The Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Courtyard Tysons Corner Fairfax

Monday Brunch

Our Wedding

In the aftermath of the Great Derecho of 2012, the DC area was in tatters. Power outages, trees down, roads blocked. But not even this climatic obstacle could keep Mike and Alex from their first date in Old Town Alexandria. We enjoyed each other's company and delicious Lebanese food before strolling down by the picturesque waterfront to cap off the evening. We were soon seeing each other regularly and enjoying being with each other.

From Derecho to I Do

Alex and Mike love to read, and so Mike decided that reading time was the perfect opportunity to pop the question. One night while they were reading in bed, Mike surprised Alex by walking over to her side of the bed, getting down on one knee, holding out her grandmother's ring, and asking her if she would do him the honor of becoming his wife. Alex of course said yes to the love of her life.

The Proposal

Alex is a World War II historian who loves to read contemporary literature, bake delicious treats, and take fun photos. Mike is a energy consultant who becomes extremely excited whenever he sees a wind turbine or solar panel. He loves to read fantasy and sci-fi books and develop high-quality puns. Together we enjoy cheering on the NY Giants, the NY Mets, and the Washington Nationals. We love to cook together, visit museums, and travel the world. We can't wait to say I do!

A Little About Us

Our Story

Dinner

Filet of Beef

Roasted medallion of beef with a demi-glaze served with baby bakers and crispy green beans

Miso-Glazed Salmon

Served on top of jasmine rice, sautéed baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms with green onions

Lemon Rosemary Chicken

Roasted breast of chicken served with a rosemary lemon vinaigrette with baby bakers and crispy green beans

Contact Us

Please email us at korschek@gmail.com to let us know about any dietary restrictions or allergies.

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Robin is Alex's beloved sister, younger by 2.5 years. She is a talented writer, poet, and spoken word artist. She is currently living in Jerusalem, and is enjoying learning Hebrew and Arabic.

Robin Levy

Ben has known Mike since 5th grade and they have been through a lot together.  From getting abandoned in NYC by their field trip, to a variety of nerdy activities, to Mike serving as Ben's Best Man.  Even though they are separated by thousands of miles they have remained close friends and confidants.  

Ben Poiesz

Heather is Alex's wise cousin. She is an awesome lawyer working in Washington, DC. She has two beautiful children, and is a big Georgetown basketball fan.

Heather Bloom

 James had the good fortune to be 3 rooms away from Mike in their freshman year of college, and then ended up rooming with him for the 7 years after graduation. As a result, he knows perhaps all of Mike's most trivial secrets.

James Andreassi

Alexandra is Alex's best friend from high school. When they did assignments together, they would sign them "Alex^2." Alexandra is a business consultant who lives in Chicago. She loves to travel, go horseback riding, and is an accomplished soccer referee.

Alexandra Hallas Button

James and Mike lived together at Maryland for three years and Mike was integral in James's courtship of his current and wonderful wife.  They survived more than their share of debate road trips  and have remained fast friends even when separated by great distances.  James is also slowly becoming one with nature, starting with his beard.

James McNamara

Nina is Alex's best friend from college. They were randomly assigned to live together freshmen year at Penn, and couldn't get enough of each other so lived together all four years. Nina is from Alaska and is working on her doctorate in philosophy at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She is a passionate soccer fan, and loves a good wine (especially Riesling).

Nina Windgätter

 Pat met Mike 10 years ago when he was assigned a cubicle just a few spots away from Mike's in their office. They worked together for much of their friendship and shared many of the ups and downs of life in consulting, including long work days and demanding clients, but also fun projects and an exciting trip together to Dubai! Beyond a common interest in energy and power markets, they share an enthusiasm for sports, where Pat has always appreciated Mike's near flawless record of choosing favorite teams (he was long ago forgiven for rooting for the Maryland Terrapins). Aside from many late nights at the office, their most glorious moments together include watching the Giants win two Super Bowls and watching the Mets win their first National League pennant in 15 years (here's to hoping for a better finish in 2016)!

