Grand View

Rehearsal 

Alicante Restaurant

Rehearsal Dinner 

Wedding Day

Ceremony & Reception

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston - Milford

After Party

Our Wedding

It all started at Bryant University where Mike and Steph met. They always shared mutual friends and would say hello to each other in passing but it wasn’t until one night at Effin’s (the go to Thursday night bar for Bryant students) where they hit it off in February of their senior year. It was Steph’s first time ever at Effins for her birthday and as she was walking to the bar by herself to grab a drink out of nowhere came Mike who shouted “Happy Birthday”, bought her a drink, and the rest was history. Little did they both know that would be the beginning of their love story. For the weeks and months to come their connection grew, but upon graduation Mike would be headed back home to Long Island and Steph would be in Massachusetts. Neither of them knew what their relationship would look like over 200 miles apart. Only a couple of weeks after graduation Steph had a trip with her grandparents planned to Long Island. A couple weeks after that Mike came up to visit Steph to go to a concert in Boston. Despite the distance they could not stay away from each other for long. These were the first of what would be many trips visiting each other across those 200 miles. On September 21, 2018 back at Effins for Alumni weekend at Bryant is when Mike asked Steph to officially be his girlfriend. From then on would be almost 4 years of long distance where they both realized the mutual effort that both put in to always make each other a priority no matter the distance. Every visit was a new adventure meeting each others friends and family, going on vacations, trying new restaurants and so much more. Although it was not always easy it was always worth it. With each year their love for each other grew stronger. In June of 2022 after Mike had earned his Masters degree and got a new job based in Marlborough, MA, he made the big move and moved in with Steph in her hometown of Franklin, MA. This was a beginning of a new chapter for them. Living together only helped them to grow closer, learn even more about each other and figure out what their futures would look like. Just about a year later on May 27, 2023 Mike proposed back at the place where it all started, Bryant University. Steph was completely taken by surprise. Little did Steph know that would be the beginning of their forever!

M&S 

Our Story

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Steph and Rachel’s friendship goes all the way back to 1st grade. This makes her an actual day 1 and they have only gotten closer as the years have gone on. Rachel is Steph’s go to girl whether it’s having a deep conversation over a bite to eat, dancing the night away or going on an ice cream run. Despite anything going on in her life through pursuing grad school, dedication to dance and time spent being an auntie, she always has made her and Steph’s friendship a priority. Their seemingly opposite personalities balance each other out and can communicate with each other just by giving each other a look. 

Rachel O’Donnell

Wil and Mike's story dates back to freshman year at Bryant in Hall 16, Room 302. Little did they know at the time that they would become such great friends and drinking game partners. It is important to note that Wil and Mike are the Co-Captains of the Jamerican National Team and have an undefeated beer olympics record since the team was founded in 2018. Over the years Wil and Mike have shared many laughs, victories, and, of course, beers on too many nights to count. They will both have the honor to be in each other's wedding parties and you best believe they will be found talking for hours by a fire pit until they are practically asleep. This is something they look forward to doing for many decades to come. 

Wil Gritzuk

Kevin (KP) and Mike met early on at Bryant but their true friendship began at the end of their second year when they went on a Sophomore International Experience (SIE) trip to Prague and Budapest together. This was a once in a lifetime experience where they shared old stories and made many new ones along the way. KP is the one who asked Mike to join his fraternity TKE, where Mike was a brother for the 2nd half of Bryant. Thier brotherhood runs much deeper than that as KP and Mike have remained close since graduation and admit they will always be there for each other.

Kevin Pawlak

Lisa is Mike’s sister and the sister that Steph never had. Steph has thought of Lisa as family from the start and can’t wait to make it official.  Lisa and Steph have had many heart to heart moments and great laughs throughout the years. Their trip to Jamaica together with Mike’s family is one that Steph will never forget. Lisa’s creativity and passion are qualities that Steph admires the most. Many more memories will be created in years to come for these two! 

Lisa Burrell

Mike met Michael, his future brother-in-law, in his senior year playing intramural basketball against his team. At the time, Mike and Steph were only dating so the two Michael's hadn't officially met yet. Safe to say when they did, they instantly clicked. With their birthdays being only 4 days apart, these two Geminis have more in common than they realize. Holidays and family dinners are never a dull moment, where the two can be found next to each other cracking jokes and checking their parlays. They have become more and more like true brothers over the years, something Mike has always wanted and that will only get stronger each year! 

Michael Queenan

Abby and Steph met at their friends wedding and would soon be going to many of her husband Jordan and Mikes football games together. During the games Abby and Steph absolutely hit it off and would talk almost the whole time (sorry Mike and Jordan)… Abby’s kindness made such an impact on Steph from the very beginning and is someone she knows she can go to for anything. Abby’s ambition in pursuing her own goals while also always being their for her friends and family always inspires Steph. Not to mention she conspired with Mike to help make the engagement the ultimate surprise.

