DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Binghamton

Wedding Day

Wedding

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Our Wedding

In the summer of 2010, Katy was fresh out of college, and Jim was on summer break. As luck would have it, they had both taken jobs with Mercersburg Academy's Summer ESL Program in Mercersburg, PA, 20 miles from Katy's hometown of Chambersburg. The first time they met was at the luncheon on the first day of camp. Jim had long hair, and Katy thought he looked like a British indie rocker. After lunch, the group went to Wal-Mart to purchase supplies for the program. Katy remembers being impressed with Jim's taste in music. She invited him to hang out with the teacher group later that evening. They had their first official date the following week at Mikie's Ice Cream Parlor in Mercersburg. The rest, as they say, is history!

How We Met

Katy and Jim had just moved to Ithaca. Jim had hidden the ring inside their new apartment, and was waiting for the right moment to propose. The two of them had just had a romantic dinner at an Italian restaurant in town. They came home and Jim handed Katy a photo album that had pictures of the two of them from all throughout their relationship. The final page of the photo album was just a sheet of paper that read "Reserved for Engagement Photo." Jim then got down on one knee and proposed. With tears in her eyes, Katy said yes.

How He Proposed

Our Story

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Quinn is Katy's sister and one of her best friends! They have been there for each other through thick and thin, and Katy  is honored that she will be by her side at the wedding.

Quinn O'Neill

Jesse is one of Jim's brothers. He is a chef, and he has recently returned from a six month stay in Peru.

Jesse Doody

Katy &amp; Kelly have been best friends for so long, that they answer to each other's names. Seriously, the two have been besties since they were wearing diapers in the church nursery. Through 28 years of friendship, nothing has torn them apart. Katy was a bridesmaid in Kelly's wedding, and she is thrilled to have Kelly as a bridesmaid in her own wedding. 

Kelly West

Casey is the third of the four Doody boys. He is a board game enthusiast and an avid reader.

Casey Doody

Vanessa and Katy have been best friends since middle school. Together with Kelly, the three of them form a bond that is so strong, it should summon superhero powers. Sadly, Vanessa now lives across the country, but Katy is excited that Vanessa is coming back to the East Coast to be a bridesmaid in her wedding!

Vanessa Merriman

Dave is one of Jim's best and oldest friends. They go all the way back to their elementary school days together at St. Teresa's.

Dave Herlihy

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

We do have a block of rooms set up at the DoubleTree, as an added convenience to our guests! When booking your room, use the group code "VAN" for the group rate.

Katy & Jim

Katy & Jim

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