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Our Wedding

There have been many times we ask ourselves, "why couldn't we have found each other sooner so we could love each other longer?" I think we have come to find though, that for us, we were meant to live life on two parallel lives, until we had both experienced just enough independently to make for the perfect match at just the right moment. Steve and I met through friends at our crossfit gym and as much as we may have played it off and just stuck with the "just friends," idea, life had other plans. I fell in love with Steve quietly. Realizing how much I appreciated his daily instagram messages of life updates and funny stories. I found myself looking forward to chatting with him every day when I would wake up and realized that being near him I felt comfortable and relaxed, more than I had ever been before. Steve stood by me through the good the bad and the ugly. He patiently taught me how important it was to recognize that sometimes people really are who they say they are and he has been the epitome of a gentleman and a role model for Gregory. Having both come from positions of being single parents and backgrounds with complex situations, we have taken the time to learn from each other and to create a home that is full of love. Where everyone is welcome and meant to feel like family. We are so excited for the next steps of our story and for you all to be a part of that. Thank you to everyone who has helped us write this fairy tale so far. We love you all and we cannot wait to celebrate with you!

Steve & Jenna

Our Story

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A ten year age difference seems like a big number... we grew up and Jaime was the person who took care of me. She was another mom, someone who would take me to practices and teach me style and tell me flat out when I was looking or acting ridiculous. As we grew up that age gap seemed to thin regardless of the numerical values and we were no longer big sister/little sister, but just sisters and best friends. We have seen life's worse downs and best ups, we have fought and cried and we have laughed and celebrated. Calling Jaime to tell her we were engaged was the best phone call I think we made. The tears of joy and the relief that life is just good and as it should be - thank you for being the person who continuously reminded me to keep going. Who continuously pushed me to never give up and who is going to celebrate the hardest of us all as you ARE the party every time. We love you!!!!! 

Jaime McCann

My best friend since 5th grade. We have gone through life's hardest ups and downs and have always come back to one another no matter what life brings. This girl is the most straightforward, honest, perspective bringing, truth slinging, and hilarious but loving human I have ever known. Meghan you bring so much life and passion with you everywhere you go, you light up the room with your personality. You and I have lived so much life together and for the parts we have missed we were always there on the other end of the phone line to be filled in. In the darkest days you've pulled me out. In the brightest days you've celebrated louder and harder than anyone else. To the girl who doesn't just goes through life but who feels it and breathes every minute - you inspire me daily. I love you! 

Meghan Thayer

I met Mike on a park bench at Six Flags week 1 of college. We were both too hungover to go on any of the rides. We've been best friends ever since. Mike is without a doubt my first phone call if I needed to hide a body (#jokes). Mike is married to the wonderful Marina and they have a cute as a button daughter Aubrey, and a 300lb dog/horse. 

Mike Gilraine

Here's to the little boy who teaches us so much about life every minute of every day. That you have to keep waking up and doing your best because people not only rely on you but are inspired by you, that there is more than enough love to go around, that you don't have to be blood to be family, that no matter how tough times get if you have people you can come home to, who make you feel safe, loved, and heard, then you have it all. Thank you for bringing us so much joy, so many laughs, and meaning to being your parents <3

Gregory 

MY BABYYYYYYYYY ll give you chocolate and a pony if you just dont eat the flower petals ok? 

Rory Campbell

Connor & Wes you have been like my own kids since day one. There are not enough words to explain how much love we have for you or how much of an honor it has been to watch you grow and come into your own personalities while being such respectful, good boys. I watch you take care of Gregory and call him your brother, much like Jaime and I have looked at you both like you're our kids too. We cannot wait to watch you tear up the dance floor and steal all the treats mischievously we love you so much! 

Connor & Wesley Nowlin 

Joy and Steve's relationship is the brother/sister relationship most would want - their sense of humor, shared facial expressions, and ongoing check ins just to see if the other is having a good week or is okay is the most refreshing in a world so disconnected. When I met Joy there was an immediate click - sister in law is not a term i prefer - just sisters <3 Thank you Joy for being our good advice, our answer to every DIY, the person with just the right tool who always makes the time, and the contagious laugh and magnetic personality. We love you!

Joy Mendonca 

April & Brett, thank you for giving insight to what a relationship should be - lighthearted and fun, never allowing life to get the best of you, working hard together and individually for personal and team growth, for navigating busy days and crazy schedules but always highlighting the importance of bringing it all home. We love you both so much, thank you for always being there to support to love and to celebrate with us! 

