Yes! In October 2022, we are eloping in a private ceremony in Vietnam during a month-long honeymoon. We wanted something romantic and adventurous. But we still want to celebrate with you!
We are throwing a big party to celebrate our love story with our loved ones. It will look like a wedding in a lot of ways--we are going to renew our vows during the ceremony, there will be speeches from our loved ones, an abundance of food and drink, and plenty of dancing. Believe it or not, eloping in Vietnam removed all the "wedding planning stress" from our shoulders. We're excited to celebrate our marriage with you--stress free!
We're hosting the party at the German Society of Pennsylvania, which is one of the oldest cultural organizations in the U.S. Founded in 1764 to aid German immigrants and indentured servants, the organization now promotes the German language and features preserved historical artifacts (including a piece of the Berlin Wall). The venue is a nod to Zach's Philly roots and Savannah's Swiss-German heritage.
Cocktail attire, but please, because of the historic venue, no stilettos or pointed heel shoes. Wear something formal enough for a ceremony, but comfortable enough to dance! The entire event will be held indoors.
We recommend staying at one of the numerous hotels downtown or over the bridge on the Camden Waterfront. We love the Rittenhouse Square and Fairmount neighborhoods.
The venue is public transit accessible, a short Uber away from Center City, and there is ample street parking. We do have limited on-site parking--please reach out if you need an accessible spot. If you are flying into Philly for our celebration (thank you!), you do not need to rent a car!
Yes! By our wedding, we will have been vegan for 15 years between the two of us! Naturally, we are excited to cater our celebration with a diverse plant-based buffet with something for everyone. Not to mention... donuts!
Your save-the-date and invitation indicate if you received a guest. Reach out if you would like to bring another guest, we will try to accommodate them.
We ask that you please confirm that you are up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccinations. We want this to be a memorable event, but not for the wrong reasons!
If you are so moved, here is a link to our registry: https://www.amazon.com/wedding/savannah-carnes-zach-jacobs-philadelphia-november-2022/registry/3AOGCBTL0Z2E6?fbclid=IwAR3HInWm-GEarkMmYoh3FKf-DP-KY0Qzt8M31-u6X4SHWNAo-YRDF-w8zhA