We are getting married!
Hey everyone! We are getting married! It will happen on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 5:00pm at the MIT Chapel. This blog is here to provide you with important information and links!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
What to Eat?
or, Invitations Part II, In Which We Tell You What's On The Menu
It sounds like people are receiving invitations and wondering what they would like to eat! I wasn't sure when the invitations went to press what the dishes would be, but now I know that
I have been tasting this stuff and it's all very good!
It sounds like people are receiving invitations and wondering what they would like to eat! I wasn't sure when the invitations went to press what the dishes would be, but now I know that
- Beefitarian = Tenderloin of beef with mushroom demi, shallot whipped potatoes and haricots vert bundles
- Fishitarian = Crispy catfish with remoulade, onion relish, tiny potatoes with pancetta and wilted greens (This will be spicy!)
- Vegan/Vegetarian = Moroccan chickpea crepe with vegetables and saffron rice
I have been tasting this stuff and it's all very good!
Monday, September 8, 2008
what to wear
Whatever you want, especially if it's any of these glamour gowns (be sure to do yourself a favor and turn the sound off!) . I think I have talked the groomal party out of wearing airbrushed tuxedo t-shirts, so this should be a quality affair. Wear your tuxes, fancy suits or kilts, or the gowns that you never get to wear. If you don't have something that you want to wear, borrow something or get something crazy from goodwill! Dressing up is fun! But, no, you don't really have to dress up. And, yes, you can wear your purple flight suit if you must, but only if you wear a tie or a pocket square or something!
invitations!
So we got our invitations all together and mailed today! If you don't find them in your mailbox soon, let us know! I got this super paper for the invitations that you can plant! It will grow into lunaria (a.k.a. silver dollar plant, money plant, honesty, judas' penny, moonwort, etc. etc.)
If you follow the instructions on the back of the invitation, they will (hopefully) grow into the pretty purple plant and then seed into the silver dollars. You can find more information about it here.
Be sure to send us your rsvp card back so that we can log what you want to eat and then plant it!
If you follow the instructions on the back of the invitation, they will (hopefully) grow into the pretty purple plant and then seed into the silver dollars. You can find more information about it here.
Be sure to send us your rsvp card back so that we can log what you want to eat and then plant it!
!!!Pre-Party on Thursday before the wedding!!!!
7PM. Thursday. October 9.
We're kicking-off the weekend festivities early and hope you can join us!
This sanctioned event is sure to be a real barnraiser, dedicated to the debauchery with which Lindsey and Andrew have entertained us for years.
The location is still to be disclosed, but the guest list is WIDE OPEN. If you dare, if you are fair, if you have ever breathed air, you are WELCOME--neigh your attendance be mandatory.
The theme is also still to be disclosed, but the mood will be frivolous. The food delicious. The company marvelous.
Save the date,
7PM. Thursday. October 9.
We're kicking-off the weekend festivities early and hope you can join us!
This sanctioned event is sure to be a real barnraiser, dedicated to the debauchery with which Lindsey and Andrew have entertained us for years.
The location is still to be disclosed, but the guest list is WIDE OPEN. If you dare, if you are fair, if you have ever breathed air, you are WELCOME--neigh your attendance be mandatory.
The theme is also still to be disclosed, but the mood will be frivolous. The food delicious. The company marvelous.
Save the date,
7PM. Thursday. October 9.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
transportation
For those of you not in Boston/Cambridge and worrying about transportation issues, you will want to check out Zipcar. Zipcar is a short-term (by the hour) rental car company that allows you to arrange online or by phone to pick up a car somewhere in your neighborhood where they have a reserved spot. You can just grab it and go, and then drop it off wherever you are going at the appointed zipcar space.
If you are staying at a hotel in town (somewhere on the red-line of the subway is best) and don't want to have to worry about paying for parking all the time (which can add $20 or more to the cost of the room per night), this is a good solution!
If you are staying at a hotel in town (somewhere on the red-line of the subway is best) and don't want to have to worry about paying for parking all the time (which can add $20 or more to the cost of the room per night), this is a good solution!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Registries
People are asking about where we are registered.
You don't have to give us a gift; we have been known to not give gifts when gifts were due. Please don't get us a gift if you are traveling from far away to see us! If you do want to give us a gift to help us entertain you better when you come visit us in the future, and it's not on the registry, please give it to us anyway! I just added a few things to the registry in case people really did want to give us a gift, but really didn't know what we would want.
We are registered at Bed Bath and Beyond and The Pampered Chef for odds and ends, and Macy's for our china set.
Also, since we already have a lot of stuff, you can donate to charity for us or something. We are sure that you'll pick a worthy cause.
You don't have to give us a gift; we have been known to not give gifts when gifts were due. Please don't get us a gift if you are traveling from far away to see us! If you do want to give us a gift to help us entertain you better when you come visit us in the future, and it's not on the registry, please give it to us anyway! I just added a few things to the registry in case people really did want to give us a gift, but really didn't know what we would want.
We are registered at Bed Bath and Beyond and The Pampered Chef for odds and ends, and Macy's for our china set.
Also, since we already have a lot of stuff, you can donate to charity for us or something. We are sure that you'll pick a worthy cause.
places to stay
We have been looking for places for you to stay! Unfortunately, it's going to be hard to find a place for cheap in the Boston area during that weekend. It's Columbus Day Weekend, and I guess there's a lot of traveling and leaf-viewing activity happening during that weekend.
