Our Lady of Lourdes Church

Wedding Day

Wedding

Russo's On The Bay

Reception

Reception to follow wedding ceremony

Our Wedding

We met on twitter!!&nbsp;

At the time, he had a very prominent music blog. He was very opinionated on his Twitter account, and I had strong opinions of my own -- we didn't initially get along.&nbsp;Slowly but surely, over weeks, we began to understand and respect each other a little bit more. Eventually, we started talking via direct message and hit it off!

I was in a horrible job on Wall Street at the time, and decided I needed a change. After weeks of FaceTime dates, our first in-person meeting was at the airport, and our first kiss was that night on the beach under the stars.&nbsp;



-Meg

How We Met

I was totally surprised. We were walking along the beach, in a very similar spot to where we had our first kiss, when he tripped on a rock. A strange package was revealed underneath. It was a small, rectangular mass of twine and brown canvas. On the top, written in black marker, was a bible verse-- Psalm 143:8. He went to look it up on his phone while he handed the package to me to examine. Naturally, I started curiously unwrapping it. I wondered what stranger had placed this here and what they wanted us to find. Then, he read the verse:"Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,for I have put my trust in you.Show me the way I should go,for to you I entrust my life."









He finished just as I had finished unwrapping the package, and inside was a small wooden box. The rest was a blur, but he got down on one knee and of course I said YES!! It was only afterwards, in the chorus of applause from everyone on the beach, that I noticed the camera crew strategically placed along our entire walk. I figured there was some South Beach-style photoshoot going on, but only then did I realize that the cameras were pointed at us the entire time!&nbsp;







-Meg

How He Asked

Our Story

Gift Information

For the bride and groom, your presence at the wedding and reception is a priceless gift.&nbsp;If you do elect to give a gift, please note the following details:

In an effort to provide convenience for out of town guests&nbsp;and due to travel restrictions for the bride and groom, they respectfully request that you refrain from giving boxed gifts.&nbsp;Accordingly, there is no wedding registry.&nbsp;

There will be a secure vessel for envelopes and similarly-sized congratulatory stationary at the reception. For any questions, contact the Father of the Bride.&nbsp;

Details

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

If you are traveling locally, we recommend driving your own vehicle or using Uber/Lyft&nbsp;to the ceremony at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, which will take place at 2:30pm, as well as to the reception, which will take place at 6:00pm.&nbsp;

Appropriate parking is available at the Church in adjacent parking lot as well as surrounding streets.

At the reception venue, Russo's On the Bay, valet parking is available for your convenience.&nbsp;

Tri-State Area (NY/NJ/CT)

The Crowne Plaza Hotel at JFK Airport is our main wedding hotel. Please only stay at another location if absolutely necessary. GROUP CODE BOOKING INFO



<blockquote>Call the&nbsp;Guest Services Department at&nbsp;<a href="tel:718-530-1160" target="_blank">718-530-1160</a>&nbsp;or the Crowne Plaza Central Reservations Center at (800) 2CROWNE and mention Group Code:&nbsp;CBW.&nbsp;&nbsp;Guests may also book online through the IHG Reservations Website using that group code (Select "Have a Group Code?"). Guests can also book directly through the 'Visit Website' button below. 

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Crowne Plaza JFK Airport New York City

Hampton Inn Garden City

For those traveling from out of town:&nbsp;

Hotel Rooms will be available at the Crowne Plaza: JFK Airport&nbsp;at a preferred rate. Simply say you are with Meghan & Albert's wedding block when reserving or click the link below.





There are a variety of other accommodations available in the surrounding area if you prefer or if no more rooms are available at the host hotel.&nbsp;





If you are flying, we recommend flying into JFK Airport (JFK) if you plan to stay on Long Island or near the reception venue in Queens. If you are staying in Manhattan,&nbsp;&nbsp;LaGuardia (LGA) is the closer airport. Both the wedding ceremony and reception are in extremely close proximity to JFK Airport (within 15-20minute drive).





You may rent a car, if you wish, as parking is available at both locations. For your convenience, we recommend using rideshare or taxi service as there will be an abundance of both available in the area.&nbsp;

Out-of-town guests are also welcome to attend our rehearsal dinner on the evening of Friday, June 28th. Details are forthcoming.&nbsp;

Out-Of-Town Travel 

The Garden City Hotel

Hilton New York JFK Airport

With a stay at Fairfield Inn by Marriott JFK Airport in Jamaica, you'll be near the airport and close to Aqueduct Racetrack.  This hotel is within the vicinity of Green Acres Mall and St. John's University.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 110 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.Amenities Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can get to nearby shops on the complimentary shuttle.Dining You can enjoy a meal at a restaurant serving the guests of Fairfield Inn by Marriott JFK Airport, or stop in at a snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary at scheduled times, and a train station drop-off service is also provided at no charge.

Fairfield Inn by Marriott JFK Airport

When you stay at Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport in Jamaica, you'll be connected to the airport and within the vicinity of St. John's University and Belmont Park.  This hotel is within the vicinity of Forest Park and Queens College.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 166 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.Amenities Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in a common area. Guests who want to try their luck at the slots can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle.Dining Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar. Dining is also available at a coffee shop/café. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport

When you stay at Hilton Garden Inn Queens/JFK Airport in Jamaica, you'll be by the sea and within the vicinity of Forest Park and St. John's University.  This hotel is within the vicinity of Queens College and Belmont Park.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 192 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while video-game consoles and satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.Amenities Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.Dining Enjoy a meal at a restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Meg & Albert

Meg & Albert

M&A

Wedding Day

2:30 PM

Wedding

Reception

Reception to follow wedding ceremony