Katherine Pietrangelo
James Tierney
Katherine Pietrangelo
James Tierney
October 10, 2026
Schedule
Friday, October 9, 2026
Welcome celebration
7:00 pm
For those who are in town early, we'll plan to host a casual welcome party with light bites and drinks. Official time & place TBD!
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Ceremony
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19019
Garden party formal
We kindly ask that all guests plan to be at the venue by 4:45 pm at the latest to avoid delays or disruptions. A shuttle will be provided picking up/dropping off at the Hotel Sofitel. Time TBD. There will be valet parking for those driving. There are also plenty of Ubers/Lyfts/Taxis in the city if that's more your style!
Cocktail Hour & Reception
5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19143
After Party
11:00 pm
Travel
Hotel
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
We currently have a block of 25 Classic King rooms reserved at the Sofitel in Rittenhouse for the 9-11th if you book with the link here! A shuttle will be available to take guests to/from this hotel to the venue ~4 pm. Official details TBD, so be sure to check back later! Please note: Official check-in at the hotel is at 4 pm, so we advise asking for early check-in or plan accordingly if you're coming in the day-of!
Discount Code - https://book.passkey.com/event/51205902/owner/6975/home
Hotel
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
This hotel is directly across the street from The Sofitel where the shuttle will be picking up/dropping off from. We have a block for 25 rooms for the nights of 10/9-10/11. We'd recommend booking this hotel if you're looking for rooms with multiple beds vs. just a king. Please use the link provided here for discounted booking!
Discount Code - https://book.passkey.com/event/51224108/owner/3221020/home
Registry
Things To Do
Philadelphia Museum of Art
An icon. A classic. A great way to spend a day (if you like art)
Reading Terminal Market
Famous indoor market! Great for breakfast and lunch. Tons of excellent food stalls and shops. Some of our faves: DiNic's roast pork, Hershel's (the pastrami sandwiches are UNREAL), Becks Cajun Cafe, Beiler's Bakery (the Amish make fantastic donuts), Termini Bros (cannolis), Old City Coffee
Parc
Great for a fancy brunch! Katherine used to hostess there back in 2013-2014
Dirty Franks
Excellent dive bar to pop into if you're walking around the city. A Deb & John favorite!
Monk's Cafe
World renowned (literally) beer bar. Serves great steamed mussels and has a HUGE selection of beer, particularly hard-to-find European brews.
Rittenhouse Square
Probably the most well-known and popular green space in the city. Great for people and dog watching! Grab a coffee or snack from the dozens of shops and restaurants in the area, snag a bench, and relax! Walnut and Chestnut street are also great shopping destinations and have a lot of popular brand-name stores (Anthropologie, Madewell, Columbia, Nordstrom Rack, etc)
Fishtown
Honestly, there are too many excellent bars and restaurants in this area to name. Some popular spots: MIddle Child Clubhouse, Jaffa Bar, Suraya, La Colombe Coffee (their flagship store), Wm. Mulherin's Sons, Pizzeria Beddia, Johnny Brenda's, Barcade, and Frankford Hall.
Wissahickon Valley Park
Our favorite place to escape the city without actually escaping the city. Easy(ish) hike to some nice views! Or there's a walking path along the river that's also nice.
John's Roast Pork
Excellent cheesesteaks and roast pork sandwiches. It's where we like to take people who have never had a cheesesteak (Pat's and Geno's don't count).
Barcelona Wine Bar
Where we had our first date! In the middle of peak-COVID. Outside. In January. Has indoor & outdoor seating along E. Passyunk Ave (our most frequented hangout area), and an excellent selection of tapas and wine!
FAQs
Question
Are kids allowed?
Answer
No, sorry. While we love all of the children in our life, we cannot accommodate them at our event. Please feel free to treat this like a date night, and grab a sitter!
Question
What should I wear?
Answer
'Garden Party Formal' attire is requested. For ladies: think midi or maxi dresses in colors or patterns that remind you of nature! For guys: suits encouraged. You will be walking and standing on uneven terrain during parts of the event, so we don't recommend wearing shoes with pointy heels.
Question
What is the venue like?
Answer
Bartram's Garden is the oldest surviving botanical garden in North America! We love it for it's Schuylkill (pronounced skoo-kehl) River and city skyline views, gorgeous old trees, and charming gardens. It also serves as a community space for the people of Philadelphia and is free and open to the public, with the exception of the designated venue space. Ceremony and cocktail hour will be held outside (weather permitting), and reception will be under a tented pavilion. The restrooms are also located in the covered reception space in separate trailers, though there are indoor bathrooms available in the visitor center outside of the reception tent.
Question
Will there be parking?
Answer
Yes! When you pull up to the venue there will be valets available to park your car. However, we will also be scheduling a shuttle to/from the hotel, so driving won't be necessary unless you want to. There are also plenty of Uber/Lyfts in the city if you'd prefer that method!