Our Story
Daniel & Patrycja met in March of 2023 online (surprisingly as they were never "online-dating people") from almost 2 hours away!
After both searching for quite some time, they had low expectations that anything "real" could come out of these apps, but they figured what did they have to lose and started talking.
Little did they know this would lead to deep conversations right off the bat, and even multiple facetime calls lasting up to 7 hours long (they did NOT feel that long!) before they had ever met in person.
They both felt as though that was the longest they had smiled for in a very VERY long time.
Ultimately, they had such a good time talking to each other...literally nonstop...
that they agreed to meet each other in person for the first time in Oswego, NY where Patrycja went to school at the time.
Driving from Geneseo, Daniel pulled in and couldn't believe his eyes as the most beautiful girl he had
ever laid eyes on was standing there waiting for him to pick her up. From there, they went to dinner at Kiyomi (a Japanese restaurant in Oswego),
and then went on a walk along the river — it was so cold outside, they just HAD to hold hands to stay warm. They then spent the rest of the night talking and playing UNO,
at which Patrycja kicked Dan's butt (which she still does to this day *shhhh*).
Following this amazing first date, Patrycja and Dan would drive almost 2 hours one way to see each other pretty frequently.
Since things were going so well, and they were noticing a very strong connection developing, Daniel thought it was about time to make it official and ask Patrycja to be his girlfriend.
The date was April 23rd, 2023 — Daniel and Patrycja were together in Oswego, so he thought this was a perfect time to ask her. However, knowing exactly what Daniel was going to ask,
Patrycja stopped him and said: "Wait until tomorrow, because 23 is an ugly number." — Daniel obliged, and waited to pop the question until the 24th, to which Patka responded,
"Make me a sandwich!". To this day, Patrycja claims she has never received her sandwich...they have since been inseparable.
Since then, Patrycja and Daniel have essentially done everything together.
The Wedding
Reception
Fulton Polish Home Main Hall
153 W. 1st St. South Fulton, NY, 13069
July 10th, 2027, Cocktail Hour Starting @ 3:30pm
Food provided by BLANK
Entertainment provided by DJ Vox Polonia
Ceremony Details
Marriage Rite & Nuptial Mass
St. Mary's is an apostolate of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, where the primary form of the liturgy is the Extraordinary Form or the Traditional Latin Mass.
If you are someone who is new to it, here is what to expect at a glance:
- Duration: The Marriage Rite is followed by a full Nuptial Mass, about 2 hours total (ending ~3pm).
- Language: The majority of the ceremony/Mass will be in Latin, with parts such as the Sermon/Homily in English.
- Following Along: Programs will be provided to help with knowing when to sit/stand/kneel, along with English translations. Feel free to also just follow those around you!
- Communion: For Catholics who are properly disposed, received kneeling at the altar rail and on the tongue. Otherwise, feel free to approach and cross your arms over your chest to receive a blessing.
- Music: The Nuptial Mass will be a High Mass — meaning that pretty much everything is sung and/or chanted! The majority of music will be in the form of Gregorian Chant.
- Dress: The Mass is meant to be reverent toward our Lord, so modest clothing is requested. Many men choose to wear suits, and many women choose to veil.
- Extra Resources: For those interested, there is a more in depth Latin Mass guide here, which explains the mass in more detail! Another good read here!
Schedule
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1:00 pm
Marriage Rite & Nuptial Mass
St. Mary of the Assumption, Oswego
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~3:00 pm
Mass Ends
Check into accommodation (if any), then head to the Fulton Polish Home
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3:30 pm
Cocktail Hour
At the Fulton Polish Home — light hors d'oeuvres will be served and the bar will be open.
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4:30 pm
Grand Entrance/Introductions
Introductions of newlyweds, wedding party, chleb i sól (bread & salt), & toast.
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~4:45 pm
Dinner
Catering provided by BLANK, available food here.
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6:00 pm
First Dance & Parent Dances
Newlywed first dance, and individual dances with parents.
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6:15 pm
Dancing
Music by DJ Vox Polonia — mix of Polish and American music.
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8:30 pm
Cake Cutting
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9:00 pm
Oczepiny
Various wedding games, run by MC.
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9:30 pm
More Dancing!
More dancing follows the games, and a round of "late" night snacks served.
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11:30 pm
Last Dance & Send-Off
One last song is played and the newlyweds are sent off!
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12:00 am
Hall Closes
Dress
✟ As the ceremony is a Traditional Latin Mass, we kindly request that guests dress modestly for church: shoulders covered (a shawl or cardigan is perfectly fine), hemlines at or below the knee,
and no low necklines. Gentlemen, suits or jackets and ties are encouraged.
✟ Chapel veils are welcome but entirely optional.
✟ The wedding will be in mid July, so dress light where you can. You are fully welcome to shed the jacket or shawl at the reception and get comfortable for a night of dancing!
* We kindly ask
that guests refrain from wearing white or other similar light colors *
Registry/Gifts
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for!
If you would like to honor us with a gift, we would be most grateful for a contribution toward our honeymoon.
For this reason, a card box will be available for envelopes at the reception.