Patrick Augustine

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

We have a block of rooms reserved at the Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner for the nights of September 17 and 18, 2016. The rate is $99 per room per night. To book a room, please use the "Visit Website" link below or call the hotel and mention the Levy-Korschek Wedding Room Block. For the $99 rate, reservations must be made by August 18, 2016.Check-in time is 3:00 pm and check-out time is 12:00 pm. Luggage storage is available either for early arrival or late departure. Parking is available for $7 per night.Amenities include a fitness room and free wifi. We hope you enjoy your stay!

Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner

Dulles Airport is located close to the Crowne Plaza Hotel-Tysons Corner. It is about a 20 minute drive. Taking a taxi (or Uber) to and from the airport is likely to be the easiest option. If you prefer to try out DC's metro service, the Crowne Plaza hotel provides a complimentary shuttle to the Spring Hill Station. If you are renting a car, you can park it at the hotel for $7 a day.

Dulles International Airport

Reagan Airport is about a 25-30 minute drive from the Crowne Plaza hotel. It right on the Blue and Yellow metro lines; if you want to take the metro to the hotel, you will need to transfer to the Silver line at some point during your trip. If you are renting a car, you can park it at the hotel for $7 per day.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

The Amtrak station at Alexandria is located about 20-30 minutes from the Crowne Plaza-Tysons Corner hotel. It is conveniently on the Blue and Yellow metro lines; if you take the metro to the hotel, you will need to transfer to the Silver line at some point during your trip.

Amtrak Station - ALX

The DC-VA-MD metro is easy to use. The Crowne Plaza Hotel-Tysons Corner has a complimentary shuttle that can take you to and from the Spring Hill metro station, which is on the Silver line. Before you take the metro, use the map or the WMATA website to determine which lines and directions you will be taking. You can buy a SmartTrip card from the machines at any metro station using a credit card or cash.

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

We have a block of rooms reserved at the Courtyard Marriott&nbsp;Tysons Corner for the nights of September 17&nbsp;and 18, 2016. The rate is $119 per room per night. To book a room, please use the "Visit Website" link below or call the hotel and mention the Levy-Korschek Wedding Room Block. For the $119&nbsp;rate, reservations must be made by August 27, 2016.

Check-in time is 3:00 pm and check-out time is 12:00 pm. Luggage storage is available either for early arrival or late departure. Parking is available for $7 per night.

Amenities include a fitness room and free wifi. We hope you enjoy your stay!

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Courtyard Marriott

Travel

The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center is about a 20-30 minute drive from the Crowne Plaza-Tysons Corner Hotel. It has a magnificent collection of historic airplanes, including the Enola Gay (relevant to Alex's line of work), an SR-71 Blackbird, and many other fascinating planes.

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center | National Air and Space Museum

While you will get to see some of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens during our wedding, if you want to spend more time among the beautiful gardens, ponds, and gazebos we highly recommend you take a trip there and enjoy a leisurely stroll through nature!

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens & Meadowlark's Winter Walk of Lights

You can metro or drive into Washington, DC and enjoy your day visiting museums, galleries, historic monuments, and much more! Our favorites are the magnificent National Gallery of Art, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the National Zoo. Most museums and monuments are free to tour, though a few privately-owned ones (such as the Newseum and the Phillips Collection) require a fee. A few marvelous but little-known museums are the Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens; the Phillips Collection, which has an amazing collection of Impressionist art; and the Lincoln Cottage.It is about a half-hour drive into DC from the Crowne Plaza Hotel-Tysons Corner. You can take the hotel shuttle to the Spring Hill metro station, and take the Silver line all the way into DC.

Washington, DC Museums and Monuments

The Freemason monument is located across the street from the Alexandria train station, about a 20-30 minute drive from the Crowne Plaza Hotel-Tysons Corner. With its height, the monument can be seen from far away in Alexandria and hosts popular tours.

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial

Tyson's Corner mall has scores of shops, from clothing to books to speciality shops. There is also an AMC movie theater, restaurants, and more.

Tysons Corner Center, McLean, VA, United States

Mount Vernon was the home of George and Martha Washington. You can visit their preserved home and museum to learn about their lives and the American Revolution. It is about a 40 minute drive from the Crowne Plaza Hotel-Tysons Corner.

Alexandra & Michael

Alexandra & Michael

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