Rehearsal Brunch

Welcome Party

Welcome Drinks

The Pavilion on Crystal Lake

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

I took a gap year before graduate school and was focused on putting all my energy into the Americorps program City Year. During orientation, while I was recovering from a major knee surgery and unable to move quickly on crutches, a very loud guy frequently came to talk and ask the same repetitive questions about my leg. A few weeks later on a company retreat, I beat this same guy in basketball (on one leg still) and he was required to bake me a cheesecake for losing. It was only after losing that the guy revealed he had no idea how to cook and so I ended up making my own cheesecake while he "helped" by crushing graham crackers. A few weeks later he asked me to be his girlfriend, and waited a painful 3 days while I debated. I did eventually say yes, and we began dating. Over the year in New Hampshire Javier kept hanging around, through volunteering at City Year events, exploring New Hampshire, and trivia nights. At the end of the program we stumbled into long-distance, which ended up lasting longer than either of us anticipated. Through all the ups and downs and months of being apart Javi just kept being there and never left. He eventually followed me all the way to San Antonio, Texas and we moved in together for good. It took Javi 5 years but he finally learned to make a cheesecake all by himself and presented me with the long-awaited dessert a few days before proposing in Minnesota. He was forced to wait a painful 5 minutes after asking the big question but he again waited and stayed and I said yes.

Monique's Version

Just like Mo, I also was working at City Year. For me it was my second year! So I had been learning and preparing our spaces in NH with the rest of the second years as we waited for the day that all the newcomers would arrive. On that fateful day as I scanned the room with all the new faces of the incoming corps, there was one particular person that caught my eye the most. She was sitting in the corner of the office space we had, one leg propped up on a chair and crutches by her side, but she was stunning! So I mustered as much courage as I could possibly get and went to try and talk to her... conversation went something like this:"Hey!""Hi""So... what happened" (pointing at her leg)"Blew out my knee""Oh... well that kinda sucks""Yup"And then I proceeded to walk away as that was to this day one of my worst starting conversations ever! But something must have worked because Mo kept talking to me after that, so win-win! The story turns much better in the end (otherwise we clearly wouldn't be here). After that dreadful first conversation we kept hanging out and talking. We quickly realized that we did have some things in common, and one of them in particular is that we are both competitive people and that we love cheesecake! As our grand story of how we met and started our relationship revolves around 3 major things!1. That I suck at basketball and Mo was able to beat me with one leg (connect 4 basketball just fyi)2. That we made a bet that whoever lost had to make a cheesecake for the other one3. That we also had to watch each others favorite movies.These three things coming together is the major reasons as to why our relationship started and since that day I couldn't be more thankful to have such and amazing person by my side!

Javier's Version

Our Story

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Emily and I met our freshman year at Colby College, where we lived on the same floor. When we both realized we had no plans for sophomore housing, we decided to live together, since what could go wrong? While we often saw each other more often outside of the dorms than in the room (opposite sleep schedules were a real thing), we had a great 2 years as roommates. I know I can always count on Emily to back me up and be on my side, whether I'm in the right or in the wrong. I'm so thankful Emily will be by my side on this special day!

Emily Moslener

Brian and I have been friends since freshman year of high school at Woodbury High. Being friends with Brian has always been an exciting journey! Any time I would hang out with this man we would have little certainty on what we where going to do but we knew it was going to be a fun adventure! Brian has always been an incredible friend, he has always been able to make my highs feel higher and help me push through the lows! I knew the second that I decided to propose to Mo that I was going to need Brian by my side on that special day as my best man, no one else can fill those shoes quite as well as he can!

Brian Ingebretsen

Julia and I met freshman year at Colby College, when we lived across the hall from one another. Julia was a great voice of reason during any and all college drama, especially during senior year when we shared an apartment together. Julia is my best sounding board, and someone I know I can count on to tell me if I'm overreacting in a situation and to talk me off a cliff. I'm so thankful Julia will be there with me on this special day! 

Julia Endicott

Andrew and I met freshman year of High school. Andrew has always been the "smarty pants" of our group, and I have always admired him for that! He has such an incredible determination and drive to him but don't let that completely fool you because Andrew also always knows how to have a good time! He was always a must have whenever we would get into our group shenanigans! The only thing is we usually just had to wait 2 hours after we all agreed to meet for him to show up! All jokes aside Andrew has always been someone who has pushed me to be better, in both my career and personal journey! And don't worry his invitation says to arrive 2 hours earlier just to make sure he is there by my side on this special day!

