A Look Back
Us, So Far
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A year of building a life together — and we'd love to mark it with the people who made it ours.
Everything you need to plan your visit is below — when and where to be, where to stay, where to eat and drink, and a few of our favorite corners of the city. We'll keep this page updated as details firm up.
We're arranging room blocks at the hotels below. Booking links and group codes will go up here as soon as each hotel confirms them.
The subway is the fastest way across town, and cabs and rideshares are everywhere. From the airports, expect 30–60 minutes depending on traffic.
This is where Erica was surprised with both sets of our parents the night we got engaged to celebrate with rooftop cocktails and the Empire State Building lit up behind us. If you have one drink in the city, why not make it here? Tucked behind an unmarked door, the cocktail program is inventive and the rooftop view is the whole show. Whether it's a pre-dinner drink or a nightcap, there are plenty of great dining options close by to make a whole evening of it.
Afternoon tea in New York takes a bit of planning — these rooms fill up weeks out. Four very different spots, all worth slowing down for.
The restaurants we keep coming back to. A real reservation, a real wine list, and the kind of meal that makes the rest of the trip feel worth it.
Chef's counters and tasting menus for anyone who wants the full New York dining experience. These tables book months out — go as early as you can.
The morning after the party — Sunday, November 7th — is Marathon Sunday in New York, and all 50,000+ runners pass right down First Avenue near our apartment. It's one of the most electric free spectacles in the city: rooftop-to-sidewalk crowds, runners from every corner of the world, a wall of noise that carries for blocks. We'll be set up at First Ave and E 82nd St with a spread of bagels, orange juice, and coffee. Feel free to bring your favorite bubbly. The Elite Wave starts coming through around 9:45 AM — plan to arrive before then if you want to catch the front of the pack.
Step inside 97 Orchard Street and into the actual apartments of working-class immigrant families from the 1860s through 1930s. One of the most quietly moving museums in the city — small, intimate, and entirely human.
Reservations required — book ahead at tenement.org.
Two floors of art and cultural history spanning 4,000 years, inside a stunning French Gothic mansion. The contemporary exhibitions are always worth checking in on.
J.P. Morgan's personal library is now a museum of rare books, manuscripts, and drawings — Gutenberg Bibles, Mozart's handwritten scores, Rembrandt etchings. Uncrowded, beautiful, and often overlooked.
The dinosaur halls alone are worth the trip. A sprawling landmark on the western edge of Central Park — plan two to three hours minimum, or surrender the whole day.
One of the world's great urban zoos — 265 acres, 4,000+ animals, and the extraordinary Congo Gorilla Forest. Take the 2 or 5 train up and bring comfortable shoes.
Pick up a croissant and a raisin & sugar cramique from Aux Merveilleux de Fred, grab a coffee, and disappear into the park for a morning. The Reservoir, the Ramble, or just wherever the path leads.
For roughly the price of a subway ride, take the ferry across the East River or out to Governors Island. A waterfront perspective on the city that no cab or train can match — and genuinely scenic.
A genuine New York pilgrimage. Book the crown tickets well in advance for sunrise views from the top — or take the free Staten Island Ferry for the classic skyline shot. Elliott's favorite playground in Battery Park is steps away.
Walk the bridge from the Manhattan side for the skyline views, then descend into Dumbo for brunch, the waterfront, and one of the best neighborhoods for a Saturday morning wander.
Of course. If there's someone you'd like to have by your side — or to help with childcare so you can relax and enjoy the evening — just let us know and we'll make it work.
The old-fashioned way! Invitations will arrive by mail with a reply card enclosed — simply fill it out and send it back to us. We're keeping RSVPs to paper.
Absolutely — this is a kid-friendly celebration. Little ones are warmly welcome, and we'll have dedicated entertainment to keep them happy so the grown-ups can relax and enjoy the evening.
Cocktail attire — dressy but comfortable. It can sometimes be chilly in early November in the city, so make sure to bring a shawl.
We've arranged three hotel blocks (details above) to make your visit more convenient. However, you're welcome to stay at your preferred location in New York. There are an abundance of options to meet virtually any need or taste.
We highly recommend not driving, especially if you plan on joining in the festivities. If you find you need to, there are plenty of garages with public parking close to the venue.
We expect to kick things off around 3:30 PM. Expect plenty of food and drink throughout the afternoon and early evening.
Your presence is present enough. But if you'd like to mark the occasion with something more, we'd be touched if you made a donation to one of the causes close to our hearts: