House of the Redeemer

Wedding Celebration

Fall

Our Wedding

It all began in Fayetteville, North Carolina where I met my close friend Rebecca. We lived and worked together, and when she got married, I had the honor of standing by her side. That night I met Daniel, her skater-boy brother from California. There was an instant spark as I poured him a drink and we exchanged a few words.After the wedding, I sent him a message on Facebook, hoping to stay in touch. He politely declined, which I later learned was because he was in a relationship at the time. A couple of years later, the tables turned when Daniel messaged me. He was now living in Texas and I was still in North Carolina, but we began talking every day. Within a week, I discovered he was visiting family nearby, and I insisted he take me on a date. From that early-morning breakfast on, we both knew we had found something worth pursuing.We spent the next few months in a long-distance rhythm of calls, texts, and movie nights over the phone. When Daniel told me he loved me for the first time, I knew it was something real. Not long after, he moved to North Carolina and we began our life together, living simply, traveling often, and dreaming about the future.A fall trip to New York City changed everything. On our last day, we rode bikes through Brooklyn and ended in Dumbo. Standing along the water, looking out at the skyline, we knew it was where we wanted to build our next chapter. We soon moved to the city, found our footing, adopted a puppy to give our older pup a playmate, and filled our days with the kind of memories that make a home.On June 8th, 2024, Daniel took me back to that same spot in Dumbo. He reminded me how we had promised to build a life together in this city and told me he wanted to make that promise forever. There, overlooking the same view where it all began, he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.And so began our promise to forever.

A West Coast Boy Meets an East Coast Girl

Our Story

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Wedding Party

Q + A

We’re so grateful to have friends and family traveling to New York City to celebrate with us. Whether it’s your first time visiting or your hundredth, we’ve gathered a few of our favorite spots, hotels, and travel tips to help you make the most of your weekend.

Getting Here

By AirJFK Airport — 45–60 minutes from Manhattan; accessible by taxi, rideshare, or AirTrain/subway.LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — 25–40 minutes from Manhattan; the closest option for most domestic flights.Newark Liberty International (EWR) — 45–60 minutes from Manhattan; great for international flights and often less crowded.By TrainAmtrak and NJ Transit arrive at Penn Station (Midtown).Metro-North arrives at Grand Central Terminal (East Side).By CarStreet parking in Manhattan is limited; we recommend rideshare or public transportation.

WHERE TO STAY

Located in the heart of New York’s Financial District, Moxy NYC Downtown features a 5,000 sq. ft. bar and lounge space, serving coffee, cocktail and food, complete with old school arcade games and a basketball court. Free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk are offered at the property. All rooms are equipped with a 50'’ flat-screen TV, and automated lighting, temperature and shade control. Each room has a private bathroom, with a bathrobe and complimentary toiletries. The rooms also come with a desk and seating area, hairdryer, iron and safe. One World Trade Center is 2625 feet from the accommodations while Fulton Street underground station is 361 feet away. John F. Kennedy International Airport is 22 mi from the property.

Moxy NYC Downtown

The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel, part of Hyatt is located 1640 feet from the Brooklyn Bridge and the Westfield World Trade Center. The rooms and suites boast custom beds, leather headboards, oak floors, craft cocktail tables and marble bathrooms. The Beekman is architecturally distinguished by its 9-story atrium that has a pyramidal glass ceiling at the top. The upper stories of the atrium are bordered by balconies. Artwork adorns the walls of the The Beekman. The Beekman offers guests distinguished culinary experiences across three restaurants, Temple Court and The Bar Room by Chef Tom Colicchio, as well as Le Gratin by Chef Daniel Boulud. Newark International Airport is 15 mi away while JFK Airport is 19 mi from the property. Wall Street is 2641 feet from the property.

The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel, by Hyatt

Located in New York and with Bloomingdales reachable within a 7-minute walk, Walker Hotel Tribeca provides a fitness center, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. Featuring free bikes, this 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. One World Trade Center is a 18-minute walk from the hotel and Flatiron Building is 2.3 miles away. All guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. Speaking English, Spanish, French and Italian, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area at the reception. Popular points of interest near Walker Hotel Tribeca include National September 11 Memorial &amp; Museum, One World Observatory and NYU – New York University. LaGuardia Airport is 9.3 miles away.

Daniel & Alexis

Daniel & Alexis

D&A

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