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Annual Huntington Town Valentine’s Day Marriage Marathon

It was a day to celebrate love as Huntington Town Clerk Andrew P. Raia carried on the now 30 -year tradition of officiating over the Valentine’s Day Wedding Marathon at Huntington Town Hall on Feb. 14.

First initiated in 1995 by then Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia, the Annual Huntington Town Valentine’s Day Marriage Marathon has always been well received by all the participating couples and guests. Town Clerk Andrew Raia was honored to continue this special event initiated by his predecessor and mother, Jo- Ann Raia.

“Huntington’s Valentine’s Day Marriages has not only been a family tradition for my mother, Jo-Ann Raia and I, but it has become a family tradition for many of the brides and grooms,” said Town Clerk Raia.

“For many of them are following in the footsteps of their parents, who also took their marriage vows on Valentine’s Day at Huntington Town Hall. I am thrilled to be continuing the tradition established by my mother. This event has always been received enthusiastically by the couples that have participated and everyone here at Town Hall. It is truly a special day,” he added.

At this year’s Valentine’s Day Marathon, Raia officiated 11 marriages in the Huntington Town Board Room, which was beautifully transformed into a wedding chapel filled with a wedding arch, flowers and candles, a setting fit for the most discerning bride and groom.

“This event would not be what it is without the support of so many local merchants,” said Raia. “They have always been very generous and supportive of this event.”

The following merchants — consisting of bakeries, restaurants, florists, supermarkets/food stores, and pharmacies — donated special gifts and sweet treats for this year’s celebration.

Stop and Shop – Huntington

Buttercooky Bakery – Huntington

Cactus Salon Spa – Huntington

Copenhagen Bakery – Northport

Fiorello Dolce Patisserie – Huntington

Flowerdale by Patty – Huntington Station

Hengstenberg Florist – Northport

Bon Bons – Huntington

The Market Place at Southdown – Huntington

Good2Go – Huntington

La Piazza Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar – Melville

Hometown Bake Shop – Centerport

Sweetie Pies – Cold Spring Harbor

Hummel Hummel Bakery – East Northport

Main Street Nursery – Huntington

Rite Aid – Huntington

Stella Blue Bistro – Huntington

Bagel Biz Platter – Melville

Laura’s Floral Elegance – East Northport

A Tisket – A Tasket – Huntington

Dortoni’s – Huntington

Value Drugs – Huntington

Wild by Nature – Huntington

And, for the first time, the Town offered complimentary photography services to the event. Local photographer, Michelle Bogdanowich, donated her services and photographed each wedding ceremony. The bride and groom will receive a complimentary portrait of their special day on behalf of the town of Huntington and Bogdanowich’s company, Ciao Bella Photography, located in Greenlawn and can be contacted at cbellaphoto.com.