SAVE THE DATE
SAVE THE DATE
We’re Getting Married!













April 18, 2025
Poughkeepsie, NY
5:00 PM
Venue
The wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception will be held at The Keepsake by The Academy in Poughkeepsie, NY.
The Keepsake at The Academy
33 Academy St.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Hotel
We've reserved a block of rooms at The DoubleTree by Hilton in Poughkeepsie (8-minute walk to the venue). Just mention the Magid-Pointon wedding when you book your reservation.
The DoubleTree by Hilton
40 Civic Center Plaza
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Getting There
Via Car: (who are we kidding, just paste the address above in Google Maps)
Via Train: If coming from NYC, you can take Metro North from Grand Central or Amtrak from Penn Station. You can also take Amtrak if coming from anywhere along their Empire Line (i.e. Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, etc.)
Via Plane: We recommend flying into NYC and taking one of the above train options. It’s also worth exploring flights to Albany or Syracuse, but they have less reliable public transit for reaching their train station.
FAQ
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Our wedding will be a formal affair. Some good options are a suit and tie, gown or cocktail dress (no jeans, shorts, khakis, polos, etc). If you are wearing a dress, please don’t wear white. We can’t wait to celebrate with you in style!
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Yes! The only time you will be outdoors is walking from the parking lot across the street to the venue.
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If you've seen Wedding Crashers - here's your crash course
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IonJBhoMoWQ
Before:
We will sign a Ketubah - a Jewish marriage contract. Signing the ketubah is one of the oldest Jewish wedding traditions, dating back two thousand years.
Men attending will traditionally wear a yarmulke (also known as kippah). We'll have those available when you arrive if you choose to wear one.
During:
We are going to be married under a chuppah, a structure that represents the home we are building together. The chuppah is open on all sides to symbolize that family and friends are always welcome in our home. TBD - the "roof" of the chuppah is made of Morgan's tallit from her Bat Mitzvah.
In Jewish ceremonies, both sets of parents walk their child down the aisle.
Breaking the Glass: At the end of the ceremony, we will break a wine glass with our feet. Depending on whom you ask, the breaking of the wine glass could symbolize a few things: the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, a reminder that there is both sorrow and happiness in marriage, or just to remember that even on our happiest days, it's important to remember that life is fragile.
It's also the official signal to shout, "Mazel Tov!" (congratulations in Hebrew) and start partying.After:
Hora - as part of the reception, everyone will join together to dance the Hora (the dance where we will go up in chairs and folks dance in circles)
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All invitees will be indicated on your invite. These will not be mailed until 2026!
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We have hired Kat & Corey Photographers, some of the best in the biz. We kindly ask that you keep your phone tucked away during the ceremony. Feel free to let it loose during the reception!
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Morgan and Zane will both be keeping their own last names!
Questions? Shoot us an email at morganandzane@gmail.com!