April & Brett Nowlin

Steve's daughter and my future daughter as well. Maddie is intelligent, creative, soft spoken, and funny. A blended family can be a difficult situation to navigate, but meeting Maddie for the first time I immediately wanted to hug her and keep her close. So thrilled to grow this family officially and can't wait to see what you do the next few years Mads thank you for being part of our day!

Madison Johnson

Best friends since the day this girl showed me the golden retriever on her retainer it was all love everything after that. From getting our licenses, sporting events, pageants, working our first job together, college visits, graduation, moving to college, relationships, engagements, babies, and weddings it wouldn't be a milestone without you in it <3

Kate Azverde 

To my bestie, my workout wife, my fashion expert, my honest advice, and my stomach hurts from laughing girlfriend... life would not be life without you. To think we started at campgrounds with Lisa Frank friendship bracelets and that life would land us in a sweaty gym sharing barbells only to rekindle our friendship is not just irony its fate. From you and "dad" picking me up for Saturday workouts or comps, to our family dinners, to dealing with me walking through the woods with my BYOB cooler and endless trivia sessions that landed in me crying, and to welcoming miss rory into the world and bringing contraband to you and peyton <3 thank you for being there for our day and supporting every part of us!!! We love you.

Becky Campbell 

Every now and then you meet someone and say "yeah I like this one." Alexis and Jenna started working together in the new graduate program at Newton Wellesley Hospital in Labor & Delivery, through the long hours, brutal trainings, and difficult scenarios we would find ourselves in we fell in step fast. Nothing will bring you closer to someone than spending holidays, 40+ hour weeks, and resuscitating babies or saving a mom - from nurse babies to now the senior night nurses and from single to married in houses, you're more than a bridesmaid, you're family. 

Alexis Howard 

Eddie is the best bro-in-law I could ask for. Jack of all trades and literally master of all of them. Sorry I ask you to hang TVs and general things I should know how to do. As I type this Home Depot jingle plays in my head. Love you Eddie. 

Eddie Mendonca 

Dave has been around the Nowlin crew for decades - always the life of the party and forever there with a prank, a quick line, and his sense of humor to make everyone smile or maybe roll their eyes. Dave isn't just an in law he is a brother to Jenna. As much as he may goof off he has been a rock and someone who has always ultimately protected and looked out for the other members of this crazy crew. Dave we are so glad you said yes and are tolerating putting on a tux and being part of another event :) Love you so much buddy!!!!

Dave McCann

John is one of my closest friends and we also work together. I probably talk and see John more than anyone else outside of Jenna and fam. Have you ever met a yellow Lab?  Yeah, that's John. Always brings a smile to my face and would give you the shirt off his back without hesitation.  John is engaged to Emily and they have a doggo named June and a 100 year old cat named Moe who has extra toes and is a frequent visitor of breweries (yes, the cat). 

John DiRuggiero 

I have known Joe since I moved to Easton back in 5th grade. He was built like Mark Wahlberg which I thought was odd as he had literally the worst diet known to man (ps. Tim Golden HATES Mark Wahlberg). Joe was my QB in high school before he hurt his back (in gym class) and my football career was forever changed. Thanks Joe, you failed me. But as my dad once said to me "Joe is the toughest kid I've ever met".  Debatable. I honestly love Joe and we have accumulated a million memories, each and every one I cherish. Joe lives in Quincy with his fiancee Melissa and his son JJ. Beyond proud of the man Joe has become.  You're the man Joseph. 

Joe Doucette 

Timothy...  Tim is brutally honest and one of my best friends. One thing he can't seem to come to terms with is that he is the 2nd best athlete out of us....yours truly holding gold. He's a big ol cuddly teddy bear who, if you make plans with him, there's a 60% chance he will be there every time. PS. Thank you for your patience and getting me into golf last year...big things to come. 

Tim Golden

I met Nick sophomore year of college. It was a Saturday morning (9am) and I was heading to the bus for an away football game. We had a suite so we shared a common bathroom. So there we were, me in my warm ups, and Nick holding a red solo cup ...still drinking from the night before. I knew this person was going to have some sort of impact on my life. Now, in college, it was typically the impact of making me late to class or feeling a bit ill the next day after too many social pops but either way....memories were made and it was epic. Nick is married to Gina and they live in Newton with their lovely fam. 

