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It all began in November 2019 on the dating app Hinge, where JT and Kelly crossed paths. Kelly was living in Morristown NJ, while JT was living in Queens NY. When Kelly and JT matched on a football Saturday, it was their shared love for Penn State that sparked their initial conversation. Both had attended Penn State University and instantly found common ground. As their conversations continued and they met in person, they quickly realized that they had a lot more in common than just their alma mater.&nbsp; JT and Kelly’s fifth date was the annual New Year’s Eve party at the Flanagan household. A simple invite unexpectedly turned into a 5-night stay with JT’s immediate family and friends! Just a few months into dating, the world was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and the quarantine forced everyone to stay home. Despite the challenges and uncertainties, JT and Kelly leaned on one another for support and found a way to enjoy long weekends together at each other’s apartments. Hand-crafted margaritas became a staple on Friday evenings while they enjoyed countless virtual happy hours. In a way, it was a special time as video chatting and playing games via the Houseparty app made it possible to meet each other’s friends and families much earlier than if the world was not on lockdown. Once the world opened up, JT and Kelly made up for lost time and got to experience just how fun (and expensive) dating can be in New York City and Morristown. It was quickly apparent to both of them that their similarities, values, and approaches to life felt seemingly impossible for them to have only met each other online! On the weekend of April 1st, 2023, JT was celebrating 10 years cancer free and told Kelly they were meeting his parents in Morristown for a celebratory drink. Kelly’s parents were also in town for the weekend and planned to meet at the bar to celebrate.&nbsp;However, plans for the night shifted when JT proposed in the park before arriving at the bar, where a joint-family engagement celebration was awaiting their arrival! It was a full night to celebrate as JT also surprised Kelly by packing her an overnight bag (with too many options!) and booked hotel rooms for the family. Kelly and JT were so lucky to have found love right before the global crisis and overcame the challenges that distance and quarantine brought. Their shared love of family, ability to adapt, and unwavering support for one another laid the foundation for their relationship that continues to grow. Teamwork truly does make a dream work. We are grateful to have you here to celebrate our love and witness the beginning of the next chapter of our lives. It is truly in our friends and family that we find purpose in life. Thank you for being a part of our story, and we look forward to creating more lifelong memories together!

Our Story

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The Wedding Party

Maria DiMuccio

Chris Flanagan

Cassie Flanagan

Alex Al-Atrash

Krista Ammon

Connor McMenamin

Allie Long

Kevin McVay

Wedding Party

We can't wait to see you all!

Please join us for drinks and appetizers on Thursday night to help kick off the wedding celebration! Date: Thursday, 5/30/2024Time: 7:30-9:30 PMLocation: Bistro on Bridge (2nd Floor)Address: 212 Bridge St, Phoenixville, PA 19460Website: <a href="bistroonbridge.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bistroonbridge.com</a>Dress Code: Dressy Casual Parking Options:(1) Street Parking(2) Pay to Park: Mill Street Parking Lot, Main and Bridge Street Parking Lot, Prospect Street Parking Lot(3) Take Uber/Lyft: Restaurant is approximately 10 mins from hotels

Transportation To Venue:&nbsp;&nbsp; Residence Inn: Bus Departs at 3:45 pm&nbsp;(1 Bus)Courtyard Inn: Bus Departs at 3:45 pm&nbsp;(3 Buses)Hampton Inn: Bus Departs at 4:00 pm&nbsp;(1 Bus) Note: At the Courtyard Inn, please try to fill one bus at a time. This will prevent all 3 buses from having to make an additional stop. The first two busses will then go directly to the venue, leaving the third bus to make the stop at the Hampton Inn.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Transportation From Venue:&nbsp;&nbsp; First Round of Transportation will be provided from the venue to all three hotels after the reception, stopping to drop guests off at the After-Party location along the way for anyone interested.&nbsp; Second Round of Transportation will be provided from After-Party to Hotels at 11:30/11:45 pm&nbsp;

Transportation

AIRPORTS

If you are traveling cross-country to celebrate with us, the following airports are closest to the venue/hotels: (1) Philadelphia International Airport, PHL (45 mins)(2) Lehigh Valley International Airport, ABE (50 mins)

Travel

A SHUTTLE WILL BE PROVIDED TO AND FROM THE VENUE FOR ALL OF THE HOTELS BELOW All hotels have blocked group rates. Please use the link or enter the group code when booking

This is the hotel where the Bride and Groom will be staying.The website link goes directly to book a room in our block

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Valley Forge/Collegeville

This Hotel is adjacent to the Courtyard Marriot where the Bride and Groom are staying (2 min walk).The website link goes directly to book a room in our block

Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Valley Forge/Collegeville

Closest to the venue and 10 mins from the Marriott hotels listed above.The website link goes directly to book a room in our block

Hampton Inn Limerick-Philadelphia Area

Hotels

Registry

Arriving early and looking for something to do?

﻿(1) Explore PhoenixvilleBridge Street includes bars, brewing companies, wine-tastings, low-key restaurants, and artsy locally-owned shops <a href="https://www.visitphilly.com/areas/chester-county/phoenixville/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.visitphilly.com/areas/chester-county/phoenixville/</a>

﻿(2) Valley Forge Casino ResortThe region's only full-amenity gaming resort features a 40,000-square-foot gaming floor <a href="https://vfcasino.boydgaming.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://vfcasino.boydgaming.com/</a>

﻿(3) King of Prussia Mall Featuring a diverse mix of over 450 stores, including Nordstrom, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, Primark and Dick's Sporting Goods, and a collection of luxury retailers unsurpassed in the region, King of Prussia is one of the most iconic malls in the nation. A variety of dining options are available in casual and sit-down restaurants including Seasons 52, Maggiano's Little Italy, True Food Kitchen, Morton's The Steakhouse, The Cheesecake Factory, Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Yard House, and more. <a href="https://www.simon.com/mall/king-of-prussia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.simon.com/mall/king-of-prussia</a>

﻿(4) Philadelphia Premium Outlets Find impressive savings at 150 outlet stores including Adidas, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Calvin Klein, Coach, DKNY, Gap, J. Crew, Nike, Ralph Lauren, Sony, and more. <a href="https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/philadelphia/stores" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/philadelphia/stores</a>

﻿(5) Providence Town Center Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment options right across the street from the Marriott Hotels <a href="https://www.providencetowncenter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.providencetowncenter.com/</a>

﻿(6) Valley Forge National Historical Park Valley Forge is the encampment site of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-1778. The park features 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, and monuments commemorating the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary War generation and honoring the power of people to pull together and overcome adversity during extraordinary times. <a href="https://www.nps.gov/vafo/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nps.gov/vafo/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm</a>

﻿(7) Schuylkill River Trail The Schuylkill River Trail in Montgomery County is an 18-mile, multi-use trail that runs from Philadelphia to Mont Clare. It was built on the Pennsylvania Railroad right of way and parallels the scenic Schuylkill River as it passes through various townships and boroughs. The trail is a popular destination for biking, rollerblading, jogging, and walking. <a href="https://schuylkillriver.org/schuylkill-river-trail/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://schuylkillriver.org/schuylkill-river-trail/</a>

JT & Kelly

JT & Kelly

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