While we're going for "cocktail attire", the simple answer is wear whatever makes you feel most comfortable. It will be July in New York City, which is basically the hottest and most humid time of the year (you're welcome.) Our ceremony and reception will be indoors with air conditioning, but there will be a cocktail hour outside, rain-permitting, so something light and summery will serve you best!
The Foundry in Long Island is super easy to get to, but the best way is to either take the subway or a cab. The address is 42-38 Ninth Street, Long Island City, NY 11101. If you're taking a cab, you should tell them "I'm headed to Long Island City, 9th Street between Queens Plaza South and 43rd Ave." For subway directions, you can check this website: http://www.thefoundry.info/subway-directions You can also drive in, but parking is more difficult in the area. There will be a Foundry street attendant to help guide you to where you can and cannot park, but it's possible that you'll have to park farther away from the venue. It really is easiest to take a cab, and the attendant will be happy to call you one when you're ready to leave.
Since there are SO many places to explore in NYC, we have not blocked off certain hotel rooms, especially since most of our guests live in the city. That said, if you need help finding a hotel, please do not hesitate to reach out to us and we can gladly give you some recommendations. There are hotels close to the venue, but most people like to stay in Manhattan since there is more to see and do. We would recommend staying somewhere between Houston Street (on the south side) and 96th Street (on the north side) and close to subway lines. Our favorite neighborhoods are the East Village, Chelsea, and the Upper East and West Sides, or you can stay near us in Astoria, Queens! Brooklyn is a lot of fun but is a bit further away. Please feel free to run any Air BnB's by us, we know there's a lot of information to process.
Yes. Your presence at our wedding is more than enough, but if you'd like to get us a gift, we're registered through Zola and Wayfair. You can click on the Registry tab above to show both registries for a list of experiences and items that we're interested in. We're especially excited by the "Group Gifts" that will go towards funding our honeymoon. Many thanks!
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