The Apollo

Welcome Dinner

Fellows Riverside Gardens - Mill Creek Metroparks

The Wedding Day

Fellows Riverside Gardens

Arrival At Fellows Riverside Gardens

Ceremony at The Kidston Pavilion

Cocktail Hour: Weller Art Gallery and Garden Cafe Terrace

Reception Dinner: The Garden Cafe

First Dances | 7:30 PM

Let’s Party!

Summer

Our Wedding

Fellows Riverside Garden

We’re getting married at Fellows Riverside Gardens, part of the historic Mill Creek MetroParks in Youngstown, Ohio. Take a stroll and enjoy the seasonal blooms, walking paths, and views of Glacier Lake.   Mill Creek Park is one of the oldest and largest metroparks in the country, with roots dating back to 1891 as the first park district in Ohio. Mill Creek Park encompasses 2,658 acres and provides hiking, biking, paddle boating, fishing, Lanterman’s Mill, golf, tennis, volleyball, picnicking, and more!     The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will be held within Fellows Riverside Gardens, centered around the Kidston Pavilion and the Davis Center. Once you arrive and park at 123 McKinley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509, everything is within walking distance and fully wheelchair accessible. Come early to explore the gardens or simply soak in the view.   💕A Piece of History 💕 David’s family has a special connection to Mill Creek Park, where his grandfather worked as a stone mason. It’s a fun piece of family history that adds a personal touch to our wedding venue!   🌳Our Visit July 27th, 2024🌳 Serendipitously, last July 27th we visited Mill Creek Park. David walked me over to an enchanting willow tree in the gardens that I really fell in love with. While we didn’t know right away it would be the spot for our wedding, it became a special memory, and we love that it will be part of our story. Take a look back at our visit to get a feel for a small part of the gardens and our favorite Willow Tree.

The Venue

How did you meet?

We met at one of our favorite live outdoor music venues, the Salvage Station, in Asheville, North Carolina.  Two music lovers serendipitously hanging out with our oldest friends for a night of music and dancing at the Salvage Station. We found ourselves enjoying the golden hour along the river after a midsummer thunderstorm.  Kendra stood in rain boots and a little sundress alongside her friend Katherine Erlichman of 20 years, while David strolled by with his man bun and pale yellow T-shirt with his friend Scott Mirkin of 30+ years. The stars aligned for a magnetic moment of eye contact, prompting David to do a 360 degree spin. Holding up his beer, he introduced himself with the classic line, “Cheers!”   To which Kendra replied, “Cheers! But I don’t have a beer!”   At this point, most men might have offered to procure the lady a drink, but David simply laughed and said, “I’ll see you out on the dance floor.”

Who made the first move? How?   

Sure enough, we ended up dancing next to each other as the sun set and the stars twinkled to the sound of one of our favorite bands, Toubab Krewe. As the music wound down, David walked up and said, “We’ve got to hang out sometime outside of this!” With his phone aglow, ready to take Kendra’s number. The rest is history.

When/where was your first date? 

August 13th, 2021 at our local hipster Japanese sake/sushi joint called Heiwa Shoduko.

What's the memorable meal you have eaten together?

High up in the Himalayas, we were on a three day trek when we walked into the outskirts of a tiny mountain village. The hostess of a centuries old tea house greeted us and shared that the village had no electricity, pointing to a group of seven or eight men standing around a power pole, scratching their heads. Knowing that we had been hiking all day, she proceeded to cook an incredible dinner entirely from scratch and all from her garden over a wood fire oven built into the back corner of her traditional Nepalese kitchen. She served us bottomless fresh garlic soup (known for its ability to fight altitude sickness), handmade pastries filled with a savory mysterious and deliciousness, perfectly pan fried potatoes, and herbal tea. We ate by candlelight, the only view from the window was the majestic Himalayas, illuminated by the soft glow of the moon.

The most spontaneous thing we’ve done

Kendra woke me up at 8 a.m. and told me that if we left the house within an hour, we could fly first class to Barcelona later that night. I rolled over, stared at the ceiling, and contemplated the future for about 30 seconds. I knew that if I said yes, there wouldn’t be time to think until we were on the plane. I looked at Kendra, and said, “LET’S GOOO!” Five days later, we kept the spontaneity going and flew from Barcelona to Morocco for the adventure of a lifetime.

Our Story

✈️ Getting to Youngstown✈️

Youngstown is accessible via three major airports:Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): About 60 miles southeast of Youngstown, approximately a 1 hour drive. You could also test your luck with an Uber from PIT to Youngstown, but renting a car is recommended for certainty.Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE): About 75 miles northwest of Youngstown, around a 1.5-hour drive.Akron-Canton Airport (CAK): Approximately 68 miles southwest of Youngstown, about a 1.5-hour drive.Given the distances and limited public transportation options, renting a car is the easiest way to get around.

Carpooling from Asheville to Youngstown  

If you're traveling from Asheville, NC, and are interested in carpooling, feel free to text Kendra! I can help arrange rides.

