WE’RE GETTING MARRIED
DANA & ANDREW
Andrew and Dana joyfully request the pleasure of your company and
participation as we join in marriage in the presence of family and friends.
CEREMONY
Dana P. Rowe & Andrew L. Scharf
Sunday 4 October 2015 at 11:00am
The Pool Lawns in Central Park
Enter at Central Park West and West 100th Street
(See map below)
A celebration of our love with the ones we love.
Please arrive early and be prepared to participate!
If we are unable to hold the ceremony outdoors (e.g., rain, soggy grass, etc.), the ceremony will be moved to our luncheon location. Please check back to this site for the final word.
Please RSVP ASAP via your Paperless Post Invitation
Luncheon Celebration with DJ and Dancing
Immediately Following the Ceremony
Casa Nonna
310 West 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
WE COULD’VE GONE TO CITY HALL,
BUT THAT JUST DIDN’T SEEM RIGHT
One of the many things we have in common is our love for family and friends and how central they are to our lives. So it made sense for us to arrange a special day where those we love most could gather together, witness our commitment to one another, and celebrate love.
IMPORTANT CHANGE: Rowe/Scharf Wedding Ceremony moved to Casa Nonna.
Dear Family and Friends,
The best laid plans of mice and two men trying to get married in Central Park…
As you no doubt know, the weather is looking very unsettled between now and Sunday. So that everyone enjoys the wedding itself as well as the days leading up to it, we have decided to hold the ceremony indoors at Casa Nonna.
Here’s the new plan. 11am the doors open at Casa Nonna and at 11:15am the ceremony begins.
Reception immediately following the ceremony with added bonus — no transportation required!
Please spread the word to others you know who are attending, as not everyone checks their email regularly.
Case Nonna is located at 310 W 38th St, New York, NY. Between 8th and 9th Avenues.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Much love,
Dana and Andrew
UPDATE AND NOTE REGARDING BELOW: Sadly, the cut-off date for getting the text to our artist has passed. We are, however, archiving everything we receive and will do something nice to remember your thoughts and well wishes. Much love, A and D.
We’re Counting On You!
We are asking everyone to participate in our ceremony even if you can’t be there in person. In the form below, please share some thoughts that describe us, that connect you to us, and/or express your well wishes for us.
Your contribution will be incorporated into our ceremony in a unique, artistic way that we’ll treasure for many years to come.
To quote the non-Biblical sage Madonna, “Express yourself!” Don’t edit yourself! Jump right in and go with the first thing that comes to mind. Trust your instincts. There is NO way you can mess this up.
That said, DO IT NOW (please). We need your input soon in order for the artwork to be completed in time for the wedding.
UPDATE: The web form was not dependable for reasons unknown to us. And rather than chance not getting your contribution, please send (and resend, apologies once again!) your thoughts to rowescharfwedding@gmail.com
REGISTRY INFORMATION
We are fortunate and grateful be getting married at a time in our lives where we don’t have a lot of material needs.
What brings us joy is spending time with family and friends, creating new memories, going on adventures, seeing The Broadway (and The Off-Broadway) and giving back.
Please know that we are not expecting or requesting gifts, your presence is indeed present enough. However, if you want to mark the occasion with a gift and you need a little guidance, here are a few suggestions:
- • tickets to theatre or dance (Andrew has requested “no opera”); while you’re at it, get a ticket for yourself and we’ll make an evening of it
- • brunch or dinner with you (we’re always hungry)
- • let’s take a class of some sort together: cooking, photography, etc. (there’s a lot we have to learn)
- • contributions to The Actors Fund or The LGBT Center (we love the work these folks do)
- • and, of course, we gladly accept monetary contributions to the “Andrew and Dana Honeymoon Fund” (sorry, you can’t come with us; we have to draw the line somewhere!)
What Is The RSVP Date?
September 6th. Please RSVP via your Paperless Post invitation.
Where Should I Stay?
We are pleased to share with you that we have secured a block of rooms for our wedding at the NYLO New York City (http://www.nylohotels.com/nyc
Here are the specifics on room rates by type of room and date, excluding taxes:
Standard King or Queen
• Oct 2: $259
• Oct 3: $259
• Oct 4: $179
Double Double (two double beds)
• Oct 2: $319
• Oct 3: $319
• Oct 4: $239
Room block (and rates) are being held until September 2. After September 2, rooms will be released.
Basic 24 hour cancellation policy before 4pm day prior to arrival. Guarantee/Deposit and Change/Cancellation Fees will depend on selected dates and room/rate combination.
To take advantage of this offer, you can do any of the following:
• Click here: https://nylo-nyc.reztrip.com/
• Call NYLO New York City at 212-362-1100 and ask for the In-House Reservations office. Be sure to mention Rowe-Scharf Wedding when you speak to the agent. The In-House reservation hours are Monday–Friday 7am-7pm and weekends are from 9am-6pm. (Note: do not call the toll-free number for the NYLO, as their central reservation office does not track wedding block reservations.)
