Married in 2020, partying in 2021.

Let's try this again! We've decided to reschedule our wedding reception/anniversary party for June 12, 2021. While we were officially married on May 30, 2020, we still want to find time to celebrate with our loved ones, and we hope this will be one way to do that. We know that there are still a lot of variables in traveling and gathering, and we hope this website will become a resource for you all while you decide if you're able to join us. As of April 30, 2021, the venue might require everyone must present one of the following: a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event, a negative rapid test within 6 hours, or be fully vaccinated. But this is determined in part by the number of guests in attendance. We ask that you RSVP in a timely fashion so we can let everyone know what is expected of them. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We hope you can join us!

Steve and Sara had been dating for about five years, and just bought their house. Sara wanted to celebrate and have a joint family holiday party. Steve took the opportunity the night before to ask Sara’s dad for her hand. (Which Sara wouldn’t find out about until later.) A ham was cooked, wine was uncorked and Sara tried to convince everyone to watch “White Christmas.” But before the credits rolled, Steve paused the movie and thanked everyone for coming. Sara, not knowing a thing, thought this was really sweet and jumped up to join him. Saying that there were so many changes and questions answered in the last year, he turned to Sara and got down on one knee. Tears were shed, more wine was drunk and it was the start of a new adventure.

We met soon after we both started at the Utica Observer-Dispatch newspaper in July 2012. We got to know each other at concerts and nights out with co-workers. Since then we’ve followed each other to Atlantic City and then to the Capital Region.

We made a late addition to our wedding party! Julia Tracey Hughes was born April 26, 2021. We're delighted she'll be able to join us and can't wait for you to meet her.