MCDONALD’S DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER MEAL HONDA ELEMENTS ERIKA JAYNE FORT GREENE PORT-A-POTTY SARAN WRAP BALL TICKET TO RIDE WINBERIES ED SHEERAN
Daniel Rex McGinley II & Matthew John Alander
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
AUGUST 31, 2024
KYOTO, JAPAN PRINCETON, NJ SAN DIEGO CA KEY WEST, FL BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA GUERNEVILLE, CA CHICAGO, IL TOKYO, JAPAN MAUI, HAWAII NEW YORK, NY
ALCHEMIST & BARISTERS BRICKFARM TAVERN RUMMIE TO INFINITY BROOKLYN PUB I GOTTA MAKE A CALL THE PINT THE HAZEL LOBSTER GARAGE. MAISON PREMIERE SIX TWENTY-SIX WILLOUGHBY WALK PROSPECT PARK FAILED PICNIC COZUMEL FERRY RIDE FROM HELL TURBULENCE OVER THE GARBAGE PATCH IT’S BRITNEY BITCH THE BOX HOUSE HOTEL OH MARY! SHUCKED THE BOOK OF MORMON FUNNY GIRL SWEENEY TODD MARGARET CHO BACKSTREET BOYS BEANE DRAG RACE LIVE
the day before
FRIDAY
August 30, 2024
Attire: Garden Party
or
The Italian or adjacent riviera if you want to vibe
5:30
(click the link above for link to Google map)
Rally for a hello & a discreet drink with a view
5:50
7:00
9:30
North Williamsburg Ferry Terminal
Board a lightly boozed chartered
NY Water Taxi ride
*** We depart at 6pm sharp***
Dock in Brooklyn Bridge Park for pizza, light bites, wine & beer
*** If you missed the boat, hate water or need to join later, the restaurant Is very accessible via ground transportation***
We’ll board the NY Water Taxi again at 8:50 & will be dropped off back in North Williamsburg at 9:20
the day of
SATURDAY
August 31, 2024
Attire: Summer Formal
or
Bravo Reunion
or
Met Gala
or
That thing you have always wanted to wear but never had somewhere to wear it... mama, go for it!
You got this!
5:00
5:30
Ceremony
6:00
Cocktail Hour with Light Bites
7:00
Reception. Open Bar.
10:30
After Party
Brooklyn Lantern
Located off the lobby of the hotel.
McBites will be provided. Cash Bar.
12:30
Our life together has just begun and so has the evening! Let’s sing and maybe dance the night away!
Cash Bar.
the day after
SUNGAY
September 1, 2024
Attire: Recovery Chic
Located off the Lobby of the Hotel
10-12
Come say goodbye & light bites or see if anyone found your wallet, dignity or wig.
Regardless, have a mimosa to ease the pain <3
What did one fungi say to another when he wanted to get married?
“I want to grow mold with you”
THE STRANGE LOOP MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG OH MARY! SHUCKED THE BOOK OF MORMON FUNNY GIRL SWEENEY TODD MARGARET CHO BACKSTREET BOYS BEANE DRAG RACE LIVE CHIPPENDALES WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE THAT’S MESSED UP SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS ESTELA COLONIE BLUE HILL FARM LIL DEB’S OASIS WM FARMER & SONS BROOKLYN PUB PUTNAM’S PUB & COOKER JP 7-11'S MACHO BAR NAGAHAMA MANGETSU
SENOR FROGS PLAYA DEL CARMEN PIRANHA WIIG COZUMEL JERSEY CITY IS PARADISE MAZDARATI PRINCETON JUNCTION SWEATY PALMS YOU CALL THAT A WALLET I GOT JERSEY’ED IN VEGAS I DIDN’T WIN THE DANCE CONTEST YOU WON THE DANCE CONTEST ASIA O’HARA LAWRENCE CHEYNEY JARA SOPHIA OH PIT CREW LIPSTICK CLUTCH 99 RANCH ROADSIDE TRADER JOE’S HOMEWARD BOUND DINERS THE EXECUTIVE HOSPITALITY SUITE AT THE ARIA BROADWAY BABY LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS BUT WITH THAT GIRL FROM MODERN FAMILY
where to stay
THE OPTIONS FOR PLACES TO STAY IN NEW YORK CITY ARE ENDLESS! BELOW YOU’LL FIND A FEW SUGGESTIONS BUT PLEASE STAY WHEREVER SUITS YOU! SUBWAYS, CAR SERVICES & TAXIS RUN 24-HOURS AND ARE PRETTY REASONABLE IF YOU STAY IN THE BOROUGHS. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ASK US! OR, ACTUALLY, GOOGLE IT FIRST THEN ASK US! XX
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
THE BOX HOUSE HOTEL
77 Box St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
SUGGESTED BECAUSE THIS IS WHERE MOST OF THE EVENTS WILL BE TAKING PLACE SO IT MAY BE QUIRKY BUT IT’S CONVENIENT & IT COMES WITH A ROOM BLOCK DISCOUNT!
