American Cut

Let the Celebrations Begin

The River Café

Wedding Day

Cocktails

Ceremony

Dinner

Our Wedding

Our story began over 12 years ago, when Carly joined Shane’s office on Capitol Hill. Shane was working in the district at the time, but Carly quickly became curious about the mysterious coworker she kept hearing about. After a few months of passing interactions as work required, Shane returned to the DC office, and a fast friendship followed. About a year later, after years as coworkers and friends, Shane finally asked Carly on their first date. Over the past decade, we’ve shared a love of good food, travel, time with friends and family, and plenty of time staying in and relaxing at home. New York City has been a favorite weekend escape for us over the years, so it feels especially meaningful to celebrate here. We can’t wait to welcome all of you to one of our favorite cities and share it with the people we love most.

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Wedding Party

For the Welcome DinnerDressy Casual It's a classic New York City Steakhouse: Dresses or slacks and a top for women, and slacks, a dress shirt, and a blazer for men. For the WeddingFormal Attire Invited Carly is wearing a wedding dress. Shane is wearing a tux. New York City is our backdrop, so we’re dressing things up a bit and leaning into elevated evening wear: dark suits, tuxes, gowns, cocktail dresses, and all things formal.

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Getting to New York CityLive on the East Coast? Take Amtrak. It’s one of the easiest (and least stressful) ways to get to New York City. Once you arrive at Moynihan Hall at Penn Station, you’ll be perfectly set up to hop on the subway, grab a taxi, or call an Uber to get wherever you’re going. Coming from farther away? Flying works too. New York City is served by three major airports, pick whichever makes the most sense for you and yours: LaGuardia Airport (LGA)John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Where to StayWith so many great options in New York City, we aren’t setting aside a hotel room block. Instead, we recommend choosing a spot that fits your style and plans. Below are a few of our favorites, some in Manhattan and a few near the venue in DUMBO (Brooklyn). Manhattan Hotels<a href="https://www.thegreenwichhotel.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Greenwich Hotel</a><a href="https://www.thewallsthotel.com/offers?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22321477372&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA_AKhYWjv2T6FL9931aB5cVhVA7tC&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAvaLLBhBFEiwAYCNTf5MZNwDkoGc73iay2x15DLcMB3ulE3uVVkxs2i3l0omsvThxe7cglRoCWsgQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wall Street Hotel</a><a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/nycws-new-york-marriott-downtown/overview/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New York Marriott Downtown</a><a href="https://www.33hotel.com/nycseaport/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">33 Hotel New York City Seaport</a> DUMBO Hotels<a href="https://www.1hotels.com/brooklyn-bridge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge</a><a href="https://www.tillaryhotelnyc.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Tillary Hotel Brooklyn</a><a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/nycbk-new-york-marriott-at-the-brooklyn-bridge/overview/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge</a> Wherever you stay, getting around is easy; subways, taxis, and rideshares are everywhere.

Travel

Since we’re getting married in New York City, it’s no surprise that it’s one of our favorite places to visit. We hope you’re able to spend an extra day or two exploring the city. If so, here are some of our favorite ways to experience NYC, whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth. The Best Ways to Spend Time Exploring<a href="Walk the High Line" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Walk the High Line</a> – A scenic stroll above the city with great views and people-watching<a href="https://www.ferry.nyc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Take the NYC Ferry</a> – One of the best (and most underrated) ways to see the skyline (If you’re feeling adventurous on the wedding day, The River Cafe is right next to the DUMBO ferry stop—traffic-free and a beautiful way to arrive)<a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit the Classics at The Met</a> – You could spend hours here and still not see it all<a href="https://www.centralpark.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stroll Central Park</a> – Perfect for a morning walk or afternoon reset<a href="https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/brooklyn-bridge.shtml" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Walk the Brooklyn Bridge</a> – Incredible skyline views, especially at sunset<a href="https://www.nyctourism.com/new-york/manhattan/greenwich-village/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Explore Greenwich Village</a> – Shopping, cafés, and classic New York streets Some of Our Favorite Places to Eat<a href="https://apollobagels.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apollo Bagels</a> – Simple, perfect bagels<a href="https://www.viacarota.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Via Carota</a> – Cozy Italian, ideal for lingering over pasta<a href="https://www.poppysbrooklyn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Poppy’s</a> (Brooklyn) – A neighborhood favorite<a href="https://johnsofbleecker.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John’s Pizzeria</a> – A New York classic, and our favorite pizza<a href="https://www.bubbys.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bubby’s</a> – Get the pancakes (trust us)

Things to Do

Registry

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