Trent's Joint on the River

Welcome Party

Tall Oaks West

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail hour

Reception

After Party

Fall

Our Wedding

Tori and Stefano met at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio in accounting class sophomore year (2015). They sat right next to each other and were in the same accounting group. On the first day, Tori asked where Stefano was from and he said close to Pittsburgh. Tori told him she had family from Blairesville and used to travel there for the Holidays (small world)! They became friends pretty quickly. Fast forward to junior year, they were again in each others group for class, only this time you were required to spend 8+ hours with your group in and outside of class. They also lived down the street from each other, Tori on Mill Street and Stefano on Oak Street. Tori and Stefano spent a lot of time together during this period of college. Stefano would wait for her to walk to class every morning, and if you know Tori she was always late. Tori used to tell him she was on the way, but would just be getting out of the shower, and Stefano (who hates being late) would still wait most of the time. By the end of junior year they were very very close. Stefano had voiced feelings for Tori throughout junior year, but Tori wasn't ready for a serious relationship. She did notice on thing though, that no matter where they were, or how big of a group they were in, it was somehow always them two in the corner laughing and talking about life (this of course meant something.) Tori and Stefano parted ways for the summer. They hit each other up to plan fourth of July weekend back in Athens. This quickly became one of the best weekends. They spent it on the Pontoon, eating, partying, and drinking with all of Stefano's friends from home and Tori's friends from college. Stefano was looking as good as ever, and Tori finally realized she needed to stop suppressing her feelings for him. As stubborn as Tori is though, she didn't want to tell him first. Tori pretty much made Stefano confess his feelings to her, so she could tell him she felt the same way. They started dating senior year in September of 2017, and the rest is history! Tori moved to Pittsburgh shortly after college. Tori and Stefano got engaged in June of 2023 right back in Athens, Ohio, and now 7 years in, a house, Jersey girl, and so many memories, Tori and Stefano can't wait to make it official on August 16th, 2025. What started as a friendship grew in to a one of a kind love, and they can't wait to celebrate this next chapter with those who mean the most to them.

Our Story

Wedding Party

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Ariel Broadway Hotel in Lorain, Ohio. There are blocks for both Friday and Saturday. Please call the number above and ask to reserve a room for Giacchino/Neal Wedding. You must call, as online reservations are not an option. Please specify what day(s) you need a room. This hotel will be the ONLY hotel we will provide transportation to/from, and is 10 minutes from the venue, and 2 minutes from the Welcome/After Party. This is a small boutique hotel and will be first come first serve, so please make reservations as quickly as possible.

Ariel Broadway Hotel

Transportation will be provided from the Ariel Broadway Hotel to the wedding venue. Pickup will be at the hotel starting at 3:30pm. There will be two trips back and forth to pick up guests. The same cadence will happen when the wedding ends with transportation back to the hotel starting at 10:45pm.

Transportation: Statement Limousine

Additional hotel option if the room block at the Ariel Hotel is fully booked or if you prefer alternative accommodations.&nbsp;15 minutes to Welcome &amp; After Party, 10 minutes to venue. No transportation provided.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cleveland/Sheffield

Additional hotel option if the room block at the Ariel Hotel is fully booked or if you prefer alternative accommodations. 22 minutes to Welcome &amp; After Party, 15 minutes to venue. No transportation provided.

Wyndham Avon

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cleveland Avon

Additional hotel option if the room block at the Ariel Hotel is fully booked or if you prefer alternative accommodations. 20 minutes to Welcome &amp; After Party, 15 minutes to venue. No transportation provided.

Courtyard Cleveland Elyria

Additional hotel option if the room block at the Ariel Hotel is fully booked or if you prefer alternative accommodations.&nbsp;20 minutes to Welcome &amp; After Party, 15 minutes to venue. No transportation provided.

Hampton Inn & Suites Elyria

Travel

Are Airbnb's an Option?

Q + A

New Brewery less than a mile from the hotel, just a drive over the bridge. Enjoy good food, and locally crafted beer.

Lorain Brewing Company and Event Center

Neal family owned bar made in honor of Tori's late brother Trent. Food truck with local fish entrees and more! Right over the bridge!

Stone fired Pizzeria located in walking distance from the hotel.

Lorenzo's Pizzeria - Lorain

Ohio renowned craft cocktail bar within walking distance from hotel.

Speak of the Devil

Local Coffee Shop within walking distance from the hotel.

Magdalen’s Gallery + Espresso

Local bar within walking distance from hotel, and owned by our good friends. Bold Peruvian food, with lively atmosphere.

Brass & Bronze Foundry Bar

Donut shop in walking distance from the Ariel Hotel!

Marta’s N’ More

Concert series on the black river. Friday 8/15/25 will be an Alice Cooper Tribute Band called "Coops Nightmare."

Rockin On The River

Great food and outside seating right on Lake Erie!

Beaver House

Public golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus featuring a tavern and indoor simulators. 15 minutes from hotel.

Valley of the Eagles Golf Club

Cedar Point Amusement park is one of the best in the country! Located only 30 miles (40 minutes) west of Lorain!

Cedar Point

Golf course, 10 minutes from hotel.

FoxCreek Golf & Racquet Club

Gastropub serving a range of dishes including burgers and oysters, in a comfortable setting. Located in the next town over. Less than 15 minutes from Ariel Hotel.

Cole's Public House

American bar &amp; grill featuring a bunch of TVs &amp; a lively late-night bar scene. Located in the next town over. Less than 15 minutes from the Ariel Hotel.

Ziggy's Pub & Restaurant - Amherst, OH

Tori's favorite hot dog joint, right next to where she went to high school.

Hot Dog Heaven

Burgers, wings, sandwiches, and other comfort food served in a relaxed space with regular entertainment. Town is located on the Vermilion River. Only 15 minutes from the Ariel Hotel.

Rudy's Bar & Grill

Located right on the Vermilion River. Enjoy dining inside or outside.

Quaker Steak & Lube

Cozy, romantic restaurant offering American comfort food and a wide selection of wines, plus a patio. 15 minutes from Ariel Hotel.

the Wine Vault

Great bar food, and lively bar scene with indoor and outdoor seating. Located 15 minutes from the Ariel Hotel.

Mulligan's Pub & Grille

Upscale surf 'n' turf &amp; updated Midwest cuisine are served in a rustic-elegant 1850s barn. *Must make reservations months in advance. 15 minutes from Ariel Hotel.

Strip Steakhouse

Contemporary Italian restaurant in a classy space. 20 minutes from the Ariel Hotel.

Antica Italian Avon

Enjoy a trip to Cleveland, only 40 minutes east of Lorain.

The Flats at East Bank

Catch Morgan Wallen in concert during his "I'm The Problem" tour on Friday 8/15 at the Cleveland Browns Stadium!

Tori & Stefano

Tori & Stefano