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THE BIG DAY DETAILED AGENDA
Editor’s letter Q&A Pop quiz Day of agenda Accommodations Transportation
Registry list Wedding party Top 5 in New York Our story in numbers
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EDITOR’S LETTER JUNE 16 IS COMING FAST AND WE ARE VERY EXCITED THAT YOU CAN SHARE THIS SPECIAL MOMENT WITH US IN NEW YORK. We are so happy you can make it to our celebrations in New York! We have put together this magazine where you will find all the information that you’ll need for the wedding: what to expect, how to get there, where to stay. There are also ideas about what to do in the area if you have a few days before or after the wedding. Finally, you’ll also find some fun tidbits
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about us and our perceptions of some key moments in the relationship - some heartfelt, some tongue-in-cheek and all in good fun. We hope you enjoy reading this magazine and find the guide useful as you plan your trip. Audrey + Justin
CONTENT EDITOR’S LETTER 03 Q&A 06 POP QUIZ 11 DAY OF AGENDA 12 ACCOMMODATIONS 14 SPARK MAGAZINE - Audrey and Justin
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TRANSPORTATION 14 REGISTRY LIST 14 WEDDING PARTY 15 TOP 5 IN NEW YORK 16 OUR STORY IN NUMBERS 18
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
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Q&A HOW DID YOU MEET? Her: The advertising agency I worked at organized a big party to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. I was leaving the next day for my long-awaited vacation in Italy. I was really not in a mood for another work-social event… but my coworker Christine insisted we go. She is very convincing and a couple of “but I don’t want to go” later we were in the hotel where the party was held, fighting our way to the bar in the overcrowded room. When we finally got to the bar and as I was voicing my frustration to Christine, I heard this person I didn’t know say ” you are excited to be here aren’t you?”
He seemed pretty charming so we started to talk and strangely enough, the night passed by in a blur. Him: My best friend had invited me to a party that his company was throwing in Soho. I arrived there on time as usual; my friend was late as usual. Since I was on my own, I headed straight for the bar to order a drink to keep me company. As clichéd as it may sound, as I was waiting at the bar, I saw this beautiful woman in the lobby. She looked pretty upset which for some reason made her even more attractive. It was my lucky night since she was headed right toward me.
WHAT WERE YOUR FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF EACH OTHER? Her: I immediately noticed his smile, it’s an intriguing smile. Him: I found Audrey very attractive the minute I saw her but I really got into her because of her simplicity, her genuine personality and her enthusiasm to talk about each and every topic that came up. SPARK MAGAZINE - Audrey and Justin
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I FOUND AUDREY VERY ATTRACTIVE THE MINUTE I SAW HER BUT I REALLY GOT INTO HER BECAUSE OF HER SIMPLICITY
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WHERE WAS YOUR FIRST DATE AFTER YOU FIRST MET? Him: I sent her a text about one week after she came back from her vacation asking for a date. I wanted to text her earlier but resisted so I didn’t come on too strong. For our first date, we went to Clover Club in Brooklyn nearby where I was living at the time. I was a bit nervous since we had only met once and was not sure about what to expect but when we started talking it was as if no time had passed.
Her: We met up at Justin’s favorite bar close to his home in Brooklyn. We chatted about my trip in Italy and a bunch of other topics. I really had a good time. I don’t remember which writer said: “because it was him, because it was me” but I feel that is what best describes our first moments together.
I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED HIS SMILE, IT’S AN INTRIGUING SMILE
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HOW DID HE PROPOSE? Her: He proposed at a concert in Williamsburg where our favorite local band was playing. He was holding me in his arms and at the end of one of the last songs he whispered The Question in my ear. I wasn’t expecting it and toyed with him a while before I said yes. He then said: “I think this little thing would look beautiful on your finger, why don’t we try it”. I was so surprised because he had chosen a beautiful ring
from my favorite designer. I had no idea how he knew about her but I’m glad he went to the trouble of finding out! Him: I did not want her to suspect anything, so I decided to pop the question during a concert. I was waiting nervously for her favorite song, but wasn’t sure if they were going to play it. Thankfully it came on toward the end of the concert and she said yes!
I’M GOING TO TAKE IT EASY AND JUST ENJOY BEING MARRIED! WHAT ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF WHEN YOU WERE DATING? Both: our first vacation together in Buenos Aires really cemented our relationship. Travelling together for the first time, sharing each moment of every single day, which was trying at times and exhilarating other times.
AUDREY, WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU LIKE THE MOST ABOUT HIM? His calm and cool attitude. He seems always in control even in stressful situations and he usually always knows what to say to me to make me smile.
