Please join us

in celebrating as we say I do

October 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM

365
Days
24
Hours
60
Minutes
60
Seconds

Our Story

How We Met

For those who may not know, we met through a mutual friend while Jill was working with him at the City of Welland. After Jill sent the first message on New Year's Eve 2022, Michael planned our first date for the following week.

Over coffee and cheesecake (gluten- and dairy-free, of course), a friendship blossomed, a spark was ignited, and from that moment on, we've spoken or been together every single day.

Over the past days, we've traveled and adventured together, bought and renovated our beautiful home, cared for each other through a broken foot and an appendectomy, and, most importantly, offered unwavering love and support.

We’re so excited to celebrate our wedding day with you, so please rsvp and join us in our celebration!

The Proposal

Michael proposed on November 1st, after a cozy evening at home filled with laughter and conversation. We enjoyed a delicious dinner and shared our favorite dessert, all in the comfort of our own home. As the moment unfolded, our two beloved cats looked on, making the proposal even more special and intimate with our little family complete.

Location

Pillar and Post Inn & Spa

48 John Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Canada

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Schedule

Ceremony

3:00 PM

Pont Du Monet Garden

Followed by a toast, photo op, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while we mix and mingle amoung the Pillar & Post grounds

Dinner Reception

6:00 PM

The Upper Canada Ballroom

Followed by drinks, music, dancing, and good times. Stay to celebrate with the newly weds until midnight

RSVP

Join us on our special day!
Be sure to inform us of any dietary restrictions or special accommodations you may need.

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Travel & Accommodations

Transportation

By Car

Free parking available at venue.

Uber Vouchers

Uber vouchers will be provided for guests to ensure safe transportation home.

Recommended Hotels

We've arranged blocks of rooms at nearby hotels. If these don't suit your needs, there are many bed and breakfasts, inns, and airbnb's in the area.

Pillar and Post Inn & Spa

Located right on site

$500/night Special rate until Aug 18

How to Book

Call Hotel and mention Richards-Mottola Wedding

Hilton Garden Inn

20 minutes to venue

$209/night Special rate until Sep 18

How to Book

Group code is 942 and Mottola Wedding Block


Call 1-866-777-9877 or Book Online


Please note: Check in time is 3pm, the same time as the ceremony. You will have time to check in before the reception.

If you would like to book Friday night in additional, the hotel will honour the same rate, once you book online, you will have to call Anne directly at 905-704-3805 and she'll add your Friday night.