ENTER “ALANDER/MCGINLEY - 488267” IN THE “REQUESTS/REMARKS” SECTION WHEN BOOKING ONLINE OR MENTION IT WHEN BOOKING OVER THE PHONE TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNT
THE FRANKLIN GUESTHOUSE
214 Franklin St, Bklyn, NY 11222
SUGGESTED BECAUSE THIS IS THE CHIC SISTER HOTEL TO THE BOX HOUSE HOTEL A SHORT TEN MINUTE WALK AWAY WITH A GREAT RESTAURANT MADRE ON THE GROUND LEVEL - WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
NICER, NOT AS NEAR
THE WILLIAM VALE
111 N 12th St, Bklyn, NY 11249
SUGGESTED BECAUSE IF YOU’VE GOT A FIVE STAR WALLET THE WILLIAM VALE HAS A FIVE STAR ROOM WITH A FIVE STAR VIEW FOR YOU. IT’S ALSO WALKABLE TO THE WELCOME DRINKS, WILLIAMSBURG SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS & BARS. IT’S ALSO VERY CLOSE TO THE L TRAIN WHICH WILL GET YOU TO MANHATTAN IN MINUTES.
THE HOXTON WILLIAMSBURG
97 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
SUGGESTED BECAUSE A MORE AFFORDABLE VERSION THAN THE WILLIAM VALE, IT ENJOYS THE SAME PROXIMAL BENEFITS WHILE GIVING YOU SOME BROOKLYN EDGE (EXPOSED BRICK & BLACK PAINTED PIPES) IN IT’S DECOR. HONESTLY YOU COULD AS EASILY GO WITH THE WYTHE HOTEL OR THE ARLO AND HAVE A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE AT THE SAME PRICE. I JUST PUT THIS HERE BECAUSE MATT & I STAYED HERE FOR OUR SECOND ANNIVERSARY.
CHAMPAGNE TASTE, BEER BUDGET
A-LOFT LONG ISLAND CITY (LIC)
27-45 Jackson Ave LIC, NY 11101
SUGGESTED BECAUSE A SHORT 7 MINUTE CAR RIDE OVER THE ICONIC KOSCIUSZKO BRIDGE WILL GET YOU TO THE BOX HOUSE. IT’S GO GREAT VIEWS OF THE CITY FROM IT’S ROOFTOP BAR AND IS ONE BLOCK FROM 6 LINES THAT WILL GET YOU TO WILLIAMSBURG, QUEENS AND MANHATTAN. THE DREAM!
THE PENNY WILLIAMSBURG
288 N 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
SUGGESTED BECAUSE IT’S A MUCH MORE CENTRAL TO THE FUN OF FUN OF WILLIAMSBURG IF THAT’S YOUR THING WHILE STILL BEING ONLY A 10 MINUTE CAR RIDE OR A VERY DOABLE RIDE ON THE OL’ G-TRAIN FROM THE METROPOLITAN STOP.
