Some love stories start in faraway places. Ours started at the beach.

We met during those easy summer days when life felt a little lighter and time moved a little slower. Our families rented in the same beach town every year, and before long, we were looking forward to seeing each other just as much as the ocean views, Broadway wings, and Santoro’s pizza (RIP).

What started as a simple summer friendship grew into something more—quietly, naturally, and somehow inevitably. Even when the seasons changed and we returned to different lives, we always found our way back to each other.

Long-distance dating brought its challenges, but it also brought us closer. After a few years of making it work from afar, we decided to stop waiting and start building a future together. Mary moved back to New Jersey, and we began our life together.

These days, some of our favorite moments are the simple ones—taking walks with our Frenchie, Stogi, spending summer weekends in Point Pleasant, and starting new adventures like checking every national park off our list.

Now, we’re getting married—and we can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with all of you who’ve been part of the journey.

Registry