FAQs
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Where should I park for the ceremony?
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There are two Parking Garages: Zoellner Parking Garage and Alumni Memorial Parking Garage. There is also parking along E. Packer Avenue and other side streets. There is a rather significant walk to the church from anywhere unless you get lucky enough to find a spot right on E. Packer Avenue near University Drive - which is in the center of the Campus indicated by a large red brick walkway up toward the University Center Flagpole.
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Where can I use the restroom during the ceremony?
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One thing that we like to advise all of our guests up front is that although Packer Memorial Church is an amazing building, built in 1887, there is no public bathroom facility inside of the church. There are handicapped accessible restroom facilities, however, across from the front of the church in our Packer Lab Building (Large wooden doors accessible by ramp). We realize this can be an inconvenience for some, and so like to make note of it early.
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What if I have a physical disability or it's hard to walk far distances?
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Vehicles can drop off guests by entering University Drive from Packer Avenue. They can then stop in front of the church to drop off, but then must immediately proceed up University Drive, turn right onto Memorial Drive West and exit campus by either turning left to go to the Alumni Memorial Garage, or turning right to get back to Packer Avenue. Be mindful that this is a pedestrian walk way so be careful in this area. We will have wedding party transportation parked out front for after-ceremony photos. However, no other parking will be authorized.
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What is the dress code?
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Our wedding theme is vintage romance in a beautiful antique setting. Black tie event wear. Please refrain from wearing full black, white, cream, ivory, or champagne.
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Where do I park for the cocktail hour and reception venue?
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Free private gated parking can be found in the Gross McGinley Law Firm parking lot nearby. It is on the left side of 7th Street, right past Hamilton Street, and immediately following the Lehigh County Government Center. If using a GPS/Google Maps, the parking lot can be found at approximately this address: 33 S. 7th Street Allentown, PA 18101 Use Code 26434# to access this parking lot on the keypad (circled in yellow below). Please reach out to Jessica Awad with parking questions @ 484-347-8085
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Where should I enter for cocktail hour/reception?
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Vault 634’s main entrance is located on Hamilton Street, however, please access the building using the side entrance on 7th Street. Once parked, Vault 634’s side entrance is just a short walk away from the parking lot. Head up to 7th Street out of the parking lot, walk up in the direction the round about statue, once you've hit red brick sidewalk (this will be before the statue) take a right to head toward the entrance of the venue. Look for the “V” above the entrance. Once inside the side entrance, our family will embrace you with a warm welcome as you head downstairs to the Speakeasy for Cocktail Hour using either the steps or elevator. Steps will be to your left, elevator will be to your right. Please reach out to Jessica Awad for picture directions at 484-347-8085