillian in college&nbsp;. It is quite a page-turner and a story&nbsp;that Gillian will cherish for a very long time.

Margaret Costello

Paula is Gillian’s oldest friend. They met&nbsp;in&nbsp;preschool and have remained close&nbsp;friends ever since.&nbsp;Paula&nbsp;was there for Gillian&nbsp;throughout elementary, middle, high school, and even now as&nbsp;they are&nbsp;neighborhood friends again.&nbsp;&nbsp;Paula and Gillian’s claim to fame is their striking rendition of &nbsp;"America the Beautiful"&nbsp;that aired on the radio back in 2003.&nbsp;Their song&nbsp;&nbsp;won them coveted&nbsp;tickets to see American Idol live. Special things have happened&nbsp;around Paula including but not limited to the aforementioned concert tickets and meeting my&nbsp;future husband ;)&nbsp;

Paula Garavel

Justin Gaudioso

Everyone should google&nbsp;Cassie Blanchette, Ph.D. because Cassie Blanchette is going to change the world!&nbsp;Cassie and Gillian met at UMass Medical School where she worked in a&nbsp;neurobiology research lab. Cassie and Gillian share many loves such&nbsp;as&nbsp;romantic comedies, Sara Bareilles, Starbucks, and&nbsp;being snowed in together&nbsp;with&nbsp;hot chocolate topped with both&nbsp;marshmallows and whipped cream.

Cassie Blanchette

Chris Culmone 

Anthony Perfetto 

E.J. Carella

Anthony Cinicola

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*PLEASE&nbsp;MAKE&nbsp;ALL&nbsp;RESERVATIONS&nbsp;BEFOREOCTOBER&nbsp;4, 2019&nbsp;FOR&nbsp;WEDDING&nbsp;BLOCK RATE*Located in Old Saybrook, Saybrook Point Inn, Marina and Spa is convenient to General William Hart House and Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center. This eco-friendly hotel is within the vicinity of Harvey's Beach and Florence Griswold Museum.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 100 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.Amenities Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 5 km.Dining Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, dinner, and brunch, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours).Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Old Saybrook? This hotel has 2000 square feet (186 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

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Gillian & Jeffrey

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