the wedding of madison & eli
the wedding of madison & eliTwo nights, one weekend, a lifetime locked in.
Here’s everything you need to know.
THE 18TH OF SEPTEMBERTHE CEREMONY
The Astor House
130 E 80th St new york, NY
The Astor House is a landmarked nineteenth century townhouse on the Upper East Side — original architecture, period detail, and the kind of bones that don’t exist anymore. It will be entirely ours for the evening.
Beginning at Six o’ Clock in the Evening
This is not a sit-down affair. Three floors have been taken over for the night — food and drink, something to play for, and dancing until our feet say otherwise.
Dress accordingly.
scroll for detailsTHE CELEBRATION
9.19
Two nights, one weekend, a lifetime locked in.
Here’s everything you need to know.
THE 18TH OF SEPTEMBER
the
ceremony
Followed by champagne and dessert, where vows and toasts will be shared. As the evening will be celebrated with champagne and dessert, we kindly suggest dining before the ceremony.
THE
CELEBRATION
This is not a sit-down affair. Three floors have been taken over for the night — food and drink, something to play for, and dancing until our feet say otherwise. Dress accordingly.
The Astor House is a landmarked nineteenth century townhouse on the Upper East Side — original architecture, period detail, and the kind of bones that don’t exist anymore…
THE
The 19th of September
130 E 80th StASTOR
Beginning at 6 o’clock clock
In the eveningHOUSE
details belowDRESS CODE
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The Ceremony
All black black tie, church appropriate
Black tie, by way of the church. Think floor length, structured, covered. This is a sacred space and the standard is reverence — the kind of elegant that needs no explanation. Save the drama for Saturday.
Two nights. Two dress codes. One color.
DRESS CODE
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The Celebration
ALL BLACK COCKTAIL
All black, but make it a moment. Saturday is the night to pull out what you’ve been saving. Think texture, lace, beading, embellishment. The details are where Saturday lives. The only rule is black — everything else is yours.
Two nights. Two dress codes. One color.
DRESS CODE
Friday, 9.18
St. George Orthodox Church is located at 237 Long Hill Road, Little Falls, NJ 07424. For those joining us from the city, a coach will depart from [HOTEL NAME & ADDRESS] at [TIME]. Kindly confirm your seat via the RSVP form. Please plan accordingly — tunnel traffic on a Friday evening is its own kind of commitment, and we’d hate for you to miss a moment.
Saturday, 9.19
The Astor House is located at 130 E 80th Street on the Upper East Side and is easily accessible by taxi or ride share. For those driving, a parking garage is located directly across the street. A friendly reminder that Saturday evening into the city is no joke — plan ahead. There is no strict arrival time, but the night has its chapters. You won’t want to miss the opening one.
Friday, 9.18
St. George Orthodox Church is located at 237 Long Hill Rd, Little Falls, NJ 07424. For those joining us from the city, a coach will depart from [HOTEL NAME & ADDRESS] at [TIME]. Kindly confirm your seat via the RSVP form. Please plan accordingly — tunnel traffic on a Friday evening is its own kind of commitment, and we’d hate for you to miss a moment.
Saturday, 9.19
The Astor House is located on the Upper East Side and is easily accessible by taxi or rideshare. For those driving, a parking garage is located directly across the street. A friendly reminder that Saturday evening into the city is no joke — plan ahead. There is no strict arrival time, but the night has its chapters. You won’t want to miss the opening one.
THE DETAILS
frequently asked questions-
A coach will depart from [HOTEL NAME & ADDRESS] at [TIME] on Friday evening. Kindly indicate your need for transportation when you RSVP.
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Friday — St. George Orthodox Church has a parking lot on site. Should it reach capacity, street parking is readily available on the surrounding blocks.
Saturday — a parking garage is located directly across from The Astor House. That said, rideshare is always our recommendation for a night in the city.
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Friday, kindly arrive no later than 6:45 in the evening. Saturday, doors open at six o’clock — the night has its chapters and you won’t want to miss the opening one.
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Yes, please. Friday evening will be celebrated with champagne and dessert — we kindly suggest arriving having dined.
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Think floor length, structured, and covered. This is a sacred space — the standard is reverence. Save the drama for Saturday.
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Both evenings are all black.
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It means all black, and it means a moment. Texture, lace, beading, embellishment — the details are where Saturday lives. Dress accordingly.
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Little ones are warmly welcome at Friday’s ceremony. Saturday’s celebration is an adults only affair.
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Your invitation will indicate the number of guests in your party. We kindly ask that this be respected.
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Life happens — we just kindly ask that you let either of us know when you do.
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Friday’s ceremony is indoors at St. George Orthodox Church. The Astor House on Saturday is primarily indoors, with paved outdoor terraces spilling across the first and second floors that are very much part of the evening. Your stilettos are safe, we promise.
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A coach will depart from [HOTEL NAME & ADDRESS] at [TIME] on Friday evening. Kindly indicate your need for transportation when you RSVP.
-
Friday — St. George Orthodox Church has a parking lot on site. Should it reach capacity, street parking is readily available on the surrounding blocks.
Saturday — a parking garage is located directly across from The Astor House. That said, rideshare is always our recommendation for a night in the city.
-
Friday, kindly arrive no later than 6:45 in the evening. Saturday, doors open at six o’clock — the night has its chapters and you won’t want to miss the opening one.
-
Yes, please. Friday evening will be celebrated with champagne and dessert — we kindly suggest arriving having dined.
THE
DETAILS
frequently asked questions-
Think floor length, structured, and covered. This is a sacred space — the standard is reverence. Save the drama for Saturday.
-
Both evenings are all black.
-
It means all black, and it means a moment. Texture, lace, beading, embellishment — the details are where Saturday lives. Dress accordingly.
-
Little ones are warmly welcome at Friday’s ceremony. Saturday’s celebration is an adults only affair.
-
Not in the slightest. Three floors, food stations, full bar, and dancing. Come hungry, come ready.
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Your invitation will indicate the number of guests in your party. We kindly ask that this be respected.
-
Life happens — we just kindly ask that you let either of us know when you do.
-
Friday’s ceremony is indoors at St. George Orthodox Church. The Astor House on Saturday is primarily indoors, with paved outdoor terraces spilling across the first and second floors that are very much part of the evening. Your stilettos are safe, we promise.
Your presence is
the greatest gift we could ask for…..
Anything beyond that is simply a reflection of the extraordinary people in our lives. Our registry can be found below.
Your presence is the best gift could ask for. Anything beyond that is simply a reflection of the extraordinary people in our lives. Our registry can be found below.
We’d be honored to have you.
Kindly fill out the form below to confirm your RSVP