Together with their families

Josephine&Arthur

September 12, 2026

The Astor Room · New York

A portrait or two

Us

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Counting down

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How it began

Our story

Spring 1924

A first dance

Across a crowded ballroom, one look — and the orchestra played on a little longer than planned.

Summer 1925

The grand tour

Trains and harbors and too many postcards, and the quiet certainty that the adventure was each other.

Winter 1925

A home of gold and books

A little place above the city, lamplight in the evenings, and plans drawn on the backs of menus.

Spring 1926

The question

Asked beneath the marquee lights, answered before the sentence was finished — yes.

The evening

Program

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Ceremony

Vows beneath the gilded arch.

5

Cocktails

Champagne, a string quartet, and a thousand candles.

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Dinner

A seated dinner, heartfelt toasts, and the first dance.

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The orchestra

Dancing beneath the chandeliers until late.

12

Send-off

A sparkling farewell to the newlyweds.

Where to find us

The venues

Ceremony

The Astor Room

21 Park Avenue, New York

Starts4:00 PMFormatIndoor ceremony
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Reception

The Gilded Hall

8 Fifth Avenue, New York

Starts7:00 PMFormatDinner & dancing
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Planning your journey

Getting there

By air, rail or road — here's how to reach us, with transfers and parking on the night.

By Air

JFK International

Transport

45 minutes by car. Taxis and car service at arrivals.

Transfer

Car service from arrivals · Sep 12 · 1:30 PM

Parking

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By Rail

Grand Central Terminal

Transport

A short ride from the terminal; taxis at the door.

Transfer

Group car from the terminal · Sep 12 · 3:00 PM

Parking

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By Car

The Astor Room

Transport

Midtown location with valet on arrival.

Transfer

Parking

Valet parking from 3:00 PM; garages nearby.

Get directions

Rest your head

Where to stay

We've held room blocks at a few grand addresses nearby — mention our names for the wedding rate.

The Astor Hotel

A landmark address steps from the ceremony.

Address21 Park Avenue, New YorkDatesSep 11 – 13, 2026RateFrom $290 / nightPromoVERMILION26Book byAugust 1, 2026

The Gilded Arms

Classic rooms with deco detailing and city views.

Address8 Fifth Avenue, New YorkDatesSep 11 – 13, 2026RateFrom $240 / nightPromoBook byAugust 1, 2026

A note to our guests

Black-tie glamour

Bring out the velvet and the shimmer — deep reds, wine and gold. Black-tie encouraged; kindly leave white for the couple.

Oxblood
Wine
Vermilion
Gold
Champagne

Good to know

Questions answered

Please arrive by 3:45 PM so we can begin the ceremony at 4:00 PM.

Black-tie glamour in wine and gold — see the Dress code section above.

Your invitation lists the seats reserved in your name. Do ask if you're unsure.

Valet parking is available from 3:00 PM, with garages nearby as backup.

This is an adults-only evening so everyone can relax and dance.

Here to help

Wedding support

Questions about travel, timings or anything else? Our wedding party are glad to help.

Josephine Vale

Maid of Honour

Travel, transfers and the evening's timings.

Arthur Lane

Best Man

Accommodation, parking and logistics.

Kindly respond

Will you join us?

Please reply by August 12, 2026.

Will you attend?
Main course
Which parts will you join?

Before you come

Good to know

A few extra details to set the scene.

We can't wait to celebrate with you in grand style. Here are a few things we're often asked — and a link to our gift registry, should you wish to give something.

Our gift registry