Our story began in Belmar, New Jersey, where our shore houses sat just a block apart and a simple friendship slowly turned into something more as our friend groups blended and summers were spent together. From our first date at the Point Pleasant Boardwalk to countless shore weekends we grew closer with every chapter. Along the way, we discovered our favorite things to do together: finding new recipes and cooking side by side, trying new restaurants, and traveling to explore new places. What started at the shore continued in Newark, while Joe was going through the fire academy and then Verona, where we’ve been building a home together for the past two years. Whether it be slow wine nights and card games at home, or a weekend entertaining friends and family, we always are doing things with full hearts. Our summer love came full circle when we got engaged on a boat in Jersey City, ready for our greatest adventure yet. We are so appreciative of our family and friends love and support through this journey we have been on. We are so excited to share our special memories to come and celebrate on our wedding day!