I have found a few places of interest. Most of the wedding party will be staying at the Marlowe Hotel. It's a little fancier and has lots of good places to take pictures inside. If you are able to, you should take advantage of their 5:00 manager's happy hour. Free wine from 5-6pm every day! I'm pretty sure you have to be staying there in order to take advantage of the deal, but who knows... Rooms there look like they are running about $270 a night, with a AAA discount. It's by the galleria mall, so if you want to be sure that you are close to a cheesecake factory or other chain, it's the place for you. You can check out bikes and kayaks from them, which might solve any transportation problems you might have. Also, it's pet friendly for those friends of pets that will be bringing their pet. It is closest to the green line, but is about a $7 cab ride from anywhere in Cambridge you want to go.
There is also the Kendall Hotel. We are reserving a block there. It's less expensive at $239 a night. This hotel is a little more in the Cambridge-y part of Cambridge, on the red line. Both MIT and One Kendall Square (where Andrew spent many formative years) are close. Their information is below. You have to reserve by September 15 to get this rate. Regardless, you should start looking because things are filling up! You will need to call at 617-577-1300 or 1-866-566-1300 and ask for the Collins/Sudbury Wedding Block in order to receive this rate
If you are more adventurous/broke and don't mind traveling a bit to get to the chapel and reception hall, we found The Bed and Breakfast Afloat. They have rooms on houseboats starting at $165. They are not really pet or kid-friendly for obvious reasons, but you get a location that is close to other sights in Boston if you plan to sight-see at all.
All of these places would be fine, but if you aren't staying with someone in town, book soon, as availability is disappearing!
Yay! We can't wait to see everyone!
I have found a few places of interest. Most of the wedding party will be staying at the Marlowe Hotel. It's a little fancier and has lots of good places to take pictures inside. If you are able to, you should take advantage of their 5:00 manager's happy hour. Free wine from 5-6pm every day! I'm pretty sure you have to be staying there in order to take advantage of the deal, but who knows... Rooms there look like they are running about $270 a night, with a AAA discount. It's by the galleria mall, so if you want to be sure that you are close to a cheesecake factory or other chain, it's the place for you. You can check out bikes and kayaks from them, which might solve any transportation problems you might have. Also, it's pet friendly for those friends of pets that will be bringing their pet. It is closest to the green line, but is about a $7 cab ride from anywhere in Cambridge you want to go.
There is also the Kendall Hotel. We are reserving a block there. It's less expensive at $239 a night. This hotel is a little more in the Cambridge-y part of Cambridge, on the red line. Both MIT and One Kendall Square (where Andrew spent many formative years) are close. Their information is below. You have to reserve by September 15 to get this rate. Regardless, you should start looking because things are filling up! You will need to call at 617-577-1300 or 1-866-566-1300 and ask for the Collins/Sudbury Wedding Block in order to receive this rate
Standard room with one queen bed: $239.00
Deluxe room with a king bed: $259.00
Deluxe room with 2 queen beds: $259.00
Luxury One Bedroom suite with fireplaces, HDTV (both in living room and bedroom), Jacuzzi tub with separate walk-in shower, and a full kitchen with cooking & eating accoutrements: $459.00.
- Check in time – 3pm
- Check out time – 11am
- Hotel is entirely non-smoking
- Full American Breakfast & high speed Internet access is included with room rate
- Complimentary use of Fitcorp; a near-by health club (open Monday – Saturday).
- Cancellation of individual guest rooms is 72 hours prior to arrival, if less, the credit card used to secure the reservation will be charged one night room and tax
- Parking is $10 a day
If you are more adventurous/broke and don't mind traveling a bit to get to the chapel and reception hall, we found The Bed and Breakfast Afloat. They have rooms on houseboats starting at $165. They are not really pet or kid-friendly for obvious reasons, but you get a location that is close to other sights in Boston if you plan to sight-see at all.
All of these places would be fine, but if you aren't staying with someone in town, book soon, as availability is disappearing!
Yay! We can't wait to see everyone!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Where, when; you know why
Andrew and Lindsey are getting married at the MIT Chapel on Saturday, October 11, 2008. In addition to being very small, the chapel is non-denominational and was designed by the architect Eero Saarinen in 1955. You will feel like you are in a swedish space ship circa the 1960's. Those were links with lots of pictures, but here is a map. The chapel is accessible by the Kendall Square T stop on the red line of the MBTA.
After that, we will be heading to the reception. We didn't have many options for receptions since we planned this pretty quickly, so even though we would have loved to invite more people to the reception, we are going with the Adolphus Busch Hall. It's kind of crazy, but very fun and also has an outside courtyard that we can use. I hope it's not too cold. It's at 29 Kirkland in Harvard Square, across the street from the Sanders Theater. It is accessible by the Harvard Square T stop on the red line of the MBTA.
After that, we will be heading to the reception. We didn't have many options for receptions since we planned this pretty quickly, so even though we would have loved to invite more people to the reception, we are going with the Adolphus Busch Hall. It's kind of crazy, but very fun and also has an outside courtyard that we can use. I hope it's not too cold. It's at 29 Kirkland in Harvard Square, across the street from the Sanders Theater. It is accessible by the Harvard Square T stop on the red line of the MBTA.
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