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Sam & Orion

October 3, 2026

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To our friends and family,
We can’t wait to celebrate our special day with you! Below you will find all the information you need about our upcoming wedding. We can't wait to make unforgettable memories with those who have so deeply touched our lives.
Love,
Orion and Sam
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Wedding Day Schedule

RSVP changes

RSVPs closed on September 3, 2026. For a late cancellation, attendance change, or dietary update, email samandorionwedding@gmail.com as soon as possible.

Wedding-day help

For urgent timing, transportation, or venue questions on October 3, contact our coordinator, Melissa Knox, at (347) 440-3750.

Schedule

Directions, Travel & Stays

Venue

Nanina’s in the Park
540 Mill St, Belleville, NJ 07109

Driving & Parking

  • Complimentary valet parking available on-site.
  • Plan extra time for weekend park traffic.

Closest Airport

EWR (Newark Liberty International) — ~25–30 minutes to venue.

Hotel & Weekend Events

Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel
801 Rutherford Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070

The Huang Wedding room block is closed. Guests who still need lodging may call the hotel at (201) 231-3100 for current standard availability; the wedding group rate is no longer guaranteed.

  • After-party: Saturday, 6:30-10:00 PM in the Rutherford Room. DJ, refreshments, and late-night snacks; wedding attire is welcome and no change is needed.
  • Breakfast: Sunday, 9:00-11:00 AM in the Rutherford Room. Buffet hosted by Joan for invited wedding guests; no separate RSVP or payment is required.

Wedding Shuttle

One 57-passenger coach will make one trip in each direction. There are no additional shuttle runs.

Hotel to Nanina's

10:15 AM: Board at the Renaissance hotel main entrance.

10:30 AM: Coach departs promptly for Nanina's and arrives by 11:00 AM.

Nanina's to Hotel

5:00 PM: Meet at Nanina's main venue entrance for boarding.

5:15 PM: Coach departs promptly for the Renaissance.

If you miss the coach: arrange an Uber, Lyft, or taxi between the hotel and venue. The shuttle cannot make a second trip. For an urgent wedding-day issue, call Melissa at (347) 440-3750.

Travel

Venue & Hotel Map

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Gifts and Registry

Your presence is the greatest gift of all, and celebrating this day with you means the world to us.
For those who would like to contribute, our registry is available on Joy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear?

Formal, black tie optional. Think elevated, celebratory, and ready for a beautiful day together.

Can I bring the kids?

We adore your little ones, but this will be an adults-only celebration. We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Indoor or outdoor?

A little of both, but mostly indoors.

How do I get there?

Everything you need for directions, hotel info, and travel details is in our Travel section.

What if my plans or dietary needs change?

RSVPs are closed. Email samandorionwedding@gmail.com immediately with any cancellation, attendance change, or dietary update. The after-party and hosted breakfast do not require a separate RSVP.

Our Story

Just a city girl, Orion from the East Village, and a small-town boy, Sam from Freehold, NJ—our journeys first crossed at NYU. Our curious personalities pulled us onto the same nerdy robotics team, where we built a Martian rover together. After graduation, we went our separate ways to start our careers, never expecting the real mission would begin in the heart of the city. Three cosmic subway encounters later, one taco date launched us into orbit. Love, like gravity, has kept us together ever since—through countless adventures. From China to Niagara Falls, Texas to Portland, Japan to Orlando, we’ve traveled far and wide. Now, we’ve landed softly in New Jersey, building a little life together—and still writing our story, one adventure at a time.

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