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JOSEPH AND I MET ON A CROWDED COUCH AT A MUSIC SHOW IN FORT MYERS ON MARCH 2022. WE LEFT THAT EVENING WITHOUT EXCHANGING CONTACT INFORMATION. HE LOOKED AT ME ONE LAST TIME AND SAID VERY COOLLY, "I'LL FIND YOU". TO MY LOVELY SURPRISE, HE FOUND ME ON INSTAGRAM A FEW DAYS LATER. LUCKILY I FOUND HIM VERY ATTRACTIVE OR ELSE THIS WOULD'VE BEEN VERY CREEPY.

I DECIDED A FEW MONTHS IN THAT I REALLY LIKED THIS GUY, AND ASKED HIM OUT ON A DATE TO A MEET AND GREET CONCERT WITH JESSE MCCARTNEY. I EXPECTED HIM TO BAIL AND STAND ME UP, BUT WHO WOULDN'T WANT TO MEET JESSE MCCARTNEY? THE PLAN SEEMED FOOLPROOF. HE SHOWED UP AT MY DOOR AND DROVE US TO ONE OF THE MOST DAZZLING NIGHTS I'VE EVER EXPERIENCED. I WAS SMITTEN. I CONFESSED I LOVED HIM A FEW WEEKS LATER.

IT WAS THE NIGHT OF A HALLOWEEN PARTY WHEN I REALIZED JOEY WAS ALSO SMITTEN OVER ME. ACTUALLY, TO BE MORE ACCURATE, THIS WAS WHEN HE SAID HE LOVED ME. THIS WAS GROUNDBREAKING FOR ME, BECAUSE I'VE NEVER SEEN HIM OPEN UP TO ME. I TOLD HIM TO TELL ME AGAIN TOMORROW MORNING AND I'LL BELIEVE IT THEN. THAT MORNING HE SAID IT AGAIN, AND WE MADE IT OFFICIAL.  WE DROVE TOWN TO MEET HIS PARENTS THAT VERY MORNING, WHICH BECAME THE BEGINNING OF OUR JOURNEY AND COMMITMENT INTO BECOMING ONE FLESH. 

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MARY SAT ON MY LAP AT A LOCAL MUSIC CONCERT IN MARCH OF 2022. I HAD NEVER HAD A WOMAN BE SO PRESUMPTUOUS TO ME. I FOUND IT SUSPICIOUSLY CONFIDENT, YET WILDLY FLATTERING.
WHAT KIND OF WOMAN IS THIS CREATURE, AND WHO GAVE HER PERMISSION TO BE SO DIFFERENT????

AFTER A FEW MONTHS OF SEEING EACH OTHER SHE HAD HEARD ME MENTION THAT MY FIRST CD WAS A JESSE MCCARTNEY CD. TO MY ABSOLUTE SHOCK, SHE HAND DRAWS ME THIS ELABORATE CARD WITH A SHARK (MY FAVORITE ANIMAL) AND INSIDE THE CARD ARE 2 MEET AND GREET TICKETS TO HIS CONCERT. IT WAS A LOT TO TAKE IN AT ONCE. NO ONE HAS EVER WENT SO FAR OUT OF THEIR WAY TO DO SOMETHING FOR ME LIKE THIS. I WAS VERY SCARED. IT ENDED UP BEING THE BEST DATE I HAVE EVER HAD.

I SPENT MY WHOLE LIFE NEVER REALLY OPENING UP TO A WOMAN, SO I WAS NOT ABOUT TO START ANY TIME SOON. ONE DAY, I HAD COME TO THE REALIZATION THAT SHE WAS NOT GOING TO WAIT AROUND FOR ME FOREVER (SHOCKING… I KNOW), AND I HAD TO ACTUALLY EXPLAIN TO HER THAT I REALLY LIKED HER, AND EVEN LOVED HER. I TOLD HER AT HER HALLOWEEN PARTY, AND SHE WAS PROBABLY ABOUT AS SHOCKED AS I WAS WHEN SHE GAVE ME THE CONCERT TICKETS. I'M EXTREMELY GRATEFUL I WORKED UP THE COURAGE, BECAUSE WHERE WOULD I BE WITHOUT MY LOVELY BRIDE TO BE.

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Ceremony & Reception

2425 RIVERS RD, NAPLES, FL 34120

GUESTS ARE KINDLY ASKED TO ARRIVE THREE THIRTY AT THE EARLIEST TO BE SEATED BEFORE THE SERVICE BEGINS.

