The Farmhouse

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

January 8, 2017 - Paulina &amp; Mark meet online! A casual setting but the gravitational pull of their undeniable charm and six standard deviations off of normal height could not be denied. Mark takes Paulina rock climbing.. today, Mark can still be found on some sick routes while Paulina projects getting her nails done. March 2017 - Mark gets at job in "beautiful" West Texas but Paulina inevitably reels him back to the Atlantic before Mark can adopt Snakeskin boots and a Ten-Gallon Hat. July 2019 - Paulina and Mark move in together, a bond that ended the all-too cliche "fraternity" that Mark lived in because he couldn't just let it die after University. Mark and Paulina learn to cheer at the police ticketing High Schoolers parking in front of their driveway. March 14, 2020 - Paulina talks Mark into getting their dog, Bailey! In a classic Covid-era move, the duo drive to Paulina's alma mater of Warsaw (New York) to pick him up. Spoiler alert, he's cute but also a bastard. 2022: Paulina and Mark begin conquering the world! Declining casual drugs from lifeguards in Jamaica, plundering the Fjords of Norway, looking for Nessie in Scotland, climbing mountains in Colorado, eating the cheese you can only find in your local grocery store in Vermont, and much more. May 6, 2024 - After years and years and years and years, et cetera, Mark proposes on a beautiful beach in Norway 💍! The photographer silently judges Mark for convincing Paulina to wear nice clothes on a strenuous hike.

Our Story

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Donny is Mark's great friend from Middle School in Summit, New Jersey. They shared the same dark times in Track & Field, only being slightly less competitive at trying to derail the school's concert band. Most would say Donny brings maturity to the group but I made sure to pick a photo that would say otherwise. Jokes aside, Donny is a force majeure of personality and probably disappointed in my choice of signature cocktail.

Donny Nelson

Matt has been Mark's great friend since Middle School. Running Track & Field together through High School, they have shared the same spirit of adventure by vomiting on the side of a perfectly good track (or was that just me?), exploring the structural integrity of beers duct-taped together, and sinking a boat in the Passaic River (unrelated incidents). 

Matthew Espy

Brother and fellow partner in crime to this event, Doug has been a guiding figure in Mark's life with only the necessary amounts of sibling rivalry. It probably needs to be said that Doug has been a great inspiration to the adventures and code of conduct that the groom has adopted in life, for better or worse.

Doug Jones

Married earlier this year, Mark has been an unshakable source of wisdom, advice, and fine Italian cuisine.
Mark met Mark through their relationship with Paulina's best friend Katriana. I'll leave it up to you to distinguish between the Mark's as they're fairly interchangeable: Mark is incredibly musically inclined (see Co-Best Man Donny's description), equally committed to the fishing line on the lake as packing the cooler, and sincere about dressing up as a pirate when it's not Halloween. At the very least, they both love a good beer during a hard workout.

Mark Raimondi

In my time getting to know Casey over the years, I've come to know him less than the persona he decides to put on that day. Sure, everybody knows 'after work' Casey, but have you gotten to know him as an Australian Steve Irwin? Of course not, he's currently masqeurading as a Long Islander of the Waste Disposal variety. Hopefully I'm not setting him up for any awkward conversations but in all sincerity, Casey is the best of all of them.

Casey Ciaston

Best friend, partner-in-crime, and Paulina's right hand. Kat and Paulina met in high school but didn't become close friends till 2015 - and they've been inseparable ever since. They enjoying driving their Marks' crazy whenever possible. 

Katriana Garcia

High school bestie and biggest support system. Amelia has been there through awkward phases, major milestones, all the good and bad in between. From unforgettable adventures to countless inside jokes, Paulina considers herself very lucky to have Amelia as a bestie. 

Amelia Slover

Dzeni has been there for Paulina since the very beginning and till this day always has her back. She always brings unmatched loyalty, top-tier moral support, and just the right amount of sass. 

Dzeni Bando

Loyal friend and hype woman. Paulina met Shelley through Donny and the two of them have been trying to wrangle the boys ever since. She has the biggest heart and you can always count on her to be by your side. Shelley knows how to bring the perfect mix of fun and friendship.

Shelley Nelson

Wedding Party

Q + A

Please be sure to book your room by October 5 to secure the discounted rate! There will be a shuttle provided for our hotel guests to and from the venue.

Courtyard Lebanon

If no rooms are available, please let us know and we will make sure more are added!

Paulina & Mark

Paulina & Mark

P&M

Wedding Day