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Our Wedding

Our story in a sentence is that we met at a Texas church retreat. And then Dagi texted Mercy on VIBER!! DMs!!&nbsp;That sums it up really. The rest, as they say, is history. This story page is not to state how much we love each other (of course we do, ባንዋደድ እንጋባ ነበር? Haha) but to tell our story leading up to this day – individual and coupled. We are a product of the love and mercy of God. That is the thesis of our story. We’ll be the first to tell you that our lives are far from perfect (including the story of why this website was launched way later than it should have — life got life-ing, okay?). But like many of you, we are imperfect living proof of a living perfect God. A God who shows up for us despite our imperfections and lives in us. Everything in our story is because he comforted us with his presence, healed us, and protected us. We are grateful he brought us together. If you are able to, we would be happy to have you present at our ceremony to give him the glory and prayerfully commit our lives to serve each other and others (with His grace, of course) to celebrate our union and live a life that glorifies him.

Our Story

Photos

Dinner and Worship at Ada’s Gojjo 📍1301 Memorial Dr, Asbury Park, NJ 07712Just minutes from the Asbury Park Beach We are deeply grateful to God for His immeasurable mercy, goodness, and love. As we begin this new chapter together, we want nothing more than to lift up His name in worship — and we’d be honored to have you worship with us! “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.”— Psalm 107:1 Please join us for a heartfelt worship night and dinner at Ada’s Gojjo.

Worship and Dinner

Q + A

Travel

EWR is the closest airport to the venue. Once at the airport, guests can utilize the NJ Transit Rail to get around or use rideshare applications like Uber and Lyft.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

PHL is a good alternative to EWR Airport. While it is further from the venue, it sometimes has more affordable flights and public transportation to New Jersey. Renting a car and driving to the venue or catching a train at the 30th Street Station are options worth looking into.

Philadelphia International Airport

Accomodation

We've reserved a block of rooms at a discounted group rate for our wedding guests at:📍 Holiday Inn Hazlet2870 Highway 35, Hazlet, NJ 07730 (20 minutes from venue)🗓️ Dates Available: July 17–20, 2025💵 Group Rate: $179 per night (excludes taxes and fees)🛏️ Room Options:1 King Bed Standard (Sleeps 2)2 Double Beds Standard (Sleeps 4) Please book by July 14, 2025 to secure this rate under the name "Tessema - Alemu Wedding".

Holiday Inn Hazlet by IHG

Located in Woodbridge and with Prudential Center reachable within 15 miles, Residence Inn by Marriott Woodbridge Edison/Raritan Center has free bikes, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a fitness center. The property is around 16 miles from New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 23 miles from Statue of Liberty and 24 miles from Ellis Island. Guests can chill out in the indoor pool. Certain rooms also offer a kitchenette with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. Coney Island is 24 miles from the hotel, while Barclays Center is 26 miles from the property. Newark Liberty International Airport is 14 miles away.

Residence Inn Woodbridge Edison/Raritan Center

Delta Hotels by Marriott Woodbridge offers modern accommodations a 15-minute drive from Newark International Airport and 1 mile from Metropark Train Station. It offers a free area shuttle, 2 pools and a well-equipped gym. Rooms at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Woodbridge are equipped with Plug-In Room Panels and a 37” flat-screen HD TV which allow guests to connect simultaneously to laptops, iPods, &amp; DVD players. Guests can enjoy contemporary American cuisine at the in house Olio Restaurant, decorated with hand-blown glass chandeliers. Room service is available and vending machines provide drinks and snacks 24/7. Popular nearby attractions include Woodbridge Center Mall and Menlo Park Mall. The bustling Manhattan in New York City proper is only a 30-minute drive away from the Delta Hotels by Marriott Woodbridge. Free parking is available on site.

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