Abby Laube 

Andrew (Drew) and Mike met at Bryant's freshman orientation in the summer leading up to the Fall Semester. As well as being teammates on the football team, Mike and Drew became good friends quickly and spent a lot of their downtime playing video games and going out for food and drinks. The two have kept in great touch since graduation and have made many memories, something that will never change.

Andrew James

Alicia and Steph met freshman year of college at Bryant and once they hit it off there was no turning back. They quickly went from friends to family. There is never a dull moment when these two are together and have seen each other through it all. Alicia’s loyalty means she is the person Steph knows she can call on for anything. A true ride or die.

Alicia Zarozny 

Angad is one of Mike's oldest friends and a part of his earliest memories of playing soccer since they were 5. The two grew up playing many sports together and got very close in high school when they were an unstoppable tennis doubles pair, going 16-0 as freshmen on Varsity. Although in different locations since high school, Mike and Angad have remained in good touch and reunited in Indianapolis in 2019 when their paths crossed again. Mike will be a Groomsman at Angad and Erica's wedding this August and is very excited that they both will be there for each other on their big days!

Angad Sodhi

Alyssa and Steph met on the first day of middle school and from that day forward were inseparable. They will always remember the days of playing Just Dance, making silly videos on Alyssa’s porch and getting through their awkward phases together.  Alyssa and Steph can always be their truest selves with each other and are excited to be by each others sides throughout every new phase of life to come. 

Alyssa Reznicek

Guttilla and Burrell met at an early age through sports and summer camp. They have both always shared a passion and competitiveness towards sports, sometimes causing them to butt heads, literally. The two led the Varsity Football team to back-to-back Big Four Championships in high school, an accomplishment they never believed they could do. Since high school. Mike and Anthony have gotten nothing but stronger as brothers and can always consider each other as family. Mike was a groomsman for Anthony and Monica's wedding in January and can't wait for Anthony to be by his side for his big day!

Anthony Guttilla

Carley and her now fiancé Wil have been great friends to Mike all through college. When Steph met Carley later in their Senior year she knew that they would quickly develop a friendship of their own! Whether it’s been long weekend trips or just staying in hanging out Steph knows that she will always be laughing and having a good time when she’s with Carley. There will be many years of friendship to come for these two and hopefully in that time can one day take down Wil and Mike in beer pong. 

Carley Gritzuk

Jordan and Mike first met in the summer of 2015 for Bryant Football's Training Camp, Mike's sophomore and Jordan's freshman seasons as Bulldogs where the two played 3 seasons under 2 different coaching staffs together. They will always share that experience but their friendship became much closer after Bryant by reconnecting at Joel "Big Country" and Erika Schaefer's wedding. The next month, Mike moved in with Steph in Massachusetts and joined Jordan's National Champion Semi-Pro Football Team, the Marlboro Shamrocks. Two seasons later, the two LI boys are teammates yet again and closer than ever on, and off the field especially. Jordan's wife Abby and Steph have also quickly grown their bond individually and the 4 enjoy going out as a group often!


Jordan Laube

May and Steph met Senior Year at Bryant when they both worked at Michael Kors together. It wasn’t until they ran into each oth er at a college party in Providence that they really hit it off. Ever since that day May has always been the most genuine friend to Steph and a true supporter of Mike and Steph’s relationship from the very beginning. May and Steph always have so much fun when they are together and despite the distance between them always stay connected. May’s level headed personality makes her someone that Steph knows she can go to for advice and will keep her grounded. 

May Bo 

Isak and Mike both recall meeting each other during freshman year but, similar to KP, these two began their brotherhood on the SIE trip to Prague and Budapest where they both celebrated their 20th birthdays. In the 8 years since, Isak and Mike have built a strong bond through many memories that all feel like a movie. Mike is proud to call Isak his brother and looks forward to the memories to come. 

Isak Spanjol

Renee and Steph first met as roommates at Bryant and have been there for each other through good times and bad. Her adventurous spirit and thoughtfulness are always qualities that have made Renee such an amazing friend and confidente. Whether it’s having a deep conversation over a bite to eat, getting in a workout together or trying something new, Steph knows she can count on Renee.

Renee Lucas

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have arranged a hotel room block for our friends and family at the Doubletree by Hilton in Milford, MA for Wednesday, April 23rd for out of town guests and Thursday, April 24th (Wedding Night!) . There will be transportation to and from the wedding venue, as well as an after party at the end of the night! There are a limited number of rooms so please make sure to book as soon as possible to ensure you receive the discounted rate. The cut off date is March 10th for booking. Important Note: If it appears that the block is full, book directly through the hotel and let us know so that we can have you added to the block!

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Milford

Complimentary shuttles will be available to all guests for pick up and drop off at the Doubletree hotel! Transportation to Grand View Pick up time: 3:50 PM on April 24th Location: Doubletree by Hilton, Milford MA End of Night Transportation Pick up time: 10:30 PM

Michael & Stephanie

Michael & Stephanie

Accommodations

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Milford

Shuttle Schedule