Please join us to celebrate

Joanie & Liam

September 19, 2026
Stanhope, New Jersey

RSVP

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Please RSVP at your earliest convenience so we can finalize accommodations, transportation, and seating arrangements for the weekend festivities.
Please submit your RSVP in the following link:

Our Story

begins in the late 1900s when Liam was born in Washington D.C. on August 10th, 1992. But as fate would have it, another was born in Wyoming on September 10th, 1992, by the name of Joanie. But they were, all of them, deceived for another was... Sorry, wrong story - in any case, the rest of their youth is mildly immaterial given the setting of this tale, so we will skip ahead beyond their formative years to a more germane point in time.


Joanie and Liam met in 2013 when Liam ventured out to San Jose, California and Joanie was attending Stanford University. Through mutual friends, they were introduced on brief occasions but it was not until a warm February day in 2015 when Liam was riding his bike through Stanford campus and in the distance saw Joanie walking in a different direction.

Liam swiftly changed direction to casually and "organically" run into Joanie. They had an instant connection (when Liam rode into Joanie). Shortly after this meet-cute, Joanie and Liam began to talk regularly and hang out often. In even less time, the two struck up a relationship in March of 2015. And by the summer, our couple had decided to move in together.


Through the years, Joanie and Liam would go on many adventures and slowly but surely acquire a small pack of Chihuahuas. The couple cruised through Mexico, road-tripped up and down the coast of California, went to music festivals, spent winters in Steamboat Springs, CO, and one day as luck would have it, moved to Singapore. As expats, Joanie and Liam were fortunate enough to travel all around Southeast Asia while making friends, petting elephants, napping on beaches, and trying strange exotic foods that were at times "surprises".

The years continued on. History became legend. Legend became myth. The fellowship grew strong and would spend their days on the odd adventure, tending to the garden, chasing chihuahuas, playing basketball, having impromptu movie marathons, and cuddling up with the chihuahuas. Many moons had passed as our couple approached a decennium. It was now that Joanie and Liam decided to tie the knot.

On a sunny and snowy day in Steamboat Springs, CO, along the banks of the Yampa River, Liam and Joanie would take a little stroll to a gazebo with candles, music, champagne, and a hidden photographer. It was here that Liam would bend the knee and offer proposings of marriage to Joanie. With hope in their hearts, butterflies in their stomachs, and tears of joy in their eyes, the couple agreed to intertwine their lives until the end of their days.

"I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone."
The Venue

Waterloo Village

Address:
525 Waterloo Rd, Stanhope, NJ 07874

Nestled in the scenic hills of New Jersey, Waterloo Village blends historic charm with natural beauty. Surrounded by wooded trails, open fields, and rustic architecture, the venue creates a peaceful and timeless setting for celebrating with the people we love most.

Travel Details
Stanhope, NJ is roughly 45 minutes away from Newark Airport and accessible by Uber and Lyft. While it may not be necessary to rent a car, in some cases it may be pragmatic if you are traveling with little ones who need car seats.

If you intend on renting a vehicle, please be sure to do so early and let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or need additional information for planning your trip to be with us!

Contact Liam: (202) - 550 - 2900 or wwilleymc@gmail.com
Where to stay

Holiday Inn, Budd Lake

We recommend guests book their stay at the Holiday Inn Budd Lake - Rockaway Area, which will serve as our primary hotel block for the wedding weekend. It is the closest hotel to the venue and will also be the designated shuttle pickup and drop-off location for transportation to and from the wedding.

For booking in our room block, please call the hotel directly at
973-448-1100.

Please remember to let them know you want to be part of the Hollberg & Willey wedding block. For this room block, there is no online booking option, we apologize for the inconvenience.
Book Here

Towneplace Suites, by Marriott

We have also reserved a secondary hotel block at TownePlace Suites Dover Rockaway. While shuttle service will not operate directly from this location, rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, along with local taxis, should be readily available for transportation to the Holiday Inn Budd Lake - Rockaway Area shuttle pickup location.

You can reach the hotel directly at 973-659-9999.

Please remember to let them know you want to be part of the Hollberg & Willey wedding block.

Booking for the room block must be completed by 8/19/26.
Book Here

The Wedding Party

Carly
Shira

Rachel
Marincola

Haley
Strange

Becca
Hollberg

Elizabeth
Willey

Tatyana
Dyachuk

Mike
Gioia

Jon Strange

Danny
Castillo

Christian
Willey

John
Hollberg

Koby
Caplan

Itinerary

12pm

Rehearsal

The wedding rehearsal will be limited to the immediate family and wedding party.

5:00pm

Rehearsal Dinner

The wedding rehearsal dinner will be approximately 2 hours long and limited to family and wedding party.

7:30pm

Welcome Gathering

Join us for a casual welcome gathering the night before the wedding!
We’d love to spend some extra time with everyone before the big day. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and guests are welcome to stop by, grab a drink, and say hello.

Location:
Circle Bowl & Entertainment
1107 Route 46 W, Ledgewood, NJ

3pm

First Shuttle Departure

Shuttle service to the venue will begin departing from the Holiday Inn Budd Lake at 3 PM. Please arrive a few minutes early so we can keep everything running smoothly!

