What to Expect:

Essentially, a cocktail party filled with people who are important to us! Since all of our official wedding responsibilities will be finished, we can spend the whole party mingling with our nearest and dearest- that’s you!

We are so grateful for the generosity and talents of some of our favorite people who are pitching in to make our party great.

The reception will be held at the lovely home of Henry Jaffe & Kathy Winter (JJ's dad and stepmom). Plenty of delicious homemade food and desserts will be served buffet style.

We will have a variety of beverages, including home brewed beer courtesy of our brother-in-law, Ryan and our friend Tim. Live music will be performed by our great friends, the Keener Family Band.

What to Wear:

Whatever you feel great in! It's a party, and there will be a photographer, so look sharp. If you need something to Google in order to decide on an outfit, look up "Dressy Casual."

Where to Stay:

For our out of town guests, first let us thank you so much for traveling to be with us to celebrate this special day!

Rooms will be reserved at four hotels: the brand new Hampton Inn in Media, PA* as well as three in Philadelphia: the Kimpton Hotel Monaco, the Wyndham Historic District, and the Aloft Downtown. You can also check out Airbnb if you prefer to stay in the home of a local!

For those who want to stay close to the party, we recommend the Hampton Inn in Media. Media is JJ's hometown, and has an adorable main street with restaurants, bars, coffee shops, a park, and the kind of stores that sell cute things that serve no particular purpose. Within walking distance of the hotel are a grocery store, a pharmacy, and other useful places, especially for guests traveling with children. Media also enjoys the suburban perk of free parking!

Fun Fact: Media is America's first fair trade town

Some out-of-towners may prefer to stay in the charming city of Philadelphia, and for these folks we have reserved rooms at three hotels. The Hotel Monaco and the Wyndham Historic District are both located in Old City, and are close to many of Philadelphia’s most famous historic sites, like the Liberty Bell and the Betsy Ross house. The Aloft is near City Hall, Rittenhouse Square and the Ben Franklin Parkway, home to many of Philadelphia’s fantastic museums.

Check the FAQ’s below for a list of sites, attractions and restaurants in Philadelphia.

Good news! Both the Hotel Monaco and the Aloft are pet friendly!

How to Get Around:

Driving: For those with a car, please note that street parking near the party will be limited so please try to carpool.

Ride Sharing: Uber and Lyft are easy to use and plentiful in both Philadelphia and Media. Bonus! You are free to imbibe our homemade craft beer without worrying about driving.

Public Transit: Philadelphia isn’t exactly known for its public transit, but luckily the party location is right off of a trolley line and the hotels we selected all have access to public transit. Please see below for transportation specifics.

Street parking will be limited, so we encourage carpooling, ride sharing, and using public transit. The party is very easily accessible via the 101 trolley from Media or 69th Street.

From Media: There is a trolley stop within easy walking distance of the hotel that will take you directly to the party. How convenient! Board the trolley at the Providence Road stop heading towards the 69th Street Transportation Center. Disembark at the School Lane station.

From Philadelphia: You can reach the party via public transit from the city hotels, but it may be easier to Lyft, Uber or carpool because a transfer is required. For the adventurous and the locals, take the Market-Frankford line to the 69th Street Transportation Center. From there, transfer to the 101 Media trolley line. Disembark at the School Lane station.

You can see the house from the School Lane trolley stop!

Click here for a map and time table.