Photo Sharing

We wanted to have an organized system so everyone can easily share everyone's wedding photos.

For those of you on Instagram, please label your photos with the hashtag #laurenandshameer so that the photos can be easily searchable. Here is a link to Lauren's Instagram Profile if you would like to follow her photos.

For those of you who want to download the photos with #laurenandshameer hashtag you will need a Instagram account to login to Instaport. Select the option "photos #tagged with" then enter #laurenandshameer. Click the button that says new export, then when your export is complete, click the link that says download only. This will be downloaded as a zip file.

On Lauren's Dropbox we have a folder wedding_photos. Please leave your email in the comments if have dropbox and you wish to submit photos to  the wedding_photos folder. After the wedding, when we have collected all the photos into the wedding_photos folder, we will share the link to that folder. Even if you have not signed up for Dropbox, you will be able to download the photos.

We also have a Facebook page for our wedding where we can upload the photos, as soon as they are all accounted for in dropbox.

Thank you for helping us document our special day!

Warmly,
Lauren & Shameer

Invitation

Here is a sneak peak of what the invite looks like. Look for it in the mail soon!

Warmly,

Lauren & Shameer

Very Important: Hotel Room Blocking Update

This is a very important update for everyone who intends to book a hotel room through our room block at the Madison Hotel. Another wedding party on Saturday night (the same day as our wedding) forgot to reserve their room block. According to our hotel contract, we have the rooms blocked "until May 1st, 2014 (the cut-off date) at which time any rooms not reserved by your guests will be automatically released back into our reservation system." It is likely that these rooms will automatically be given to that other wedding party as soon as they are released from our contract. Therefore, we encourage everyone to book as soon as possible, so everyone is happily settled with their accommodations. Check out our post on how to Room Block at the Madison Hotel if you have not done so already. Obviously, we will not be releasing our rooms earlier since we have so many out of town guests. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Warmly,
Lauren & Shameer

Please Save The Date

Hi Everyone,

We will be sending out copies of this Save the Date card in the mail, but in the mean time we are posting the digital version here and on our facebook page.

Coordinate with Facebook

So I know coordinating a big group of people can be tricky. So, I created Lauren and Shameer's Wedding Facebook Page so everyone could easily communicate their plans. Please let me know if you have any suggestions on how this website or the facebook page can be improved. The goal is to have all the information easily available. If you prefer to stay updated via email, enter your email address under "Follow by Email" to receive an email every time a new post is published. There will also be a Twitter account @FinallyWeWed

Thanks!

Warmly,
Lauren & Shameer

Room Block at Madison Hotel

Hi Everyone!

Here are the details for scheduling your room if you are staying at the Madison Hotel.

Group Name: Silverman/Bolanos
Contact Name: Jerry Silverman (father of the bride)
Contact Email: jerry.e.silverman@gmail.com

Guest Room Rates:

The Madison Hotel's current rate is as follows:
King or Double Bedded Room: $149.00 (Fri. or Sat.); $199.00 and up

The Madison Hotel is pleased to offer the following rate to your guests:
King or Double Bedded Room: $129.00 (Fri.,Sat. or Sun.)

This rate is subject to a 15% combined state and municipal taxes and is non-commissionable.

Arrival & Departure Dates:

Friday 05/30, Saturday 05/31, and Sunday 06/01

# Of King Bedded Rooms: 15 on Friday, 15 on Saturday, 5 on Sunday

# Of Double-Bedded Rooms: 20 on Friday, 20 on Saturday, 5 on Sunday

Your preferred rates are applicable only for the above blocked dates. Guests arriving earlier or staying beyond the dates of this block may not be guaranteed these rates for those additional nights. The room block will be held until May 1st, 2014 (the cut-off date) at which time any rooms not reserved by your guests will be automatically released back into our reservation system for general sale at standard rates. After that date, rooms at the group rate will be offered on a space available basis.

We look forward to seeing everyone!

Warmly,
Lauren & Shameer

We Have a Venue!

Hi Everyone,

We've finally decided on a venue and will be celebrating at the Madison Hotel in Morristown, New Jersey! So save May 31, 2014.

Exterior shot of the hotel from their website

Here is a short summary about the hotel from their website:

"Our excellence in Food and Beverage is apparent from our Deluxe Complimentary Continental Breakfast served daily in the Lobby to our award winning Rod’s Steak & Seafood Grille, a dining destination for central and northern New Jersey, and our newest addition, G.K.'s Red Dog Tavern. A fitness center with state of the art cardiovascular equipment as well as a heated indoor swimming pool with whirlpool complement several jogging trails nearby to provide for all of your health and fitness needs. Room service, complimentary parking and the convenience of the New Jersey Midtown Direct Express to New York City round out more of the features of The Madison Hotel."

Wishing everyone our best!

Warmly,
Lauren & Shameer