Andrew Wong

Sarah and I met junior year at Colby College when I was talked into joining the Ultimate Frisbee team. Sarah (or Hermes as many of you know her) very patiently explained the rules of ultimate to me and took me under her wing to learn the sport. She was a member of the Fab Four who all tore our ACLs our final year, and has been an amazing cheerleader through all my various knee injuries. She is 1/3 of the Giggle Squad along with Del, and I can't wait for all the laughs we will continue to have for years to come!

Sarah Walsh

Austin and I met in college mostly through Nick as they were in the same major. Austin and I clicked almost immediately between our love for sports and our love for video games! We soon started spending a lot of time together whether it was playing intramural soccer or queuing up together to play some CSGO. Austin also had a significant impact in my life during college as he was the only big friend that I made during my college years, which were not my brightest years, but Austin always found a way to keep me around and I am so thankful that he will be by my side on my special day!

Austin Vork

Del and I met my junior year at Colby College when I was talked into joining the Ultimate Frisbee team. Del (or Mushu as many of you know her) was a giant ball of freshman energy and a much-needed ray of light in my life. Many late nights were spent staying up late discussing our life choices and how one day we'd have the picket fence house and everything would be great. She is 1/3 of the Giggle Squad along with Sarah, and I can't wait for all the laughs we will continue to have for years to come!

Del Pierson

Nick and I met in 8th grade when we both join the track team for our middle school and let me tell you Nick can talk to anything! And yes I really mean anything! Nick has always been such a friendly and caring individual who truly does not believe in the concept of awkward or embarrassing situations. It is almost impossible to miss Nick when he enters a room because undoubtedly he will be the loudest person there! I am so beyond grateful to have met Nick as he has helped me become a much more outgoing person! I know for a fact that he will be there making me laugh and making the lasting memories of my wedding day a little more extraordinary!

Nick Schlecht

Camila is Javier's sister, and is the sister I always wished I had. It was very early on in Javi and my relationship that I began spending time with Camila without Javi, and I have only enjoyed and valued that time more and more as the years have passed. It's great to have a second voice to remind Javi who's boss, and it's definitely not him. I'm so thankful I'll be officially joining the family!

Camila Cartagena

Turning 6 and finding out that I was gonna have a little brother was for sure a highlight of my life! I could never had imagine how much my life changed for the better. Fernando and I have done everything together from playing sports, to getting in trouble together, even to staying up wayyy late just to beat the final boss of a game. It has been such a blessing seeing Fernando grow into the incredible man he has become, the determination he puts in everyday to his workout, to his work ethic and to his life in general is beyond inspiring! Fernando will always be my little bro even if he towers over me already! And I know for a fact that I could not take this next step in my life if my little brother wasn't there beside me!

Fernando

Wedding Party

Q + A

The closest airport to the event is the Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT. Other options include Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick, RI or John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens, NY. If you have any questions regarding flights or travel please feel free to reach out to us, and we are happy to help you coordinate! We will not have reserved room blocks for the wedding, but here are a few hotels in the area that we suggest!

This Hotel is about 20 mins from the Venue Cost of Room is approx $210 a night (As of September 2024)

Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden

This hotel is about 21 mins from the Venue Cost of Room is approx $190 (As of September 2024)

Courtyard New Haven Wallingford

This Hotel is about 7 mins from the Venue Cost of Room is approx $307 (As of September 2024)

Inn at Middletown

The Hotel is about 19 mins from the Venue Cost of Room is approx $200 (As of September 2024)

Courtyard Hartford Cromwell

Travel

Looking for a true New England lobster roll? This is the best place to try one!

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough (Noank)

Recommended by the Matron of Honor, a great diner for breakfast or brunch

When Pigs Fly

A great local aquarium to keep the kids entertained

Mystic Aquarium

Check out the beautiful park and rose garden where we took our engagement photos

Elizabeth Park Conservancy

Our wedding will feature take-home pies from this amazing farm store. Feel free to check it out in person

Monique & Javier

Monique & Javier

Registry