To our family and friends, we are so excited to share our journey with you! As we prepare to say “I do,” we feel incredibly grateful to have each of you in our lives. Your love and support mean the world to us, and we can’t wait to celebrate together.
This website is a place for us to share all the details about our big day. Here you can reserve your stay through one of our hotel blocks, find local recommendations for dining and things to do, and even browse through our story.
We hope you can join us for the celebration of our marriage!
With love,
Adrienne & Kyle
Our Story
Our First Date
We officially met for the first time on our first date! Before that, one of us made the first move and messaged the other on social media (you’ll hear a different version of this story depending on who you ask!). After a bit of back-and-forth in the DMs, Kyle suggested a date in person. So, on October 1, 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, we “dined” at Chesterfield’s Tavolo. We use the term “dined” loosely because we were so engaged in conversation and getting to know one another that we never even ordered dinner; yet somehow, we closed the restaurant down!
Our Life Together
From the night of our first date, our connection continued to grow. We committed to blending our lives, eventually settling in Oneida, NY, which served as a perfect midpoint for our work commutes in opposite directions at the time. We cherish spending time with family and friends, love traveling to unique destinations, and are proud “pawrents” to our Goldendoodle, Rosie!
Our Engagement
Puerto Rico has become a very special place for us, as it was the destination of our first vacation together. For this reason, Kyle felt it would be the perfect spot to propose during our spring break getaway. On the evening of April 22, 2024, Kyle suggested an impromptu walk on the beach before meeting family for dinner. Little did Adrienne know, a photographer, pretending to be a beach-goer, was secretly waiting to capture the moment! When Kyle dropped to one knee and slipped the ring onto Adrienne’s finger, she was in complete awe and could hardly process what was happening! In fact, neither of us can remember exactly what Kyle said! After a celebratory champagne toast and a delicious dinner, we spent the rest of the evening sharing our joy with family and friends.
Our Inspiration
When designing our wedding stationery, we wanted it to reflect our story. We incorporated the Rose of Sharon into our monogram, as it’s a popular flower in Puerto Rico. Coincidentally, it’s also the national flower of South Korea, Adrienne’s birthplace! We also drew inspiration from one of our favorite artists, Ángel Botello, who spent much of his life in Puerto Rico. We were fortunate to meet his son and visit his gallery in Old San Juan twice. One of Botello's works (albeit a poster) hangs proudly in our apartment, reminding us of our connection to the island! Additionally, our wedding invitation envelopes are lined with another favorite work of Botello, an oil painting done in 1982 called Flowers.
Ceremony
August | 2 | 2025
2:30 PM
The Daniel D. Tompkins Memorial Chapel at Masonic Care Community
2150 Bleecker Street, Utica, NY 13501
Sunday Best Attire
Reception
August | 2 | 2025
6:00 PM
Yahnundasis Golf Club
8639 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford, NY 13413
Formal Attire
Airports
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)
50-minute drive to/from Utica, NY
Albany International Airport (ALB)
1 hour 35 minute drive to/from Utica, NY
Hotels
If you have trouble booking a room at either of the hotels, please contact Adrienne directly. We can add more rooms to the hotel blocks to ensure your stay is at a discounted rate.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Utica
200 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502
Rates from $169/night. Book by June 28, 2025.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica
102 Lafayette Street, Utica, NY 13502
Rates from $189/night.
Activities & Dining
Our favorite local activities and restaurants!
Munson
Munson is a fine arts center dedicated to advancing the appreciation, understanding, and enjoyment of the arts. The art institute offers museum tours and self-guided options to explore various exhibitions.
310 Genesee Street, Utica NY, 13502
Utica Zoo
Love animals? The Utica Zoo is a staple in the Mohawk Valley and offers a fun experience to explore wildlife through education, conservation, and recreation.
1 Utica Zoo Way, Utica, NY 13501
Root Glen at Hamilton College
A beautiful nature spot! Root Glen contains some 65 species of trees, dozens of shrubs, and scores of varieties of flowers along various walking trails on Hamilton College’s campus.
153 College Hill Road, Clinton, NY 13323
Turning Stone Resort Casino
Take a short ride down the thruway or Route 5 and check out the Turning Stone. There’s a ton to see and experience! Casino. Dining. Sports Betting. Golf. Spa. Nightlife.
The Bunker New Hartford
Sports bar with a lounge, a golf simulator and casual American food and beverages.
8653 Clinton Street, New Hartford, NY 13413
FX Matt 1888 Biergarten/Saranac Brewery
The FX Matt 1888 Biergarten is the perfect summer hangout. The outside biergarten offers exclusive brews on tap, a full food menu, live music, games, and you can even take a VIP tour of one of America’s oldest family-owned breweries: Saranac Brewery!
830 Varick Street, Utica, NY 13502
Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Treat yourself to a meal or happy hour at Ocean Blue! This Downtown Utica spot offers high quality food and rooftop dining.
118 Columbia St, Utica, NY 13502 (Landmarc Building)
Ancora!
Right up the road from the hotels, Ancora! is a casual spot that serves delicious Italian and Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner.
261 Genesee St, Utica, NY, 13501
Knead to Eat Bakery and Cafe
Yummy breakfast and lunch spot with creative dishes, fun beverages, and desserts!
53 Franklin St, Utica, NY 13502
