Lindsay and Stephen
photo: IHNY Photography
Lindsay and Stephen met in the fall of 2013, right after their beloved Cardinals and Red Sox played in the World Series. Despite their different allegiances, they quickly hit it off! And they have been inseparable ever since.
Lindsay is a native of Southern Arizona who now loves her adopted city. She may not have lasted long if she hadn’t met and fallen in love with Boston local Stephen during her first New England winter. Fortunately, they did fall in love and have grown closer through their shared passions for learning and making a difference.
Lindsay is honing her public speaking skills as a member of the Longwood Toastmasters. Stephen has been learning French for several years as a member of Boston’s French Cultural Center. Both are learning to code. Lindsay is a Pythonista who uses her skills in her work in fundraising analytics. Stephen has been learning several languages to build this website from scratch and for his work on the Salesforce platform.
Lindsay is on the board of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Boston, which provides networking and development opportunities for young leaders in the nonprofit sector. For the past five years, Stephen has led a volunteer group that provides weekly tutoring sessions for students preparing for high school equivalency (Hi-SET and GED) exams.
Stephen popped the question in April 2017 during a weekend trip to New York City, using a characteristically elaborate plan (ask him about the engagement jeans!).
They love to travel, keep their local Starbucks in business, and cheer on their Cards and Sox! They are excited to welcome everyone and celebrate at their wedding!
The Engagement
Stephen proposed to Lindsay at Oak Bridge in Central Park, New York City in April 2017. Here’s how it went down:
They went for a walk in Central Park, one of our favorite things to do when we are in New York. It was starting to rain, but before leaving the park Stephen wanted to check out one last place that had a great view of the city. They walked down to Oak Bridge.
Standing there were two people ostensibly waiting for another photo shoot later in the day. The couple approached them and asked if they would take a picture with Stephen's phone. Lindsay didn't know this at the time, but these two strangers were photographers Stephen had hired to capture the proposal, and the phone exchange was a signal between them that each was ready. As Stephen proposed, the photographers pulled out their cameras and started taking pictures of the whole thing! Lindsay totally didn’t see it coming! Of course, she said yes! (Actually, she said “of course!”) And then they had a photo shoot together in Central Park.
It was an amazing day and a wonderful way to kick off their engagement. Below are some photos from the proposal and photo shoot.
all photos: IHNY Photography
We're Getting Married in Paradise (Valley)!
We hope you will join us on Saturday November 3, 2018 at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center in Scottsdale, AZ.
Kindly RSVP by October 1, 2018.
Schedule
Friday November 2 - Join us at Hula's Modern Tiki in Old Town Scottsdale for a casual welcome outing. Feel free to drop in between 5 and 7. We'll have plenty of apps to share and drinks and meals will be available for purchase if you are interested. The restaurant's happy hour runs until 6, so we definitely encourage you to come by in the first hour to take advantage of that!
Saturday November 3 (Wedding Day!) - The ceremony starts at 4 PM. We ask that everyone try to arrive at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center by 3:45 PM. A reception will immediately follow at the same venue, including a cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing.
Sunday November 4 - We're planning to have lunch at Brat Haus in Old Town Scottsdale before we leave for our mini-moon in Sedona and we would love for you to join us! We have a reservation for 12:00 PM and there will be a limited menu available for purchase.
* Transportation note: GPS and online maps sometimes have trouble finding the exact location of the ASU Kerr Cultural Center. For detailed directions, please visit their site. Free parking is available on site. For anyone who prefers not to drive, Lyft rides are on us! Check back closer to the date for more details.
Info for Guests
Getting Here
All of the festivities will take place in the Phoenix Metro Area. Click here for driving directions. If you are planning to fly in from out of town, the closest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (airport code: PHX).
For guests who are used to using public transit (we're lookin' at you, Boston / NYC / London peeps!), we recommend having a car or your ridesharing apps ready. There is public transit, but a car is a more reliable option. On the wedding day, we will be offering free Lyft rides to all guests to and from the venue.
Where to Stay
We recommend staying at one of the many hotels in Old Town Scottsdale to be close to our venue and within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and nightlife. We have arranged for blocks of rooms at the following hotels:
4415 North Civic Center Plaza
Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (map)
$129/night + tax for King
$149/night + tax for Two Double Beds
Book online by October 17th
This hotel is in the Entertainment District and is closest to Scottsdale's nightlife. We have heard it may be a little noisy for light sleepers.
7324 E Indian School Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (map)
$169/night + tax for Standard King or Two Double Beds
$189/night + tax for King Junior Suite
Book online or call 480-481-0400 by October 1st.
Let them know you are in the Brown Lavery Wedding Group.
This hotel is in historic Old Town Scottsdale, an area that feels like the old West and is home to art galleries, museums, shops, and restaurants. This area is very walkable.
3311 N Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (map)
$207/night + tax for King or Two Queens
Book online or call 1-800-321-2211 or 480-429-7785 by October 1st.
Let them know you're in the Brown Lavery Wedding Group.
This hotel is close to historic Old Town Scottsdale.
Recommendations and Things to Do
For things to do and see in Phoenix and across Arizona, as well as some helpful tips for first-time visitors, check out our recommendations.
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Registry
We'll tell you what we want, what we really, really wantWe'll tell you what we want, what we really, really wantFor you to be there, to support us, celebrate us and dance with usBut you really, really, really don't have to give a gift ahhh
In all seriousness, though, we are really proud of our volunteer work and the causes we care deeply about. While a gift would be welcomed and appreciated, we ask that you please consider making a donation instead to one of the organizations below. These organizations mean a lot to us and your support would be greatly appreciated!
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
As the Associate Director of Analytics at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Lindsay helps the development team raise funds to support cancer research and patient care. Please consider making a donation to Dana-Farber to support this life-changing work.
X-Cel Education
As a volunteer leader and math tutor at X-Cel Education, Stephen helps provide individualized, free high school equivalency and college and career preparation for adult learners in underserved neighborhoods in Boston. Please consider making a donation to X-Cel to support this innovative program.