Welcome Event

Castello di Rossino

Wedding Day

Hotel NH Lecco Pontevecchio

Breakfast

Our Wedding

Lauren and Joseph met through a dating app. As soon as they started messaging one another, they both felt an immediate connection and could not wait long to meet in person. The two had their first meet up at Cafe Luna in Old Bridge, where their date lasted so long they basically closed down the restaurant! Conversation was endless and they knew they had to see each other again.After a few more dates, although Lauren &amp; Joe did not confess right away, they both agree now that it was definitely love at first sight. The two fell in love with each others passions and traits, and of course looks! Lauren, a talented professional dancer, Pilates and yoga instructor, go-getter, free-spirited, outgoing, silly, caring, creative and passionate person. Joseph, a skilled electrician with a hardworking, determined work ethic, who also has multiple talents and hobbies such as drumming, shoe-making, acting, and cooking. From those first few dates Lauren &amp; Joe shared, they both realized how incredible they both were and that their passion for music, love for food, their need to discover and travel the world, and respect towards the important role family members play in their lives is what drew them even closer. Since that first date, their time shared together has indeed involved traveling to foreign locations such as Bali, visiting multiple famous music clubs in New York, sharing countless bottles of wine at family events with their loved ones, cooking many meals together at home, and supporting one another with their careers. During the course of their relationship, the couple couldn’t help but often talk about getting married and starting a life together. Being husband and wife to one another excited them both and knew they were exactly what each other wanted and needed in their lives together.Let’s fast forward to February, 10th, 2024! Joseph suggested they go to Norma’s restaurant in Murray Hill, NY the night before heading off to vacation in St. Lucia. He said they should start their next journey off on a high note, by eating at their favorite restaurant. Lauren had a feeling something special might happen that night, but was trying to not get too excited in case this was not the night Joe might propose. However, to Lauren’s surprise, February 10th became her new favorite day that night when Joseph popped the question after the waitress brought them their wine selection for dinner. As Lauren said yes, she cried joyfully and hugged Joseph so tight. They went on to enjoy their dinner together, agreeing to take in the moment even though they were itching to tell everyone they knew right away! As soon as they hopped in a cab, they both immediately started calling family and friends. The happy couple had an amazing trip in St. Lucia and both agreed it was so wonderful to go to a beautiful island and celebrate with one another!Lauren and Joe have been living together in New York, but are very excited to be moving into their very first home in Garwood, NJ this June. The couple is beyond thrilled to start this next journey and even more ecstatic and grateful to be getting married in ITALY! Lauren and Joe love their friends and family so much and cannot wait to celebrate their wedding with everyone. They are so grateful to have the wedding of their dreams that will involve the things they value most: memories to be made with family and friends that will last a life time, incredible Italian cuisine, of course traveling to another beautiful place in the world and so much more…..

Lo & Joe’s Love Story

Our Story

Photos

Jennifer Stucko

Madeline Kuhlke

Alison Mathis

Chloe Singer

Kristin Paribello

Jillian Palma

Brendan Beagan

Prince Agyemang

Dave Haber

Christopher Stucko

Matthew Stucko

Jon Laszlo

Andrew Spina

Devone Bennett

Nick Paribello

Wedding Party

Q + A

Room block link:<a href="https://www.nh-hotels.com/en/event/lauren-and-joseph" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nh-hotels.com/en/event/lauren-and-joseph</a> If you would like to book your block during a time frame that is not listed, please reach out to the hotel directly. If you are looking for a special type of suite for your stay that is not listed, please reach out to the hotel directly. BOOKING LINK EXPIRES ON MARCH 8th***Email Ylenia for booking reservations if you are not seeing any rooms available - the hotel allowed this block for a long period of time and cannot over extend.***Provide CC information to the hotel otherwise your room is not guaranteed******y.franco@nh-hotels.com

This is the airport you will fly into. You will then take an hour long car ride to Hotel NH Ponte Vecchio.

Malpensa International Airport

Important Reminder

Please mindful to consider all scenarios when traveling to Italy: flight delays, traffic in taxi from Milan to Lecco, jet lag etc etc. We do not want you to MISS the welcome event in June 29th or wedding on June 30th. Please arrange proper travel time to ensure smooth travels.

Travel

Visit one of the most famous and most beautiful gardens of Lake Como.

I Giardini di Villa Melzi

Perfect for informal seated dinner or lunch, directly on the lake

Ristorante da Giovannino

Rooftop seating perfect for cocktail, apertif, light dinner with a lake view

Hotel Promessi Sposi, Malgrate

Lounge bar, where the beauty of Lake Como and the thrill of summer come together. Indulge in top-tier cocktails, groove to fantastic tunes. Offering beach, night life and bistro. Be sure to try to reserve a sunbed in advance via their website.

Lido di Bellagio

Beach club with a huge pool, sunbeds, food and drink. Check out their website to book in advance.

Victoria Beach Menaggio

If you plan on hopping around Lake Como, the ferry is very helpful for getting around the area. By searching on the website listed above, you can search different routes and many different boat tours as well. The ferry docks 15 minutes from Hotel NH. During busy summer months, it is recommended to book ferry boat tickets in advance via their website or by visiting the dock.This is another website you can use: https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/tickets-and-timetables-lake-como/

Lecco Ferry

There is a train station located just 15 minutes walking distance from Hotel NH Ponte Vecchio.

Lecco Centro Train Station

Who doesn't love Gelato?! 10 minute walk from the hotel.

Gelateria D'autore

Offering delicious cuisine, rooftop and indoor/outdoor dining.

Üsteria | Usteria Lecco

The villa, located a stone’s throw from the central Piazza San Giorgio, was once an old monastery that later became a patrician residence. &nbsp;Besides being an international conference center, Villa Monastero attracts tourists from all over the world because of its beautiful&nbsp;botanical garden&nbsp;which contains&nbsp;many species of rare plants&nbsp;and stretches for 2km (more than a mile) along the lake shore.When visiting this famous villa, you will also have the opportunity to see&nbsp;Casa Museo, a museum that collects four centuries of history in an elegant setting with fine decorations and furnishings.

Villa Monastero

If you love food and want to explore Italy's delicious cuisine in multiple ways, click on the link above to schedule some awesome food focused activities.

Lauren & Joseph

Lauren & Joseph

Wedding Party