Our stateside wedding reception will be held at the College of Physicians Philadelphia in a beautiful Beaux-Arts style building surrounded by a medicinal herb garden. The building, constructed in 1908 and designed by Cope and Stewardson, has the unique distinction of being home to the oldest medical society in the country (founded in 1787). Additionally, the college is also home to the Mütter Museum, which many of our friends will recognize as a place that holds some special interest to us. As our guests, you will be able to access the museum for free, along with joining us for drinks in their lush courtyard followed by our handfasting ritual, dinner, and a variety of entertainment to cap off the evening.
Check out the CollegeOur reception will be held on the evening of the 12th of October.
Please arrive at 5pm for cocktail hour and feel free to stay until 10pm. We will have dinner, some circus entertainment, and tunes from local legend DJ Mass during that time.
If you plan on staying in Philadelphia for a few nights and are curious about accomodations, please get in touch with us and we can help!
If you are looking for hotel reservations, we recommend:
The Hampton Inn at 1301 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 has reserved 10 rooms (King and Double Queens) for $189/night plus 16% tax. They offer valet parking @ $47/night. There are nearby parking garages that may offer lower rates. The Hampton Inn has free full American breakfast, wi-fi, In room microwave, coffee-maker, mini fridge, safe and a bar in the lobby. About 12 mins from the venue.
Click here to reserve a room for the Hancher-Alptuna Wedding BEFORE September 10th
The Notary at 21 North Juniper Street, Philadelphia, PA has reserved rooms: Kings $279/night and Double Queens for $299/night plus taxes. Valet parking is $70/night. They have wi-fi, In room microwave, coffee-maker, mini fridge, safe and a restaurant/bar in the lobby. Near Reading Terminal Market and City Hall. About 9 mins from the venue.
Click here to reserve your room for the Hancher-Alptuna Wedding BEFORE September 10
If you need any help with reservations, please reach out. Likewise, if your plans change and you cannot attend the wedding, please do not hesitate to let us know.
The dress code is "Spooky Formal," and all manner of costumes are welcome. Think dresses and suits, wings and tails! Get fabulous, but no long black gowns please. Cloakroom available.
Street parking is available as well as several paid parking lots located very close to the venue, including behind the building.
Feel free to email us at anytime with any other questions you may have.