Christine & Michael

We can't wait to share our special day with you. Help us capture our wedding with Joy.

Saturday September 4, 2021

New York, NY, USA

1412 days 9 hrs 26 mins ago

Story

Michael and I first met at Ralph's Coffee on Fifth Avenue in New York back in 2015. Surprisingly, I was not late, but Michael was. This is not usually the case. I am always the late one.

What started as a conversational chat about consulting (which by the way, I decided not to pursue) was the beginning of something much more. Although I must admit the details of our conversation are a blur, I remember saying to myself, "he's definitely someone I want to stay in touch with" while hopping into the back seat of my Uber.

The second time we met, it was right in front of the Flatiron building. It was my turn to be late. I showed up 45 minutes late, but Michael stuck around! As I frantically looked around to see where he might be, as the crosswalk light turned green, I spotted him; he spotted me. Our eyes locked, and somehow I felt like it was just me and him in the world. Mind you, there were dozens of people crossing with us. I guess sometimes the movies get it right!

Fast forward to the late summer of 2017, as I was looking to meet more people and catch up with friends old and new in New York, Michael and I decided to meet for brunch at The Nomad (to this day, it is one of our favorite spots to eat in New York). As we shared what happened in our lives over the few months we hadn't met, there was a feeling of ease and a feeling of excitement. That moment was pivotal for us. As summer turned into fall, we became closer friends. We started to hang out more. We learned about each other. Then what seemed like a good friendship turned into something more!

Towards the end of 2017, Michael and I met up at Raines Law Room in Chelsea. It is a cheeky speakeasy bar in New York, another special place for us. We both knew that we wanted to be in a relationship, so we decided that this was the beginning of something more.

Since being in a relationship, Michael and I have a majority of our memories in New York. Michael and I have accumulated our favorite spots that will forever hold a special place in our hearts. In late 2019, Michael and I decided that we were both ready to commit our lives to each other, and Michael, certainly, proved that by moving to San Francisco for my career. We now have a home in San Francisco with a new family member, our precious corgi, Maestro May.

Our love story certainly started in New York, and we wanted to commemorate this special place by holding our wedding there. We hope you'll celebrate one of our milestones with us as we publicly share our love for each other. See you in September!

Tidbits

How did you first meet?

See Our Story!

Who's going to take out the trash?

Michael does! I do the dishes.

What's your favorite activity together?

Traveling the world together.

Where are you going for your honeymoon?

St. Lucia

What's the best meal you have eaten together?

Maybe not the best meal, but we had one of our most memorable tasting menus in Charleston, SC. Have you tried uni ice cream?

The most spontaneous thing we’ve done

...is stay in several Airbnbs in New York, namely Brooklyn, instead of renting an apartment out #nomadiclifestyle (until we realized that this was not that fun)

The dorkiest thing about us is

...we love making our own language; we definitely have Michael words and Christine words that no one else in the world would really understand :)

We are regulars at

*were regulars at Cafe Patoro, Khe-Yo, The Nomad, Lafayette in NoHo, and plenty more!
Unfortunately, we can't name places in San Francisco because we moved when the pandemic shut places down.

Schedule

Friday, September 3, 2021

Rehearsal

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Please be present for our rehearsal, so that you know what to do and where to stand on our big day!

Dress Code

Cocktail Attire

Rehearsal Dinner

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Then let's kick off the wedding celebrations with some of our favorite foods for the rehearsal dinner.

Dress Code

Cocktail Attire

Saturday, September 4, 2021

Ceremony

5:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Let's make it official! #MeettheMays

Dress Code

Cocktail Attire

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Try his or hers cocktails made especially for our special day!

Dress Code

Cocktail Attire

Reception

7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Celebrate #MeettheMays all night long!
Do you remember, the 4th night of September?
Love was changing the mind of pretenders
While chasing the clouds away
Our hearts were ringing
In the key that our souls were singing
As we danced in the night
Remember
How the stars stole the night away, oh yeah

Dress Code

Cocktail Attire

To Be Announced

Post-Wedding Brunch 🥐🥓🥂

For all those of you who are staying a day longer, we are going to setup a brunch, stay tuned.

Dress Code

Casual

Registry

Your presence is enough of a present to us! But for those of you who are stubborn, we've put together our Honeymoon wish-list to help you out.

Travel

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1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

The hotel the bride and groom, along with their families will be staying! Feel free to book this 5-star option. There are other hotels nearby as well!

Phone
347-696-2500
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Ace Hotel Brooklyn

One of the newest, most exciting hotels to open in 2021! Located in downtown Brooklyn and a short ride away to Brooklyn Heights (wedding venue), stay at this up and coming hotel!

Link
acehotel.com/brooklyn/opening-late-spring/ace-hotel-brooklyn-about/
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The William Vale

A Williamsburg hotel, this one is a bit further away from the wedding venue, but the views and the rooftop pool are not to be missed!

Phone
718-631-8400
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The Roxy Hotel

One of the bride & groom's favorite spot in all of New York, Christine and Michael visited this locale for movies in their old theatre and the live jazz music in their lounge.

Phone
212-519-6600
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The Nomad Hotel New York

A very special place for Christine & Michael, this hotel is a must stay for one of the best dining options curated by Chef Daniel Humm, the man behind Eleven Madison Park. if you can snag the renown magic show they host every

Phone
212-796-1500
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Our Favorite Restaurants

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Our Favorite Coffee Shops

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Things to Do in Brooklyn Heights

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Jane's Carousel - such an iconic spot in Brooklyn Heights right on the riverfront

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Time Out Market - they have the best food stalls and the best views on their rooftop deck of Manhattan

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Walk the Brooklyn Bridge - this one is a no brainer!

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Pier 1 - Take a walk there!

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Brooklyn Roasting Company - on a rainy day, the best place to stop and grab coffee

Q & A

For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!

When is the RSVP deadline?

Please RSVP by May 31st, so we can have an accurate headcount. :)

Can I bring a date?

If your +1 is named on the invitation, then he/she/they are invited.

Are kids welcome?

As much as we love your little ones, we will not be including them in the ceremony or reception. Please reach out if you have questions!

What will the weather be like?

The weather is *usually* stunning during the first week of September. It will still feel like summer. All of the residents are out of the city for Labor Day weekend, so the city is pleasant and feels less crowded.

Where should I park?

There is a few garages nearby. We recommend that you take an Uber, Lyft, taxi, or ferry to get to the venue.

Are the ceremony and reception locations wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is ADA compliant.

What should I wear?

Please see our Schedule for the dress code.

Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

Our wedding ceremony is outdoors, and the reception is indoors, but the venue is COVID friendly as the windows are the doors, and the venue is an indoor/outdoor space.

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