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Nicolas Matarazzo
Madeleine Jayme
Nicolas Matarazzo
Madeleine Jayme
September 21, 2024
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Travel
Travel Note
Important! Please Read
1. We recognize most guests will be traveling from other states. If you cannot make the trip we completely understand and would just appreciate an early heads up so we can plan our limited headcount accordingly. 2. Cincinnati hosts the world’s second largest Oktoberfest every year, only behind Munich! It’s one of our favorite events and it’s the weekend of our wedding. I hope our guests get to enjoy some Polka, Schnitzel and beer but PLEASE BE AWARE that hotel availability will get tight closer to the event date!
Hotel
21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
Limited rooms are available through our hotel block. Select ‘view’ below. If block is full at the link please call Baleigh at the hotel (513-578-6614) to reserve. You can also book this beautiful boutique hotel directly through their website www.21cmuseumhotels.com/cincinnati If you’d like to add nights to your stay please contact Baleigh at the hotel (513-578-6614) Round trip transportation will be provided to the venue from 21C and the Renaissance
Hotel
Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel
Round trip transportation will be provided to the venue from 21C and the Renaissance. Our room block can be booked via the link below. You can reach out to the hotel directly to add nights to your reservation beyond the block. Once the block is full you can book at standard rates through the Marriott website.
Schedule
Friday, September 20, 2024
Welcome Event (21+ only)
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
122 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Cocktail Attire
A short walk from both hotel blocks! Just drinks and a chance to welcome out of town guests to our city at one of our favorite cozy cocktail bars. The private space is relatively small (hence the name snug room) so come and go as you please or overflow to the public space & patio downstairs.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Ceremony & Reception
5:15 pm - 11:30 pm
953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45201
Black-Tie Optional: Tuxes and gowns strongly preferred, but not required.
Arrive no later than 5:15. Late guests will held at the door for the duration of the ceremony. The shuttle will take two laps. Both laps must be full to accommodate all guests, so please make the effort to get on the first as possible to secure your spot. Early arrival will allow a short time walk museum exhibits. Entry is free. Lap 1. Departs 21C at 4:15 and Renaissance at 4:25. Lap 2. Departs 21C at 4:45 and Renaissance at 4:55.
Things To Do
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
This is one of our all-time favorite events in Cincinnati each year. Our Oktoberfest is the second largest in the world behind Munich. They just moved the event down to a park along the river, which will make it even more pleasant. You'll enjoy German food, German Beer and authentic live German music across multiple stages from 11am-11pm each day. Hoping to see you all in the iconic chicken hats catching the world's largest chicken dance.
Bourbon!
Tasting- head just across the river to Kentucky at Newberry Bros. Coffee, Rich’s Proper, or Libby’s Southern Kitchen Hunting- my spot is the Kroger in Hyde Park. They get their deliveries Saturday morning and it’s pretty reasonable to expect Weller Special Reserve or Antique plus a few others like Blantons if you’re lucky. Liquor store opens at 9 on Sat
AC Upper Deck
Rooftop bar in the banks (open container district) between the Red's and Bengals' Standiums
HART & CRU
One of the Top 10 Wine Bars in the country
Vista at Lytle Park
Beautiful Historic Hotel with a Great Rooftop bar overlooking the river.
Rhinegeist Brewery
The Eagle OTR
Best fried chicken we've had, casual. really insane.
Sotto
Top Tier italian food. Make a reservation far in advance
Boca
Top tier french food. Make reservation far in advance.
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
High end steak house with a great bar/lounge area with live music every night.
Registry
Wedding Party
Carter Yount
Officiant
Height: 6' 3" Weight: 245 High School: Parkland High— Allentown, PA Interesting Fact: Met the Sausage Queen at his first Oktoberfest!
Michael Saladino
Best Man
Height: 6' 2" Weight: 215 High School: Jonathan Dayton— Springfield, NJ Interesting Fact: Owns two businesses and is bad at chess.
Meredith Jayme
Bridesmaid
Brian Connolly
Groomsman
Height: 6' 1" Weight: 205 High School: Warwick Valley High School— Warwick, NY Interesting Fact: 3X All-SELC Attackman for the GaTech lax team and has webbed toes.
Elena Matarazzo
Bridesmaid
Richard Lu
Groomsman
Height: 6' 2" Weight: 220 High School: Buford High School— Buford, GA Interesting Fact: Taught himself guitar and lived in Cincinnati before it was cool.
Evan Drummer
Groomsman
Height: 6' 1" Weight: 210 High School: Central High— Knoxville, TN Interesting Fact: Went to High School with Kelsea Ballerini and loves karaoke.
Rachel Ruschau
Bridesmaid
Alex Ruschau
Groomsman
Height: 6' 4" Weight: 205 High School: The All Out Of Doors Academy— Sarasota, FL Interesting Fact: Big Al is both an Eagle Scout and scratch golfer.
Jacquelyn Koski
Bridesmaid
Timothy Koski
Groomsman
Height: 6' 0" Weight: 200 Interesting Fact: Built his whole house with his own two hands.
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FAQs
Question
Can I bring a date?
Answer
While you're welcome to enjoy our city and make a weekend out of our event with whomever you'd please, the wedding events of the weekend have strict headcount limits. We cannot accommodate guests outside who is listed on your invitation.
Question
Are kids welcome?
Answer
With few exceptions, we will not be welcoming the little ones. Enjoy the date night away from the kids!
Question
Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?
Answer
Parking at the ceremony & reception venue is free and widely available. Parking downtown near the hotels and welcome event is fairly limited as it's in a city center, though there are decks and valets available.
Question
Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?
Answer
Yes! Please indicate if you will use the transportation on your RSVP so we ensure we have room for everyone