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We suggest that guests arrive by 7:00 PM to allow for seating and a prompt beginning to the ceremony at 7:15 PM.

Saturday, October 10, 2026. Our wedding ceremony will begin at 7:15 PM at the Museum of the City of New York (1220 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029). The entire evening — ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception — will take place at the museum, concluding at midnight.

Guests should arrive at 7:00 PM. The ceremony begins at 7:15 PM in the Rotunda on the ground floor. Cocktail hour follows at 8:00 PM in the Outdoor Courtyard. Dinner will be served at 9:00 PM in the Marble Court on the 2nd floor, and the reception kicks off at 10:00 PM back in the Rotunda. The evening concludes at 12:00 AM.

Black Tie — classic, elegant and glamourous styles that match the formality of the evening. For gentlemen: A tuxedo with a black bow tie, white dress shirt, and black formal shoes (patent leather or polished dress shoes). For ladies: A floor-length gown or an elegant formal evening dress, dressy heels or formal flats, and refined accessories and eveningwear styling.

Absolutely. Our wedding will feature a premium open bar including selection of wine, beer, prosecco, signature cocktails and spirits including vodka, gin, rum, scotch, bourbon, rye and tequila.

Yes! The ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception will all take place at the Museum of the City of New York. You'll move between different spaces within the museum throughout the evening — from the Rotunda to the 5th Avenue Terrace to the Marble Court and back to the Rotunda.

Yes. Cocktail hour will take place on the Pontarelli Terrace. In the event of inclement weather, we have a rain plan in place and cocktail hour will be moved indoors.

The Museum of the City of New York is conveniently accessible by public transportation and rideshare services. By Subway6 Train — Take the Lexington Ave. line to 103rd St., then walk 3 blocks West.2/3 Train — Take to Central Park North/110th St., then walk one block East to 5th Avenue and head South to E. 104th St. By BusThe M1, M2, M3, M4, and M106 buses all stop at 104th St.Car Drop-offPlease use the primary entrance located at 1220 5th Avenue between E. 103rd and E. 104th St.Those requiring ramp accessibility enter at E. 104th St.We recommend building in extra travel time due to potential traffic.

There are several parking garages located near the museum on the Upper East Side. We recommend checking parking apps or nearby garage options in advance, as street parking will be limited. The Museum’s website has a list of recommendations here.

Yes. The museum is fully accessible for all the event spaces. The accessible exterior entrance is located at E. 104th Street.

Please confirm your attendance by August 15, 2026 on this website.

No. Unfortunately, due to limited space, only children from our immediate family will be present.

No. Only guests directly invited may attend.

As most guests are local, we do not have a room block for our wedding. If you would like to make reservation for lodging, our dear friend and Fora Advisor, Ashlee Ruiz, is available at ashlee.ruiz@fora.travel to support you in finding hotel options for the weekend.

After the reception, we have reserved space at Mamajuana Cafe Inwood, located at 247 Dyckman St., New York, NY which is open until 4:00 AM. There will be a DJ, hookah, and late-night snacks as the kitchen is open until 2:00 AM. Some drinks will be provided but a full bar is also available.

For those still in the city, we have an optional brunch. Guests are invited to join the couple for a casual BYOB brunch. This will be held at RIO II Gallery, Broadway Housing at 583 Riverside Dr. 7th Floor, New York, NY (corner of 135th St.) from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This is a private venue with an outdoor terrace and children are welcome. Traditional Dominican food will be served but, unfortunately, dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated. Outside food is allowed, and guests are encouraged to bring their preferred beverages.