Wedding Events and Directions
Josh and Laura's wedding will take place on March 13, 2010 in Philadelphia, at the Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing.
Directions to the Hyatt
From the airport or the south: Take I-95 North to exit 20 (towards Washington Ave/Columbus Boulevard). Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard. The Hyatt is located 1 mile ahead on the right.
From the north: If you are coming from New York or further north, I-95 does a tricky split outside of Philadelphia and without following these steps you may end up in Delaware.
Take I-95 South to exit 7A (towards I-195 W). Keep left at the fork and continue toward I-195 W. Merge onto I-195 W which will become NJ-29 N. Take the ramp onto US-1 S. After approximately 6.5 miles, take the exit onto I-95 S towards Central Philadelphia. Take exit 20 (towards Washington Ave/Columbus Boulevard). Turn left onto Columbus Boulevard. The Hyatt is located 1 mile ahead on the right.
From the east: Take either the Ben Franklin Bridge or the Walt Whitman Bridge into Philadelphia. Take I-95 to exit 20. (If you are on the Ben Franklin Bridge, take 95 South, if you are on the Walt Whitman, take 95 North). After you take exit 20 (towards Washington Ave/Columbus Boulevard), turn left onto Columbus Boulevard. The Hyatt is located 1 mile ahead on the right.
From the west: Take I-76 East to I-676 East. Continue on I-676 East to I-95 South. Take I-95 South to Exit 20 (Washington Avenue/Columbus Boulevard). Make a left onto Columbus Boulevard. The Hyatt is located one mile north on the right.
Friday, March 12, 2010 | 7 p.m. -- 10 p.m.
Friday Night Welcome Dinner
The Hall of Flags at Houston Hall
3417 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA
A welcome dinner will be held in the Hall of Flags at Houston Hall on the University of Pennsylvania campus from 7 pm to 10 pm. Houston Hall is located on the northwest corner of 34th Street and Spruce Street. Though the party starts at 7, please feel free to come later than that if your flight/train/car/bicycle/rickshaw doesn’t get in that early. There will be plenty of food.
Directions: If you aren’t taking a cab (approximate cost: $15), you can either drive or take the subway.
Driving from the Hyatt: Turn right out of the Hyatt entryway onto North Columbus Boulevard/Delaware Avenue. Take a slight right towards Market Street. Turn left onto Market Street. Turn left onto 12th Street. Turn right onto Walnut Street. Travel over the bridge, and turn left onto 34th Street. Turn right onto Spruce Street. Parking is located at 34th and Chestnut (4 blocks north of Spruce Street) or on South Street by the University of Pennsylvania Archeology Museum. To get to the museum lot, turn left onto Spruce instead of right, make a slight right onto South Street and the lot is just past the museum on your right.
Subway: Walk west out of the Hotel and over the highway on Dock Street. Bear right on Dock Street at the fork, then turn right onto 2nd street. Follow 2nd Street north until you get to Market Street. Take the Market-Frankford Line subway heading west until 34th Street. Get out of the subway and walk south (the first intersection you pass should be Ludlow Street. Walk five blocks south on 34th Street, then turn right on Spruce. The second building on your right is Houston Hall.
Saturday, March 13, 2010 | 7 p.m -- 1 a.m.
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
The Hyatt at Penn's Landing
201 S. Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA
The wedding ceremony under the Chuppah will begin at 7 p.m. (sharp!). A cocktail reception, dinner, and dancing will follow. The ceremony and reception will be held in the Columbus Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the Hyatt at Penn’s Landing. Black tie optional.
Sunday, March 14, 2010 | 10 a.m. -- 12 p.m.
Farewell Brunch
The Hyatt at Penn's Landing
Join us for a farewell brunch at the Hyatt from 10 am until noon in the Riverview Room on the third floor. PLEASE be aware that Saturday night is daylight savings time. You might think it’s only 9 am, but it will really be 10 am. Adjust you clocks accordingly so that you don’t miss out on the delicious muffins.