Travel

🏨Hotel Block at Doubletree Downtown Youngstown🏨

We’ve reserved a discounted block of rooms at the beautifully restored and historic DoubleTree by Hilton Youngstown Downtown, built in 1907! We’d love for our friends and famiglia to take over the hotel with us for the weekend! Join us there Monday morning in the lobby for coffee and pastries before you leave town! There’s an Italian restaurant (Casa di Canzonetta) and a stylish bar right downstairs, perfect for late night hangs and catching up! We can’t wait to fill the hotel with laughter and a little bit of la dolce vita. Here’s what you need to know: Hotel Name: DoubleTree by Hilton Youngstown Downtown Location: Walking distance to the welcome dinner, breweries, coffee shops, and museums, ect. Distance to Wedding Venue: Just a 5 minute drive to Mill Creek Park for the ceremony and reception. We will have a 14 passenger Party Bus that will be running between Mill Creek Park to the Venue! Room Rates: $169 for Saturday, July 26$129 for Sunday, July 27$12/night for parking(Want to come Friday too? Just change the dates on your booking to include it. The cost for two nights should be $336.) Text Kendra if you need assistance!) Deadline to book with group rate: June 26 <a href="https://group.doubletree.com/k8rp4h" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book your room here!</a> Staying at the DoubleTree? Let us know!If you’re planning to stay at the DoubleTree (and we hope you do!), please let us know so we can keep track of how many rooms are being used in our hotel block. You should see a note on your booking that says “Warren Einzig Wedding.” If not, double check you booked through the hotel block link on our website. Text Kendra if you need assistance or have questions. (828.263.3433) Room Options:•	King Room•	Double Queen Room•	King Suite (includes a king bed and a separate room with a pull-out couch)** Cribs are available upon request too! 👶🏻** King and Queen rooms are available to book from either Friday to Monday or Saturday to Monday. If you’d like the King Suite for all three nights (Friday to Monday), just reach out. That option isn’t listed online, but we can request it from our hotel contact. Disclaimer: there are only three more King Suites in the hotel. If a specific room or date isn’t showing up online, reach out! We’ll ask our hotel contact to expand the block for&nbsp;you.

Accommodations 

💬 Q+A 💬 

Q: Are kids welcome? A: Yes! Bring On the Kiddos. We love your little ones and they’re absolutely invited to celebrate with us. Q: Can I bring a plus one? A: Feel free to reach out if you want a plus one. Q: Can I bring my dog? A: As much as we love your furry friends, this garden party is people only. Q: What should I wear? A: Sunday: Garden Party Chic! Think dressy casual with fun colors, florals, and flair. Wedges, sandals, and suspenders are encouraged. Skip the stilettos and dress like you’re about to sip a spritz in a blooming garden. Saturday: Black and Gold for the Apollo Welcome Dinner! Q: Will there be food? A: Oh yes! We’ll have a pasta bar, Italian wedding soup (in the city where it was invented!), and wedding cake! Come hungry! Q: How do I get to the venue? A: You can drive or ride in the party bus! Take a took at the shuttle times tab! Q: Where should I park? A: All events take place at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park (123 McKinley Ave, Youngstown, OH). There’s free parking on site, and everything is within walking distance and wheelchair accessible. Q: Is there a hotel block? A: Yes! We’ve reserved rooms at the DoubleTree in Downtown Youngstown. We hope to see you there! Q: What if it rains? A: You can plan a pretty picnic, but you can’t predict the weather! If it rains, we’ll huddle under the Kidston Pavilion and keep the celebration going. Pack an umbrella just in case. Rain or shine, it’s happening! Q: Why are you already wearing a wedding dress on the invitation and website? A: Fair question, and no, we didn’t elope without telling you! David and I did a styled photo shoot for Dolly’s Blossoms (a local floral company) and a boutique that dressed us up in wedding day garb. My cousin did ask if the photos were AI… but, it’s really us! We couldn’t resist using the pics for our invites. Still have questions? Text Sheila @ 828 -964- 7025 💌

Q + A

Things to do in Youngstown! 

Mill Creek Park is a 2,600+ acre metropolitan park and is a corner stone of Youngstown history. Fun fact, David’s grandpa was employed here and helped work as a stonemason for some of the walls.&nbsp;There are various hiking trails, playgrounds, waterfalls, lakes, and Lanterman's Mill! circa 1845.&nbsp;

Mill Creek Park - North End

Historic operating mill dating back to 1845 with a shop selling flour and local crafts.

Lanterman's Mill

David and I got to check out some Salvador Dali on exhibit  here. Nice collection... Donation based entry! 

The Butler Institute of American Art

OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology

All shows are free and open to the public!

Ward Beecher Planetarium

Penguin City Brewing Company

Noble Creature Wild Ales & Lagers

Westside Bowl

Created in 1923 and on the same road that David was born. Gypsy Lane!&nbsp; 8 minute drive from DoubleTree.

Henry Stambaugh Golf Course

Try a Classic Youngstown Pizza. 

