Rehersal Dinner

Welcome Drinks

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Our Lady of Mt Carmel (Wedding Reception)

Reception

Our Wedding

Some love stories begin with a single moment. Ours did not. Long before we became a couple, our lives had been quietly crossing paths for years before we ever met. We both grew up in Youngstown, shared mutual friends, family connections, favorite places, and countless near misses that connected our worlds long before we realized it. In true Millennial fashion, we were even Facebook friends years before either of us imagined we would one day build a life together. Against all algorithms, all timing, and nearly a decade of crossing paths, we somehow found our way to exactly where we were meant to be. What followed wasn't defined by a single milestone, but by a collection of memories: month-aversaries that began because of a mistakenly booked Valentine's Day reservation; jazz nights, yoga classes, road trips, airport terminals, family gatherings, and adventures near and far. From standing in the rain in Groningen eating raw herring to hiking through a hailstorm on the Frisian Islands in search of the longest beach in Europe, we've never been short on stories. Along the way, we've celebrated weddings, weathered losses, supported family and friends, and learned that love isn't about perfection—it's about choosing each other through every season of life. Somewhere between the travel, the traditions, the laughter, the inside jokes, and all the beautiful chaos in between, we've built something extraordinary.Not because it was perfect.Because it was real. And the best part is that we're still writing the story. We are so excited for you to join us for our wedding weekend as we begin our next chapter together.

Our Story

A Golden Dawn Engagement

Maid of HonorMadalyn HochendonerMatron of HonorLeah HaughtBridesmaidsYazmine HoeferlinSara ValentineMandie LaNeveStephanie NovakAviana AbbasGiana AbbasJessica KerbyClaudine AustaloshKatarina Austalosh-CollinsChristina Austalosh-JonesBest ManAnthony DeFeliceGroomsmenJovan GonzalezBrian MoschellaLance GattiRaymond SimonPatrick SimonJames A. VitulloSteven JimenezIsaac CarinoLarry WilliamsAshley John MayoLionel Smith

Wedding Party

Attire: Funky Formal 

Q + A

Block Available 
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Friday, November 6, 2026
Saturday, November 7, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Youngstown Downtown

A great option for West Coast travelers, if you rent a car there, take I-80 from 77-S/480-E to Youngstown then follow 680-S or 711 to your final Steel Valley destination.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Greater Cleveland RTA. "Rapid" Transit Authority...

Newly remodeled and convenient, especially for Eastcoast or travellers coming from FLA and the SE. Located in Moon Twp. PA Take 376/76-E towards Youngstown, OH then get off on 680-N near Columbiana and North Lima (7-Market Street), follow it all the way to Federal Plaza (downtown Youngstown). There are several other hotel options outside of downtown-Hilton, there is one on Belmont in Liberty, specifically, The Hampton that has a pool. The Avalon Grand Resort in Howland-Warren is world-class. There are also several other options in the Austintown area (west) near the rehursal Thursday, and some more options in the South (224: Boardman-Canfield Rd). Specifically one in Westford and the Kensington Golf Course.*

Pittsburgh International Airport

Quick-convenient and very decent. A budget option to take 77N-76E back to Youngstown through Kent and Ravenna, Alliance (Mount Union). Budget-friendly, no frills...

Akron-Canton Airport

ONE&nbsp;of&nbsp;THE&nbsp;only&nbsp;(2)&nbsp;FREE&nbsp;Public&nbsp;Transportation&nbsp;services&nbsp;in&nbsp;country,&nbsp;USA.&nbsp;Most&nbsp;lines&nbsp;run&nbsp;once&nbsp;an&nbsp;hour,&nbsp;and&nbsp;VERY&nbsp;limited&nbsp;service&nbsp;after&nbsp;8PM

Western Reserve Transit Authority, WRTA

If&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&#39;t&nbsp;catch&nbsp;and&nbsp;Uber&nbsp;or&nbsp;Lyft:&nbsp;Don&#39;t&nbsp;sleep&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;OH-G.&nbsp;Youngstown&nbsp;[Independent]&nbsp;Black-Radio&nbsp;Gypsy/jitney&nbsp;cabs...enjoy&nbsp;the&nbsp;authenticity&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Yo.city,&nbsp;Steel&nbsp;Valley.

