Alyssa + Miles
• Wedding Date September 27 •
Location Saratoga National Golf Course
Photographer Jenna Lindsey Photography
This Real Bride Brought to You By…
• Mazzone Hospitality •
Our Story...
Miles and I met in the fall of 2015 at an athletics orientation at the University of Rochester. He had traveled from Florham Park, NJ, and I came from Ballston Spa, NY. We were both freshmen joining the swim team and majoring in biomedical engineering, and we immediately clicked, recognizing so many shared traits in each other.
On the very first day of our biomedical engineering class, the professor told us to start thinking about who we would want to partner with for the final project. Without hesitation, I leaned over to Miles and said, “Hey, want to be partners?” He said yes, and from that moment on, we have been inseparable.
Over the next four years, we studied, swam, and made countless memories together as our friendship grew into a loving relationship.
In 2023, Miles planned a fall weekend back in Ballston Spa and suggested we visit The Sagamore Hotel. While overlooking Lake George, he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. After the proposal, my family was there waiting to celebrate, making it the perfect start to our wedding journey.
Today, we live in Hoboken, NJ, and both work in Manhattan. We love running, skiing out West, summers at the Jersey Shore, and visiting Rochester, the place where it all began.
Our wedding day was a reflection of everything we love, and we feel so grateful to have celebrated it with the people who mean the most to us.
DETAILS
Location
Photographer
Videographer
Wedding Gown
Anne Barge - purchased at
Bridal Atelier Montclair
Bridesmaids' Dresses
Amsale - purchased at
Styled by Lily Saratoga
Mother Of the Bride Dress
Getting Ready Pjs
Hair
Makeup
Groom's Attire
Groomsmen Attire
Rings
Flowers
Stationery Suite
Caterer & Cake
Party Favors
Olive Oil from Saratoga Olive Oil Co.
Transportation
DJ or Band
First Dance
"Can’t Take My Eyes Off You"
Honeymoon
Italy (Ischia, Tuscany, Lake Como)
• Special Touches •
Rehearsal dinner/Welcome Party
The 408 Event and Occasion
Rehearsal Flowers Fairytale Florist
Welcome bags with a custom itinerary
Getting Ready
The Saratoga Arms Hotel
Love & Live Music
Live base player for cocktail hour
Live piano player for the ceremony
Live saxophone and drummer for the reception
Keep it Custom
Custom stationery (bar wraps, menus, escort cards, programs, cocktail napkins, match books, signage)
Custom corn hole set
Special Surprises
A surprise scrapbook made by the bridesmaids and gifted to the bride the morning of.
Surprise in-law dance for the mother of the bride and father of the groom
A very special gift from the groom to the bride which was his late mother's engagement ring turned into a necklace.
Used the groom's parents toasting glasses and cake cutter from their wedding.
After Party
Saratoga National with burgers and fries, signature cocktail of a family recipe "Markey Margarita," and apple cider doughnuts for dessert
• Advice to Pass Along •
Never lose sight of the “why” behind your wedding day. For us, it was celebrating our love and the life we were building together with the people we love most, and of course, in the most fun way possible. When you keep your “why” at the center, it becomes much easier to sort through all the inspiration and ideas that can make planning feel overwhelming. The result is a beautiful, genuine, and love-filled event.
Your wedding should reflect who you are as a couple. Honor what you love and what makes you you! Whether it’s certain foods, colors, or traditions, incorporating those personal touches into your day makes it feel even more special.
It was truly the best day of our lives, and the memories we get to carry with us made everything worth it.