A Taste of Youngstown: Briar Hill Pizza 🍕 If you’re a pizza lover, you have to try the Briar Hill Pizza while you're in Youngstown! Here’s the story: Briar Hill Pizza originated in the city’s historic Brier Hill neighborhood, once known as Little Italy, and was crafted by Italian immigrants during the Great Depression. They needed something affordable, so they got creative with ingredients they could find easily.   The pizza features a thick crust, topped with a classic tomato sauce, sweet red and green bell peppers, and a hearty sprinkle of Romano cheese. It’s a pizza that tells a story, and one that has remained a tradition in Youngstown.   The Great Youngstown Pizza Debate 🍕 When it comes to pizza in Yummstown, everyone has their own opinion on who makes the best pie! We've got some family members weighing in on the matter and here's where they stand: David: Go to Golden Dawn for Briar Hill Pizza. Uptown for Sausage Pizza. Brian: Go to Uptown for sausage pizza Avalon and St. Anthony’s Church- Briar Hill pizza Yosteria - new wave pizza  Pizza Joe’s - white trash ranch, broccoli, cauliflower, cheese. Golden Dawn - hot sausage and peppers I remember liking Cocca’s, southgate, wedgewood. Maybe I’ll sample when I’m home  Laura: Avalon- Egg Pizza Mindi: Golden Dawn. Briar Hill. Katie: Avalon because they also have the best hot peps   Who do you think makes the best pie? Let us know when you try it!

Did you say bird watching?!! This one is just as fun for the adults as it it for the kids. I can’t wait to spend some more time here bird watching and learning about neat-ure!

Ford Nature Center

Boating And Fishing

There are 45 miles of hiking and biking in this park! Check the website for more info or text Kendra for a digital copy of the trails map! 

Take A Hike/Bike! 

A treasure trove of unique and affordable  records! You could spend hours in here… just don’t forget to come to the wedding! ;)

Geo's Music

Things to Do

Reg.

In Lieu of a Registry

We’ve been lucky enough to build a life filled with the essentials and to us, your presence is the best present. However, for those of you who would like to contribute to our future life, we are sharing a link to our “Future Fund.” Any contribution is beyond appreciated! So, as we officially begin our next chapter as hubby and wifey, we thank you so much for your love and support! If you’d like to contribute to Kendra and David’s Future Fund:Venmo: @HappilyEverEinzig (4 digit code is 3433)<a href="https://venmo.com/u/HappilyEverEinzig" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://venmo.com/u/HappilyEverEinzig</a>

Contributions

The Party Bus Will Be Swinging through to pick up our wedding guest! See your assigned time below! Shuttle Schedule Shuttle 1 – 3:00 PM: Melissa, Jessica, Avery, Ian, Oliver, Fiona,&nbsp;Johnny, Ashley, Scott, Maxy, Sheila, Katherine, Tammy, Heather,&nbsp;Jessie, Keeley Shuttle 2 – 3:30 PM:&nbsp;Brian, Laura, Tom, Carrie, Aunt Lori, Uncle Sam, Mimi, Maddie, Ali, Chad, Jack, Audrey, Willow Shuttle 3 – 4:00 PM: JP, Wren, Jonah, Joe, Hue, Paul, Alicia, Gary, Shannon, Mike, Bibi , Dave Shaw, Phil, Greg, Steph, Louis,&nbsp;

Shuttle Times

Sunday Groups for Pasta Bar Dismissal 🍝 There will be no assigned seating during any part of the ceremony or dinner... so feel free to squeeze in and make new friends! To keep the pasta bar flowing smoothly, we’ll be dismissing guests by the following groups. While you wait, please enjoy a bowl of Italian wedding soup, served by the Garden Café! Group 1&nbsp;– Did It for the Gram&nbsp;Irene, Darlene, Mindi, Art, Katie, Brian, Laura, Danny, Harris, Andie Group 2 – Cowan Cove Cuties&nbsp;David W, Lynn W, Jessica, Melissa, Avery, Ian Group 3 – The Buckeye Brigade&nbsp;Carolyn, Ryan, Carrie, Tom, Lori, Sam, Maddie, Ali, Chad, Marissa, Becket Group 4 The Mazel Tov Mob:Shari , Ron, Arnie, Bettina, Beth W, Beth H, Carol, Mike M., Jane, David P. Group 5– Sons of New OrleansDavid S, Gregory, Steph, Louis, Phil, Jack, Audrey, Willow Group 6&nbsp;– Skeleton CrewBeau, Lucy, Greta, Jonah, Oliver, Fiona, Scott, Maxy, Brian F, Samia, Mike Rawl, Addie Group 7&nbsp;– The Bride Hive&nbsp;&nbsp;Tammy, Katherine, Joe, Heather, Alicia, Sheila, Keeley, Hue, Jessica E, Paul Group&nbsp;8– AVL Good Vibe Tribe&nbsp;Jeremy, Sarah, Shlee, Jonathan, Gary, Shannon, Mike, Bibi, Jp, Wren

Kendra & David

Kendra & David

The Wedding Post