The Summit Hotel

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church

Nuptial Mass

The Madison Event Center

Reception

Our Wedding

Patrick and Maria met at the pool! After they both joined the Cincinnati Sports Club in summer 2022, they crossed paths at a Friday after-work happy hour in July. While there is still some debate over who initiated the first move, there was no question that an instant connection formed over their remarkably parallel lives. Patrick and Maria were born just a few doors down the street from each other. Despite this, their paths would not cross until both returned to Cincinnati after college. Their first date took place on July 20, 2022—Patrick’s parents’ anniversary—and both knew it would be their last first date. They liked each other so much, they closed down the restaurant and kept the night going elsewhere. The rest is history. Since then, Patrick and Maria have spent their time cheering on the Bengals, playing with their nephews and niece, attending friends’ weddings, and, of course, going to the pool. Patrick and Maria got engaged on January 18, 2025 in Washington Park in downtown Cincinnati. Maria thought she was going to a lovely dinner at Losanti, but Patrick had different ideas. The night pivoted from a romantic dinner for two to a celebration with many of their closest friends and family at Local Post. Patrick and Maria are so excited to celebrate with everyone this spring!

Our Story

Photos

Melissa Sawma

Maggie Westerfield

Emily Gorrell

Meghan Sullivan

Carrie Worthy

Lindsey Hasis

Shannon Lindsay

Maggie Brown

Will Frasure

Brian Sawma

Ethan Frey

Patrick Foy

Joe Kremer

Kevin Patzke

Chris Patzelt

James Stall

Will Miller

Wedding Party

Hotel Covington is adjacent to Madison Event Center, the site of the wedding reception. The hotel is within walking distance of Downtown Cincinnati and the surrounding Covington neighborhoods, making it the perfect central location. The hotel is also a short 15 m﻿inutes by car from Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport. To reserve your room, please visit the link below:<a href="https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/details.aspx?propertyid=14389&amp;nights=1&amp;checkin=5/22/2026&amp;group=SF0526&amp;lang=en-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sawma &amp; Frasure Wedding Room Block</a>

Hotel Covington

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Events Taste of CincinnatiOne of the city’s biggest annual events held over Memorial Day weekend. Features dozens of restaurants, food trucks, live music stages, drinks, and local food along Fifth Street in downtown Cincinnati. Cincinnati Reds BaseballThe Reds will be playing their division rival St. Louis Cardinals the weekend of May 22-24, 2026. Parks, Views &amp; Outdoor Attractions Cincinnati Zoo &amp; Botanical GardenThe second oldest zoo in the United States, routinely ranked as a top zoo in the United States. Findlay Market (Over-the-Rhine, Downtown Cincinnati)Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati's most cherished institutions. Findlay Market is home to more than 50 full-time merchants selling meat, fish, poultry, produce, flowers, cheese, deli, ethnic foods and more. Smale Riverfront ParkBeautiful riverfront park with water features, play areas and skyline views. Eden ParkClassic city park with scenic overlooks and walking paths. American Sign MuseumColorful, quirky collection of historic signs. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union TerminalScience, history, and rotating exhibits.

Things to Do

Registry

Q. Are children allowed at the wedding?A. While we understand you may want your children there, the wedding reception will be an adult-only event. Q. Are you allowed to bring a guest (plus one) to the wedding?A. If a person is not listed on the invitation or on the RSVP page, they are not invited. Q. What is the deadline to RSVP for the wedding?A. Please RSVP by April 18, 2026. Q. Is there a hotel block setup for the wedding?A. Yes, a hotel block has been arranged at Hotel Covington, which is adjacent to Madison Event Center (the site of the reception).Please visit the Accomodations &amp; Travel page of our wedding website for more details.

Q & A

Patrick & Maria

Patrick & Maria

P&M

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

2:00 PM–3:00 PM

Nuptial Mass

5:30 PM–10:30 PM

Reception