OUR WEDDING
The Eleventh of September
Two Thousand Twenty-Seven
Allentown, New Jersey
EVENTS
Ceremony & Reception
The Ashford Estate
637 Province Line Road
Allentown, New Jersey
5:00 P.M.
Afterparty
The Ashford Estate Library
11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Farewell Brunch
Details to Follow
Where Our Forever Begins...
OUR LOVE STORY
On their very first day of college, Christina and Hunter separately participated in an orientation activity where the leader told everyone to stop, take out their phones, and take a photo with the people around them, because they might be some of the most important people in their lives. Christina and Hunter unknowingly captured each other in separate photographs—both taken at exactly 9:11 p.m. Despite sharing mutual friends, their paths did not truly cross until senior year.
When they returned to campus in fall 2021, they met up at their college bar, Bull Run. What was meant to be a casual meet-up turned into hours of conversation tucked away in an arcade booth. From that night forward, they were inseparable. It did not take long for Christina and Hunter to realize what they had found in one another. Just two weeks after they started dating, both knew they had met the person they wanted to spend their lives with.
After graduating from Bucknell University, their relationship continued through long drives and weekend visits. Hunter began working as a paralegal in Maryland, while Christina returned to New Jersey to attend law school. For the next year, Hunter spent nearly every weekend making the trip to New Jersey so they could be together. Eventually, Hunter joined Christina in New Jersey to attend law school himself, allowing them to create a life together.
Over the years, their family grew to include two cats, Lily and Maple, and in 2024, they moved in together and began building a home side by side.
Shortly after Christina took the bar exam, Hunter proposed in the beautiful Mohonk Mountains. The next day, they visited Bucknell, and visited the same Bull Run arcade booth where they fell in love four years prior. Looking back on where it all began was a meaningful reminder of how far they had come: from two students who happened to take photos of one another during a freshman orientation activity to a couple returning to the same campus four years later, engaged and ready to start their future together.
The Wedding Party
They say it takes a village, and we have been lucky enough to build ours with some truly amazing people. From childhood friends and college roommates to siblings and family members, these are the people who have supported us, celebrated with us, and helped shape our story. We are so excited to have them by our side as we say "I do."
DJ Chatrnuck
Man of Honor
DJ is Christina’s brother, lifelong friend, and one of the people who knows her best. Having grown up side by side through every stage of life, he has always been her voice of reason, constant support, and someone she can count on no matter what. He never fails to make her laugh, makes an unbeatable steak, and, most importantly, has fully embraced his role as the best uncle to Christina and Hunter’s cats, Lily and Maple. Christina couldn’t imagine celebrating this next chapter without her brother by her side.
Ryan Thomas
Best Man
Ryan is Hunter’s twin brother and built-in best friend. Ryan has been by Hunter’s side since, quite literally, the very beginning. Ryan has been a constant presence throughout every chapter of Hunter’s life and someone Hunter has always been able to rely on. Growing up together gave them a bond shaped by countless shared experiences and a lifetime of memories. There is no one more fitting to stand beside Hunter as his best man on such an important day.
Shannon Karlok
Bridesmaid
Shannon is Christina’s best friend from college. The two met in 2018, and what started with instant laughter quickly turned into a friendship that has lasted well beyond their college years. From late-night drives and shore weekends to countless long conversations and some of their favorite memories together, Shannon has remained an important part of Christina’s life. She is someone Christina can always count on through both the exciting moments and the more challenging ones, whether she needs advice, support, or simply someone to talk to. Their friendship has remained a constant over the years, no matter where life has taken them. Making this season even more special, Christina has the honor of standing beside Shannon on her wedding day, just as Shannon will stand beside Christina on hers.
Sophia Gottdiener
Bridesmaid
Sophia has been Christina’s best friend since their childhood days playing softball, and their friendship has only grown stronger over the years. No matter how much distance has separated them, they’ve always remained incredibly close and can pick up right where they left off. From their shared love of shopping and brunch to long conversations where absolutely nothing is off limits, Sophia is one of the few people Christina can talk to about anything and everything. She has been a constant source of love, laughter, and support, and Christina has always known she has someone in Sophia who will be there for her no matter what. Christina feels incredibly lucky to have grown up alongside her best friend and couldn’t imagine her wedding day without Sophia by her side.
Emma Kennedy
Bridesmaid
Emma is Hunter’s cousin and a funny, beautiful, and incredibly smart young woman. Christina has had the pleasure of knowing Emma for years and watching her grow into the amazing person she is today. The two have formed such a fun bond of their own, whether they’re talking about makeup, doing arts and crafts, or obsessing over their shared love of Hamilton. Christina feels so lucky to have Emma as part of her life and is so excited to have her standing beside her on the wedding day.
Zane Patterson
Groomsman
Zane is one of Hunter’s closest friends from college and someone who has remained a close part of his life ever since. Some of their favorite memories together include fiercely competitive games of Mario Kart, countless episodes of SpongeBob, and all the laughs that came with their college years. Their friendship reached another meaningful milestone last year when Hunter had the honor of serving as best man at Zane’s wedding. Hunter is grateful to now have Zane standing beside him as he celebrates his own.
Jake Kennedy
Groomsman
Jake is one of Hunter’s closest friends from college and someone who made those years especially memorable. Their friendship grew even stronger while living together senior year, with countless fishing trips, karaoke nights, and plenty of Lord of the Rings and Star Wars marathons along the way. Jake has always been the kind of friend who can make even the simplest moments memorable. Hunter is grateful for all the memories they’ve made over the years and even more grateful to have Jake standing beside him on the wedding day.
Sean Aversa
Groomsman
Sean has been one of Hunter’s best friends since childhood. The two met in elementary school during rec football and have been close ever since. Together with childhood friends Edwin, Michael, Griffin, and Troy, the group has grown up together through each stage of life. From sleepovers at Hunter’s, late nights gaming, and weekly $5 movie nights, they have formed a close bond that continues today. Hunter has the honor of serving as a groomsman in Sean’s wedding and is grateful to have Sean standing beside him on his wedding day.
Maple and Lily
Meows of Honor
Travel & Accommodations
Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton
800 US Highway 130
Hamilton Township NJ, 08690
Please make sure to book under the Thomas/Chatrnuck wedding block to secure your reservation.
Booking Begins October 2026.
Transportation will be provided. Details to follow.
Homewood Suites
960 US Highway 130
Hamilton Township NJ, 08690
Note: Overflow Rooms Only
Please make sure to book under the Thomas/Chatrnuck wedding block to secure your reservation.
Transportation will be provided. Details to follow.
