The Details
Sharon and Mike were united during a ceremony at Bartram's Garden, a historic garden in Philadelphia on the Schuykill River. There was a reception/party afterwards featuring delicious food, a great band, dancing, drinking, exploring the garden, photo booth pictures, and general merriment!
I am working on updating this site as a record of that AMAZING day! Please send us any good pictures you took, through email or facebook or whatever! I'll let everyone know when I get it done!
Thanks!
sharon
sharon
Some details!
We reserved a block of rooms at The University City Sheraton. Seems like everyone had a lovely time there! I know we did. For me the highlight was their shower, in which I removed about a gallon of hairspray from my poor hair.
Frequently Asked Questions, Part One
Q: What should I wear?
A: Something spiffy. Keep in mind that the wedding is mostly outdoors, in a garden with trails and a big field by the water, so bring comfy walking shoes that can get dirty.
Really, we don't care what you wear as long as you feel comfortable and happy. If you like getting fancy, by all means, do. But whatever feels festive and fun to you!
Q: Who is your best man/maid of honor?
A: We aren't having a wedding party. But our closest friends and family will have special assignments and are being very wonderful and supportive.
Q: What will the weather be like?
A: No idea. The end of May is hard to predict. Check the internet right before. But know that if it rains, it will be fine. There are tents and some indoor space. They've had weddings during hurricanes before!
Q: What about the food?
A: The food will be SO GOOD. There will be many exciting options for all kinds of diets. It will be mostly vegetarian, with one fish dish. If you have very special dietary needs let us know on your R.S.V.P. form. We are prepared to have options for vegans and gluten-free folks.
Q: And drinks?
A: There will be a lot of wine and beer and a few fancy mixed drinks available. Also non-alcoholic fancy drinks and other options.
Q: What about the children?
A: We love the children! Bring them if you want! But just let us know so we can plan for them to eat. We will plan some fun games and stuff for them to play!
Q: What's the schedule like?
A: Please try to be there at 4. Folks will probably start arriving at 3:45, and Mike and I will show up to join you all for cocktails and appetizers around 4:15. The ceremony is around 4:30, and dinner is at 6!
Q: Do I have to get you a present?
A: No, not at all! But if you want to, we have 2 registries listed on this site, one for our honeymoon, and one for stuff. Alternatively, we'd also love if you gave a donation in our name to one of the charities listed.
Q: Can I bring my dog? You guys love dogs.
A: No, sorry, the historic part of Bartram's is off-limits to dogs.
Q: If I have further questions, should I call one of your mothers and ask them why you aren't doing everything the way I think you should do it?
A: NO. You should email us at sharonandmike52612@gmail.com, and we will gladly discuss anything you'd like.
A: Something spiffy. Keep in mind that the wedding is mostly outdoors, in a garden with trails and a big field by the water, so bring comfy walking shoes that can get dirty.
Really, we don't care what you wear as long as you feel comfortable and happy. If you like getting fancy, by all means, do. But whatever feels festive and fun to you!
Q: Who is your best man/maid of honor?
A: We aren't having a wedding party. But our closest friends and family will have special assignments and are being very wonderful and supportive.
Q: What will the weather be like?
A: No idea. The end of May is hard to predict. Check the internet right before. But know that if it rains, it will be fine. There are tents and some indoor space. They've had weddings during hurricanes before!
Q: What about the food?
A: The food will be SO GOOD. There will be many exciting options for all kinds of diets. It will be mostly vegetarian, with one fish dish. If you have very special dietary needs let us know on your R.S.V.P. form. We are prepared to have options for vegans and gluten-free folks.
Q: And drinks?
A: There will be a lot of wine and beer and a few fancy mixed drinks available. Also non-alcoholic fancy drinks and other options.
Q: What about the children?
A: We love the children! Bring them if you want! But just let us know so we can plan for them to eat. We will plan some fun games and stuff for them to play!
Q: What's the schedule like?
