St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church

Ceremony Rehearsal

La Viola West

Rehearsal Dinner

The Notary Hotel

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Crystal Tea Room - Atrium

Cocktail Hour

Crystal Tea Room

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Registry

Jenn and Steve met in the freshman year of high school in the choir program at Archbishop Carroll High School, but we became friends after we both joined the swim team. We began dating at the end of our senior year of high school, and Steve asked Jenn to the prom with one of our favorite foods: Chick-fil-A! After graduation, Steve attended Temple University, and Jenn attended St. Joseph's University. With the short commute between the two schools, we spent many weekends together in Center City or at each other's campuses (and on Zoom in 2020). Shortly after graduation, we adopted our dog Pippin, or Pip! We now love taking Pip for walks at Valley Forge Park and spending time exploring all of the bars, coffee shops, and restaurants in downtown Phoenixville! We are incredibly excited to get married, and we cannot wait to celebrate with all of you soon!

Our Story

Photos

Jackie Kraft 

Justin Ascareggi

Kristen Bahr

Jaden Menzer

Alison Ascareggi

Keval Patel

Carolyn Nelson-Major

Connor Powers

Alex Greene

Kevin Quinlan

Emily Fabius

Christian Zukowski

Niamh Broderick

River and Bowie 

Wedding Party

The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Parking&nbsp;garage&nbsp;is&nbsp;located&nbsp;under&nbsp;The&nbsp;Wanamaker&nbsp;Building.&nbsp;The&nbsp;entrance&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;garage&nbsp;is&nbsp;off&nbsp;of&nbsp;Juniper&nbsp;Street,&nbsp;between&nbsp;Penn&nbsp;Square&nbsp;and&nbsp;Chestnut&nbsp;Street.&nbsp;Bear&nbsp;right&nbsp;onto&nbsp;Juniper&nbsp;Street&nbsp;from&nbsp;Penn&nbsp;Square&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;garage&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;on&nbsp;your&nbsp;left.&nbsp;We&nbsp;are&nbsp;offering&nbsp;complimentary&nbsp;parking&nbsp;from&nbsp;2:15&nbsp;pm&nbsp;until&nbsp;midnight!&nbsp;Please&nbsp;tell&nbsp;the&nbsp;attendant&nbsp;that&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;a&nbsp;guest&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;to&nbsp;receive&nbsp;the&nbsp;complimentary&nbsp;parking

Crystal Tea Room Parking

Philadelphia International Airport

Travel

Coffee & Breakfast

Elixr Coffee RoastersLa ColombeOld City CoffeeReading Terminal MarketThe LoveMiddle Child ClubhouseGreen Eggs CaféKismet Bagels

Sightseeing

Philadelphia Zoo (Jenn and Steve's first date!)Philadelphia Museum of ArtIndependence Hall &amp; Liberty BellReading Terminal MarketCity Hall &amp; Dilworth Park

Outdoors & Parks

Schuylkill River TrailSpruce Street Harbor ParkRittenhouse SquarePhiladelphia's Magic GardensElfreth's Alley

Restaurants & Dining

Jerry's BarThe Continental MidtownCherry Street TavernParcThe DandelionDante and Luigi's

Nightlife

McGillin's Olde Ale HouseMilkboyTradesman'sAssembly Rooftop LoungeBuffalo Billiards

Philly Favorites

Cheesesteaks

Angelo'sJohn's Roast PorkDel Rossi'sJim's

Other Local Favorites

John's Water IceTermini's CanolisDinic's Roast PorkSoft PretzelsTastykakesTomato Pies

Things to Do

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?

Black Tie OptionalWe invite our guests to dress in formal attire for our celebration.Gentlemen: A tuxedo is welcome but not required. A dark suit with a tie or bow tie is perfectly appropriate.Ladies: Floor-length gowns, formal midi dresses, or elegant cocktail dresses are all wonderful choices.

WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?

We recommend arriving at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church at least 20–30 minutes before the ceremony begins to allow time for parking, seating, and getting settled before the ceremony begins.

WILL THE CEREMONY AND RECEPTION BE INDOORS OR OUTDOORS?

Both our ceremony and reception will be held indoors, so guests can enjoy the celebration comfortably regardless of the weather.

WILL I NEED TRANSPORTATION TO THE CEREMONY OR RECEPTION?

Transportation is generally not necessary for guests staying in Center City Philadelphia. The Notary Hotel is conveniently located just a short 2–3 minute walk from both Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the Crystal Tea Room. For guests staying elsewhere, ride-share services such as Uber and Lyft are readily available throughout the city.

WHAT TIME DOES THE CEREMONY START?

The ceremony will begin promptly at 3:00 PM. We kindly ask guests to arrive early and be seated before the processional begins.

HOW LONG IS THE CEREMONY?

The ceremony is expected to last approximately one hour and will conclude around 4:00 PM.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE CEREMONY?

Following the ceremony, guests are welcome to enjoy some free time and explore Center City Philadelphia before the reception begins. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will begin at 6:00 PM at the Crystal Tea Room, followed by dinner and dancing.

CAN I TAKE PHOTOGRAPHY DURING THE CEREMONY?