To RSVP for the wedding, e-mail furlongkennedywedding@gmail.com with your response.
3/24/09
3/19/09
In Town on Friday Night?
For those of you who will be in town on Friday night and who aren't familiar with Richmond, we have a few ideas to keep you occupied...
Friday Cheers
This is a free music concert on Fridays in Richmond during the Spring and Summer. It takes place on Brown's Island, which is in downtown Richmond on the James River. Friday, May 8 is the first concert and should be an awesome time. For more info, check out http://www.venturerichmond.com/events/vrevents.html
Second Friday Sampler
This is an art class that the Visual Arts Center (where our reception is being held) puts on on the second Friday of every month. It's free, but you should get there early to make sure you get into the class -- they fill up fast! Check out www.visarts.org for more info.
Mamma Zu's
This is Jed's and my favorite restaurant in Richmond. It's an amazing treat, but some caveats: first, be prepared for a wait -- if you arrive at dinner time on a Friday, you're going to have about an hour wait; second, bring cash, check, or AmEx -- they don't take Visa, MC, or Discover. It is located at 501 S. Pine Street, Richmond, 23220. From the city, you would take Belvidere Street heading South, turn right onto Spring Street, and it's up one block on the left. It's rather unassuming from the street, so look hard.
Carytown
Carytown is a great place to go for a delicious dinner and some drinks. It's located just west of downtown and had lots of yummy restaurants and nice bars. You could easily spend a few hours there and have a delightful time. Recommendations: Weezie's Kitchen for good American food, CanCan for modern French fare, Mary Angela's for delicious pizza, or New York Deli for drinks (but a warning -- their food isn't the best).
Robinson Street
If you want to go out where most young adults in Richmond go out, head to Robinson Street. It's in the Fan, and it has bars all along it. This is where a good portion of the nightlife is.
Shockoe Slip/Shockoe Bottom
This is where the Richmond "club" scene exists -- it's on Cary Street downtown and it has a variety of bars, clubs, and trouble to get into.
Friday Cheers
This is a free music concert on Fridays in Richmond during the Spring and Summer. It takes place on Brown's Island, which is in downtown Richmond on the James River. Friday, May 8 is the first concert and should be an awesome time. For more info, check out http://www.venturerichmond.com/events/vrevents.html
Second Friday Sampler
This is an art class that the Visual Arts Center (where our reception is being held) puts on on the second Friday of every month. It's free, but you should get there early to make sure you get into the class -- they fill up fast! Check out www.visarts.org for more info.
Mamma Zu's
This is Jed's and my favorite restaurant in Richmond. It's an amazing treat, but some caveats: first, be prepared for a wait -- if you arrive at dinner time on a Friday, you're going to have about an hour wait; second, bring cash, check, or AmEx -- they don't take Visa, MC, or Discover. It is located at 501 S. Pine Street, Richmond, 23220. From the city, you would take Belvidere Street heading South, turn right onto Spring Street, and it's up one block on the left. It's rather unassuming from the street, so look hard.
Carytown
Carytown is a great place to go for a delicious dinner and some drinks. It's located just west of downtown and had lots of yummy restaurants and nice bars. You could easily spend a few hours there and have a delightful time. Recommendations: Weezie's Kitchen for good American food, CanCan for modern French fare, Mary Angela's for delicious pizza, or New York Deli for drinks (but a warning -- their food isn't the best).
Robinson Street
If you want to go out where most young adults in Richmond go out, head to Robinson Street. It's in the Fan, and it has bars all along it. This is where a good portion of the nightlife is.
Shockoe Slip/Shockoe Bottom
This is where the Richmond "club" scene exists -- it's on Cary Street downtown and it has a variety of bars, clubs, and trouble to get into.
Rain Plans
First, we will say that we will be getting married outside at Chimbarazo short of a monsoon. So, if you arrive in Richmond on May 9 and there's only a slight drizzle outside at 5:15pm, you can still head to the park with an umbrella. Or, if you prefer, head straight to the reception and have a drink while you wait for those poor suckers who stood out in the rain for the ceremony to arrive.
Now, should there be a torrential downpour/monsoon/tornado at around 5:15pm on Saturday, May 9, you can head straight to the Visual Arts Center, where we will be having the ceremony if there is truly inclement weather.
Check the blog for last minute updates if you are unsure!
Now, should there be a torrential downpour/monsoon/tornado at around 5:15pm on Saturday, May 9, you can head straight to the Visual Arts Center, where we will be having the ceremony if there is truly inclement weather.
Check the blog for last minute updates if you are unsure!
3/15/09
Visual Arts Center
Directions to the Visual Arts Center will be available after the ceremony.
Parking at the Visual Arts Center
The Visual Arts Center has a side lot, a back lot (accessible through the alley), and street parking. There is also plentiful parking at Binford Middle School, which is just before VisArts on Main Street.
Parking at the Visual Arts Center
The Visual Arts Center has a side lot, a back lot (accessible through the alley), and street parking. There is also plentiful parking at Binford Middle School, which is just before VisArts on Main Street.