THE CEREMONY WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT FOUR O'CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON.

RECEPTION TO FOLLOW AT SIX O'CLOCK IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL.

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN WEDDING CEREMONIES NORMALLY TAKE AROUND FORTY-FIVE MINUTES TO AN HOUR LONG. THE CEREMONY WILL BEGIN AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE NAVE AND WILL MOVE TOWARDS THE ALTAR.

THIS WILL BE AN UNPLUGGED CEREMONY, MEANING NO PHONES OUT. PLEASE EMBRACE THE MOMENT WITH US!

ANYONE THAT ARRIVES LATE WILL BE UNABLE TO ENTER UNTIL THE USHERS ALLOW THEM TO.

ANYONE THAT WEARS REVEALING CLOTHING WILL BE ASKED TO COVER UP BEFORE ENTERING.

WE RECOMMEND THAT IF YOU BRING CHILDREN, HAVE THEM STAY IN THEIR SEAT, AS THEY WILL BE UNABLE TO LEAVE DURING THE FIRST PART OF THE CEREMONY AT THE ENTRANCE. STAY WITH US :)

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Holy Matrimony is a sacrament of the Orthodox Church
in which a man and a woman agree before Christ, the priest, and the Church to be faithfully united together for life. Christ blesses the marriage through their sacramental union in the Church. God’s grace is imparted through this ceremony to help the couple live together in His love, mutually fulfilling and perfecting each other. A sacrament is a mystery in which the heavenly and earthly realms are brought together by the Holy Spirit. The couple is joined in Holy Matrimony with Christ, as He is the Bridegroom and the Church is His Bride.

Attire

AS WE UNITE IN MARRIAGE BEFORE GOD, WE ASK THAT ALL GUESTS HONOR THE SANCTITY OF OUR CHURCH CEREMONY THROUGH MODEST ATTIRE.

LADIES, PLEASE WEAR DRESSES OF LONGER LENGTH AND KINDLY COVER SHOULDERS, BACK, AND DÉCOLLETAGE DURING THE CEREMONY.

GENTLEMEN, SUITS OR DRESS SHIRTS WITH SLACKS ARE APPRECIATED.

AS A RESPECT TO THE BRIDE, PLEASE AVOID WHITE/IVORY ATTIRE ♡

SEMI-FORMAL/FORMAL

we'd love for you to join us in our wedding pallete

Accomodations

Hampton Inn Naples-I-75

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2630 Northbrooke Plaza Dr, Naples, FL 34119

(239) 596-1299

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5425 Juliet Blvd, Naples, FL 34109
(239) 213-3334

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Naples

The Fairways Inn of Naples

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103 Palm River Blvd, Naples, FL 34110
(239) 597-8181

FAQ

Q: How do I RSVP?

Q: Is my dress immodest for the ceremony?

Q: Can I bring a plus one?

Q: Are children invited?

Q: Is there a registry?

Please RSVP on this website with the form below no later than July 20th, 2026. Please include everyone that's included in the RSVP that will be attending.

I stress about this too, so here's what to know:
If you notice your shoulders showing, it's immodest.
If you notice your cleavage showing, it's immodest.
If it's above the knees, it's immodest.
If it's see through, it's immodest.
If your back is showing, it's immodest.

Q: What can I do to make sure I'm dressed appropriately for the ceremony?

We have limited capacity for our space and have included all guests on the envelope of the invitation. Plus ones are by invitation only and we ask other guests to please not bring a plus one. Thank you for understanding.

Lots of dresses accentuate our beauty. A great way to cover up is to bring a shawl, scarf, blazer, or cardigan! Once the ceremony is over, it's optional to remove it for the reception. I would recommend bringing something that compliments your dress so you can embrace the elegance! here are some covers that I love:

We love children, as their energy makes a beautiful evening more joyous! If your invitation envelope includes "Family", please RSVP with every family member that is attending including your children. Children are by invitation only and we ask other guests to please not bring children.

While we love gifts, we are saving for a home, and appreciate donations to fund our home as well! Here is a link to our registry and a link to our venmo for donations!

RSVP

PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE ON OUR SPECIAL DAY

FILL OUT THE RSVP FORM BELOW

Date

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 2026 AT 3:30PM

Location

2425 RIVERS RD, NAPLES, FL 34120

Contact

(863) 801-7703
orthodoxoneils@gmail.com