Aurora Brooklyn

Rehearsal Dinner

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Wedding Day

Patina Events at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Ceremony

Reception

Clipper City Tall Ship - Operated by Manhattan By Sail

Celebratory Sunset Boat Cruise

Our Wedding

On May 30th, 2021, Tim finally moved the conversation from Bumble to texting - starting with, “Julia this is Tim Byrne!”. Despite vaguely reminding her of how her father, Don, would start an introduction via email, she continued the conversation. Reluctantly ;) The two couldn’t stop texting. Julia planned a 3-week trip to Austin to spend time with family before they could meet. Even while being apart, the communication stayed constant and their story began there. Tim and Julia were able to bond over hobbies like hiking, puzzle making (yes, still those COVID days), music, ambitions, food, and of course, craft beer. They made playlists for each other that still inspire their music choices today. They bonded over deep discussions on what each other was looking for and knew that the first date needed to be immediate.&nbsp; Finally, Julia returned and the date was scheduled: Drift In. New York was just entering summer, so the air was warm and an outside restaurant made perfect sense. They both ordered burgers (Tim was impressed), and Julia struggled her way through a (mildly) spicy margarita. Laughter was flowing, second dates were planned, and their story was just beginning. A few weeks later, it was time for Tim to seal the deal -- time to meet the Byrne family. Two car-loads of siblings, parents, nephews, strollers and even a few diapers bombarded Julia at their favorite location in Hoboken. And, Julia killed it. Even with Meg.&nbsp; A week later, Tim surprised Julia by taking her to the first date spot - Drift In. The same magical place where they met the first time, the two officially started their journey together. Birthdays, holidays, and vacations. Date nights-out, movie nights-in. Laughs, tears, and bad singing. Dreams of growing old together. The two fell in love. It was time to go back to Drift In.&nbsp; In the pouring rain, wind and tears in her face, Julia said yes.

Our Story

Photos

Whitney Garrett

Brian Byrne

Meg Byrne

Tyler Ellis

Alicia Ptak

Nicholas Pearson

Lindsey Tortora

Thomas Galvin

Seryna Tapuloa

Marc Otero

Maria Delzingaro

Alex Tafro

Anne Aledia

Greg Polcer

Wedding Party

Q + A

Link below to the room block at the Marriott New York Brooklyn Bridge. Room block allows for booking between the dates of June 24, 2025 - June 30, 2025. Standard King Room ~$329 per night. <a href="https://book.passkey.com/event/50923969/owner/13490/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Room block link</a>

New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge

Link below to the room block at the Tillary Hotel in Downtown Brooklyn. Room block is set for June 26, 2026 - June 28, 2025. If you would like to extend your stay, please reach out to the hotel contact directly (alicia.furnari@hhmhotels.com). Standard King Room ~$259 per night. <a href="https://reservations.travelclick.com/115463?groupID=4533230" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Room block link</a>

The Tillary Hotel Brooklyn

Travel

Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Visit the memorial fountains and learn more about the events at the museum. Brooklyn Bridge &amp; Brooklyn Bridge Park: Visit the memorial fountains and learn more about the events at the museum. Prospect Park: Visit the memorial fountains and learn more about the events at the museum. Coney Island: Visit the memorial fountains and learn more about the events at the museum.

Things to do in Brooklyn

Central Park: Visit the memorial fountains and learn more about the events at the museum. The High Line: An elevated park built on old train tracks, offering great views of the city. Walk through the gardens and art installations, or stop at nearby Chelsea Market for food and shopping. 9/11 Memorial &amp; Museum: A tribute to the lives lost in the 9/11 attacks. Visit the memorial fountains and learn more about the events at the museum.

Things to do in Manhattan

Book a table at Drift In: A waterfront restaurant in West Village, where Julia and Tim went on their first date. Feast at Hometown BBQ: THE best BBQ in NYC, located in Red Hook. Picnic in Battery Park: Grab a blanket, some wine &amp; cheese, and enjoy views of the harbor and Lady Liberty. Drink a stein (or three) at Radegast: German biergarten in Williamsburg. This has Tim written all over it. Shopping at Fifth Avenue or SoHo: And this one is Julia.

Julia & Tim's Picks

Public Transit: Subway and buses connect Brooklyn and Manhattan easily, so a MetroCard will be essential. Ferries: Take the East River Ferry for scenic trips between Manhattan and Brooklyn. Walking &amp; Biking: Both boroughs are great for exploring on foot or by bike, especially with CitiBike rentals available.

Getting around

Things to Do

Registry

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