Black, Wine, Cream
Black grounds the room. Burgundy adds weight. Cream type and thin light lines keep the information tailored.
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October 3, 2026
Juliette&Alexander
New York City / New York City
A black-tie weekend cut like a fashion film: sharp, candlelit, and built for after-hours.
01
The Vision
THE MOOD, before THE MOMENT.
A visual language for every room: black lacquer, wine, cream, hard shadow, and soft flowers.
Black lacquer. Deep wine. Cream type. Hard shadows. Soft flowers.
Oswald Credits, Script Accents
Condensed uppercase leads the system. Playfair italic appears only as a precise accent, never the main voice.
Low, Directional, Cinematic
Candlelight, table lamps, and a darker edge around each frame. Nothing too bright, nothing too sweet.
Material direction
Black lacquerSatin sheenCandle smoke
02
The Weekend
THE SCENE LIST, day by day, WITH THE STYLING NOTES ATTACHED.
Each event has its own light cue, room feeling, floral direction, and dress rhythm.
01Friday
Welcome Cocktails
A low-lit first pour, passed bites, and the opening frame of the weekend.
02Saturday
Ceremony
Arrive early for seating. The ceremony begins promptly and moves straight into cocktails.
03Saturday
Dinner & Dancing
Long tables, candlelight, champagne, and a dance floor with no soft exit.
04Sunday
Farewell Brunch
Coffee, sunglasses, stories from the night before, and a slow goodbye.
Where to stayTHREE STAYS.
THREE STAYS.
One easy weekend.
Pick the stay that matches how you want the weekend to move. Each option balances event access, neighborhood energy, and time to reset.
The Venue Hotel
The simplest choice for guests who want an easy event-day plan and the shortest trip home after dancing.
Best for a two-night stayPrimary pickup location
The City Hotel
A central, design-forward base near restaurants, coffee, and the places guests will want between events.
Best for flexible arrival datesRideshare to events
The Boutique Stay
A quieter home base with polished service, slower mornings, and room to reset between celebrations.
Best for families and early nightsSecondary pickup location03
Travel & Stay
ARRIVE. CHECK IN. Stay awhile.
A considered guide to choosing the right home base, moving through the city with ease, and making the weekend feel connected from arrival to the last coffee.Where to stay
Hotel Planning
Choose The Venue Hotel for the primary shuttle and shortest event-day trip, The City Hotel for restaurants and the full weekend, or The Boutique Stay for quieter nights and the secondary pickup.
Getting there
Arrivals
Fly into LaGuardia for the shortest transfer to Manhattan, with JFK as the best backup. Plan to arrive by 4:00 PM Friday so you can check in before the 8:00 PM welcome cocktails.
Moving around
Weekend Transport
Saturday’s primary shuttle departs from The Venue Hotel, with a secondary pickup at The Boutique Stay. Guests at The City Hotel should rideshare directly to the events.
Need help?
Guest Support
For a same-day travel change, reply to your digital invitation so the wedding team sees it. Hotel-specific questions should go directly to your front desk.
04
The Edit
OUR NOTES FOR A very good WEEKEND.
A short list of where we would send you for coffee, a beautiful pause, dinner, and one last drink.From us to you
If you only do one thing…
Leave one hour unplanned. Pick a table, order something you would never make at home, and let the city become part of the story.
— Juliette & Alexander04.01THE MORNING AFTER
Start slowly.
Coffee, sunglasses, and somewhere easy to land.
Lobby Espresso
Closest to the hotel and ideal before anyone commits to a real plan.
The Recovery Plate
Order something salty, stay awhile, and compare notes from the dance floor.
04.02A BEAUTIFUL PAUSE
Keep an hour for this.
For the quiet stretch between welcome drinks and getting dressed.
Gallery Hour
Clean lines, a calm room, and exactly enough time away from the itinerary.
The Long Way Back
Take the scenic route to the hotel; the city is part of the weekend too.
04.03DINNER
Make it a night.
Book ahead, dress with intention, and leave room for one more course.
The Corner Table
The reservation worth building the evening around.
Second Seating
For guests arriving late who still want the night to feel considered.
04.04AFTER DARK
One last drink.
After dinner, before the stories get good.
Last Drink
Low light, polished service, and close enough to call it when you are ready.
The Hotel Bar
The easiest place to find everyone who said they were going straight to bed.
05
Details
WHAT TO WEAR. What to know.
The final styling cues and thoughtful notes before the weekend begins.THINGS WORTH knowing.
Save the useful parts. Forget the rest. We want the weekend to feel easy from the moment you arrive.
Tell us what you need.
Add mobility, sensory, seating, and dietary needs when you RSVP. The venue offers step-free entry and accessible restrooms; the wedding team will confirm individual seating or meal arrangements directly.
Save this before the weekend.
For same-day questions, reply to your digital invitation so the wedding team sees it. Hotel issues should go to your front desk; transportation updates live in Travel & Stay.
Questions, answered
Dress code, arrival timing, parking, plus-ones, and the guest list—in one place.
What is the dress code?
Saturday is black tie preferred: floor-length dresses, formal separates, tuxedos, or dark suits. Friday welcome cocktails are cocktail attire in a darker palette; Sunday brunch is polished and relaxed.
Can I bring a plus one?
Your invitation is addressed to everyone included. If “and guest” appears, add your guest when you RSVP; otherwise, we’ve reserved the seats named on the invitation.
Is there parking available?
There is no guest parking at the venue. Use the hotel shuttle or a rideshare; the primary pickup is The Venue Hotel and the secondary pickup is The Boutique Stay.
What time should I arrive?
The ceremony begins promptly at 5:00 PM Saturday. Please be seated by 4:40 PM; shuttle guests should be in the lobby 10 minutes before the departure time in their digital itinerary.
Are children welcome?
The weekend is adults-only except for children named on the invitation. If your child’s name appears, include them when you RSVP.
RSVP
Kindly reply.
Please respond by August 30, 2026. Dietary notes and song requests are included below.