iL Porto on Lake Mohawk

"The Night Before" Dinner

David's Country Inn

Wedding Day

Shuttle Bus to Venue

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception: Dinner & Dancing!

Residence Inn, Mt. Olive

After Party!

THE FUTURE MR. &amp; MRS. RAYMOND CAN'T WAIT TO CHEERS YOU ALL THEN!

Our Wedding

Kevin and Ashley met at JD's Deli &amp; Grille in Oakland, NJ. The two were high school students at the time. Ashley was a server at the restaurant, and Kevin would dine-in often with his father and sister. Just after high school graduation, Kevin had accepted a temporary position as a dishwasher. His first and only shift at the deli, was Ashley's last (for the time being.) Ashley was parting ways with the deli and life in North Jersey, to head south and attend Stockton College. On his one and only day working at JDs, Kevin became the human punching bag for all of the girls at the deli. Everyone was teasing and messing with him. After that day, the two added each other on Facebook. Kevin worked up the nerve and messaged Ashley to finally ask her out on a date. Since Ashley was about to leave for college in 3 days, she was hesitant to accept his date offer. After a conversation with her best friend, now Maid Of Honor Amanda, who told her to "do it for the free meal," she accepted. She told him "just for a quick lunch date" since she had to finish packing for school. Kevin, however, did not plan on this date being just a lunch date. Kevin planned a full day of mini-dates, to spend as much time with Ashley as he could before she left. The two dined at Bahama Breeze, went to visit his volunteer firehouse, watched TV at Ashley's, went on a drive to Bellevale Creamery for ice cream, went swimming at Ashley's, and finally watched a movie. After a day of dates, Kevin asked for one more chance to see her before she left. On Ashley's final day before school, Kevin asked her to come to his house and meet his mom. They all had dinner and spoiled Ashley with going away presents. The two only lasted about a week before Kevin went down to visit Ashley at school. Kevin worked up the nerve and asked Ashley to be his girlfriend on 09.04.2012. Fast forward through many, many, MANY years and the two are still inseparable. After years of adventures, college graduations, fire academy graduations, getting their first place together and a dog together... the two finally took their next step. On their 11th dating anniversary, 09.04.2023, Kevin and Ashley took a trip to Long Branch Beach to celebrate. This time of year together is always so nostalgic for them. Ashley planned the trip, of course. Kevin, however, had orchestrated a big surprise. Kevin had Ashley's friend, now bridesmaid Danielle, text Ashley to arrange a meet-up for drinks at the beach. Once there, Kevin mentioned to Danielle that he wanted a picture on the beach to post for their anniversary. Everyone agreed to head down to the beach to take pictures. After a few pictures had been taken, Kevin worked up the nerve and dropped to one knee. He did it! He pulled off a total surprise. They were engaged! The two are now set to wed on 10.19.2025, and after 13 years together, they will now have a new anniversary to celebrate!

THE STORY OF US

Our Story

Photos

Kate Lucyk

Amanda Eulo

Danielle Rando

Kym Biokua

Victoria Ostrander

Brittany Raymond

Jessica Stuart

Alex Ganci

Jerry Behnke

Nick Roberts

John Duncan

Eddie Coscia

Keith Rando

Mike Stuart

Wedding Party

Q + A

Book Your Group Rate for Lucyk-Raymond Wedding: Room Block Rates for Saturday, October 18, 2025 are $239 (studio) and $249 (suite). Room Block Rates for Sunday, October 19, 2025 are $159 (studio) and $169 (suite). *PLEASE NOTE: The website will only list for Saturday night's rate. If you are only booking for Sunday night, the hotel will manually adjust your rate for you after booking to reflect Sunday's rate.

Residence Inn Mt. Olive at International Trade Center

Holiday Inn Budd Lake - Rockaway Area, an IHG Hotel

Travel

Some fun things to do in the Hackettstown area: The shops on Main Street in Hackettstown are adorable! Head into town for some fun exploring, shopping, and local breweries/restaurants. Czig Meister Brewing106 Valentine St, Hackettstown NJ Man Skirt Brewing144 Main St, Hackettstown NJ Jersey Girl Brewing426 Sand Shore Rd #1, Hackettstown NJ Explore the outdoors at: Waterloo Village Historic SiteExplore this 19th-century historical canal village526 Waterloo Rd, Stanhope, NJ Stephens State ParkGreat for hiking, fishing, canoeing or climbing800 Willow Grove St, Hackettstown, NJ

Lake Mohawk in Sparta also has some adorable shops, restaurants and dessert shops: Walk the BoardwalkEnjoy a leisurely stroll along the Lake Mohawk Boardwalk, which is about 1.5 miles out and back Visit the White Deer Plaza, Sparta, NJExplore the historic district with shops, restaurants, and galleries Krogh's Restatuant &amp; Brew Pub23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, NJ Alpine Creamery14 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, NJ St. Moritz Grill &amp; Bar9 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, NJ Lake Mohawk Golf Club471 W Shore Trail, Sparta, NJ

Things to Do

Registry

Kevin & Ashley

Kevin & Ashley

Wedding Party