The Anderson Pavilion

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Lainie and Andrew’s story started the modern way, with a swipe on the dating app Hinge. Andrew started off strong with a question about the show Friends, and it was all easy banter from there. Soon after, Andrew gave Lainie a bold first date invitation - coffee at 9 am on a Sunday. It quickly became clear there was something special between them. Over the last two years, they’ve made memories that will last a lifetime, from cozy nights in cooking new recipes to fun weekend adventures exploring new places. Andrew and Lainie have built a relationship full of laugher, support, and love.

How it Began

Andrew knew he wanted the proposal to be something meaningful and memorable. Knowing how much Lainie loves the colors of the fall trees, he planned the perfect proposal at Griggs Reservoir Park. To keep it a surprise, Andrew told Lainie they were going to grab drinks with friends. Andrew claims he was quite smooth about sharing these plans while Lainie claims the suspicions started rising. Although Lainie started to become extra suspicious when Andrew took a different route on their drive, the real surprise came when they arrived at a quiet boat dock overlooking the water, surrounded by beautiful fall trees. Andrew got down on one knee and asked Lainie to marry him with the sweetest words. Completely overwhelmed with joy, Lainie said YES!

The Proposal

Our Story

Photos

Courtney Rini

Bryan McDonagh

Brittney Kovaleski

Jason Eichner

Miranda Baerenwald

Eric Spoltman

Amy Martin

Brad Kummer

Abby Fitzgerald

Tyler Cianciolo

Kaylee Mahan

Nathan Diener O’Leary

Wedding Party

Q + A

The bridal party is staying here, and we'd love for you to join us! A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a special rate. Please reach out with any questions!

AC Hotel Cincinnati at The Banks

If you would like to explore other options, below are two additional hotels nearby. They are both in Fountain Square, just a short walk or drive from the venue. <a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cvgwi-the-westin-cincinnati/rooms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Westin Cincinnati</a><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cvgnphf-hilton-cincinnati-netherland-plaza/?arrivalDate=2026-10-24&amp;departureDate=2026-10-25&amp;flexibleDates=false&amp;numRooms=1&amp;numAdults=1&amp;numChildren=0&amp;room1ChildAges=&amp;room1AdultAges=&amp;displayCurrency=USD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza</a>

Lainie & Andrew

Lainie & Andrew

Things to Do

Walk Smale Park and The Purple People Bridge

Visit Fountain Square

Visit Eden Park, home to the Krohn Conservatory

Visit Newport on the Levee for restaurants and the aquarium

Visit The Contemporary Arts Center in Downtown

Visit Findlay Market, home to local eateries and shops