Alessia & Alec

November 29, 2025 • Philadelphia, PA
184 Days To Go!

Alessia & Alec

November 29, 2025 • Philadelphia, PA
184 Days To Go!

Will there be transportation?

Trolley will be providing transportation from the Ritz Carlton to the basilica, for the ceremony, beginning around 2pm. Following the ceremony, trolley will begin bringing guests back to the Ritz. Trolley will begin service from the Ritz to Crystal Tea Room for the reception starting at 4:45 pm. Trolley will remain in service following the reception to bring guests back from the venue to the Ritz. Transportation from Hammonton, NJ to the church/venue and back will be provided for the same day (11/29). More details will be available at a later date.

What is the attire?

Black Tie OPTIONAL

What hotel should I stay at?

Links to our hotel blocks at the Notary, Loews, & Ritz Carlton can be found on our website under the 'Travel' page. All hotels are within short walking distance to the venue. Transportation will only pickup and drop off at the Ritz.

Where is your venue located?

The Crystal Tea room is located in the heart of center city Philadelphia inside of the Wanamaker building. When you enter the building, reception is up stairs. They will direct you to the elevator to the venue, which is located on the 9th floor of the building.

Where can I park?

For the ceremony, the basilica has an on site parking lot on the N 17th Street side. For the hotels, all three offer valet services for varying prices. For the reception, the Crystal Tea Room provides parking underneath the Wanamaker building, on either side, off of S Juniper Street or S 13th Street.

Are you registered?

Yes! Our registries at Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, and Crate & Barrel can be found on our website under the 'Registry' page. Only some items are shown on The Knots page. Please be sure to click the links into all the individual registries to see all our wishes. We also have a cash fund for our honeymoon on that page as well. Purchases can be sent to 22 Arena Court, Hammonton, NJ 08037. Please include your name within or on the package!

Where are you honeymooning?

We will be spending a few nights in Paris, France before heading to Cape Town, South Africa! From there, we will be spending some time on safari in The Kruger National Park before stopping in London, UK on our way back home! We have a cash fund on our registry page as well!