Mary & Rich

Let's try this again.

Saturday October 16, 2021

Ponce City Market

1360 days 20 hrs 19 mins ago

Story

The summer of 2012: interning at Gemvara, a customizable jewelry company started by a Babson alum, Mary endlessly flirted with Rich who picked up none of the cues. Mary worked up the courage to ask Rich out but was rebuffed. Rich eventually made a move after losing a bet with the maid of honor, and finally understood what was going on. He invited Mary to a Red Sox game the following week, little did she know it was a Yankees-Red Sox game and Rich was a die-hard NY fan. Once there, he asked Mary to be his girlfriend and not knowing how to gently refuse and maintain working with him for the rest of the summer, she reluctantly agreed. Over the following weeks, Rich wore her down with his quiet, dry humor and washboard abs so that by the end of summer, she really was (and still is) smitten.

Travel

Plane

Getting In

We recommend flying into Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport!

Car

Getting to Midtown

Uber and Lyft are very inexpensive in Atlanta, highly recommend them for getting around.

If you choose to stay at the hotels in Midtown (Loews, Marriott) you can take MARTA subway to and from the airport.

Hotel Product

Hotel Clermont, Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA, USA

An Atlanta mainstay that's been around since 1924--known for its signature "lounge." The hotel underwent a total renovation in 2018, complete with a new restaurant--Tiny Lou's--which won Atlanta's best new restaurant that year.

Conveniently located right next door to the venue--this is where Mary and Rich are staying throughout the weekend.

Room block: reservations.travelclick.com/103695

Link
reservations.travelclick.com/103695
Phone
470-485-0485
Hotel Product

Wylie Hotel, Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA, USA

A brand new, boutique hotel which opened in May 2021; also right next door to Ponce City Market.

Room block: reservations.travelclick.com/112981

Link
reservations.travelclick.com/112981
Phone
877-684-5023
Hotel Product

Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown, 14th Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA, USA

The option that is easiest on the wallet. Not quite as close to the venue, but smack in the middle of Midtown--one of the best neighborhoods in the city.

Room block: marriott.com/events/start.mi

Link
marriott.com/events/start.mi
Phone
404-876-8888
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Pay homage to Blair Waldorf

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Places to eat (and shop):

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Downtown Decatur - Iberian Pig, Leon's Full Service

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Ponce City Market - Bellina Alimentari, El Super Pan

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Krog Street Market - Watchman's, Superica

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West Side Provisions District - Ormsby's, Forza Storico, Marcel, Jeni's Ice Cream

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Schedule

Friday, October 16, 2020

Mini-mony

6:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🎶 I don't want to wait / for this pandemic to be overrrr 🎶

Dress Code

Business Formal

Friday, October 15, 2021

Rehearsal

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

A walk-through of the ceremony. Mary doesn't like leaving things to chance.

Rehearsal Dinner

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Welcome Party

7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Saturday, October 16, 2021

Wedding Ceremony

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

I guess we should​ ACTUALLY get married at some point during the weekend.

Dress Code

Fancy AF

Cocktail Hour

5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Head downstairs to the speakeasy-style Parlor for a drink or out to the rooftop carnival for a round of mini-golf and skee ball.

Dress Code

Fancy AF

Wedding Reception

6:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Dinner, dancing, s'mores, and boozy milkshakes.

Dress Code

Fancy AF

Sunday, October 17, 2021

Post-Wedding Brunch

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

We'll nurse our hangovers together for a final brunch before heading home.

Dress Code

Pajamas

Q & A

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

Are your wedding plans changing due to the coronavirus?

We have officially postponed until October 16, 2021. We're sending a new invitation imminently. Please RSVP again, even if you did in the past.

When is the RSVP deadline?

September 4, 2021. If you haven't bought your flight by then, you probs aren't coming anyways.

Can I bring a date?

No.

Are kids welcome?

While we dearly love your babies, our wedding venue is 21+.

What time should I arrive?

Whenever you want, but the shindig starts at 4 and I'd recommend not trying to upstage Mary's entrance (she's not exactly friendly under pressure...or ever.)

Where should I park?

1) Do you really want to drive in Atlanta?
2) Do you really want to drive home from an open bar wedding?
3) Do you need an Uber or Lyft referral code?
4) There's a paid deck at Ponce City Market

What should I wear?

Rich: Hawaiian
Mary: If you wear white, I will personally tear it off your body.

The actual answer: Formal. Tuxes and gowns are welcome, as are suits and cocktail dresses.

What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?

Skyline Park has a bunch of stuff to do so we recommend something you'll be comfortable in.

Whom should I call with questions?

Literally anyone but Mary or Rich. Highly recommend our planner, Payton (payton@popandfizz.com)

What's your address?

1073 Kirkland Cir
Smyrna, GA 30080

Wedding Party

Maeva Halftermeyer

Maid of Honor

Katie Halpin

Bridesmaid

Colleen Kelly

Bridesmaid

Catie Conboy

Bridesmaid

Keri Robinson

Bridesmaid

Mackenzie Sorem

Bridesmaid

Mike Trepanier

Best Man

Mike Cavoto

Groomsman

Harry Kent

Groomsman

Brian Keschinger

Groomsman

Paul Prince

Groomsman

James Mauro

Groomsman

Registry

Thanks, broski!