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"They say you don't know someone until you've traveled with them. After 10 days in Italy, we all knew Gino and Kelsey were meant to be together. Like spaghetti & meatballs, or like Gino and spaghetti & meatballs."

"One night I was sitting on my couch watching TV and Gino comes through the apartment door carrying Kelsey's suitcase. I was surprised to see him, and he was equally surprised to see me. He said, wide-eyed, "HEY, UHH, WE'RE DATING," and ran into Kelsey's room. Kelsey slowly came up the stairs behind him shaking her head and said "Let's just talk about this in the morning." That's how I found out Kelsey and Gino were in love."

"We can't wait for the BIG DAY! Seems like only yesterday when we met Kelsey at Sarabeth's. We are so happy that the two of you found each other. You guys are perfect for one another. We love the way Kelsey laughs at Gino's horrible jokes and impersonations and the way Gino is always smiling and laughing when he is with Kelsey. Take care of each other. Cherish each other. Love each other always. P.S. Never go to bed angry or mad at each other. Make up quickly, it certainly matters. We love you both so very much!"

“If you know Kelsey at all, you know she is very competitive. Well it didn't take me long to figure out Gino is just as competitive. One of Kelsey's friends told me Kelsey and Gino always had some kind of competition going on when they were at Fordham. I think one of the big ones was who could get the best GPA. I think I remember there was some dispute Senior year who actually won. I think Kelsey might have nudged Gino out of the top spot by some fraction of a point, I'm not totally sure. This one time Gino, Kelsey and Penny came up to New Hampshire for a visit. Kelsey wanted to go fishing, which we had done over the years. After a rainy start we ended up at a small pond in a nice spot to fish. Now I might have spent a little extra time getting Kelsey set up with a pole and lure, but as I remember it I also got Gino set up and gave him a few pointers, and then went and got myself a pole and started fishing. After a fashion I looked over and saw Gino sitting on the ground with a big tangle of line he was trying to undo. I walked over to see if I could help. I think we cut out the bad line and retied the lure. Just as i was picking up my pole Kelsey said she had a fish on. Sure enough after a little battle she got the fish on to the bank, It was a nice large mouth bass. Gino was very supportive, and maybe amazed at the size of the fish, but I could see a little bit of defeat in his eyes. I think that night we went bowling and Gino got his redemption because he pretty much showed Kelsey and Me how to knock the pins down.”

"Kelsey and Gino: like when Harry Met Sally, but with Spongebob and the Trunchbull instead."

"I third wheeled an ENTIRE DAY in Central Park and watching Game of Thrones because I am apparently clueless and had no idea Kelsey and Gino were together! I will also add for the record that they are the best couple to be the third wheel of (in spite of Gino's Yoda voice that joined us for our entire trip to and from DC last year)!"

"I'll always know and cherish Gino as my older, wiser cugino. However, I, along with the rest of the Upper East Side of Manhattan, will always remember the legend of Gino Papa for his rendition of "Living on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi back in the summer of 2016. If I told you he brought the house down, I'd be underselling it. Although I was first introduced to Kelsey as Gino's "friend" when she accompanied him to our annual family marinara-thon on Labor Day weekend, I knew that she was a little more than...halfway there...to joining our family. For that, I couldn't be happier for my cousin GG and our new cousin, the Kelsey."

"I remember one time both the Conways and Papas went camping. Gino was I guess about 11. I was in front of our cabin having coffee one morning when I see Gino walking past. Now our cabins weren't next to each other, so I thought he passed our cabin by accident. I called out and asked him where he was going and Gino says "My mother told me to take a walk." What made me laugh is that he actually was taking a walk."

"Telling me they were dating when I thought the surprise was going to be birthday cake was pretty good."

"One of my favorite memories with Kelsey and Gino was going to Harrisville when they stayed at Hans's house. It was snowing and Harrisville looked beautiful. Plus we talked to Hans the whole time about how lovely his stained glass art is." https://13forest.com/ceramics-sculpture#/hansschepker/

“WOW!! So happy for you guys entering your new life together. Kelsey, one of the first times we went to escape room night and then dinner in NYC cousin Tommie, Carleen, and I kept saying "New Hampasheer," and Uncle John and John were letting loose with jokes. I thought "Oh my gosh, Kelsey is NOT coming back!!" You came back for more and blended right in!! I also knew it was serious when you were working those tomatoes at sauce weekend. GG, you are an amazing, caring, and sweet young man. I love you. Carry Grandpa's name. To more Gino Papas!! All the best to you both.”

"My eldest cugino Gelsomino. The co-founder of O.A.P. We've been to the shores of Jersey, traveled across the sea to the ruins of Pompeii, drank in a bar where we once lived on a prayer...Big Papa finally getting married...this wedding will be the palooza of all paloozas. And I'm honored to be a part of the celebration, Gino and Kelsey. Love you big man."

"We were at Beer Garden in Astoria with several of our friends when we, once again, started joking about our "no new friends policy." At which point someone said we have another couple in the group, but still no new friends. We had to think about it for a few minutes, but then we realized it must be Kelsey and Gino because it JUST MADE SENSE! We are so happy for you two! Rob is especially excited for Kelsey to enjoy her lifetime supply of Gino jokes, which he believes are significantly underrated."

"I had a hunch that Gino and Kelsey weren't JUST going hiking upstate together. When I learned they were dating, it was exciting but not surprising. Gino and Kelsey are great together, and I am so happy for them!"