MEET US IN PORTUGAL!
We’re so excited for you to join us for a weekend at the Aethos Ericeira Hotel. The welcome party, wedding ceremony & reception will all take place on the hotel grounds. The full property, Including utilization of all rooms and amenities, will be exclusive to our guests for the duration of the weekend.
OUR STORY
Richie asks for Tara’s Blackberry pin number after bumping into her at a party. They start messaging and he asks her on a date. They go to Seaford Cinemas and see “The Social Network”. After the movie, he drops her off at home and they share a first kiss!
2010
After a few months of dating and a few slipped “I Love You’s” they officially become boyfriend & girlfriend. Richie starts college first at Hofstra University and then the School of Visual Arts in NYC. The following year Tara goes to Towson University and they start a long-distance relationship.
2011
They save up some money and move into their first apartment together in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. They adopt a puppy and name her Luci. They spend every second together and somehow never seem to get sick of each other. Everything is falling into place and they are happier than ever.
2019
Richie gets down on one knee in front of a movie theather marquee and asks Tara to mary him. SHE SAYS YES! They go inside to watch a movie montage of their relationship that Richie created. They drive a vintage convertible around the city together and go to lunch at Lafayette. The car breaks down & they have a good laugh about it. Richie calls AAA and Tara takes selfies with her new ring. Later that night, they meet some of their friends and family at Juliette for dinner & drinks. They end the night dancing at a bar down the street called “Caio Caio” & walk home hand in hand.
2022
Tara & Richie decide they want to travel to Europe to say their vows. They look at resorts in Greece, Italy, and Spain. They finally stumble upon a brand-new boutique hotel in Portugal and agree it will be a perfect backdrop to their wedding celebration.
2023
They offically become husband and wife!