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Asbury ocean club

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Our Wedding

The Story of Us…

It was a night in Fort Lauderdale that I would remember for the rest of my life, though at the time, I could have sworn it was just another party, one of many that I’d soon forget. I was there for Alyssa’s bachelorette party, surrounded by my closest friends and sisters-in-law, ready to let loose and celebrate her final days as a single woman. The plan was simple: a night of fun, laughter, maybe a few too many cocktails, and dancing until the early morning. Little did I know, my entire world was about to change in the most unexpected way. The night was just starting to blur into one big, happy chaos. We were at a trendy bar in downtown Fort Lauderdale, the kind that played loud music and had a crowd that was as vibrant and carefree as the city itself. My friends and I were enjoying ourselves, chatting and joking, the air filled with that special kind of buzz only found at a bachelorette party. Little did I know, across the room, Bayley—my future fiancé—was doing the same thing, but for very different reasons. Bayley had been in West Palm Beach visiting his best friend, Brian, for the weekend. It was supposed to be a chill guys’ trip—catching up, maybe going to the beach, and definitely unwinding. But Brian, being the mischievous type, had other plans. Somehow, they ended up making the hour-long drive to Fort Lauderdale, seeking out an adventure of their own. Neither of them knew it at the time, but their night was about to change forever as well. I remember the moment I saw him. He was standing by the bar, laughing at something his friend had said, the kind of deep, contagious laugh that caught your attention from across the room. There was something about him—a presence, maybe—something magnetic that drew my gaze toward him without me even realizing it. But it wasn’t until later in the evening that our paths finally crossed. I was standing near the bar, chatting with Alyssa and some of the other girls, when I noticed him again. This time, his eyes met mine, and for the briefest of moments, something felt different. Was it fate? Was it a sign? I don’t know, but I do know this: I couldn’t help myself. I walked over to him, my feet moving almost as though they had a mind of their own. When I reached him, I leaned in just slightly, with a playful smile tugging at my lips, and said, “Do you remember me?” He blinked, his face a mix of surprise and curiosity, before his own smile appeared. He looked at me as if trying to place me, his brow furrowing just slightly. Then, a lightbulb seemed to go off in his head. “Of course I do!” he said, his voice warm and genuine. “We’ve met before, right?” I chuckled. “I don’t think so,” I replied. “But I guess I could just be unforgettable.” His laugh was even more infectious up close, and it felt like we were immediately on the same wavelength. From that moment on, it was as though the rest of the world had faded away, and all that mattered was the two of us standing there, talking as if we’d known each other for years. It turned out that we actually had met before—through a mutual friend, but it had been a while and wasn’t the type of encounter that left a lasting impression. That night, though, something clicked. We didn’t stop talking. We laughed and joked, shared stories, and before I knew it, the night had stretched on. We ended up back at the house where we were staying, and, somehow, we found ourselves sitting on the couch. And we just talked. We talked about everything—our lives, our quirks, the things we loved and the things we could do without. We talked about childhood memories, our families, and our hopes for the future. It was one of those rare, perfect conversations that you never want to end. The night felt timeless as we sat there, sprawled on the couch, talking until the early hours of the morning. The rest of the world seemed so far away. Eventually, exhaustion set in, but I didn’t want the conversation to stop. Bayley, ever the gentleman, stayed the night—plopping down on the couch beside me, both of us content in the glow of each other’s company. We had no agenda, no expectations—just a connection that felt too real to be anything but fate. The next morning, as we groggily recovered from the wild night, I jokingly told the girls, “Well, that was fun, but I’ll never see that guy again. It was just a random, fleeting encounter.” I laughed it off, acting like it didn’t matter at all. After all, I had met countless people during my time in Fort Lauderdale. But deep down, I knew there was something special about him. I just didn’t want to get my hopes up. But Bayley had a different plan. After all, it was his world that had just been shaken. A few days later, I was sitting at home when I got a text from an unfamiliar number. My heart skipped a beat as I opened it. The message read: “Hey, it’s your zoo buddy.” My heart did a little happy dance. I couldn’t believe it—he remembered me. Not only that, but he remembered our conversation from the night before, all the inside jokes and funny references that only we had shared. I smiled as I typed my reply, already feeling the excitement building in my chest. We started texting back and forth, then moved on to phone calls, and before long, we were making plans to see each other again. What started as a casual, funny connection quickly turned into something deeper. Every conversation felt so easy, so natural, like we’d known each other forever. Looking back, it’s hard to believe how serendipitous it all was. How two people, from opposite sides of the state, could have their worlds collide in the most unexpected way. One night in a bar in Fort Lauderdale, where a simple conversation sparked the beginning of something magical. If I hadn’t walked up to him that night—if I hadn’t said those silly words—Do you remember me?—who knows what would have happened. But here we are now, two years later, preparing to start the next chapter of our story, hand in hand, ready to take on the world. They say the best things in life are unexpected. And for me, that was definitely true. Because what started with a late-night conversation on a couch and a silly text about a zoo buddy ended up being the love story of my dreams. And now, I get to marry my best friend. The rest, as they say, is history.

A true fairy tale love story  

Our Story

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Alyssa Goldberg

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Jessica Radner

John Carroll

Kaeli Simmons

Bobby Mcclure

Effie Jamanis

Evan Myers

Xanthe Jamanis

Adam Bankovich 

Sophie Neugarten

Parker Denny 

Jordyn Neugarten

Emma Neugarten

Ryan Greico 

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Located near Jersey Shore, our Neptune, NJ hotel offers easy access to Bradley Beach, Asbury Park, Six Flags Great Adventure, Ocean County, and Jersey Shore Premium Outlets. Were 45 minutes away from Newark International Airport.

The Residence Inn by Marriott

Hotel closet to welcome party and farewell brunch

Asbury Ocean Club

Sister hotel to ocean club! Recommended for people sharing rooms!

Asbury Hotel 

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Registry

Pros Dish on What to Wear to a Wedding

40 Affordable Guest Dresses to Save Money

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Dress to impress Women- Midi, floor length gowns ONLYMen- Please wear dark suits or Tuxedos &lt;3 LETS BOOGIE

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Samantha & Bayley