Young love blossomed on a warm summer night at a metal bar in Clifton, NJ. Madeleine and Jake were instantly inseparable, bonding over Twin Peaks marathons, Elton John songs, and afternoons at the Renaissance Faire. From the Catskills to Cape May to Montreal, the couple discovered their love of travel. It wasn't until 2015 that they embarked on some more adventurous trips, exploring the beer gardens of Munich, snorkeling in a tectonic rift in Iceland, and basking on the beaches of Miami. A year later, the night before jetting off to Amsterdam, Jake got down on one knee and the rest was history... Actually, the rest was an eventful year filled with wedding planning and house-hunting. In October 2017, Madeleine and Jake bought their first house, a modest bungalow in the heart of Park Ridge. With help from their family and friends -- and some blood, sweat, and tears -- the couple fixed-up and renovated, and were able to enjoy Christmas in their new home. The future Mr. and Mrs. Marini are so very excited to embark on this next leg of their journey together. They are thrilled and grateful to celebrate their wedding day with you, their most cherished family and friends!