Katherine & Paul

October 19, 2024 • New York, NY, USA

Katherine & Paul

October 19, 2024 • New York, NY, USA

Q + A

What is the dress code?

Our dress code is semi-formal. For a description of semi-formal attire, please see: https://emilypost.com/advice/wedding-guest-attire

Am I allowed to bring my children?

This will be an adults-only celebration. We hope you understand and can still join us on our special day!

What is the address of the wedding ceremony?

Our wedding ceremony will be at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle at 405 W. 59th St., New York, NY 10019 (or the corner of Columbus Avenue and W. 60th St.). Please enter on the Columbus Avenue side. For more information, please visit: https://stpaultheapostle.org/.

How early may we arrive to the Wedding Ceremony?

We welcome and encourage you to arrive up to 30 minutes prior to the start of our wedding ceremony to pray, reflect, and/or meditate in silence or to the music provided by the St. Paul's Choir.

What is the address of the wedding reception?

Our wedding reception will be at the Central Park Boathouse (formerly the Loeb Boathouse) at Park Drive North, E 72nd St., New York, NY 10021 (enter Central Park at E. 72nd St). For more information, please visit: https://centralparkboathouse.com/.

Where should we bring/send our wedding gift?

Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for! If you would like to honor us with a gift, you can have it delivered to our home or the address indicated on our registry. A wedding card box will be at our reception.

Is there an after-party?

Yes, there is! We will be having an after-party with an open bar and food immediately after our reception from 10pm - 1am at JAVELINA: our absolute favorite Tex Mex restaurant in New York City. Margaritas, queso, quesadillas, taquitos, and drinks on us! Javelina located on E 72nd St & 2nd Avenue (1395 2nd Ave)--a quick 15-minute walk or 5-minute car ride from the Boathouse.

Will transportation be provided between the Wedding Ceremony and the Reception?

We have arranged limited transportation to be prioritized for our guests with mobility issues.

What is the best way to get to the Reception from the Wedding Ceremony?

If you prefer to walk and see more of Central Park, see the walking route to the Boathouse shown below. If you prefer to take motor transportation, the Boathouse is a short walk from the Central Park entrance on 5th Avenue and E 72nd Street. For our guests with mobility issues, we have arranged a small shuttle that will begin boarding from the Church of St. Paul the Apostle at 4 p.m.

Can I RSVP online or do I have to mail in an RSVP card?

We invite you to RSVP by mailing in the RSVP card sent with the invitation.

Have you reserved blocks of rooms at any hotels?

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Omni Berkshire Place at 21 E 52nd St., New York, NY 10022. Reservations in this room block must be confirmed by September 18, 2024. To reserve a room, please visit: https://bookings.omnihotels.com/event/new-york-berkshire/nabhan-merrill-wedding-room-block-oct-20-10182024.

If I attend the Wedding Ceremony, do I still need attend mass on Sunday?

Our wedding ceremony is not a full mass and will not satisfy the Sunday Obligation. We invite you to attend Sunday mass at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle (our home parish) or St. Patrick's Cathedral (near our hotel block).