Ballroom at the Ben

Wedding Day

Ceremony and Reception

After Party

Out-of-Towner Welcome Reception

For those of you who will be in town Friday night, we invite you to join us for drinks and dinner, and a chance to mingle in a more informal setting. Food and Drink will be served reception style, so feel free to come by at any point when you get into town. We'll have a few speeches around 8pm. Friday, February 28th7 - 10 PMEstia Restaurant1405 Locust Street Philadelphia, PADress Code: Smart Casual

Out-of-towner Sunday Breakfast

For those of you staying over Saturday night, we look forward to sharing a post-wedding breakfast with you the next morning. Breakfast will be on the 33rd floor, featuring gorgeous views of the city. Come by before/after checkout and fuel up before you travel back home. Sunday, March 2nd10 - 12 PMLoews Hotel1200 Market Street Philadelphia, PADress Code: Casual

Our Wedding

They're Beshert*

*A Yiddish term meaning Destiny / Meant to Be (and B)

Our Story

Ari Rubin

Brett's kid brother, Ari, has been her Best Man since the day he was born. Though they’ve spent most of their adult lives living plane rides away from one another, they've kept close through long text chains, trips to Fire Island and Mexico, countless sporting events, and a love for capybaras. Ari might have followed in Brett’s footsteps in going to Cornell, but turns out Brett is following in Ari’s footsteps in building a life in Cincinnati. Brian also considers Ari one of his Best Men. After all, if it wasn't for their friendship, Brian and Brett would have never met. When Brian was convincing Brett to move to Cincinnati, he may have played the "you'll finally get to live in the same city as your brother" card. It worked.

Marc Sugerman

Marc, Brian’s older brother, has been guiding him through life. Sometimes for the best, sometimes just to take the fall. Sports in the backyard, board games galore, trips to Florida and countless calls of laughter, advice and memories were created throughout the years. When Marc married Samantha, he unknowingly gave Brian the key to finding the right wife: Marry a Rubin. Yes, this will be the second Rubin/Sugerman Wedding (No, Brett and Samantha are not related). Brian looks up to Marc a lot and can’t wait to follow in his footsteps as a loving husband and father!

Justin Sugerman

Brian’s baby brother, Justin, has always been the little brother. Justin was dragged to Brian's soccer games and forced to follow Brian's lead. Now, Brian is the one following Justin when he visits him in the many cities where Justin's career has taken him (New York, Hawaii, New Orleans and Austin). Brian loves the countless conversations about sports, betting, and meeting new people in new cities (Anyone have friends in Austin, TX where Justin just moved?). You may not get to choose your brother, but Brian hit the jackpot with Justin!

Samantha Sugerman

When Marc decided to move to sunny Orlando, Brian couldn't have been happier. Not only did it mean having a fantastic place to visit, filled with magical theme parks and endless sunny days, but it also marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. Little did Brian know, this move would bring him something even more special—a sister! Samantha, the first Rubin to join the Sugerman clan, seamlessly became part of the family. Whether she was tossing playful jabs at Marc, engaging in Monopoly battles, cooking up her world famous cakes and desserts in the kitchen, or providing Brian with sisterly insights, Samantha quickly became much more than just a sister-in-law to Brian. Add in niece Cayla, nephew Eli, and all the animals, Brian is always in for something special when he visits Florida and spends time with Sam.

Ashley Ferro-Murray Spadola

Before there was B&amp;B there was A&amp;B: Ashley and Brett Twenty years ago, in Ithaca, NY, Ashley moved into the Cornell dorm room next to Brett. They instantly hit it off, and agreed to live together the following year after only knowing one another about a month. During the next few years, their friendship only strengthened as they spent time in Ithaca, studied abroad in Europe, and moved west after graduation; Ashley in Berkeley and Brett in Vegas, each very "on brand" for them. They've seen each other through A LOT these past twenty years, and Brett is so grateful to always have Ash in her corner. Brett is also very grateful that Ashley (and husband Joe) created “niece” Lydia and “nephew” Dominic, who light up Brett's life.

Julie Rappoport

It's rare to make such a close new friend in your mid-30s, and yet, Brett found Julie. They met in early 2022 at a Jewish Federation "Shabbat around the City" mixer event. As it goes with these events, one heads in with low expectations (IYKYK), but a glimmer of hope that you might get lucky and meet someone special. Not surprisingly, neither of them found romance that night, but Brett definitely got lucky in making an instant friend. Whether eating expensive take-out salads on the couch or floor, talking through personal and career goals, traveling to New York (and not traveling to Iceland), Brett is grateful that Julie always seems to "get it."

