Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 5:15 PM

Wedding Day

Wedding

The Lenox Hotel, 6:00PM

Reception

Our Wedding

On November 3rd 2014, Saera and Cristian became engaged to be married! Here is how they met: Cristian was born and raised in the United States by a Chilean family, graduated from medical school four years ago, who is working on his surgical specialty in New York City. He was assigned to work at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in April and May, 2014.Saera is also a physician, recently graduated from medical school in Göttingen, Germany. She was born in Japan, she grew up in Japan and Germany. As part of her medical training, she had the opportunity to rotate through hospitals around the world, including in the United States. Luckily, she was selected for a rotation at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center from May to July.On May 19th, Saera's first day in the hospital, they caught glimpse of each other in the hallway, and had their first conversation. Over the next few weeks, they began dating, and saw each other every day...and fell completely in love! Last November, Cristian visited Japan and proposed to Saera. He presented the engagement ring to her at the Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto. And she said "yes!" They had to live apart for some time while Saera finished earning her medical degree in Germany, but then she moved to Boston in August to join Cristian!They began their new lives together in the United States over the summer, and had a small private civil ceremony at Boston City Hall on September 8th. The wedding party will happen in April, and nothing would make them happier than sharing this new beginning with you!

Saera & Cristian

Boston, Massachusetts, USASaturday, April 30, 2016

When and Where?

Our Story

Details

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Q + A

You may choose to stay at our hotel of the wedding reception, for which we have a discounted rate ($289 + tax per night) on April 29th and 30th:<a href="http://www.phgsecure.com/IBE/bookingRedirect.ashx?propertyCode=BOSLH&amp;arrivalDate=04/30/16&amp;group=wava043016" target="_blank">http://www.phgsecure.com/IBE/bookingRedirect.ashx?propertyCode=BOSLH&amp;arrivalDate=04/30/16&amp;group=wava043016</a> OR: Call and ask for the "Watanabe-Valenzuela" wedding discount price.(Total number of rooms for our group: 20) (Note: The above link does not work properly on mobile devices)

The Lenox Hotel

The "T" is a convenient way to get around Boston fairly quickly.S.t Joseph's Church is a few blocks walking distance from the Bowdoin Stop (Blue Line) or the Charles/MGH Stop (Red Line).The Lenox Hotel is one block from the Copley Stop (Green Line).After arriving at Logan Airport, you can take the "Silver Line" bus and transfer to the Red Line at South Station. Alternatively, you can take the "Blue Line" Bus, which drops you off at the "Airport" subway stop. Both options take equal time.<a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/" target="_blank">Boston T Subway System Map</a> Each ride is $2.65, and "CharlieTicket" cards can be purchased at the machines in each stop.

"Boston T" Subway system

Boston also has many public taxis (White), which can take you anywhere in the city. From Logan Airport to Copley Square, the fee should be around $15-25. This is the easiest option when carrying luggage.

Taxis

Use <a href="http://www.expedia.com" target="_blank">www.expedia.com</a> to search for the lowest rates on nearby hotels in Boston:For example:Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Boston Crosstown Center (Approx $190 per room per night) 811 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118

Other Nearby Hotels

For young adults, affordable shared dorm rooms for approximately $50 per night, or private rooms for approximately $150. <a href="http://www.hiusa.org/massachusetts/boston/boston" target="_blank">http://www.hiusa.org/massachusetts/boston/boston</a> Notes:-If you are not a Hostelling International member, you can buy an annual membership at check-in. Otherwise, there is a $3 daily charge for non-members.-Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. -Children under the age of 18 are unable to be accommodated in shared dormitories -Only parties of mixed sex may be accommodated in mixed (co-ed) dorms.

Hostel International, Boston

We will arrange transportation to get everyone from the Church to the Lenox after the religious ceremony!