Nick DiDuca

Wedding Party

Q + A

Near the airportMake yourself at home in one of the 64 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.When you stay at The Bedford Village Inn in Bedford, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Southern New Hampshire University Arena and Palace Theater.  This 5-star hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Merrimack Premium Outlets and 13 mi (20.9 km) from Southern New Hampshire University.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Saint Anselm College - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi  Farnam Center - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi  Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester Notre Dame Pavilion at Catholic Medical Center - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi  Northeast Delta Dental Stadium - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi  Catholic Medical Center - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi  City Hall Plaza - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi  Palace Theater - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi  Mall of New Hampshire - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi  Fresenius Medical Care at Elliot Hospital - 8.3 km / 5.1 mi  Derryfield Golf Course - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi  Southern New Hampshire University Arena - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi  Millyard Museum - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi  SEE Science Center - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi  University of New Hampshire-Manchester - 9.6 km / 5.9 mi  Saint Joseph Cathedral - 10.2 km / 6.4 mi  The nearest airports are:Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi Nashua, NH (ASH-Nashua Municipal) - 25.1 km / 15.6 mi Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal) - 32.8 km / 20.4 mi Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 50.6 km / 31.4 mi Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free valet parking is available onsite.Enjoy American cuisine at Tavern, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

The Bedford Village Inn

In the city centerMake yourself at home in one of the 92 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at Hampton Inn & Suites Manchester Bedford, you'll be centrally located in Bedford, within a 15-minute drive of Southern New Hampshire University Arena and Palace Theater.  This hotel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Southern New Hampshire University and 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from Merrimack Premium Outlets.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Farnam Center - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi  Mall of New Hampshire - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi  Northeast Delta Dental Stadium - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi  Southern New Hampshire University Arena - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi  Millyard Museum - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi  SEE Science Center - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi  University of New Hampshire-Manchester - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi  City Hall Plaza - 8.6 km / 5.4 mi  Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester Notre Dame Pavilion at Catholic Medical Center - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi  Catholic Medical Center - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi  Palace Theater - 8.8 km / 5.4 mi  Saint Joseph Cathedral - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi  Fresenius Medical Care at Elliot Hospital - 9.6 km / 5.9 mi  Saint Anselm College - 10 km / 6.2 mi  Derryfield Golf Course - 11.7 km / 7.2 mi  The nearest airports are:Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 6.8 km / 4.3 mi Nashua, NH (ASH-Nashua Municipal) - 23.2 km / 14.4 mi Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal) - 37.6 km / 23.4 mi Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 49.5 km / 30.8 mi The preferred airport for Hampton Inn & Suites Manchester Bedford is Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT). Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Free self parking is available onsite.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hampton Inn & Suites Manchester Bedford. For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Hampton Inn & Suites Manchester Bedford

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Bedford Village Inn & Restaurant

<a href=" https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=MHTBFHX&amp;groupCode=CHHJOH&amp;arrivaldate=2022-05-28&amp;departuredate=2022-05-30&amp;cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&amp;fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">room block code</a> Guests may book their reservation by calling the&nbsp;hotel directly at (603) 623-2040&nbsp;or by calling&nbsp;Hampton Reservation Center at 1-800-HAMPTON. When they call to make their reservation, please ensure they&nbsp;request the “Nowlin/Johnson”&nbsp;room block and indicate the code&nbsp;“JOH”.&nbsp;On the cutoff date of&nbsp;4/28/2022 at midnight&nbsp;(on the first minute of the day),&nbsp;all unreserved rooms will be released for sale to the general public.&nbsp;This means that all guests must book no later than 4/27/2022 at 11:59PM.Check in is 3:00PM and check out is 11:00AM.&nbsp;GUESTS MUST BOOK FOR TWO NIGHTS TO RECEIVE THE GROUP RATE.

Hampton Inn & Suites Manchester-Bedford

Friday night we will be spending time at Backyard Brewery in Manchester - feel free to send us a text and join us if you will be coming up Friday!

FRIDAY NIGHT WELCOME

Here's an idea of places to go to for the Saturday of your trip

Stark Brewery 

Another option for a Saturday activity

To Share Brewing Company

Looking for a relaxing experience prior to the big wedding celebration!?

Jenna & Steve

Jenna & Steve

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