Bryan Gulich

Baldwin Wallace College was a time of growth, exploration, and learning for Brian. While neither Brian nor Bryan truly remember how they met, they are convinced it was one of the many Elementary Teaching classes they took together. Admirably known as the Bri”y”a’s they made sure their schedules aligned for almost every class their Junior and Senior Years. The bond these two created has been full of memories, both good and bad, but through everything their friendship has only grown stronger. The Bri”y”a’s left a mark on BW and Bryan continues to leave a positive mark on Brian.

Our People

Wedding Day Details (Walking OR Shuttle)

The Ballroom at the Ben is a 10 minute walk (1/2 mile) from the Loews Hotel (well populated streets). Transportation will also be provided from the Loews to Ballroom at the Ben. Meet in the Lobby at 5:30pm. The shuttle will return to the hotel at the end of the reception and throughout the duration of the After Party.

Flying In?

We’re so lucky to have family and friends that are willing to travel from far away to join us on our special day. Philadelphia airport (PHL) is about 20-25 minutes from our venue / hotels. We highly recommend taking a taxi or Uber/Lyft from the airport. Once you’re in Center City you won’t need a car to explore the city - not to mention city parking can be expensive. A taxi will cost about $35 each way. Uber/Lyft can save about $10, but it depends upon the time of day. For those traveling light, and not in a rush, there is a regional line train that will take you from the airport to Center City - Jefferson Station (two blocks to Loews Hotel) or Center City - Suburban Station (two blocks to Sonesta Hotel). Visit septa.com and look at the Airport Line towards Center City.

Taking the Train?

One of Brett’s favorite ways to travel when she was living in Philadelphia was on AMTRAK. If you’re coming from New Jersey, New York, Washington DC (or even Boston), we’d highly recommend you look into taking the train. Schedules and prices are available at AMTRAK.COM, with the station stop being Philadelphia - 30th Street Station. A taxi from the train station to the host hotels / venue will run about $10-$15. Once you’re in the city, no need to have a car, as everything is walkable or a short Uber/Lyft away. Also - for those coming in from North Jersey / New York who are looking for a more economical option (and don’t mind a longer journey), you can take NJ Transit right into Philadelphia. You’ll transfer in Trenton and complete the last leg of the journey on SEPTA, but you can buy tickets directly from NY/NJ into Philly.

Driving?

We will be providing transportation to/from the wedding venue from the Loews Hotel. If you’re driving into Philadelphia and spending the night, both hotels offer overnight parking (however, it is at a premium price). City garages and street parking in Center City are good alternatives, but please make sure you read street signs. If you're driving directly to the venue, street parking and garages/lots are nearby. Put in the address of 834 Chestnut Street and enter on the 9th Street side of the building.

Travel

We are grateful to those of you who would like to help us create memorable experiences (both big and small). Some experiences will be enjoyed during our honeymoon in St. Lucia and some at home in Cincinnati. Through this site you, can contribute towards a gift or cover the whole experience: <a href="https://www.hitchd.com/brettandbrian" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hitchd.com/brettandbrian</a>

Experiences Registry

Registry

Places to Eat

Best Sit Down Breakfast/Brunch: Parc (18th &amp; Locust) Best Grab and Go Breakfast: Federal Donuts (12th &amp; Ludlow) OR Kismet Bagels - inside Reading Terminal (12th &amp; Filbert) Best Lunch: Reading Terminal Market (12th &amp; Filbert)

Places to See

Best Activity: The annual Philadelphia Flower Show, sponsored by Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. It opens our wedding weekend and you can get tickets online (11th &amp; Arch) Best Museum: Museum of the American Revolution (3rd &amp; Chestnut) OR National Constitutional Center (6th &amp; Arch) Best Free Things to Do: Run the "Rocky Steps" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (26th &amp; Benjamin Franklin Parkway) OR Check out the Liberty Bell (6th &amp; Market)

Things to Do

From Cincy…

to Vero Beach …

to Philly …

to New York City…

to the Caribbean Sea…

to a California Proposal!

In Sickness and in Health

Photos

Q + A

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