Photo Gallery

The First Date 📍 Gastro Park West Hartford, CT 🗓 September 2022 Fun Fact: This is our first photo together, and it’s spot on: Michael doing something funny and ridiculous to make Gabriella laugh.

The Fancy Goodwill Date 📍 Treva in West Hartford, CT. 🗓 February 2023 Fun fact: in preparation for this date, Michael took Gabriella to Goodwill and they shopped for each others’ outfits.

The First Snowfall 📍 Queens, NY 🗓 February 2023 Fun Fact: Gabriella drove 3 hours to surprise visit Michael while he was in Queens for a multi day job.

One of Many Laundry Dates 📍 Sunny Suds Wethersfield, CT 🗓 February 2023 Fun Fact: Michael and Gabriella have busy schedules, laundry was one of their creative ways of making time for each other.

The First Time Cooking Together 📍 Gabriella’s House 🗓 March 2023 Fun Fact: Normally, Michael plans the dates, but this one was Gabriella’s first planned date.

First Time Meeting the Parents 📍The Beaulieu Residence 🗓 March 2023 Fun Fact: Not pictured: Michael wore a name tag for this dinner that Gabriella made for him. It said “Hi! My name is Boyfriend”

The First Hike 📍 Sleeping Giant State Park Hamden, CT 🗓 March 2023 Fun Fact: There’s an old castle at the top of this hike; many Monty Python jokes were told.

The First Sunset 📍 CT river East Windsor, CT 🗓 March, 2023 Fun Fact: We picnicked with buffalo wings salad and ice cream and it was delicious.

First Time Meeting the Parents 📍The Ahern Residence 🗓 April 2023 Fun Fact: Michael and Gabriella joked about getting married while they sat on this bench in a church courtyard watching the sunset

The Non-Axe Throwing Axe Throwing 📍 Odins Keep Enfield, CT 🗓 April 2023 Fun Fact: We actually didn’t go axe throwing and Gabriella ripped her pants.

The Pizza Date 📍 Light House Point New Haven, CT 🗓 May 2023 Fun Fact: Trying cheese pizzas from 5 top spots put our pizza rivalry to bed. Neither Pepe’s nor Sally’s took the crown, Zinelli’s did.

The First Trip 📍 Niagara Falls, Canada 🗓 May, 2023 Fun Fact: Michael was working a job up near the falls and spontaneously asked Gabriella to join him, work remotely, and see the falls after work.

The First Beach Trip 📍 Sarasota, FL 🗓 June, 2023 Fun Fact: Michael made the most delicious fish tacos for dinner. Gabriella has no memory of them.

The Red Dress Date 📍Selva Grill Sarasota, FL 🗓 June, 2023 Fun Fact: One of the best dinners we've ever had, a lot of which was free from the waiter we made friends with earlier on the beach.

The Block Island Trip 📍 The Bluffs Block Island, RI 🗓 July 2023 Fun Fact: This was Gabriella’s birthday gift to Michael, they rented a faulty moped, drank mudslides and danced in the rain.

The Proposal 📍 Swamis Beach, CA 🗓 July 2023 Fun Fact: With the help of his brother and sister-in-law, Michael managed to pull of the greatest surprise proposal of all time. No bias here 😉

Welcome to Forest Lake Camp! You'll see this sign as you pull in.

We've rented out the whole camp for the weekend. Here's an idea of just how much there is on camp.

Here's Forest Lake- there will be canoes kayaks and SUPs there for you to enjoy.

If you're brave, you're welcome to take a swim in the lake. We hear cold water is good for sobering up after a night of partying with the Ahern's and Beaulieu's.

When you check in, you'll get a schedule of activities - we'll have grass volleyball as well as football games going on.

We will have a bonfire with s'mores both nights, along with any good stories and tall-tales anyone fancies sharing! Embarrassing stories encouraged.

Here's the main Mess Hall- the reception will take place here, along with your meals during your stay. Its stunning inside!

This beautiful view of the Adirondacks is where Michael and Gabriella will say "I do." Followed immediately by partying. Bring your party pants.

Sleepy time headquarters. Here is one of the many cabins at Forest Lake Camp.

The beds are clean and comfortable! If you're worried about size, Michael is 6'2 and fits in them just fine. The camp regularly hosts adults for their family camps and weddings.

More inside cabin views.

Most cabins are a little bit different on the outside. Several have porches like this one, though all of them share these features: full bathrooms, space heaters, and linens.

Closet space is near the bunks for you to hang up your belongings and wedding attire.

The spaces are shared but don't worry, you will be paired with family or friends that you already know (and like). If you don't know any of the other guests, we have accommodations for you too!

Don't worry, there will be enough space for everyone to have a bottom bunk.

Linens and pillows will already be laid out, prepared for you on whichever bed you choose.

The cabins sit adjacent to each other, so feel free to visit your weekend neighbors, whether you know them or not!

Glamping at it's finest.

Have you ever sat in an Adirondack chair in the Adirondacks? Add a chilled beverage and it's going to blow your mind.

Bring extra blankets if you get cold at night. Space heaters will keep the space cozy but the night time mountain air is crisp in May.

See one of the space heaters between these beds.