JUSTIN, WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU LIKE THE MOST ABOUT HER? I am pretty introverted and Audrey is just the opposite, talkative (in a good way), lively and full of ideas.
WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU’LL CHANGE WHEN YOU GET MARRIED? Her: I’m going to take it easy in my day-today and just enjoy being married! Him: I may have to change something but right now I have no idea.
WHAT’S THE PLAN FOR THE HONEYMOON? Her: We want to explore the Greek islands and the coast of Croatia in September. We won’t do too much preparation or anything; we’ll just book the first hotel and then take it from there. We both love photography and we are very excited about the scenic seascapes and landscapes we are going to discover. 2 weeks away from it all… Him: Audrey and I like travelling. We love Europe but we have never been to Greece or the Balkans yet. The plan is no plan: we will land in Athens and then improvise. I just have to convince her to take 3 weeks instead of 2!
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WE WANT TO KEEP SOME TIME FOR OUR OWN PASSIONS PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ME AND MUSIC FOR JUSTIN
WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU WON’T CHANGE? Both: We’ll keep on having the same social life: concerts, exhibitions, dinners with friends and adventurous vacations. We also want to keep some time for our own passions: photography for me and music for Justin.
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WHAT IS THE NUMBER ONE THING ON YOUR TO DO LIST WHEN YOU RETURN FROM YOUR HONEYMOON? Both: We need to find a place to live since we are currently living 1 hour away from each other. That’s going to be a big project but should be fun to hunt for a place together.
JUSTIN - 1 Brooklyn all the way 2 Going to the movie theater while there is sports on TV. Not as many people 3 Starting a family is definitely in the works 4 Always ahead of time 5 Japanese in Manhattan, Chinese in Queens - AUDREY - 1 I am a convert: Brooklyn for its lively neighborhoods 2 Home cooking anytime. I like to cook! 3 I’d love to have a family, but not right now 4 Contemporary Art 5 I am sure you all got this one right: Cocktails!
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5 Japanese Food or Chinese Food? 4 Always on time or always Late? 3 Children or No Children? 2 Movie Theater or Sports on TV? 1 Manhattan or Brooklyn?
5 Wine or Cocktails? 4 Contemporary Art or Impressionism? 3 Children or No Children? 2 Restaurants or Home Cooking? 1 Manhattan or Brooklyn?
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JUNE 16
AGENDA FOR THE DAY WEDDING REHEARSAL - JUNE 15 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Rehearsal Dinner for Wedding Party and Family at River Cafe
THE CEREMONY - JUNE 16 Ceremony will be held in the garden of the River Café in DUMBO Brooklyn with reception immediately following. Please keep in mind that the ceremony is outside, so please plan accordingly. 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:30 – 7:30PM
Please arrive at River cafe for the ceremony Ceremony begins promptly Cocktails and group pictures in the garden
THE RECEPTION - JUNE 16 8:00 PM
Dinner Service and Dancing
FAREWELL PICNIC – JUNE 17 12:00 PM
New York City
Picnic in Park Slope
Brooklyn
THE RIVER CAFÉ
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MAPS TO GO FROM THE RECOMMENDED HOTELS TO THE CAFE, IT IS A SHORT 15-MINUTE WALK OR A 10-MINUTE SUBWAY RIDE IF YOU ARE STAYING IN NEW YORK.
CEREMONY AND RECEPTION VENUE The River Café 1 Water Street Brooklyn, New York 11201 Telephone (718) 522-520
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS Andrea: 715-000-000 (Maid of Honor) Jim: 617-000-000 (Best Man)
ACCOMMODATIONS We chose hotels that are close to the reception venue in DUMBO and we also picked 1 hotel in Manhattan. We have options for every budget. We have reserved a block of rooms under “Audrey & Justin” wedding at the following places.
NU HOTEL BROOKLYN
$160 for a double room Conveniently located in Brooklyn close to the reception venue and steps away from Smith street where you can find many bars and restaurants www.nuhotelbrooklyn.com
MARRIOTT NEW YORK AT THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE
$210 for a double room Conveniently located in Brooklyn close to the reception venue and steps away from the Brooklyn Bridge www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/nycbk-new-york-marriott-atthe-brooklyn-bridge
view from the brooklyn bridge
COURTYARD NEW YORK MANHATTAN SOHO
$240 for a double room This hotel is located in SOHO close to the A, C and 1,2 subway lines that will take you directly to the reception venue. www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/nycmt-courtyard-new-yorkmanhattan-soho
TRANSPORTATION The ceremony and the reception will take place at the River Café right next to the Brooklyn Bridge. The closest subway station is Clark Street (line 2, 3) or High Street Line (A, C). From these 2 stations, it is a short 10 minute walk.