Gift Registry
We are registered at the following two locations:
Crate and Barrel
www.crateandbarrel.com
Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/search.html/ref=cm_wed_ln_fnd?ie=UTF8&type=wedding
Crate and Barrel
www.crateandbarrel.com
Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/search.html/ref=cm_wed_ln_fnd?ie=UTF8&type=wedding
Chimbarazo Park Directions
Chimbarazo Park
3215 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23223
Directions from the North:
Take I-95 South to exit 74B for Franklin St
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left at North 21st Street
Turn Right onto Broad Street
Chimbarazo Park will be on the right
Directions from the West:
Take 64 East to 95 South
Take I-95 South to exit 74B for Franklin St
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left at North 21st Street
Turn Right onto Broad Street
Chimbarazo Park will be on the right
Directions from the East:
Take I-64 W towards Richmond
Take exit 193A to merge onto Nine Mile Rd/VA-33
Nine Mile Road ends, Slight left to merge onto North 25 St/VA-5
Turn left at East Broad Street
Chimbarazo Park will be on the right
Directions from the South:
Take I-95 N towards Richmond
Take exit 74-C for Broad Street toward US-33
Merge onto North 17th Street/Oliver Hill Way
Turn left at East Broad Street
Chimbarazo Park will be on the right
A few notes on parking at Chimbarazo:
To park at Chimbarazo, you can either enter the park and park on one of the streets within the park (these streets are fairly narrow), or you can park on the neighborhood streets around the park.
The ceremony:
To find the ceremony location, look for the large round pavilion towards the back middle section of the park. This is not the round house, which is round, has walls, and is towards the back left of the park -- rather, we are getting married near the large round gazebo structure.
3215 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23223
Directions from the North:
Take I-95 South to exit 74B for Franklin St
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left at North 21st Street
Turn Right onto Broad Street
Chimbarazo Park will be on the right
Directions from the West:
Take 64 East to 95 South
Take I-95 South to exit 74B for Franklin St
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left at North 21st Street
Turn Right onto Broad Street
Chimbarazo Park will be on the right
Directions from the East:
Take I-64 W towards Richmond
Take exit 193A to merge onto Nine Mile Rd/VA-33
Nine Mile Road ends, Slight left to merge onto North 25 St/VA-5
Turn left at East Broad Street
Chimbarazo Park will be on the right
Directions from the South:
Take I-95 N towards Richmond
Take exit 74-C for Broad Street toward US-33
Merge onto North 17th Street/Oliver Hill Way
Turn left at East Broad Street
Chimbarazo Park will be on the right
A few notes on parking at Chimbarazo:
To park at Chimbarazo, you can either enter the park and park on one of the streets within the park (these streets are fairly narrow), or you can park on the neighborhood streets around the park.
The ceremony:
To find the ceremony location, look for the large round pavilion towards the back middle section of the park. This is not the round house, which is round, has walls, and is towards the back left of the park -- rather, we are getting married near the large round gazebo structure.
3/14/09
What to Wear
The day is meant to be mostly informal. Think evening at an art gallery -- suit and jacket not necessary, but no jeans, please. Think classy casual.
Where to Stay...
There are many options for hotels in Richmond, but when booking a hotel, we have two suggestions:
1. Stay downtown/in the Fan, as this is close to where the ceremony/reception are going to be
2. Book as early as possible -- our wedding is the same weekend as VCU's graduation, so the earlier you book, the less likely your hotel will be full.
Here are some hotels we recommend:
Richmond Doubletree -- this is where Jed & I will be staying the night of the wedding and they have a free shuttle within a 3 mile radius.
richmonddowntown.doubletree.com
The Jefferson -- This is a historic, beautiful, 5-star hotel located in downtown Richmond. It's also pretty pricey.
www.jeffersonhotel.com
The Richmond Marriott -- Make sure that you book the downtown and not the Courtyard Marriott, which is in the suburbs.
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ricdt-richmond-marriott/
Omni Richmond -- This is a nice hotel located at the top of Shockoe Slip, which is the start of the downtown bar scene.
www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/Richmond.aspx
Last but not least, if you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail us or call us.
1. Stay downtown/in the Fan, as this is close to where the ceremony/reception are going to be
2. Book as early as possible -- our wedding is the same weekend as VCU's graduation, so the earlier you book, the less likely your hotel will be full.
Here are some hotels we recommend:
Richmond Doubletree -- this is where Jed & I will be staying the night of the wedding and they have a free shuttle within a 3 mile radius.
richmonddowntown.doubletree.com
The Jefferson -- This is a historic, beautiful, 5-star hotel located in downtown Richmond. It's also pretty pricey.
www.jeffersonhotel.com
The Richmond Marriott -- Make sure that you book the downtown and not the Courtyard Marriott, which is in the suburbs.
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ricdt-richmond-marriott/
Omni Richmond -- This is a nice hotel located at the top of Shockoe Slip, which is the start of the downtown bar scene.
www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/Richmond.aspx
Last but not least, if you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail us or call us.
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