K&M

KAREN & MOLLY

October 12 2026

Sea Bright NJ

Wedding Day

October 12, 2026

5:00 PM

Windows on the Water at Surfrider Beach Club

931 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright, NJ, 07760

Attire: Formal Attire is required. Colors are Black and Gold.

Please join us in a night of family fun and loving celebration as we start our journey, making memories that will last forever.

Reception

Windows on the Water at Surfrider Beach Club

931 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright, NJ, 07760

Our Story

US

Us.

Karen and Molly’s story began with two photos on Instagram—each of them posing with a sneaker on a state line. When Karen spotted Molly’s picture, she noticed they shared the same love for sneakers… and a spark of something more. So she slid into Molly’s DMs, trying to be charming and pretending it was just about the photo.

One message turned into many, and those conversations grew into five years of love, laughter, and a life built together. Now, they’re crossing a new line—straight into marriage—hand in hand.

Wedding Party

James Croft - Father of the Bride

Sharon Croft - Mother of the Bride

Robert Sr. Carney - Father of the Bride

Carol Carney - Stepmother of the Bride

Carl Torres - Stepfather of the Bride

Kathy Torres - Mother of the Bride

Alaura Grace - Maid of Honor

Dustin Drass - Man of Honor

Anna Lewis - Bridesmaid

Monika Markel - Bridesmaid

Jennifer Mehmedi - Bridesmaid

Jaime Burguieres - Bridesmaid

Richard Carney - Beerman

Ryan Carney - Beerman

Robert Jr. Carney - Officiant

Dress Code

WE'RE GETTING FANCY!

Formal attire requested: cocktail to black-tie. Men: suits or tuxedos, dress shirts, and ties or bow ties. Women: floor-length gowns or refined cocktail dresses; elegant separates are also appropriate. The ceremony and reception will be outdoors in Sea Bright, NJ, on October 12, 2026—please plan for coastal breezes and consider a light wrap, tailored coat, or dressy layers.

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Travel

Sonesta Select Tinton Falls Eatontown

600 Hope Rd, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724, USA

(732) 389-2100

Check-In: Friday, October 9, 2026 | Check-Out: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

We would love for you to stay with us. We have arranged transportation to and from the venue for those staying with us at Sonesta Select. Please find the link to reserve your rooms below. If you wish to modify your arrival or departure dates, click Edit, update your dates, and then select your preferred room. We kindly request that you use the link to make your reservation. Should you prefer to book by phone, please call the hotel and reference Carney Wedding – October 2026 to secure the special room rate. Phone-732-389-2100

https://www.sonesta.com/sonesta-select/nj/tinton-falls/sonesta-select-tinton-falls-eatontown?isGroupCode=true&groupCode=NJ3998AAB603&checkin=2026-10-09&checkout=2026-10-13

Website

Registry

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