Guests may arrive at Osteria beginning at 4:00 PM. The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30 PM, so we encourage you to allow time to find your seat beforehand.

Cocktail attire is requested. Dresses, suits, jackets, and other polished evening wear are all great options. Ties are welcome but not required. We want everyone to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to celebrate.

Please refer to your invitation or RSVP for the names included in your party. While we are delighted to celebrate with the children in our families, our wedding will otherwise be an adults-only celebration.

The ceremony and reception will both be held indoors at Osteria. We loved the idea of celebrating the entire evening in one intimate, welcoming space with everyone together. If you have accessibility needs or questions before the wedding, please reach out to us so we can help make the evening as comfortable as possible.

Yes. We ask that phones and cameras be put away during the ceremony so everyone can be fully present with us in the moment. We’re grateful to have professional photographers and filmmakers capturing the day, and we look forward to sharing those memories with you.

With America 250 events taking place, Philadelphia may feel especially lively over Labor Day weekend. We recommend booking accommodations by August 1 and allowing a little extra time for getting around. While you’re here, we hope you’ll take the opportunity to explore the city’s historic landmarks, museums, restaurants, and favorite Philadelphia spots.

Standard check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

If you’re staying one night on September 6, we encourage you to contact the hotel in advance to request early check-in. Shuttles will depart Hotel Monaco for Osteria at 3:40 PM.

Yes! Hotel Monaco is pet-friendly and welcomes dogs of all sizes. Franklin will be staying with us at the hotel all weekend because, naturally, a kennel was never really an option.

Philadelphia International Airport is the most convenient airport for guests flying in. For guests traveling by train, 30th Street Station is the main Amtrak station in Philadelphia.

Wedding day transportation will be available for guests staying at Hotel Monaco. Shuttles will begin boarding at 3:15 PM and will depart for Osteria at 3:40 PM.

Guests are welcome to travel to Osteria on their own. The most reliable parking option is the parking garage at 522 North 15th Street, located below the Giant grocery store and about a 1- to 2-minute walk from the venue. Evening parking is $32, and complimentary EV chargers are available. Street parking may also be available, but it is limited and less predictable.

Return transportation to the hotel will begin at 9:00 PM for guests departing before the reception concludes. The final shuttle will depart Osteria at 10:00 PM, at the conclusion of the reception. The first stop will be The Little Gay Pub for guests joining the After Party, followed by a final stop at Hotel Monaco.

After the reception, we’ll be heading to The Little Gay Pub in Philadelphia’s Gayborhood for anyone who would like to keep the celebration going. Located at 102 S. 13th Street, it’s an eclectic neighborhood spot known for its cocktails and easygoing atmosphere, and we thought it would be a great place to continue the night with friends and family. All are welcome, and drinks will be available for purchase.

No bride, no sides. We’re excited to celebrate with all of our favorite people together. Seating will be assigned, so when you arrive, please find the seating chart and then your seat. Your ceremony seat will also be your seat for the reception.

Yes, probably a few. Since this is a wedding of two grooms, some traditions may look a little different, and we’re choosing the ones that feel most meaningful to us. More than anything, we want the day to feel personal, joyful, and true to who we are.

We’re not having a traditional wedding party. As with many parts of the day, we’re choosing what feels most meaningful to us and celebrating surrounded by the people we love most.

Philadelphia has been such an important part of our story and the life we have built together. It's home for us, and we can’t imagine a more meaningful place to celebrate with the people we love. With the country marking its 250th birthday, it also feels like a memorable time to welcome everyone to the city.

We chose Osteria because it felt like the kind of place where we truly wanted to celebrate this moment. From the beginning, it stood out as beautiful, warm, and welcoming, with an intimate atmosphere that felt right for our wedding. We loved that the experience is centered around food, conversation, and gathering together. More than anything, it felt like a place where we could celebrate with the people we love most.