REGISTRY LIST We are registered at the following:
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WEDDING PARTY MAID OF HONOR Rebecca Houston
Jessica Barry
Meagan Petrov
Nurse, living in Astoria Love: my neighborhood, passionate people and my job Hate: my neighbors, cold food, people that say: “we can’t do it”
Kelly Baresi
Corin Jackson
BRIDESMAIDS
Jessica Barry, Meagan Petrov, Kelly Baresi, Corin Jackson, Christine Madaio.
Christine
Madaio
Marc Nelson
Paul Martin
James O’sullivan
BEST MAN Jim Briatore
Graphic Designer, living in SOHO NY Love: walking in the city and all forms of contemporary arts Hate: conventional wisdom and social obligations
Joe Taylor
GROOMSMEN Marc Nelson, Paul Martin, James O’sullivan, Joe Taylor, Brad Burton.
Brad Burton
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THE TOP 5 NEW YORK
HERE ARE SOME RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS AND IDEAS ABOUT WHAT TO DO IN THE NEW YORK AREA IF YOU HAVE A FEW DAYS BEFORE OR AFTER THE WEDDING. YOU WILL FIND BELOW A SELECTION OF OUR FAVORITE SPOTS TO TAKE PICTURES.
DESTINATION 1. PROMENADE ON THE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS WATERFRONT
The Brooklyn Heights Promenade will take your breath away. Made famous by cameo appearances in movies like Annie Hall and Moonstruck, it is one of the most romantic spots in New York City. One-third of a mile long, it offers a vista of the Statue of Liberty, the Manhattan skyline and the majestic Brooklyn Bridge. Lined with flower beds, trees, benches and playgrounds, the promenade is a favorite destination for tourists, joggers, strollers, families and lovers. www.nyharborparks.org
Crossing The brooklyn bridge
2. WALKING IN DUMBO
DUMBO is the acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. DUMBO is located between the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, a century ago, it was primarily a manufacturing district, housing warehouses and factories, with deindustrialization DUMBO became the residence of artists looking for large and inexpensive loft space.
3. CROSSING THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE
Oldest suspension bridge in the United States and longest at the time it was completed in 1883, it connects Manhattan to Brooklyn by spanning the East River. The walk is worthwhile and offers beautiful views of New York (1,600 feet and a 25-minute walk).
4. PROMENADE ON THE HIGH LINE – MEAT PACKING DISTRICT, MANHATTAN
A 1.45-mile walk, New York City turned this former elevated New York Central Railroad spur called the West Side Line into a beautiful linear park planted as an aerial greenway. It runs along the lower west side of Manhattan and offers beautiful views of the city and the river.
5. PROMENADE ON HUDSON RIVER GREENWAY
The Hudson River Greenway is the longest greenway in Manhattan. It offers spectacular views of New Jersey and beautiful sunsets. SPARK MAGAZINE - Audrey and Justin
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RESTAURANTS 1. SAUL RESTAURANT - BROOKLYN
www.saulrestaurant.com Michelin-star restaurant, focus on artisanal and seasonal ingredients, casual and comfortable atmosphere.
2. CHESTNUT
www.chestnutonsmith.com Not pretentious but very good food. Refined rustic ambiance, they placed emphasis on the ingredients being local, organic, in season and minimally prepared.
3. CHAR N4
www.charno4.com If you like whiskey, you should definitely go! Great bar and very good meat. A Brooklyn classic
4. BAR TABAC
www.bartabacny.com The name says it all. If you want to feel that you are in a Paris for a couple of hours.
5. PRIME MEATS chestnut - Brooklyn
www.frankspm.com Typical Brooklyn, great place for a brunch.
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OUR STORY IN NUMB3RS
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659 CDS
THAT WE OWN BETWEEN THE TWO OF US – WHAT CAN I SAY, WE’RE OLD SCHOOL!
78,000 MILES
11 POUNDS
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TRAVELED TOGETHER LAST YEAR
NUMBER OF GUESTS WE EXPECT FOR OUR WEDDING
DIGITAL PICTURES STORED ON MY HARD DRIVE, WE LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY!
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BEFORE HE PROPOSED
WEIGHT OF OUR BAGS FOR THE HONEYMOON, THE BARE MINIMUM
NUMBER OF NECKLACES, HATS, BRACELETS THAT WE OWN, MOST OF IT HIS!
OUR WEDDING DATE, JUST MAKING SURE YOU REMEMBER IT
CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU IN NEW YORK JUNE 16
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