Alexandra and Christian met through mutual friends on the Jersey Shore during the summer of 2020. They instantly connected and began dating soon thereafter. Four years later, Christian popped the question at the couple’s favorite spot in town—Tod’s Point.
Father George Khitiri officiated at the ceremony at Ss Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Roseland, New Jersey. The reception followed at Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange. As the couple headed to the party, they toasted to a lifetime of love in their vintage Rolls-Royce getaway car.
The bride, daughter of George and Maria Stavropoulos of New Jersey, graduated from Hanover Park High School, Penn State University and Kean University. Alexandra is an occupational therapist with the NYC Department of Education.
The groom, son of Dominic and Marisa Di Russo of Riverside, graduated from Greenwich High School and Villanova University. He works in wealth management in Manhattan.
They honeymooned in Grand Cayman with a summer trip to Greece to follow.
They call Manhattan home.
Photographs by John Bacolo – Gabelli Studio