Independent Radio Taxi Inc

The Butler Institute of American Art

Lanterman's Mill Falls, Mill Creek Metroparks

5072&nbsp;W&nbsp;State&nbsp;St&nbsp;#224,&nbsp;Edinburg,&nbsp;PA&nbsp;16116.

Quaker Falls: Hillsville-New Castle, PA

John J McDonough Museum of Art

Grove City Premium Outlets

The Amish Market

Volant Village Shops

Medici Museum of Art

Italian American Museum of Cleveland

Terminal Tower Observation Deck

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Rockside Station

Historic Warner Cascade Theatre Museum at The Riverplex

Mt. Washington-Duquesne Incline Scenic Overlook

Robinson Shuba Memorial

Basilica & National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Iron Curtain Stations of the Cross, Our Lady Comforter of The Afflicted Shrine: Franciscan Monestaery...

Lake Newport Boathouse

Westside Bowl

West Side Market

Strip District Terminal-Penn Ave: PITTSBURGH

Playhouse Square

Western Reserve Historical Society

Cleveland Museum of Art

Youngstown "Steel Museum" - Labor and Industry, OH

McKinley Memorial Museum

The Winner, World's Largest Discount Fashion Store

Baltimore & Ohio RR Station and Spring Commons Park on Mahoning River, Valley...

Ed&nbsp;Oneil&nbsp;-&nbsp;Al&nbsp;Bundy&#39;s&nbsp;old&nbsp;hangout.&nbsp;A&nbsp;Northside&nbsp;institution,&nbsp;Ursuline&nbsp;landmark:&nbsp;Irish&nbsp;pub&nbsp;and&nbsp;old&nbsp;Italian-American&nbsp;restaurant&nbsp;owned&nbsp;by&nbsp;The&nbsp;Naples&nbsp;Family,&nbsp;since&nbsp;1934.

Golden Dawn Restaurant

The Rumpled Queen

Senator John Heinz History Center

Museum of Ceramics

Mosquito Lake Marina - Truly Trumbull County, OH

May 4 Visitors Center

May 4th Memorial

Vocal Group Hall-Fame & Museum

Rivers Casino

JACK Cleveland Casino: HORSESHOE at Tower City centre...

JCC. Thomas' Family Art Gallery

Trumbull Art Gallery

David Grohl Alley

The Wine Cellar & Lounge at The Grand Resort

Primanti Bros. Cleveburgh Restaurant & BAR

Frieda's jazz and blues bar, Lower-Belmont-YSU. campus

Greek-owned&nbsp;family&nbsp;diner,&nbsp;cash-only.&nbsp;ATM&nbsp;Best&nbsp;breakfast&nbsp;in&nbsp;The&nbsp;Valley,&nbsp;and&nbsp;mix&nbsp;of&nbsp;people,&nbsp;&quot;country&quot;&nbsp;meets&nbsp;city&nbsp;and&nbsp;suburban&nbsp;folks,&nbsp;all&nbsp;together.&nbsp;50&nbsp;minute&nbsp;drive&nbsp;on&nbsp;Belmont-193&nbsp;N&nbsp;to&nbsp;Lake&nbsp;Erie,&nbsp;Conneaut-Geneva&nbsp;(Ashtabula).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Yankee Kitchen Restaurant-Aiport

It&nbsp;should&nbsp;really&nbsp;be&nbsp;in&nbsp;Liberty&nbsp;Twp.&nbsp;On&nbsp;Belmont&nbsp;Avenue:

Statue of Liberty at Newton Falls, OH

Racino,&nbsp;winter&nbsp;horse-track.&nbsp;Slots&nbsp;only,&nbsp;Skybox&nbsp;upstairs&nbsp;bar/restaurant&nbsp;not&nbsp;far&nbsp;from&nbsp;Rachael&#39;s&nbsp;(Gatsby&#39;s),&nbsp;in&nbsp;Westchester,&nbsp;Austintown.&nbsp;46&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mahoning&nbsp;Ave&nbsp;off&nbsp;of&nbsp;11-S.&nbsp;

Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course

Point State Park

Legendary&nbsp;Rock&nbsp;bar&nbsp;and&nbsp;live&nbsp;music&nbsp;hall:&nbsp;Lebanese&nbsp;bar&nbsp;and&nbsp;(now&nbsp;Irish)&nbsp;restaurant&nbsp;was&nbsp;downtown&nbsp;on&nbsp;W.&nbsp;Commerce&nbsp;for&nbsp;decades&nbsp;before&nbsp;moving&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Westside.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Simon&nbsp;Family&nbsp;dynasty,&nbsp;from&nbsp;The&nbsp;Northside,&nbsp;started&nbsp;this&nbsp;bohemian&nbsp;movement&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;1970s,&nbsp;attracting&nbsp;artists&nbsp;from&nbsp;coast-to-coast&nbsp;and&nbsp;overseas.&nbsp;Call&nbsp;first&nbsp;to&nbsp;ask&nbsp;about&nbsp;menu&nbsp;and&nbsp;performers,&nbsp;changes&nbsp;nightly...

Cedars West End: Steel Street

Lansdowne Airport: Eastside Private Flights

Le Resto: Sushi/Asian Fusion Cuisine

One&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;last,&nbsp;few,&nbsp;family-owned&nbsp;independent&nbsp;Jewish&nbsp;deli&#39;s&nbsp;left&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;USA&nbsp;today.&nbsp;20&nbsp;in&nbsp;NYC.&nbsp;Matthew&nbsp;Ryederowitz&nbsp;bought&nbsp;it&nbsp;from&nbsp;Jack&nbsp;Kravitz&nbsp;and&nbsp;recently&nbsp;opened&nbsp;a&nbsp;downtown&nbsp;Salem&nbsp;location,&nbsp;In&nbsp;Colco.&nbsp;Columbiana&nbsp;County,&nbsp;OH&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kravitz Delicatessen Inc

Brunch?&nbsp;In&nbsp;Amish&nbsp;country.&nbsp;Westminster&nbsp;college,&nbsp;campus.

The Tavern on the Square

Travel

Welcome to Youngstown. ❤️Youngstown is a city of steel, immigrants, great food, beautiful parks, and an unreasonable amount of hometown pride. And yes, the proper term is Youngstownian.Mind the GapIf heading back to the hotel isn't your jam, here are some places you can adventure to between our ceremony and cocktail hour.The Butler Institute of American ArtA Youngstown treasure, minutes from the church. Free admission and perfect for an hour or two.Mill Creek ParkThe quintessential Youngstown stop. Take a scenic drive and visit Fellows Riverside Gardens, Lake Glacier, the Lily Pond, or Lanterman's Mill &amp; Covered Bridge.Arms Family MuseumA beautiful historic mansion on Wick Avenue, conveniently close to the church.The Steel MuseumLearn about the mills, workers, and industry that built Youngstown.While You're here, Eat Like a YoungstownianSkip the chains. Youngstown's immigrant communities have given us a food culture we're very proud of.Golden DawnAn old-school North Side institution since 1932. Pizza, Italian-American food, schooners, and pure Youngstown.Silva'sA local Lebanese deli- a family favorite and one of our picks for a great meal while you're here.Cassese's MVRItalian food, pizza, bocce, and nearly a century of Smoky Hollow history.Avalon DowntownA longtime local pizza favorite and a great place to try Brier Hill pizza.Jimmy's Italian SpecialtiesItalian market, deli, bakery, pastries, prepared foods, and plenty to bring home.Kravitz DelicatessenA longtime Youngstown institution for corned beef, deli sandwiches, and Jewish classics.The Original Handel's Homemade Ice CreamBorn in Youngstown in 1945. Visit the original Market Street stand, right near Izzy's mom's house.Drinks, Music &amp; a Little Youngstown NightlifeCedars West EndA legendary part of Youngstown's independent music scene and still one of our favorite places to catch live music.Westside BowlBowling, live music, pizza, drinks, and pinball. Weird in exactly the right way.Penguin City Brewing CompanyLocally brewed beer in a huge repurposed industrial space near downtown.Noble CreatureA small independent brewery in a former church in Smoky Hollow.A Tale Between Two CitiesYoungstown also makes an easy jumping-off point forCleveland — about 1 hour westRock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame • West Side Market • Lake Erie • Little ItalyPittsburgh — about 1 hour eastStrip District • Duquesne Incline • Mount Washington • Andy Warhol Museum

Things to Do

Registry

Bridal Party

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Isabella & Dominic

Isabella & Dominic

Attire: Funky Formal