Schloss Benrath, Roland-Weber-Festsaal

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Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Ten years ago, in the heart of Philadelphia, destiny orchestrated a meeting that would shape the lives of Jason, an American brimming with joy (and a bit of questionable swagger), and Monika, a German radiating with happiness. Their encounter unfolded in an Irish bar, where laughter mingled with the clinking of glasses, and their connection was instant, despite Jason's attempts at displaying his "impressive" game.
 
 
Their first date was a marathon of joy, beginning with the elegant ambiance of Moshulu Restaurant, where smiles danced across their faces as they savored each moment. From there, they ventured to Dave and Buster's, where Monika couldn't resist poking fun at Jason's "swagger" as he attempted to impress her with his arcade skills. Despite his charming efforts, Monika ended up beating him at the arcade driving games, her victory celebrated with triumphant laughter that echoed through the arcade halls.
 
 
Their evening concluded in a cozy German bar, where the warmth of their affection enveloped them in a blissful embrace.
 
 
Their love story unfolded against the backdrop of vibrant adventures, from the sun-kissed streets of Barcelona to the ancient marvels of Athens, each moment filled with the purest joy of exploration and discovery. Together, they wandered the romantic streets of Rome, immersed themselves in the rich culture of Mexico, and reveled in the quaint charm of German villages, their hearts overflowing with happiness.
 
 
In a whimsical turn of events, they found themselves engaged one enchanting evening, wrapped in the comfort of their pajamas, surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight and the gentle embrace of their love. Now, a decade later, their joy has multiplied with the arrival of two beautiful twin baby girls, who fill their lives with laughter and love beyond measure.
 
 
Though they never had a lavish wedding in their youth, being young and a bit broke but deeply in love, they now have the opportunity to celebrate their love in grand style. As they approach their ten-year wedding anniversary, surrounded by the warmth of friends and family in D&#252;sseldorf, Jason and Monika reflect on a decade of shared happiness and look ahead to the countless joyful moments that await them in the years to come.

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A in English & Deutsch

We have a shuttle bus at 2pm and 3pm picking up guests from the hotel (NH Hotel, Adersstraße 29-31, Düsseldorf) and dropping them off at the venue. If you would like to take the 2pm bus, you will have the opportunity to visit the castle grounds and possibly the castle museum with it's stunning rooms. 

Starting at 12:30am, we have shuttle buses transporting guests from the venue to the hotel. 

Shuttle Buses

Shuttle Busse werden um 14 Uhr sowie um 15 Uhr bereit stehen, um Gäste vom Hotel (NH Hotel, Adersstraße 29-31, Düsseldorf) abzuholen und zur Lokation zu fahren. Falls ihr den Shuttle um 14 Uhr nehmen möchtet, dann habt ihr die tolle Möglichkeit, die Schlossanlage und gegebenfalls auch das Schlossmuseum mit den wunderschönen Räumlichkeiten zu besichtigen. 
Wir haben ebenfalls einen Shuttleservice, beginnend ab 00:30 Uhr, der Gäste von der Lokation wieder zurück zum Hotel bringen wird.

Shuttle Busse 

We have reserved a block of rooms for your convenience. Please feel free to book a room through the block or if you prefer to stay somewhere else, you are most welcome to do so. Via Website:Rooms can be booked via the link <a href="https://www.nh-hotels.com/en/event/germany-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Via phone:Bookings can be made by calling +49 30 2238 0233 / +1 212 219 7607 (From USA).The keyword is "Germany 2024" and the event number "MB0003566993". By email:Bookings can be made by email to <a href="mailto:reservierungen@nh-hotels.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">reservations@nh-hotels.com</a>&nbsp;.The keyword is "Germany 2024" and the event number "MB0003566993".

Hotel NH Düsseldorf Königsallee

We booked our flights through Google. We have booked lots of flights to Germany through a travel agency before. That travel agency specializes in flights to and from Germany. If you are interested, reach out to the agency for a quote but please don't feel obligated to go through this travel agent.

FYI - Flights tend to be more affordable to book Tuesdays or Wednesdays. 

If you are planning on reaching out, please include the following: name/s, date/s of birth, email address, travel dates, and preferred airports. Destination airport is Düsseldorf (DUS).

Jason & Monika

Jason & Monika

J&M

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