On New Year’s Eve 2024, Brian called Bethany with an exciting invitation: a wedding in Paris! He told her their flights and hotel were already booked—they simply had to show up. The wedding was for a friend (Newton Ndege) he said, and Bethany, swept up in the magic of a Parisian celebration, eagerly began planning. With the help of her mom and closest friends, she searched for the perfect outfit for what she believed would be a beautiful and romantic weekend abroad. Once in Paris, the two spent their days exploring the city’s iconic sights—taking in the beauty of the Eiffel Tower, wandering through the Louvre, and standing beneath the grandeur of the Arc de Triomphe. They strolled hand in hand through cobblestone streets and tucked into cozy cafés, savoring every moment of the dreamy trip. When “wedding day” arrived, Bethany and Brian headed to what she believed was the venue: a quiet building in the 8th Arrondissement. A woman greeted them and led them upstairs—Bethany assumed she was the wedding planner. But when they stepped onto the rooftop, everything changed. There, against the backdrop of the Paris skyline at sunset, was a stunning display: a heart-shaped arrangement of white flowers, candles and rose petals lining the aisle, and the words “Will you marry me?” written in elegant script beneath a floral arch. As “All of Me” by John Legend played softly in the background, Bethany turned to see Brian smiling—this was the real event. With the sun casting a golden glow over the City of Love, Brian got down on one knee and asked the question Bethany had been waiting for. Overcome with emotion, tears in her eyes, she said YES. A proposal in the month of love, in the city of love, from the man she loved—proof that they are truly #Meant2B.
Hotel
Use the link provided on our website or the discount codes noted for discounted rooms - the last day to book under the block is June 1, 2026. To speak with a live agent, feel free to call the number provided. Thank you for celebrating with us!
Discount Code - OCWOCWA (king bed) / OCWOCWB (two-queen beds)
Flight
NYC has multiple airports, but LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark International (EWR) are both about 30 - 40 minutes from our venue and selected hotel block.
The ceremony is outdoors, weather permitting, followed by an indoor cocktail hour and reception.
The dress code is formal attire - please avoid jeans and sneakers.
Although we love all the little ones in our lives, our big day is for those aged 16+.
We are excited to celebrate this day with our closest loved ones. We are only able to accommodate guests named on formal invitations. If you have a plus one, you will know!
We have reserved a room block at the Marriott Park Ridge - refer to the "Travel" section of the site for a direct link to the reserved room block. You are also welcome to choose another hotel or nearby AirBNB outside of the room block!
RSVP information will be provided in the formal invitation. If you don't RSVP by the date indicated in your invitation, you will be marked as a "Regretful Decline". We will miss celebrating with you, but we have to provide an exact guest count and cannot accept late RSVPs.