FREE POPCORN AT THE PINT JAIME’S RANCH WATER CLAPPING COVID FRUIT BY THE FOOT TRAUMA BOOBOO BOOP THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA STARTING FROM THE RIGHT THEN GOING LEFT CARICATURES THAT LOOK NOTHING LIKE US BUT ALSO LIKE ANYONE THE WILLY WALL (NOT A EUPHEMISM) AMBERRRRRRR WINBERRIES HONDA ELEMENTS PONTIAC AZTECAS THE CENTURIAN LOUNGE HE’S WITH ME CAN I HAVE THE WINDOW SEAT THEY STILL HAVEN’T UPGRADED ME YET IF YOU STAY YETI YOU AIN’T GOTTA GET YETI CHEF TAN’S SPICY TUNA ROLLS
THE STRANGE LOOP MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG OH MARY! SHUCKED THE BOOK OF MORMON FUNNY GIRL SWEENEY TODD MARGARET CHO BACKSTREET BOYS BEANE DRAG RACE LIVE CHIPPENDALES WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE THAT’S MESSED UP SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS ESTELA COLONIE BLUE HILL FARM LIL DEB’S OASIS WM FARMER & SONS BROOKLYN PUB PUTNAM’S PUB & COOKER JP 7-11'S MACHO BAR NAGAHAMA MANGETSU 801 BOURBON THE FITCH BLUE HEAVEN THE ROMAN NOSE MAZDARATI TWO CHEESEBURGER MEAL BOOP I NEED TO TAKE A CALL HINGE DINERS JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY FORT GREENE, BROOKLYN PLAYA DEL CARMEN, QUINTANAROO GSTAAD, SWITZERLAND SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC LAS VEGYASSSSS, NEVADA HAMDEN, CONNECTICUT HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY KAUAI, HAWAII KENOSHA, WISCONSIN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE PUNTA CANA
how i met your matthew
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, BK
April 04, 2021
Like many single millennials during the pandemic we met on an app and no, it wasn't Grindr (no shade). After a lot of "witty" back and forth (and Princeton's decisions went out) we set up a date.
We met at a restaurant called Colonie in Brooklyn Heights on a sunny Sunday afternoon in early spring three hours later than we had originally planned because Matt missed his train. I arrived a little early and there, in the golden light of an early spring sunset I was treated with my first glimpse of Matt: he was walking with his head down talking to himself, something I now recognize as an unmistakable sign of very sweaty palms.
I have no idea what we talked about but after 5 Old Fashioneds, 1 Spicy Margarita and three small side plates we relocated two more times before saying a very blurry farewell.
what got me
EAST VILLAGE, NYC
April 04, 2021
I don't remember the first time we said we love each other but I DO remember when I asked Matt to be my boyfriend.
We were in The East Village at The Phoenix; the music was pumping, the drinks were flowing and the club was EMPTY. Matt ordered drinks & I danced like no one was watching (because no one was) when through the fog machine haze & flashing lights came three words:
“it’s britney bitch”
Ivan Pavlov himself would have been impressed by Matt's response. Matt was ac•ti•va•ted. He hopped off of his stool and through the weirdest combination of graceful convulsing and lip syncing the incorrect lyrics to "Gimme More" he hypnotized me. When the song ended I locked it down.
when i didn’t expect it
HUDSON, NEW YORK
August 08, 2024
After a summer of trips to far off and tropical places with fresh tans, suitcases full of photogenic outfits and plenty of dimly lit opportunities to pop the question it finally happened on a last minute trip to Hudson, New York.
It was sunny, hot & I was wearing a heather grey t-shirt on our second morning in Hudson. Despite his history with planning picnics (ask me about it) Matt packed a small meal with two sandwiches and two bottles of champagne (lol) and we headed to Olana, a museum perched on a hillside overlooking the Hudson River & valley toward New York City.
We ate the sandwiches and as I took in the view sweat dripped from the top of my head, down my face and back and through my shirt - Rorschachs of a sort forming on both the front and back of my body.
I stood up and said that I needed to get to some AC to which Matt replied "hold on a second, sit down and close your eyes". In any other circumstance I'd be skeptical but then I remembered the two unopened bottles of champagne in the hot backpack and I realized what was happening. I sat back down and closed my eyes.
Sweat dripped off my nose onto my legs.
When I opened them Matt had a red box in his hand (as him about that) and had done an outfit change sporting a t-shirt that read "MARRY ME? DRAG", a call back to my WEEKDAY DRAG fundraiser (see link in my Instagram bio to support!) I don't remember anything he said because I kind of blacked out but when he stopped talking I assumed he was waiting for a response so I said "of course!"
We opened one of the bottles of champagne and moved to some shade to cool off.
JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY FORT GREENE, BROOKLYN PLAYA DEL CARMEN, QUINTANAROO GSTAAD, SWITZERLAND SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. LAS VEGYASSSSS, NEVADA HAMDEN, CONNECTICUT HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY KAUAI, HAWAII KENOSHA, WISCONSIN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE PUNTA CANA WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK WASHINGTON, DC FORT TILDEN, QUEENS THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS ESTELA COLONIE BLUE HILL FARM LIL DEB’S OASIS WM FARMER & SONS BROOKLYN PUB PUTNAM’S PUB & COOKER JP 7-11'S MACHO BAR. NAGAHAMA MANGETSU 801 BOURBON THE FITCH BLUE HEAVEN THE ROMAN NOSE MAZDARATI TWO CHEESEBURGER MEAL BOOP I NEED TO TAKE A CALL MCDONALD’S DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER MEAL HONDA ELEMENTS ERIKA JAYNE FORT GREENE PORT-A-POTTY SARAN WRAP BALL TICKET TO RIDE WINBERIES ED SHEERAN SHUCKED
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works of art
THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS OH MARY! SHUCKED THE BOOK OF MORMON FUNNY GIRL SWEENEY TODD MARGARET CHO BACKSTREET BOYS BEANE DRAG RACE LIVE CHIPPENDALES WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE THAT’S MESSED UP SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS ESTELA COLONIE BLUE HILL FARM LIL DEB’S OASIS WM FARMER & SONS BROOKLYN PUB PUTNAM’S PUB & COOKER JP 7-11'S MACHO BAR NAGAHAMA MANGETSU 801 BOURBON THE FITCH BLUE HEAVEN THE ROMAN NOSE MAZDARATI TWO CHEESEBURGER MEAL BOOP I NEED TO TAKE A CALL HINGE DINERS JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY FORT GREENE, BROOKLYN PLAYA DEL CARMEN, QUINTANAROO GSTAAD, SWITZERLAND SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC LAS VEGYASSSSS, NEVADA HAMDEN, CONNECTICUT HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY KAUAI, HAWAII KENOSHA, WISCONSIN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE PUNTA CANA PROVINCETOWN, MASS
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tips & tricks
BOOK EARLY!
Our nuptials coincide with the US Open Tennis Tournaments which take place August 26 to September 8, 2024 in nearby Queens so please take this into consideration if you're planning to stay near the venue.
WHICH AIRPORT SHOULD I FLY INTO?
LaGuardia Airport LGA is the closest airport to The Box House Hotel and is an easy 20 minute car ride.
Kennedy Airport JFK is the next closest option and if all goes well is only a 45 minute car ride.
Newark Airport EWR is probably a last resort unless you fly with United (lol) or are planning to stay in Manhattan. Car ride times and prices can vary substantially and public transportation to Brooklyn is... tricky. The new terminal is stunning tho!
HOW DO I GET AROUND?
I wholeheartedly recommend taking a car (Taxi/Uber/Lyft) to and from the airport - follow signage at any of the Airports for "App Pick Up" locations or to be directed to Taxi Queues. Don't listen to the guys in leather jackets offering rides unless you're feeling adventurous.
Once you're in the city you should expect to do a lot of walking so make sure you pack comfortable shoes. Google Maps works wonderfully in the city to get around and don't be afraid to ask people for directions! If they ignore you It means they like you!
Obviously there is our treasured Subway which might be a bit stinky but is generally safe if not a very fun place to people watch. Each trip is $2.90 so it might make sense to purchase a 7-Day Unlimited MetroCard for $34 if you're planning to do a lot of exploring. Details on Subway Fares can be found here.
If you're accustomed to biking you might find CitiBike to be very handy. The city has made a big ado about putting in long and wide protected bike lanes all over the place. There is a mix of regular bikes and e-bikes which are great if you're adventurous but a little lazy. After filling out some disclaimers you can use the Lyft App to locate docking stations and borrow bikes. Details can be found here.
IS THERE PARKING AT
THE BOX HOUSE HOTEL?
Short answer is no, however they're located in a residential neighborhood which has free street parking. Be cautious of alternate side street parking however on weekends and holidays, parking rules are suspended so if you find a spot late Friday and don't move until Monday you should be fine!
There is a parking garage nearby at 1 Blue Slip Brooklyn, NY 11222 for $40/day if you'd prefer something covered or aren't ~great~ at parallel parking.
WHEN YOU GOTTA GO.
look, i've lived here for 16 years and still stress out if i'm going to be able to find a bathroom just in case. if you carry this anxiety with you go ahead and download the flush toilet finder for piece of mind and explore confidently.
MCDONALD’S DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER MEAL HONDA ELEMENTS ERIKA JAYNE FORT GREENE PORT-A-POTTY SARAN WRAP BALL TICKET TO RIDE WINBERIES ED SHEERAN BACKSTREET BOYS MARGARET CHO MANDY MOORE BEANE FUNNY GIRL SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK THE STRANGE LOOP NEW YORK CITY PRIDE RIGHT TO CHOOSE MARCH THAT’S MESSED UP LIVE ASK RONNA BITCH SESH! WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE! MARISKA HARGATAY CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND