SAVE THE DATE

SAVE THE DATE

Kaiserslautern, August 2023
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April 18, 2026

Poughkeepsie, NY

Venue

The wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception will be held at:

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). Click here to book directly with our block code. If you prefer to call to book your reservation, be sure to mention “MPW”.

The DoubleTree by Hilton
40 Civic Center Plaza
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(845) 485-5300

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

  • Our wedding will be a formal affair. Some good options are a suit and tie, formal 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!

  • Yes! The only time you will be outdoors is walking from the parking lot across the street to the venue.

  • Click here for a (fun) crash course if you need one

    Before the ceremony:

    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 the ceremony.

    During the ceremony:

    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. 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 stomp on a wine glass. 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 the ceremony:

    As part of the reception, everyone will join together to dance the Hora. See an example here:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKICKAaJhPM

  • All invitees will be indicated on your invite. These will not be mailed until 2026!

  • 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!

  • Morgan and Zane will both be keeping their own last names!

Questions? Shoot us an email at morganandzane@gmail.com!

See you in 2026