For a one-night stay only, you MUST call NYLO at 212-362-1100, ask for In-House Reservations and request the Rowe-Scharf Wedding rate. The weblink above does not permit bookings for one-night only.
If you encounter any difficulties, please let us know as soon as possible so we can help you.
If you decide to book accommodations elsewhere in the city, we suggest staying on the Upper West Side, Midtown West, Times Square or Columbus Circle. These neighborhoods are safe, pleasant and offer easy access (via taxi, Uber or subway) to the ceremony and reception locations. (Avoid hotels in Midtown East, Lower East Side or the Financial District, as traffic and subway repairs can delay your travels.)[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Where Is The Ceremony?” el_id=”1436726857056-af74c655-1233″]The Pool Lawns in Central Park are located near Central Park West and West 100th Street. Use that entrance to the park and someone will be there to guide you to the right spot. Click here for a large map image.
How Do I Get To The Ceremony?
By car:
Street parking can be challenging on the Upper West Side, even on Sundays. The closest parking garages closest to the ceremony location are: Rapid Park (9-11 West 100th Street); Quik Park (808 Columbus Avenue); and Icon Parking Systems (50 West 97th Street).
By taxi or car service:
Ask the driver to take you to Central Park West and West 100th Street.
By subway:
Option 1: Take the B or C train to West 96th Street stop. Exit the station and walk up Central Park West towards West 100th St. Approximate walking time to ceremony location is 3-5 minutes.
Option 2: Take the 1, 2, or 3 train to West 96th Street stop. Exit the train and walk up Broadway to West 100th Street, then turn right and walk 3 blocks to Central Park West. Approximate walking time to ceremony location is 10-15 minutes.
On the MTA website the MTA Trip Planner functions much like the old HopStop web solution. Find that here.
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We plan to start promptly at 11am. Please arrive a few minutes early.
How Long Is The Ceremony?
We expect the ceremony to last 30-40 minutes.
What If The Weather Foils Our Plans For The Ceremony?”
If for some reason we are unable to hold the ceremony outdoors (e.g., rain, soggy grass, etc.) the ceremony will be held at the luncheon location, Casa Nonna, at 11am. Check back to this site for location updates based on weather.
What Should I Wear?
Fun and festive attire requested! Please note that the ceremony will be on a grassy spot in Central Park and you will be standing throughout the ceremony. Temperatures in early fall average in the low 60s and the Pool Lawns can be sunny. Choose your footwear and attire accordingly.
How Do I Get To The Luncheon Celebration?
Casa Nonna is located at 310 West 38th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues. From the ceremony, there are several transportation options.
By car:
To avoid traffic in midtown and on Central Park West, it may be helpful to drive to Casa Nonna via West End Avenue or the West Side Highway (entrance on 96th Street). Discount parking for Casa Nonna customers is available at Emerald Green Garage (320 West 38th Street).
By taxi or car service:
Ask the driver to take you to West 38th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues. Note, to avoid traffic in midtown and on Central Park West, it may be helpful for you to tell the driver to go downtown via West End Avenue or the West Side Highway.
By subway:
Take the C train from West 96th Street station to West 42nd Street. Exit the station at West 40th Street. Walk two blocks south to West 38th Street, then turn right. Casa Nonna will be half a block down on your left.
How Long Is The Luncheon Celebration?
The luncheon celebration starts immediately following the ceremony and ends at 5pm.
Will There Be Dancing?
Yes!! We will be dancing the Hora (a traditional Jewish celebratory dance) and much, much more.
For the Hora challenged and for those experts who want to bring their Hora to the next level, Dana has assembled this instructional video with a little something for everyone. To quote SNLs Stefon, “This video has everything. Two-dimensional cartoons, southern gym teachers cut off at the waist, and 70s Super Fly realness.”
Are Children Invited?
We love all of our friends’ children but we have decided to limit the ceremony and reception to adults only. Our only exceptions will be our own grandnuggets, Aretta and Jeremiah.
Can I Share The Day On Social Media?
If you know us at all, then you know we’re active on social media. Please feel free to share the love and any cool pics you have from the day on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Be sure to include #rowescharf in your post to help us find it later.
Thanks in advance for sharing only tasteful, inspiring, and, of course, flattering posts.
Who Can I Contact For Additional Information?
Both Andrew and Dana are, of course, available to you if you have any questions. However, in the two weeks leading up to the wedding, please reach out to our wedding assistant, Angela (ang.trainor@gmail.com) with any additional questions you might have. We anticipate being rather fatutzed.
fatutzed (verb) : To be confused to the point of inaction.
In the daze before the wedding, Andrew and Dana were totally fatutzed and running around like Bridezillas with their heads cut off.
#rowescharf