Maj Kristensen & Anthony Muccio

are getting married

12:30pm on Sunday, February 28th, 2016 at Rock Island Lake Club in Sparta, NJ



Welcome to our wedding website! We can't wait to celebrate our wedding with all of you in...


Until then, we invite you to take some time to explore our site and learn a bit more about us and the details of the big day.



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Our Story

The Beginning

We met at Montclair State University in the Admissions Office where I worked as a student ambassador and Anthony was beginning his career. We shyly flirted over social media for several months before Anthony asked me out on a date. When I found out his favorite band was performing in my home country of Denmark, I planned a trip for us to go see them. Anthony later told me that arranging that trip showed him how much his happiness means to me, and that he knew from that moment this relationship was not like any he’d had before. This relationship was going to be an adventure every day, full of energy and life. This was The One.


The Proposal

On 12/13/14, months of planning came together when I took Maj to one of her favorite places in the world, Top of the Rock Observatory at Rockefeller Center in New York City. There, with the view of the Empire State Building behind us, Maj heard my friend playing our song, The Book of Love, nearby. As she pieced together what was happening, I dropped to my knee and asked Maj to be my wife. After she joyfully said yes, we were greeted as a newly engaged couple by Maj's sister and closest friends, who were dutifully in hiding nearby to celebrate the happy occasion.


The Future

With wedding planning under way, we adopted our foster cats, Westley and Buttercup, officially making us a family. To help capture the spirit of our engagement, we ventured to The Strand Bookstore in New York City for a special photo shoot with Lin Pernille Photography. Books are very significant to us, so we felt being surrounded by classical literature would be a perfect setting for our engagement pictures. See for yourself below! With the ceremony drawing closer, we look forward to being surrounded by our close friends and loved ones at our wedding. We can’t wait to spend our lives together caring for the cats and sharing our mutual love of good food and corny jokes!


Location

Both the ceremony and reception will be held in the same place, Rock Island Lake Club, located at 485 Glen Road in Sparta, NJ. For directions, please click here.


Where to Stay

We know everyone has different hotel preferences, so for your convenience we've included the information for three nearby hotels.

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites

  • 8 North Park Drive, Newton NJ 07860
  • Rates starting around $146
  • Includes breakfast. Located near a plaza with an Applebees, QuickChek, and Dunkin Donuts.
  • Book at hotel website or call 1-973-940-8888

  • Hampton Inn

  • 350 Morris Avenue, Denville, NJ, 07834
  • Rates starting around $106
  • Includes breakfast. There is a Dunkin Donuts and a diner in the area.
  • Book at hotel website or call 973-664-1050

  • Hilton Garden Inn

  • 375 Mount Hope Avenue, Rockaway, NJ, 07866
  • Rates starting around $125
  • Located near a shopping center with a Buffalo Wild Wings, Olive Garden, and Dunkin Donuts.
  • Book at hotel website or call 973-328-0600

Events

Bowling "Rehearsal"

Saturday, February 27 - 6pm to 9pm

Sparta Lanes
83 Woodport Road
Sparta, NJ 07871

Instead of a rehearsal dinner, we're throwing a bowling party and all are welcome! Join us the night before the wedding at Sparta Lanes and bowl a few frames with us on our last night as single bowlers!


Ceremony

Sunday, February 28 - begins 12:30pm

Rock Island Lake Club
485 Glen Road
Sparta, NJ 07871

The ceremony and reception will both be held at Rock Island Lake Club. The ceremony will begin at 12:30pm, so we suggest arriving around noon. We're so excited to exchange vows in front of our loved ones!


Reception

Sunday, February 28 - ends 6pm

Rock Island Lake Club
485 Glen Road
Sparta, NJ 07871

Cocktail hour will begin immediately after the ceremony ends, followed by the reception, dancing, and dessert. Let's celebrate with great food, lively music, and spirited dancing!


The Wedding Party


Lin Kristensen

Officiant


Sister of the bride

Donna Muccio

Maid of Honor


Sister of the groom

Kirstie Senese

Bridesmaid


Friend of the bride

Kelly Morse

Bridesmaid


Friend of the bride

Carine Abraham

Groomsmaid


Friend of the groom


Anthony Arma

Best Man


Friend of the groom

Keith Normoyle

Groomsman


Boyfriend of groom's sister

Bryan Menegus

Groomsman


Friend of the groom

Jimmy Filchak

Groomsman


Friend of the groom

Vinny Parisi

Groomsman


Friend of the groom

Jason Smith

Groomsman


Friend of the groom


Ella Burkholder

Flower Girl


Cousin of the groom

Danny Burkholder

Ring Bearer


Cousin of the groom

The Wedding Hashtag: #MoochLoved

Help us relive the fun by tagging all of your wedding-related Instagram photos with #MoochLoved so we can relive the big day! View the real-time feed by clicking HERE!

Frequently Asked Questions


What is the dress code?
While you don't have to don full black tie attire, this is a formal occasion so a suit & tie or cocktail/formal dress are appropriate. Ultimately, however, we want you to feel comfortable and free to dance, so wear what you'll feel your best in! The ceremony and reception are indoors and there will be a coat check available.

We suggest that guests of the groom wear something RED and guests of the bride wear something BLUE to show your relation to the couple!
What time should I arrive?
The ceremony will begin at 12:30pm, so we'd suggest arriving about half an hour early, around noon. Drinks like mimosas, iced tea, water, and lemonade will be available before the start of the ceremony.
What's the parking situation?
The venue has a lot with plenty of space and is providing valet parking.
What if it snows?
The ceremony and reception will be inside, so we'll be warm and cozy no matter what the weather! Our venue will remain open unless New Jersey declares a state of emergency, and Anthony's groomsmen have graciously volunteered to clear off everyone's cars at the end of the reception. This wedding is like the US post office: "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night" will keep us from tying the knot!
Can I take pictures?
We ask that guests refrain from taking pictures during the ceremony. We want you to fully experience this moment rather than watching through a camera lens or phone screen. After the ceremony, however, you are more than welcome to take pictures! (Just try not to block the photographers) If you post pictures to Instagram, use the hashtag #MoochLoved so it gets added to our feed! You can view the live feed at www.moochlove.com/pics (Note that your pictures will only show if your account is public).
Do you have a registry?
We are grateful to already have a furnished home together, so we don't have much need or room for any more household items. We do love sharing adventures and experiences (skiing or dance classes, for instance!) and we'd definitely appreciate help with our ongoing home improvement projects, but more than anything we want to see your smiling faces as we exchange vows and celebrate the beginning of the next step of our lives together!
I have more questions, who do I ask?
If you have any questions before the day of the wedding, you can email us at info@moochlove.com. When the big day comes, however, we will not be reachable (busy getting married and all, ya know?). We have a day-of info sheet (PDF download) that has the address and directions to the venue, as well as the number for our banquet manager whom you can text or call if you're lost or have a question.
How do I RSVP? When is the deadline?
You can RSVP by clicking the link at the top of this page, or here: moochlove.com/rsvp. If you'd rather respond by mail, please fill out and send the back of the RSVP card you received with your invitation. We ask that you please respond by January 15, 2016.