Hunter and Victoria
Hunter & Victoria

our wedding day

Together with their families, Hunter Rovere and Victoria Povolo are excited to announce their wedding! The ceremony will take place on November 7, 2026, at Our Lady of Pompei Roman Catholic Church in Paterson, with a reception to follow at Portobello in Oakland.

“You will know you are in love when it doesn’t matter if you sit in heaven or hell with that special someone just as long as they can make you laugh, while you put out the fires.”

Hunter

 “I’ve learned that some of the best things in life are the ones you never could have planned for. I’m grateful God gave me Hunter, my best friend and the person I get to choose, every day, for the rest of my life.” 

Victoria

The Ceremony

Our Lady of Pompei Roman Catholic Church

161 Caldwell Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501

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Our church started in 1916 as a Mission Church of Saint Michael’s in Paterson to serve the needs of the Italian community in the western section of Paterson.

In July 1924, the Capuchin Sisters of the Infant Jesus were established in the parish by Bishop Thomas J. Walsh of Newark. The sisters, whose convent was located on Caldwell Avenue, were engaged in social service work and taught religious instruction to the children of the parish.

Late in the fall of 1962, excavation began at the corner of Caldwell Avenue and Dayton Street for the construction of a new church. It was dedicated on Saturday, August 17, 1963.

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Hunter & Victoria

The Reception

Portobello Banquets

155 Ramapo Valley Rd, Oakland, NJ 07436

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After the ceremony, we’ll be celebrating with friends and family from near and far at Portobello Banquets in Oakland, NJ. 

Please note that there are 2 Portobello locations – a restaurant and the banquet hall, located about 200 yards from each other. Our celebration will be held in the banquet hall, which is the green building at the corner of Route 202 and Ramapo Valley Road.

Our Registry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to a few common questions.

 The ceremony will begin promptly at 2:00 PM. Please arrive no later than 1:30 PM to allow time to park, enter the church, and find a seat. 

 Yes, we will be celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony in the Catholic Church. Whether you are Catholic or not, we are so grateful to have you there to witness and celebrate with us. 

 We’ve carefully planned our day around a specific number of guests. As much as we’d love to open our wedding to extended families & friends, we’re not in a position to do so. With that said, please ensure that only you and those included in your invitation attend. Thank you for understanding! 

 Although we would love to offer a plus-one to all guests, we have a strict guest list to stay on budget. The name(s) listed on the invitation is/are the only person(s) who can attend. We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to celebrate with you! 

We’d love to see our family and friends dress up with us! The dress code for our wedding is formal. No jeans, t-shirts, or sneakers, please! For the church ceremony, we kindly ask that shoulders and midriffs be covered and that dresses and skirts be an appropriate length. The event will take place completely indoors. 

 Your presence is all we could ask for, however, if you wish to honor us with a gift on our special day, we would greatly appreciate it! You can view the registry at the ‘Registry’ page. 

 Cocktail hour will start promptly at 4:00 PM at Portobello Banquets! 

 You can RSVP by filling out the form on the bottom of our website or by texting (973) 886-2613 with the names of the guests attending. Please RSVP by October 7th, 2026! 

Yes, we will have an open bar at the reception. 

 Please RSVP by October 7th, 2026. Without an RSVP, you will not be granted a seat at the reception. 

Text us at (973) 886-2613 

From Lacrosse to “I do”

The story of how we got here.

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It started at Turf City

We met at Turf City when Victoria went to watch her brother play lacrosse. At one point, the owner asked if anyone wanted to keep score, and Victoria raised her hand. She figured she’d make a little money and come back the next week to do it again. Sure enough, Hunter was sitting in the score box the next week, and we started talking and getting to know each other. 

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The first date.

Our first date was at Barnes & Noble, where we spent the afternoon picking out books. It was simple, but it gave us plenty of time to talk and get to know each other outside of Turf City. From there, we started working the same shifts and spending more time together, and things naturally grew from there. 

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Somewhere along the way…

Over the years, we’ve become best friends and built a relationship full of a lot of laughs. In the beginning, a big part of our time together was spent solving murder mysteries during our shifts at Turf City. We’d play the games, trying to figure out who the killer was, and fun fact: we’re still undefeated! We’d watch Mr. Ballen, listen to murder stories, and watch short documentaries together. Those little routines became a big part of our early relationship, and they’re still some of the things that make us laugh when we look back on how it all started. 

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A cow farm proposal…

In February 2025, Hunter proposed at a cow cuddling farm, which was a pretty perfect choice considering Victoria’s love for cows. He had planned the whole thing, although he was, of course, running late to his own proposal. Somehow, it all worked out, and we couldn’t imagine a more fitting way for him to ask. Now we’re looking forward to getting married and celebrating with the people who have been part of our lives and our story along the way. 

Hunter & Victoria

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