A: Please try to be there at 4. Folks will probably start arriving at 3:45, and Mike and I will show up to join you all for cocktails and appetizers around 4:15. The ceremony is around 4:30, and dinner is at 6!
Q: Do I have to get you a present?
A: No, not at all! But if you want to, we have 2 registries listed on this site, one for our honeymoon, and one for stuff. Alternatively, we'd also love if you gave a donation in our name to one of the charities listed.
Q: Can I bring my dog? You guys love dogs.
A: No, sorry, the historic part of Bartram's is off-limits to dogs.
Q: If I have further questions, should I call one of your mothers and ask them why you aren't doing everything the way I think you should do it?
A: NO. You should email us at sharonandmike52612@gmail.com, and we will gladly discuss anything you'd like.
Frequently Asked Questions, Part Two
Q: Hey, so, are you guys getting married?
A: Yes. No. Wait, define "married."
Q: Are you having a ceremony involving rituals meant to symbolize the uniting of two into one? With rings? And a white dress?
A: Yes.
Q: Are you inviting lots of your friends and most of your family, renting a venue and having it catered, and will there be dancing and photos and merriment of all kinds?
A: YES!
Q: After this event will you consider yourselves a family in your own eyes and the eyes of those you hold dear? Will you be promising to stay together for the rest of your lives? Are you as in love with each other as you could imagine being?
A: Yes, yes, yes!
Q: Are getting legally married?
A: Nope.
Q: Why not?
A: Many reasons. We don't feel ok being part of an institution in which not all of our friends and family could participate- or ourselves, if we had fallen in love with people of the same gender as us. We don't plan on getting legally married as long as same-sex marriage is not legal across the U.S.
We discussed it for a long time and decided that the important part of marriage is not the paperwork that you sign with the federal government.
We don't go to weddings because we're excited about the new couple's tax status. We go to these things to see a couple declare their love and devotion, maybe to welcome them into the family, and then dance and drink and eat and wear fancy clothes. And we aim to do just that.
Q: What about your legal rights?
A: We know that we are passing up a lot of legal rights, but this is the choice we are making and we ask you to respect it. We are talking to a lawyer and are going to sign a bunch of paperwork to get what rights we can and everything will be ok.
Q: Ok. But wait, is this a wedding? Or a commitment ceremony? Or a party?
A: It is whatever you wanna call it. We change it depending on our mood. Just come and have fun, ok?
A: Yes. No. Wait, define "married."
Q: Are you having a ceremony involving rituals meant to symbolize the uniting of two into one? With rings? And a white dress?
A: Yes.
Q: Are you inviting lots of your friends and most of your family, renting a venue and having it catered, and will there be dancing and photos and merriment of all kinds?
A: YES!
Q: After this event will you consider yourselves a family in your own eyes and the eyes of those you hold dear? Will you be promising to stay together for the rest of your lives? Are you as in love with each other as you could imagine being?
A: Yes, yes, yes!
Q: Are getting legally married?
A: Nope.
Q: Why not?
A: Many reasons. We don't feel ok being part of an institution in which not all of our friends and family could participate- or ourselves, if we had fallen in love with people of the same gender as us. We don't plan on getting legally married as long as same-sex marriage is not legal across the U.S.
We discussed it for a long time and decided that the important part of marriage is not the paperwork that you sign with the federal government.
We don't go to weddings because we're excited about the new couple's tax status. We go to these things to see a couple declare their love and devotion, maybe to welcome them into the family, and then dance and drink and eat and wear fancy clothes. And we aim to do just that.
Q: What about your legal rights?
A: We know that we are passing up a lot of legal rights, but this is the choice we are making and we ask you to respect it. We are talking to a lawyer and are going to sign a bunch of paperwork to get what rights we can and everything will be ok.
Q: Ok. But wait, is this a wedding? Or a commitment ceremony? Or a party?
A: It is whatever you wanna call it. We change it depending on our mood. Just come and have fun, ok?
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