Attendee Info
We will begin the ceremony promptly at 5:00 PM and the reception will take place immediately after. Both will be held in our grassy backyard so please wear appropriate shoes such as flat sandals, wedge heels, and loafers. We are trying to achieve a garden party feel, so please dress nice and comfortably. Although it is not a black-tie affair, we are asking that you not wear denim 🙂
Here are a few things to note before arriving at our home on October 1st:
Live Stream!
Since we decided to have a small ceremony in our yard, we knew we couldn’t invite everyone we wanted to. Thanks to technology, that doesn’t mean everybody we couldn’t invite has to miss out completely. We’ll be streaming the ceremony and some of the reception live on our ustream channel, so you can watch from the comfort of your home wherever you are.
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ncsquared-wedding
RSVP
Sorry! RSVPs were due August 15th. The form is now closed and we’re assuming that you’re not coming. If you still decide to come, awesome; but you’ll likely not have a chair to sit in and you’ll be eating with your hands if there’s enough food left to feed you.
Parking
Please park along Butler Street (the street our house is on). The earlier you arrive, the better chance you will have for parking closer to our house. You may park on either side of the street but please do NOT block any of the neighbors’ driveways. If you find that there isn’t space for you on Butler St, you can drive down to the stop sign and continue left onto Buchanan St. and park along this street. If, for some reason, there is no parking on either street, there is a church located less than 1/4 of a mile down the main street – Farrington Rd and there is another subdivision called Five Oakes almost directly across the street (just past the fire station) where you can also park along the street.
Lodging
There are several hotels near our house, all located just off the interstate and all within a few miles of our house. Map View
Registry
While we have a registry, we certainly do not expect anyone to get us a gift. It serves more as a “wish list” for things we plan to eventually purchase for ourselves when we start our next project: updating the house. *IF* you would like to buy us a gift, you’re more than welcome to choose something from the list. HOWEVER, in all honesty, we would much prefer cash that we could put toward a honeymoon (I’m sure you’re not surprised how quickly your savings diminish when you buy a house and pay for a wedding all in the same year) or toward the aforementioned house updates. Either way, we appreciate all of you and are just happy that you’re sharing the day with us!
Cool happenings in Durham
If you’re looking for some fun things to do while you’re in town, there are plenty! Here are a few to get you started.
Museums
The Nasher Museum of Art (Duke University): The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University fosters the understanding and appreciation of the visual arts by providing direct experiences with original works of art supported by a range of exhibitions, programs and publications for the university and the broader community. The museum draws on the intellectual resources of a great research university and serves as a laboratory of the arts dedicated to multidisciplinary approaches to learning. These strategies make the Nasher at Duke a unique cornerstone of the arts for Duke University, Durham and the Triangle community, the State of North Carolina and the greater Southeast region.
Museum of Life and Science: Our mission is to create a place of lifelong learning where people, from young child to senior citizen, embrace science as a way of knowing about themselves, their community, and their world.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center: Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, one of the largest planetariums in the United States, is located on the north end of the campus of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Morehead Center Building and grounds, complete with a 68-foot, domed Star Theater and Zeiss Model VI Star Projector, scientific exhibits and classrooms, 24-inch Cassegrain reflecting telescope and observation decks, Visitors’ Center, art galleries, rose gardens and the massive sundial were built for students of all ages with all interests. The Morehead Center is located near several other attractions in Chapel Hill.Many of the planetarium’s shows are completely original, written and produced on location at the Morehead Center.
Entertainment
Durham Performing Arts Center: Come Fly Away will be playing during the dates of your visit (Twyla Tharp’s Electrifying celebration of the music of Frank Sinatra will sweep you up in a complete spell.”
– Charles Isherwood, The New York Times
Come Fly Away is the new Broadway musical that brings together the legendary music of FRANK SINATRA and the creative vision of Tony® Award-winner TWYLA THARP (Movin’ Out). This one-of-a-kind experience combines the seductive vocals of ’Ol’ Blue Eyes” with the sizzling sound of a live on-stage big band, the visceral thrill of Tharp’s choreography and 15 of the world’s best dancers. Richard Zoglin of Time Magazine says ’COME FLY AWAY delivers the PUREST JOLT OF PLEASURE to be found on a Broadway stage.”)
Carolina Theatre: The Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which manages the city-owned Carolina Theatre at 309 W. Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701. Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. is dedicated to presenting vibrant, thought-provoking film and live performances that contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of downtown Durham and the Triangle Region.
Live performances at the Carolina Theatre are supported in part by the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency funded by the state of North Carolina, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the A.J. Fletcher Performing Arts Fund of the Triangle Community Foundation.
Restaurants
These are just a few of the many delicious restaurants near our home: Map View
Kanki Japanese House of Steaks – Delicious Japanese cooked right in front of you.
Panera Bread – Freshly baked breads, bagels, salads, soups and more.
Dickey’s BBQ Pit – One of our favorite BBQ places. And they give you free ice cream when you dine in.
Reb Robin – Yum! Juicey gourmet burgers, wraps, and salads. You should try their Freckled Lemonade (made with fresh, sweet strawberries).
Carraba’s Italian Grill – Italian similar to Olive Garden
Thanks again for sharing this important day with us. We can’t wait to see in October!