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Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to check in and let you know your health and safety are our top priority. We would like to strongly encourage our guests to be fully vaccinated before attending our celebration in order to help protect others.
October 8, 2021
Long Branch, NJ
#forevergradyslady

AnnMarie & Bryan

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Bryan O’Grady

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AnnMarie Hardoby

#forevergradyslady

October 8, 2021

Long Branch, NJ

This is us

First comes a right swipe, then comes marriage

She was a city girl, clouded by the city that never sleeps and her busy coupon career that came with it. She was totally unaware of what she wanted, but just knew she needed something different. And as opposites attract, he was a country boy, who liked camping and fantasy football, totally unaware that his life was about to have a complete overhaul. For that first date, she went to him- the full 2 hour train ride from NY PENN to DOVER. It was a Wednesday night and she had to leave work early to make that 3:22 train, hoping her boss wouldn't mind her finishing up on the ride there. Only a few minutes late (talk about anxiety!) picking her up at the train station, she could tell he was nervous. But as they were seated at that small table at the Cheesecake Factory (because who doesn't love the Cheesecake Factory), he began to open up. The moment that probably sealed it was the drink orders: despite the never ending cocktail menu of fruity flavors, she opted for the Flying Fish IPA. His eyes lit up, as he said "Make that 2!". Yes, their first true love conversation was around beer- which if you know them, is only fitting. But the more they talked, the more they realized how similar they were. The first date led to the first weekend, which led to the first month, year and now here. They both knew it was something special from the very beginning, because you know when you know.

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