Welcome Party

Ceremony

Ballroom at the Ben

Reception

After Party

Rehearsal Dinner

Our Wedding

Hello everyone, Welcome to our wedding week, and welcome to Philadelphia! We are beyond excited to have you join us for this special celebration in Philadelphia. We know how much planning, travel, and effort it took to be here, and we want to sincerely thank each of you. We can’t wait to celebrate together soon! Maeve and Thomas put together a few helpful notes about the weekend’s events and nearby locations to make planning your schedule a bit easier: Friday – Welcome PartyThe festivities begin at 7:30 PM at PJ Clarke’s, just a quick 4-minute walk from both hotel blocks (Hotel Monaco and the Renaissance). Feel free to check in and head over at your convenience. We’ll have an open bar, light bites, and music waiting for you! Saturday – CeremonyThe ceremony will start promptly at 3:30 PM at Old Saint Joseph’s Church, only a 6-minute walk from our hotels. The ceremony is expected to last about one hour. Between the Ceremony and ReceptionYou’ll have some free time to relax and enjoy the city before the reception. Here are a few ideas:The closest options:Hotel Monaco offers a complimentary wine hour each afternoon.The Renaissance has a great bar as well.PJ Clarkes Bar (welcome party location)Other further away favorites:McGillin’s Olde Ale House, Moriarty’s Restaurant, and Fergie’s Pub—all perfect for a drink or a snack with friends and family. ReceptionThe celebration continues at The Ballroom at the Ben, beginning at 6 PM. It’s an easy 8-minute walk from Old Saint Joesph's and both hotel blocks, and Ubers are readily available if you prefer a ride. After-Party &amp; TransportationThe after-party runs until 1 AM. To make your night worry-free, the bride and groom will be providing transportation from The Ballroom at the Ben back to both hotels from 10:30pm-1:30am. Your only job is to have fun! We are so grateful to have each of you celebrating with us, and we truly can’t wait to see you soon. Your presence means the world, and we look forward to a weekend filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories together. And, to get you into the spirit, get ready to dance on the same dance floor where Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence starred in "Silver Linings Playbook." <a href="https://youtu.be/AafzOh4WtiI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/AafzOh4WtiI</a> Click on the map below to get a visual look at our locations for our wedding weekend!

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Check out the Christmas Village in Philadelphia!! It is an outside holiday market located in Center City Philadelphia, modeled after the traditional Christmas Markets in Germany. Filled with unique gifts and vendors, check some holiday shopping off your list!! Warm yourself with sweet and hot drinks while enjoying festive Christmas lights at LOVE Park. The unique atmosphere with thousands of holiday lights and the delicious smell of waffles, gingerbread, bratwurst, and mulled wine will bring you and your family into the perfect Christmas spirit!

Christmas Village in Philadelphia

Reading Terminal Market is one of America’s largest and oldest public markets, housed since 1893 in a National Historic Landmark building, the Market offers an incredible selection of locally grown &amp; exotic produce, locally sourced meats and poultry, plus the finest seafood, cheeses, baked goods, and confections. You’ll find everything you need from cookbooks, to table linens, to kitchenware, to fresh cut flowers, and more. Plus the widest variety of restaurants under one roof. Find it all here at Philadelphia’s historic public market!

Reading Terminal Market

Visit Independence hall! See where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were debated, drafted and signed by our forefathers, and see surviving copies of the documents. You can also see the Assembly Room where George Washington was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army. Recent reviewers agree this is a must-see in Philadelphia! While you are there, also check out the liberty bell and the Betsy Ross house!

Independence Hall

The infamous Rocky statue - a larger-than-life boxer — is one of Philadelphia’s most famous pieces of art. The fictional Rocky Balboa of Sylvester Stallone’s&nbsp;Rockymovies was immortalized in bronze by artist A. Thomas Schomberg in 1980 for a scene in the film&nbsp;Rocky III. After the filming was complete, Stallone donated the statue to the City of Philadelphia. Since 2006, the statue has been located at the bottom of the stairs of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Be sure to get your pictures taken with the “Italian Stallion.”

Rocky Statue

America’s Oldest &amp; Continuously Operating Outdoor Market is located in South Philadelphia’s Bella Vista &amp; Passyunk Square communities. The market includes a collection of nearly 200 individual businesses situated ​between 2 Public Parks &amp; 2 beautiful Churches. The market spans over 20 city blocks including 8th, 9th &amp; 10th Streets from Fitzwater Street at the north thru Wharton Street at the south. it is home to generations-old family businesses and is a Philadelphia tradition!

Italian Market 9th Street

Get yourself a classic Philadelphia Cheesesteak!! Here in Philly, cheesesteaks&nbsp;are more than just a sandwich. They’re a civic icon, tourist draw, cultural obsession and acceptable for any meal. While often imitated around the world, an authentic cheesesteak is rarely duplicated successfully outside Philadelphia. (Sorry, not sorry.) There are many options to choose from: the classic rivals Pat's and Genos. Or, try Maeve and Thomas's favorite: Angelos! The link provided will take you on a tour of all of Philly's top picks!

Get yourself a true Philadelphia Cheesesteak 

Things to Do

Our Story

Taylor Carfagno

Meredith Valente

Mia Goetz

Natalie White

Elizabeth Colligan

Travis Voltz

Mark Congdon

Gregory Guntharp

Justin Fitzsimmons

Matt Lancaster

Lily Grace Congdon

Addison Congdon

Caroline Congdon

Parker Congdon

Wedding Party

Q + A

Reservations can also be made by calling 1-800-Kimpton. Reference Group Code&nbsp;“LC7”.&nbsp;

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Travel

Registry

Maeve & Thomas

Maeve & Thomas

M&T

Welcome Party

Ceremony

Reception

After Party