The Fairmount Park Horticulture Center

Wedding Day

Welcome

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

We started as neighbors. Just two people, minding our own business—him, a born-and-raised South Philly guy with a love for cheesesteaks and Philadelphia home teams; her, a Long Island, New York native with strong opinions on real bagels and close-by beaches.It was the middle of COVID, and the world felt a little upside-down. Neither of us were really looking for anything—except maybe toilet paper and a place with good outdoor seating. But life had other plans.It started with a dozen Dunkin Donuts and a shared appreciation for laughter and family. What began as simple chats across the street turned into spending time together, taking Rufus out to as many parks as possible (yes, he definitely approved of this new man in his life), and close friend groups becoming one.Over a short time, it just became clear: in the weirdest of times, we found the most unexpected thing—love.We’ve shared so many moments since—birthdays, road trips, family gatherings and holidays, trips with friends, celebrations of achievements and even the inevitable hard moments life brings. But through it all, one thing stayed the same: we feel like home to each other.Almost six years later, we can’t wait to celebrate with the people who mean the most to us. Thank you for being part of our story. Let’s make a few more memories together and help us continue writing!

From Next Door to Ever More 

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Check-In:&nbsp;Thursday, May 28, 2024&nbsp;|&nbsp;Check-Out:&nbsp;Saturday, May 30th, 2024 Group Name: Lombardo/Perez Wedding Room Block Please reach out to the hotel directly <a href="https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tFP1zc0zDAoz6qMLzNgtFI1qLCwTDZLNjM2NLQ0T0w1MEmyMqhITrWwMLU0Mk0zTDIyN00y9RIuzs9LLS5JVCjKLClJzcvILy1OBQAZABbC&amp;q=sonesta+rittenhouse&amp;rlz=1C5MACD_enUS1046US1046&amp;oq=sonesta+ritten&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqGQgBEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQYjgUYmAUYmQUYngUyDAgAECMYJxiABBiKBTIZCAEQLhivARjHARiABBiOBRiYBRiZBRieBTIGCAIQRRhAMgYIAxBFGDkyEAgEEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQYjgUyBwgFEAAYgAQyBwgGEAAYgAQyBwgHEAAYgATSAQgzOTY5ajBqN6gCALACAA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(215) 561-7500</a>if you have any questions regarding your reservation The hotel block cut-off date is Wednesday, April 15th 2026.

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Travel

Looking for Something To Do?

Grab a bite to eat at <a href="https://readingterminalmarket.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Philadelphia's Reading Terminal Market</a>- one of America's oldest and largest public markets. 10 minutes by car or a 15 minute stroll from the Sonesta! Stroll through one of our incredible Museums like the beautiful <a href="https://www.barnesfoundation.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Barnes Foundation. </a> Just a 15 minute walk or 7 minutes by car. Take in the views of our Ben Franklin Parkway with views of the famous Philadelphia Art Museum-- yes, this is where Rocky ran up all those steps! Our Reading Terminal Favorites: Dienners Bar-B-Q Chicken, Hershel’s East Side Deli, or By George Pizza, Pasta &amp; Cheesesteaks!

Skate at a bright, retro-inspired outdoor rink at historic City Hall, featuring a colorful checkerboard floor, rainbow beach balls overhead, online ticketing, creative snack-bar eats, and shaded cocktail spots&nbsp;

Roller Skating Anyone?

Things to Do

Registry

Invitation

Jennifer & Justin

Jennifer & Justin

Travel

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square