The Dandelion

Rehearsal Dinner

Ceremony & Reception

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

Ceremony

Osteria

Reception

The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company

After Party

After-Party

The Overlook at The Rittenhouse Hotel

Farewell Breakfast

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party 

Gianna Martini                       

Evan Leaman

Morgan Pivovarnik

Kenneth Woodring 

Christina Borst

Donovan Morris

Michelle Intoccia

Mark Kukulka 

Wedding Party

Transportation

Taking the shuttle? 

Trolley shuttles will be available to and from each event. All are welcome to join us on the trolleys at any time throughout the night. Pre-ceremony: Pick-up at the Rittenhouse HotelTrolleys will begin loading at 2:00 pm, and the final pickup will leave the hotel promptly at 2:20 pm. Post-ceremony: Pick-up at the Cathedral Basilica, Drop-off at Osteria Post-Reception: Pick-up at Osteria, Drop-off at the Franklin Mortgage Co. and the Rittenhouse Hotel

Driving yourself? 

Church Parking: Put the address: 222 N 17th St., Philadelphia, PA in your GPS for the best results. The parking lot is on the side of the church near the chapel entrance. Osteria: Complimentary valet parking will be available at the front of the restaurant on Broad St. Please consider using either the shuttle or valet parking options as parking will be limited near the restaurant.

Parking at the Hotel? 

The hotel offers overnight valet parking for $70/night with unlimited in-and-out privileges, valid until 6 pm on the day of departure. Daily valet parking is $32 for those not staying at the hotel who would like to take the shuttle.

Parking Options Near The Rittenhouse Hotel

Parking lots and garages within walking distance to the hotel and after party include: Garages:The Rittenhouse Garage (214 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103)Parkway 1485 Walnut (1845 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103) Parking Lots:Parkway 20th &amp; Walnut (1912 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103)Parkway Parking Art Alliance (1728 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103)

Transportation 

All rooms must be booked by June 17th to receive the block rate listed above. Please use the <a href="https://be.synxis.com/?&amp;chain=24447&amp;hotel=6774&amp;SRC=30&amp;Group=2906013&amp;arrive=7/17/2026&amp;depart=7/19/26" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">booking link</a> below or call and mention the group code. Check-in is at 3:00 pm. Please call the hotel front desk if you would like to request an early check-in or need to store your luggage before the wedding. More rooms were added to our wedding block on 6/9. If you had trouble booking before that date, please try again and reach out to us with any issues. Book your stay by clicking the "website" button below:

The Rittenhouse Hotel

Accommodations

Attire 

Evening Formal 

Formal attire is requested. Tuxedos and floor-length gowns are welcome. Suits and ankle/calf-length dresses are also perfectly appropriate. Please avoid casual fabrics and sundresses.

FAQs

When do I need to book my hotel room? 

If you are booking with us at the Rittenhouse Hotel, all rooms must be booked by 6/17 in order to receive the block rate. Please click the "accommodations" tab to see more information about booking your room.

Where can I park? 

Please see the "Transportation" section of our website for more information and parking suggestions.

Where will the shuttle pick up & drop off? 

The shuttle will pick guests up at the Rittenhouse Hotel, take them to the church for the ceremony, and then take them directly to the reception. The shuttle will also make trips back to the hotel after the reception concludes.

Can I take the shuttle if I'm not staying at the hotel? 

Yes! We would like to encourage guests to take the shuttle if at all possible. Valet parking will be available at the Rittenhouse Hotel, and there are also self-park lots near Rittenhouse Square. Please see the "Transportation" tab for more details.

Can I bring a plus one? 

Unfortunately, due to the size of our venue, we cannot accommodate anyone not listed on the envelope of your invitation. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us for clarification.

Can I bring my children? 

While we would love to see your children on our wedding day, the space cannot accommodate those under the age of 18 as it is a small restaurant/bar. Please reach out to us with any questions.

Will the wedding be outside? 

No! The ceremony and reception will be held indoors and air-conditioned, with the exception of the cocktail hour, which will take place on a covered patio with easy access to the air-conditioned restaurant.

How do I get home from the after party? 

The Franklin is located behind Barclay Prime Steakhouse, across Rittenhouse Square, within walking distance of the Rittenhouse Hotel. We recommend either walking back to the hotel or taking an Uber/Lift.

Attire & FAQs

At the Rittenhouse Hotel 

<a href="https://www.therittenhousespaclub.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rittenhouse Spa Club:</a> Hair, Makeup, Nails, and Spa Services (10% discount to those staying with us at the hotel)<a href="https://www.rittenhousehotel.com/dining/tea" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Afternoon Tea (Thurs-Sun)</a>: Reservations can be made on the Rittenhouse Hotel website.<a href="https://www.rittenhousehotel.com/dining/librarybar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Library Bar:</a> located on the side of the lobby with live music Friday 9:30 pm-12:00 am, Bar Hours: 4:00 pm- 12:00 am

Visit the Rittenhouse Farmers Market 

Saturday 9:00 am-2:00 pm in Rittenhouse Square

Shopping 

Walnut &amp; Chestnut streets offer some of the best shopping in the city, including Boyd's, Anthropologie, Madewell, Veronica Beard, J.Crew, and more.

Near the Cathedral Basilica 

Dining:Victory BrewingCon Murphy's Irish PubExploring:Logan SquareThe Franklin Institute

Reading Terminal Market 

Open 8:00am-6:00pm, Reading Terminal Market offers some of the best food in the city under one roof. <a href="https://readingterminalmarket.org/market-map-directory/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here for a map of the market. </a>

Try Our Favorite Cheesesteaks!

Marissa: <a href="https://jimssouthstreet.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jim's on South </a> Joe: <a href="https://dalessandros.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Delassandro's Roxborough </a>Honorable Mention: <a href="https://www.joessteaks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joe's Steaks Fishtown</a>

Things to Do

Registry

The Wedding Day

Ceremony 

3:00 PM-4:00 PM

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul1723 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103 Cathedral Parking: 222 N. 17th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 See the "Transportation" tab for shuttle information.

4:00 PM-10:00 PM

Osteria640 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19130 Please plan to use either the provided transportation or valet as there will be limited street parking available on Broad St.

After Party 

10:30 PM-1:30 AM

The Franklin Mortgage &amp; Investment Company1711 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103 All guests 21+ are encouraged to join us for an after-party at The Franklin Mortgage &amp; Investment Company in Rittenhouse Square directly following the reception.

Sunday Morning 

Farewell Brunch 

9:30 am-11:30 am

The Overlook at The Rittenhouse Hotel210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103 All guests are invited to join us for a farewell breakfast buffet. Please join us anytime between 9:30 am-11:30 am.

Marissa & Joseph

Marissa & Joseph

M&J

Ceremony & Reception

3:00 PM–4:00 PM

Ceremony

4:00 PM–10:00 PM

Reception

10:30 PM–1:30 AM

After Party