Bayside Couple Ties the Knot at Christmas House Long Island

BAYSIDE, NY/ RIVERHEAD, NY; December 7, 2020 – The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused many couples to postpone or cancel their weddings ceremonies due to ongoing health concerns, government occupancy restrictions, socially distant guidelines and travel rules.

This did not stop one couple – Irene Pappas and George Pangas of Bayside, New York – who wed on Saturday, December 5 at Christmas House Long Island in Riverhead, NY. The couple have known each other since 2015 and share a mutual love of the Christmas season as well as all the associated sights, sounds and traditions.

"George and I share a love for all things Christmas. It has been challenging to plan a wedding during the pandemic. However, we wanted to get married during the holiday season and be surrounded by the joyous sights, sounds, decorations and traditions of Christmas. We found what we wanted at Christmas House Long Island. Justin Schwartz and his team made us feel special and made our wedding something truly memorable. The Christmas Forest Room with its snow effects was the perfect setting for our ceremony," said newlywed Irene Pappas.

Christmas House co-producer Justin Schwartz and his team were delighted to make the couple's dream a reality. Irene and George were married in the Christmas Forest Room and later took photos in several of the other 10 Christmas themed rooms that are part of the attraction. The small, socially distant ceremony was attended by a few family members and close friends.

"When I was told that Irene and George wanted to have their wedding at Christmas House, I was honored and humbled by the request. I let them know that our team and I would do whatever we could to make their special day as special as possible. We were open for business that day, with hundreds of people scheduled to attend Christmas House, but thanks to some creative scheduling and our supportive and understanding customers, we were able to give them everything they wanted and more," said Schwartz.

The couple was presented with custom Christmas Ornaments complements of Liz Mina of Definitely Human, a local business that sells ornaments and other customer made items.
"Christmas House Long Island gave us everything we could have hoped for to make our holiday-themed wedding a reality. The snowy landscape background, music and holiday spirit were ideal," said George Pangas.

Christmas House Long Island It is located at 1241 Old Country Road in Riverhead and follows all health and safety guidelines. The attraction is open to the public daily through January 10, 2021. To maintain social distancing, all tickets are sold online and scheduled at 15 min intervals, with the actual experience itself 20-30-plus minutes. Check out Christmas House Long Island on Facebook and Instagram for special events and discount days.

To purchase tickets, visit at www.christmashouseli.com or call (631) 591-0455.

Christmas House Long Island is a, one-of-a-kind, fully immersive family friendly Christmas/Holiday experience in Riverhead, Long Island, New York. This two-month long attraction is a wondrous walk-through activity featuring unique Christmas and holiday themed rooms, gift shop and bakery wonderland. Christmas House Long Island brings to life all your Christmas and Holiday sights, sounds, smells and memories. Fun for adults and children of all ages, this event follows all health safety protocols. For information visit https://christmashouselongisland.com/ or call (631) 591-0455.

PHOTO CAPTIONS:

• Christmas House Wedding 1: Irene Pappas (left) and George Pangas (right) hold their wedding ceremony at Christmas House Long Island in the Christmas Forest Room on Dec. 5, 2020.
  Photo credit: Courtesy of Christmas House Long Island
• Christmas House Wedding 2: Irene Pappas (left) and George Pangas (right) have a post-wedding tiki honeymoon with Santa at Christmas House Long Island in the Christmas Forest Room on Dec. 5, 2020.
  Photo credit: Courtesy of Christmas House Long Island
• Christmas House Wedding 3: Irene Pappas (left) and George Pangas (right) pose outside of Christmas House Long Island in Riverhead, NY after holding their wedding ceremony on Dec. 5, 2020.
  Photo credit: Courtesy of Christmas House Long Island