You can expect passed appetizers and tables of food from Papillon and different NYC establishments throughout the restaurant from 5:00-8:00. We hope that this will provide a more social, less formal, and more fun atmosphere than a traditional sit-down dinner. There will options for all dietary restrictions. We will also have cake :)
Cocktail attire. NYC in July can be hot and humid so plan accordingly! You may walk from the ceremony to the reception, so make sure to wear comfy shoes if you plan to do that. The ceremony and reception will be indoors in air conditioning.
The ceremony ends an hour before the reception starts. The ceremony is on 79th Street and the reception is on 54th Street, which is about a 35 minute walk. The walk along Central Park East is slightly longer but very beautiful, and there would be time to wander into the park, ride the carousel, take some photos by the fountain, get a hot dog, etc. There are tons of other attractions in the area as well, including shops on 5th Avenue, The Plaza Hotel, museums, and many more! If you aren't into walking, you can take a quick Uber or Taxi to the hotel or a nearby bar and take a breather before the reception. The cocktail hour starts at 5:00 but Ellie and Tad will arrive at 5:30/5:45. Feel free to be late if you get caught up having fun in the city!
We have a room block at the Omni Berkshire Place, which is one block away from the reception. There is a booking link on the "Accommodations" page on this website. There are many other hotel options close by if you would rather stay somewhere else. The area is also very easily accessible by public transit so feel free to check out hotel and Airbnb/Vrbo options in other neighborhoods.
Both the ceremony and reception will be indoors.