Anna & David
Our story begins over dinner with friends, wine and a game of thumb war. Anna was new to Philadelphia and organized a dinner with a few friends from out of town. One friend asked to invite a few others, and another asked to invite more; what started as a 5-person evening turned into a 25-person party. David was one of the last ones invited to the dinner, but the first to notice Anna when she walked in.
As the night progressed and everyone began rotating around the table, David saw his moment to sit next to Anna. Instead of introducing himself, David challenged Anna to a game of thumb war across the table. The victor of the match is still an ongoing debate (though David claims that he won).
After almost 3 years of adventures, moving in together and dollar taco nights, David knew that Anna was the one. David brought Anna to their favorite local vineyard where they indulged in wine and enjoyed the sunny day. As they walked the property, David found a quiet place where he asked Anna to spend the rest of her life with him…and of course she said yes!
We are so excited to start the next chapter of our lives together with all of you!
Our Story
we cannot wait to celebrate with you
Our Weekend Together
Friday, June 3, 2022
Welcome Party
Annapolis Yacht Club
2 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
8:30 pm
Collared Shirt & Pants (no jeans)
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Ceremony & Reception
Whitehall Annapolis
1915 Whitehall Road, Annapolis, MD 21409
5:30 PM
Suit & Tie
We recommend shoes suitable for grass
After party will be held at the Graduate Hotel
Wedding Squad
Anna's older sister. Creative and stylish super-mom to Hazel and Oliver, and NICU nurse to all the other little babies!
Sofie Diakoulas
Matron of Honor
Anna's
friend from study abroad. You'll find her motor scootering around NYC! Loves to ski and loves the Sixers
Emily Apathy
Bridesmaid
David's sister and Chase's right-hand woman for every adventure. Loves penguins and hosts her own workout classes!
Katie Fell
Bridesmaid
Anna's friend from college with an everlasting wanderlust and passion for anything Italian!
Alyssa Izarra
Bridesmaid
Anna's friend
from college and Pennsylvania bestie. Loves biking, fresh flowers, and her 3 adorable nephews!
Kellie Rose
Bridesmaid
Anna's friend from college. The most fashionable person who also knows how to make your teeth sparkle as Dr. Tombari
Madison Tombari
Bridesmaid
Anna's niece! Lego lover, ballerina dancer, big fan of swings and books and is the older sister to baby
Oliver
Hazel & Oliver Diakoulas
Flower Girl & Ring Bearer
Katie Fell's
fiance and the best skier we know. Chase was born in Singapore and is always down for an adventure.
Chase Begor
Groomsman
Anna's first roommate & friend at college. Loves desserts, watermelon, and volunteering with Muddy Paws Rescue
Courtney Heller
Bridesmaid
David's
high school friend and teammate. Kevin is a doctor by day and bourbon connoisseur by night
Kevin DiSilvestro
Groomsman
Anna's friend from college. The best listener and lover of fine wine - the Scozzari family makes their own!
Jaci Scozzari
Bridesmaid
David's
friend from college and old roommate in Philly. Dan is a skilled craftsman and great dad to Ronnie the pup
Dan Levinson
Groomsman
David's oldest
friend; they grew up across the street! They share an obsession of Sour Patch Kids.
Jake Thompson
Best Man
David's
friend from childhood. Robbie is an avid outdoorsman and has sailed across the Pacific
Ocean. He is new dad to a little girl!
Robbie Bickhart
Groomsman
David's
college roommate and teammate. Travis dressed up as Bowser from Mario Kart and drove around
Tokyo
Travis Catania
Groomsman
David's friend from their first job. Matt is ranked Top 40 in the world in doubles squash!
Matt Domenick
Groomsman
David's
friend from high school and waterpolo teammate. David introduced Max to his wife, Claire
Max Kelly
Groomsman
David's
friend from college and co-captain. Scott works for the Hershey company and will be a dad to a baby girl
in 2022!
Scott Rownd
Groomsman
Transportation
Friday, June 3rd
Welcome Party at Annapolis Yacht Club
Transportation will be included from the Graduate Hotel, and the Yacht club is next door to the Marriott Annapolis Waterfront Hotel. Shuttle details will be provided upon check-in at the hotel with our guest gift bags.
Saturday, June 4th
Ceremony and reception at Whitehall
After Party at the Graduate Hotel in Annapolis
We will be providing shuttles to and from Whitehall from the Graduate Annapolis Hotel and Marriott Annapolis Waterfront Hotel. Parking is permitted at Whitehall, however, we request for you to take advantage of our shuttle services. Shuttle details will be provided upon check-in at the hotel with our guest gift bags.
Accommodations
We have a room block with two hotels at a discounted rate:
Graduate Annapolis Hotel
126 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401
(Please note our after party & farewell brunch will be held at the Graduate Hotel Bar)
&
Marriott Annapolis Waterfront Hotel
80 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD 21401
To book hotels please use the link below or feel free to book over the phone and mention Christensen/Fell Wedding to secure your reservation.
Downtown Annapolis, Graduate hotel, Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, and Whitehall are all about a 30-40 minute drive from BWI Airport and about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Dulles International Airport.