Wedding Day

Ceremony

River Stone Manor

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Chris and Sarah met in 2006 in college at SUNY Oneonta. They dated for 3 1/2 years and shared their college experience together. Over the years after college, Sarah and Chris would see each other at concerts and other local events and there always seemed to be that lingering spark between the two. In 2021, their paths finally crossed again. Chris came out to Albany to visit Sarah, and the rest was history! The two quickly rekindled their love, it felt like this was meant to be all along. In the Summer of 2023, they found out they were going to be parents. In November of 2023 they moved into their new house in Schenectady, NY and on Christmas Day, Chris proposed to Sarah underneath the Christmas tree. In March of 2024, Lily Ann Odell was born, making the perfect addition to the family. We are so excited to celebrate our love story with all of our family and friends on our wedding day!

Our love story

Our Story

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Sarah met Kelley through a mutual friend in college, however it wasn’t until a few years after college did their friendship really blossom. Once their friendship grew, it was clear that they would be friends for life. Sarah and Kelley had many wild nights out together in their 20’s and early 30’s, navigating life and always being able to rehash the details the next morning over brunch. We often referred to each other as “dates for life” in our single lady era as we were always there for each other. Whether it was traveling to New Orleans or Jamaica, to dinner dates on Kelley’s porch or frolicking the streets of Troy, we always knew how to have a good time. Sarah and Kelley share their love of food, music and often even the same clothing styles! Today Sarah and Kelley can share their love of motherhood together, sharing joys, as well as “omg what do I do now?!” Moments as a parent. Sarah is so grateful for the friendship that they have evolved over time and can’t wait to share her wedding day with Kelley by her side!

Kelley Berardi

Marybeth has been Sarah’s oldest friend and bestie. Sarah and Mary met in Mr. Paparo’s choir class in high school! As much as we loved to sing, we found we loved each other even more. It wasn’t long after we met that we were asked to leave our choir class because we talked too much! Haha… throughout high school Mary was Sarah’s happy place. They shared their ups and downs of adolescence and loved to have coffee dates to share their life dreams and aspirations. Mary has a bright light around her that she inspires in everyone she meets. Throughout their early 20’s they lived together in Albany! While life may have been changing, their friendship never did. Entering the present, while they may live in different cities now, their friendship has stayed consistent and strong. Sarah often goes to Mary for advice on motherhood and life and looks up to the amazing mom that Mary has become to her three children. She cannot wait to celebrate her big day with Marybeth by her side. Maybe she can even convince her to move back to NY (;

Marybeth Garguilo

Sarah met Jen through Amanda and Mary who worked with Jen in 2012. In our early 20’s we all realized we had something special as our friendship really bonded. Jen and Sarah have created so many special memories over the years, from the early days in center square, Albany to traveling together to New Orleans and Jamaica for Jen’s wedding! When Jen moved to Rhode Island, this just gave us all the more reason to plan beach vacations and continue creating memories together. Jen has a special light about her that she spreads to everyone she meets. She is driven, talented and beautiful inside and out. She believes in soulmates and knows that Sarah has found hers in Chris. Sarah cannot wait to celebrate her big day with Jen by her side. 

Jen Mann

Tracy and Sarah met as FACS co workers in 2011! While they only worked together for one year, this would be the beginning of a lifelong friendship! Tracy and Sarah also worked together on the board for their state association and had fun planning many state conferences together, which even further bonded their friendship. But if you want to get to the bottom of it, their real bond was over wine and martinis.. ok, that had a part in it, but really, Sarah could not ask for a more honest, caring and loyal friend. Tracy and Sarah have had countless memories together traveling to Hudson, NYC, wine and dine festival nights and cocktail dinners out around town. Maybe some of their best memories are just sitting on each other’s couches sharing a yummy dish they created off Instagram and sharing their trials and tribulations of life, watching Sex & the City or crafting. Sarah is forever grateful for the bond her and Tracy have and can’t wait to celebrate with Tracy by her side on her big day! 

Tracy Mosher

Sarah met Amanda in 2011 living in center square Albany. They were neighbors and shared adventures and a good part of their 20’s navigating life together. Amanda became like a sister to Sarah, and together they are partners in crime. Sarah cannot remember many memories through her 20’s and 30’s that don’t include Amanda. Amanda has been Sarah’s biggest cheerleader and supported her throughout all of her ups and downs. From traveling to Nashville, Rhode Island, New Orleans, NYC and Jamaica to silly nights galavanting around the capital region, Sarah and Amanda have always been by each other’s side. Now, we are lucky enough to even be mom besties and raising our children together. Sarah cannot imagine her life without Amanda in it and can’t wait to celebrate her big day with Amanda by her side! 

Amanda

Wedding Party

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Sarah & Chris

Sarah & Chris

Things to Do

Rivers Casino

VIA Aquarium

Cental Park