How did Jake pull off the surprise?
Monica thought they were getting ready to go to dinner. Unknown to her, Jake asked his cousin, Mike, to text in our group chat that him and his then girlfriend (now fiancé!!), Lauren, were passing through OCNJ.
are kids invited?
As much as we love your little ones, even the best parents need to take a break sometimes! Take yours on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at our wedding, which has been planned with an adults-only crowd in mind.
Can I bring a plus one?
Unfortunately, the venue cannot accommodate additional guests not explicitly stated on the invitation. We appreciate your understanding!
what is the dress code?
The dress code is: formal. We ask that men wear suits with a tie and that women wear long dresses or formal evening pants in colors of their choice.
What should I not wear?
The venue does not permit t-shirts, athletic wear, tank, halter or jogging tops, untucked shirts, collared shirts unbuttoned more than one button or two inches from the neckline, wrinkled clothing, ripped clothing, shorts, baseball caps, spandex, open midriffs, leggings, extremely short hemlines, sneakers, extremely casual or beach footwear.
What are the wedding party colors?
Our bridesmaids will wear burgundy floor-length dresses, and our groomsmen will be dressed in charcoal suits.
What time should I arrive?
More to come as we finalize day of details! Woo!!
Will there be transportation?
Yes! More to come as we finalize day of details.
Where should I stay?
We have reserved rooms at The Element (15), The W (15) and The Cambria (20). You can find more detail on our "Hotel" page.
What if I want to stay at a different hotel
Please feel free to book outside of our hotel blocks if you prefer. That’s the benefit of being so close to city hall - there are lots of options! We’d just kindly ask that you make your way to one of the hotel block locations for transportation pick up or coordinate your own arrival to the ceremony.
Can I take pictures?
Our ceremony will be unplugged to ensure our photographers can do their best work in capturing our big day. We kindly ask you to respect our wishes and keep personal cameras and cell phones tucked away until cocktail hour.