3:30pm

Last Shuttle Departure

The final shuttle to the venue will depart from the Holiday Inn Budd Lake at 3:30pm. Please be sure to arrive before departure, as this will be the last scheduled shuttle prior to the ceremony.

4:30pm

Ceremony Starts

Our ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30 PM in the Secret Garden. We kindly ask guests to arrive by 4 PM and be seated before the ceremony begins.

5pm

Cocktail Hour

Assuming the ceremony goes well (fingers crossed), join us afterwards for cocktail hour featuring drinks, appetizers, and possibly alpacas, if they're not busy.

6pm

Reception

After cocktail hour, join us for an evening of dinner, dancing, drinks, and celebration as we officially kick off the next chapter together.
We’re incredibly excited to celebrate with all of our favorite people after 11 years together, and we can’t wait for a night full of good food, loud music, questionable dance moves, and memories we’ll never forget.

9:45pm

First Return Shuttle

The first shuttle returning to the Holiday Inn Budd Lake will depart the venue at 9:45 PM for anyone ready to head back and recharge after the celebration.

10pm

Reception Ends

Our reception will conclude at 10 PM, wrapping up a full day of celebrating, dancing, drinks, and hopefully at least a few good decisions. Thank you for being part of such an important day with us.

10:15pm

Last Shuttle

The final shuttle back to the Holiday Inn Budd Lake will depart the venue at 10:15 PM. Please be sure to make it back on one of the shuttles or with a safe driver, as Ubers and Lyfts are very hard to get from the venue.

10:30pm

After Party

For all you party people, we will be hanging out and partying at the Holiday Inn, Budd Lake hotel bar! Last call is 1:45am.

9am

Breakfast of Hangovers

Before everyone heads home, feel free to join us for a casual breakfast gathering at the Holiday Inn, hotel restaurant the morning after the wedding.
This is an informal, pay-your-own-way get together for anyone who’d like to stop by, grab a bite, and relive the night before with us.

FAQ

Have questions? We’ve got you covered.
Below are answers to some common questions about the wedding day, RSVP details, attire, timing, and other helpful information.
If you still need anything, feel free to reach out to us directly.
Attire
Rehearsal Dinner
For our rehearsal dinner, we invite our family and wedding party to join us in cocktail attire for an evening of dinner, drinks, and celebration before the big day.
Wedding Evening
For the evening of our wedding, we invite guests to dress in elevated formalwear. Suits, ties, dresses, jumpsuits, and other polished wedding attire are encouraged. Tuxedos and black tie attire are welcome, but not required.
Timing
Ceremony Arrival Time
We kindly ask that all guests arrive by 4 PM to our ceremony as the venue is large and some guests may need assistance in getting to the ceremony location.
Ceremony & Reception Settings
Ceremony
Our ceremony is planned to take place outdoors in the Secret Garden, weather permitting. Venue golf cart shuttles will be available for guests to get to and from the ceremony location.
Cocktail Hour & Reception
Cocktail hour and the reception will be held indoors, with outdoor spaces available throughout the evening for guests to relax, mingle, and enjoy the grounds. Venue golf cart shuttles will be available for guests to be transported from the ceremony location to the cocktail hour and reception location.
Transportation
Airport to Venue and Back Again
The venue is near several major airports, including Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Guests should be able to use ride share apps like Uber and Lyft to get to and from Stanhope, NJ and the surrounding areas. However, if you are traveling with little ones or have tighter timing, it may behove you to rent a vehicle.
Wedding Evening
Ubers and Lyfts, will very difficult, nigh on impossible, to acquire from Waterloo Village after the reception. Please be sure to either make it onto one of the shuttles or arrange other means of transportation.
RSVP & Guest Info
RSVP Deadline
Please submit your RSVP no later than August 1, 2026. If at any point you need to update your RSVP, please either recomplete the RSVP form or reach out to us directly.
Guest Info
Unless explicitly listed on your invitation, we ask that you do not bring a plus one. We appreciate your understanding.

While we would prefer for our wedding to remain primarily an adult event, we understand that certain situations may require accommodations. If you anticipate needing to bring children, please reach out to us as early as possible.
Photography
Ceremony
We will have photographers and videographers. We kindly ask that during the ceremony you refrain from using your phone for pictures or videos.
Cocktail Hour & Reception
All guests are more than welcome to take pictures and videos during the cocktail hour and reception.
Alpacas
Do's and Don'ts
Alpacas are known to be friendly and gentle animals but at times they spit. Usually at other animals and not humans but approach at your own risk. Also, no riding them unless the beacons of Minas Tirith are lit and Gondor calls for aid.
All Other Inquiries
Extra Questions or Concerns
If you have any other questions or concerns that were not covered, please feel free to reach out to us directly at any time. We look forward to seeing you!

Our Registry

Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for. If you would like to celebrate this next chapter with a gift, we've gathered a few items and experiences that will help us build a home and a life together, but please know that your love and support are more than enough.

RSVP

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Please RSVP at your earliest convenience so we can finalize accommodations, transportation, and seating arrangements for the weekend festivities.
Please submit your RSVP in the following link:
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