Seven years!

Today is mine and Mike’s seven year anniversary!  (what does one do when one gets married?- do you start over at zero?- it’s funny to think that after October the specialness of the 21st of each month will pale in comparison to the 16th..)  We don’t normally do gifts for this sort of thing, but when I got home from work this afternoon Mikey surprised me with this beautiful law bookcase!  (there is a third level to it, and a top, but those didn’t make it into the photo)

I looove keeping a library of books wherever I’m living.   I also looove these types of bookcases.  (I think it goes without saying that I loooove my fiance).  Now I get to keep them all tucked into this piece of furniture [not the fiance, that is] forever and ever.

What sorts of surprises has your day brought?

M & S

In case you missed it, pt. 5

In five parts, here is Part 5: Registry

Registry

Here we are:

Amazon.com

Honeyfund.com

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, comments, concerns!

(Michael 301-455-9523, Sarah 513-257-3273)

In case you missed it, pt. 4

In five parts, here is Part 4: Transportation

Transportation

If flying into the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL):

-you can take a cab to Center City Philadelphia for a flat fee of $30 OR

-you can take the Regional Rail train from the airport to a number of areas in the city for $4.75 – $7.00.  Philadelphia public transportation (SEPTA) information can be found here.

Driving to the ceremony site:

The ceremony and picnic reception will be at the BlueBell Picnic Grove in Wissahickon Valley Park.  The nearest address is 881 W. Walnut Lane (this address belongs to the house directly across the street from the park entrance to the BlueBell Picnic Grove, which unfortunately does not have it’s own address).  The entrance will be marked with balloons and/or streamers of some sort.

Driving to the evening reception:

If driving, you will be able to park in a parking garage located directly across the street from the Power Plant Studios.  There will be an attendant on duty specifically for this reception.

If you are coming from a central location in the city, we suggest taking a cab to the evening reception.  Because of Philly’s compact size, getting around in a taxi cab is generally quite cheap (between $7-$12 each ride) and it is a great option if you are planning on enjoying any alcoholic beverages during the celebration.

In case you missed it, pt. 3

In five parts, here is Part 3: Lodging in Philadelphia

Lodging In Philadelphia

The Windsor Suites (1700 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy)

Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel (1701 Locust St.)

Bank Street Hostel (32 Bank St.)

If you do your own search, we recommend you choose something in Center City or near the Convention Center, which will keep you close to public transportation and activities to best explore the Birthplace of Independence!

In case you missed it, pt. 2

In five parts, here is Part 2: Itinerary For the Day

Itinerary for the day

The wedding is October 16, 2010!                                                                                      in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ceremony & Picnic reception, 2:00 to 5:00 PM:

Wissahickon Valley Park (BlueBell Picnic Grove)                                               *nearest address is 881 W. Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19144  (this address belongs to the house directly across the street from the park entrance to the BlueBell Picnic Grove, which unfortunately does not have it’s own address)

There will be food and beverages, as well as games and music!  We will have a bus to and from the ceremony site, leaving from Center City, Philadelphia.

Dessert & Dancing- Evening reception, 7 PM until midnight:

Power Plant Studios                                                                                                        230 North Second St., Philadelphia, PA, 19106

After a short break following the ceremony and picnic at Wissahickon Park, everyone will re-convene at Power Plant Studios in Old City, Philadelphia.  Here we will cut the cake, make toasts, and dance the night away!

The requested attire for the day is that of a ‘dapper garden party’.

In case you missed it, pt. 1

It would seem that a small handful of people are not able to view the “Wedding Details” pages at the side of our blog site (server trouble, perhaps?  I am quite unsure what the problem could be..).  Because these pages contain some important information about the wedding, I will copy and paste them as Posts, and then they will (hopefully) be easily readable for all!  If you ever have a question, comment, or concern, please do not hesitate to contact one of us!  (Michael 301-455-9523, Sarah 513-257-3273)

In five parts, this is Part 1: RSVP

RSVP

You can RSVP for our wedding ceremony and reception by clicking here.  (You will taken you to a separate website.)

*Bus transportation to and from the ceremony site will be available for those who choose to join us in celebrating our union with local craft brews and wine.  In the “message” box on the bottom of the RSVP website (via the above link), please indicate if you are planning on riding this bus.

*If you don’t get re-directed to the RSVP site, you can type in the address manually.  It is:

www.mywedding.com/sarahandmikey

We hope to see you soon!

one license, two rings, and a rather large hole

Yesterday was a big day (many photos were taken) and I am so excited to share it with you here on our blog!

It began with a trip to City Hall (which is a gorgeous building that I’ve been wishing I had a reason to go in ever since we moved here) for our marriage license.  Apparently one applies for their marriage license at the Orphan’s Court, not sure what the connection is there…

Michael and I had the nicest clerk, and after we left we came to the conclusion that working in the marriage licensing department must be a pretty great job because just about everyone that comes in there is excited and in love.  The place just oozes with it.

After getting our marriage license, we went to Philadelphia’s jewelry row and picked out our wedding rings (!!)  Again with the oozing of love and excitement.

With both of those fun tasks completed before lunchtime, M and I found a sidewalk cafe for some sandwiches and people watching.  While we were sitting there I noticed that Mikey had a huge hole in the underarm of his sweater.  For some reason this struck me as hilarious, and I of course took a picture (and for some further reason, I have decided to post about it).

And that’s a day in our pre-wedding life.  It only gets better from here…

We hope your day does not include a huge hole in the armpit of your sweater!

M&S