Hair band

This morning we had a very special visitor - our friends' son, J. J's mom went to law school with Stacy, and his dad will be the pianist for the wedding. But today, we needed a very sincere style critic, since we had a second very special visitor - Carina, our hair and make up artist, came down from New York to  do a trial run on our hair.

What is...a game show love connection?

By now, you know how the two of us met (and if you don't, check out the About Us page).

Although we never get tired of telling our story, and we sit down together to watch Jeopardy! whenever we get the chance, we aren't so obsessed with J! that we're planning a themed wedding. We did, however, send invitations to Maggie Speak, the contestant coordinator who kept us calm during the rehearsal and taping, and to the host himself, Alex Trebek.

Engagement photo shoot

The day that we got engaged, we were surrounded by a bevy of amateur (and perhaps some professional) photographers, one of whom was nice enough to take a few impromptu engagement photos for us.

The engagement day photo shoot
at McKee-Beshars Wildlife Preserve

However, we didn't get around to taking formal engagement photos until this weekend. We considered several venues, and even did some practice shots at each...

You're invited!

The invitations for the wedding in DC and the post-wedding reception in Michigan are winging their way toward guests...and if one has landed in your mailbox, you've probably found your way to this site because you're looking for more information about the celebrations.

If you haven't seen us for a while, you'll find more about our story About Us page. And if you're more interested in the entourage that will be standing up beside us during the ceremony, check out the Bridal Party page.

For those who will be in DC for the wedding, the Wedding Weekend page has all you need to know about where to stay [UPDATE: the special rate at the Marriott Wardman Park is now available for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights], Shabbat services at Temple Micah, and the pre-wedding dinner on Saturday evening. If you're from out of town, head on over to In and Around DC for information about getting to DC, transportation once you're here, and what to do if you've got time for some sightseeing. Finally, details about Sunday's wedding are available from the Wedding Day page.

Once we finish in DC, we're taking the celebration on the road. For those joining us in Michigan, Party in the Peninsula will tell you what you need to know  - there's even a link to RSVP using a fancy Google form! (You can also go directly to the RSVP form by clicking here.)

We are looking forward to seeing everyone in June! If you have any questions between now and then, just drop us a line at stacyandemily@gmail.com.

Dance lessons

If you are coming to the wedding, you might want to follow the advice of KC and the Sunshine Band...



That's right...put on your boogie shoes for the reception, as you are now on notice that there will be dancing! We started dance lessons this week - and despite some pre-class jitters related to the amount of natural grace needed to avoid complete embarrassment, we both had lots of fun and are looking forward to the remaining sessions.

See you on the dance floor!

Getting to and around DC and where to stay

For those of you traveling to DC for the wedding, the most common ways are by plane, train, bus, or automobile. We've outlined these options at the top of the In and Around DC page. That page also highlights transportation options once you've arrived in DC and points out some of our favorite sites around town. Once you're in DC, you probably won't need a car, as most of the things we've listed are within a short walk of a Metro station (or you can take a cab if you aren't up for the walk).

We've reserved a block of rooms at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park - if you'd like to take advantage of the room block, click on over to the Wedding Weekend page for more information. You'll also be able to find out about other activities we have planned for the weekend of the wedding at that page.

Finally, the Wedding Day page has all of the details about the wedding - the date, the time, the place, and how to get from the Marriott to Temple Micah (hint: there's a shuttle bus).

The legal stuff

When we tell people that we're getting married, the immediate response is usually "Congratulations!" or "Mazel tov!" or "Are you going out of your minds with all of the planning?" Sometimes, especially if the person isn't from the DC area, this is followed by a question - "Is it legal?"

The short answer is yes, at least in DC. The longer answer is yes, but the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of marriage do not apply equally in all cases and all places.