Amarante's Sea Cliff

Wedding Reception

we're so excited to party with you!

Fall

Our Wedding

Lara and Nick met in Donovan Hall at St. John's University at the dorm Christmas party. Lara's friend, Penny, helped them exchange numbers, and soon they were going on their first date for sushi and ice cream. Nick and Lara clicked instantly, bonding over their similar sense of humor, taste in music, and preference in food. Lara and Nick were soon exploring all over New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, driving hours to see each other and finding new places to explore as an excuse to spend quality time together. Nick and Lara have always shared an eagerness to try new things, see new places, and experiment with fun activities or arts and crafts at home together. Lara and Nick spent three more years in college together in Queens, living only a floor apart in their dorm and eventually "the Runway" - the two family house they rented together with their friends. After spending many months apart during COVID, Lara and Nick continued to go back and forth from Jersey to CT, living in Nick's family home most of the time as Lara finished pharmacy school and Nick started law school. They moved in together in Wallingford during Nick's final year of law school and Lara's residency - enduring long nights of study side by side. Lara and Nick moved up to Quincy, Mass in 2023 to start new jobs and explore more of New England. They have absolutely loved their time in Massachusetts, attending many concerts and Celtics games together, heading down South Shore for summer and fall fun, and wandering around many Boston neighborhoods. They were officially married on June 21, 2025 - their 8th anniversary. Lara and Nick welcomed their puppy, Magnus, into their family this summer too! If you have read through all of this and reached the bottom of this page, please know that we love you and are so excited to party with each and every one of you on November 1! See you soon :)

Our Story

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Wedding Party

Please reach out to Lara or Nick if you have a question that has not been answered above. Thank you!

Q + A

We have reserved a room block with Home2 Suites by Hilton - East Haven New Haven. The room block is under Mccreven Wedding. The group code is CHTMCC. We strongly encourage everyone who is expecting to book a hotel room as early as possible! The group code expires on October 1, 2025. Our room block is currently only set at 20 rooms but as more guests book using the group code, we will be able to obtain additional rooms in the block before October 1. Please reach out with any questions!

Home2 Suites by Hilton

Travel

All out-of-towners are highly encouraged to enjoy New Haven apizza while you are in town! Frank Pepe, the world famous pizzeria, is only a short drive from the hotel and venue.

Lara & Nicholas

Lara & Nicholas

L&N

Wedding Reception

we're so excited to party with you!