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JULIA & DAN

August 3, 2024

East Brunswick, New Jersey

We can't wait to celebrate with you.

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Julia and Dan met just a few weeks after he moved to California for a new job. Dan’s ability to dish back the witty banter passed Julia’s first-date test. Julia’s special brand of sass and smarts convinced Dan she was worth the drive from Mountain View corporate housing to the north side of San Francisco. A handful of dates (mostly apartment hunting for Dan, so Julia could not-so-subtly steer him toward settling in the city) got them both excited to spend more time together. It was February 2020 and the future was bright. But then, it was March 2020…

When lockdown hit, just 3 days after Dan had headed back to New Jersey to celebrate his dad’s birthday, he was forced to stay for the long haul. Julia went to quarantine in Menlo Park with Kim and Allison. And so ensued daily multi-hour FaceTimes. Their record was 4 hours and 28 minutes, growing their relationship in the most unique of ways. Fast-forward two years and many cross-country flights, Julia convinced Dan he really did love cats, and she and Clyde made their way to their new home in Jersey City. As they discovered each other's truest selves – Julia snacking on the couch in her plaid onesie and Dan building his own computer to optimize video game play – they also realized their idea of happiness was precisely the same: cozy together time at home (their record for not leaving the apartment is 3.75 days). 


A few months later, Dan managed to keep Julia thinking she was in charge in order to pull off a surprise proposal against the New York City skyline. And here they are now, fiancés and their beloved feline, excited to tie the knot with all of you there.

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The Welcome Party

Friday, August 2nd 
6:00-9:00 PM

Drop your bags and join us for a dinner hosted by Dan's parents, Ella and Victor.

 Kids welcome!

Attire: Summer Casual

The Orchard Terrace

Chateau Grande Hotel

670 Cranbury Road

East Brunswick, NJ 08816


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The Main Event

Saturday, August 3rd
6:00 PM-12:00 AM

A night of food, drinks and dancing.

Oh, and a wedding too!

 

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Park Chateau Estate & Gardens

678 Cranbury Road

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

 

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The Morning After

Sunday, August 4th
9:00-11:00 AM

Anyone need a bagel? Grab coffee and a pastry...and one last hug before you head home.*


Le Petit Café

Chateau Grande Hotel Lobby

670 Cranbury Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816

 

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*Be sure to say you're a

Sommer/Raber guest when you order!

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GET THERE

By Land

Park Chateau Estate & Gardens

678 Cranbury Road

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

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By Air

The wedding venue is 30 miles (40 minutes) from Newark Liberty International Airport where rental cars and Ubers are abundant.  La Guardia and JFK Airports are about 50 miles (and traffic is unpredictable).

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The Chateau Grande Hotel

Directly adjacent to our wedding venue, it couldn't be more convenient!   We have a room block for Friday and Saturday nights at $299+ per night (rate guaranteed until 12/31/23). You can reserve using this direct link, or call 732-724-4600 and mention the Sommer/Raber wedding.

Available until July 6, 2024.

(Please let us know if you run into any problems; we may be able to add additional and/or other type rooms.)

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GET BUSY

Crystal Springs Family Waterpark

(2 miles, 5 minutes)

Tamarak Golf Course

(3 miles, 6 minutes)

AMC Brunswick Square 13 Cinemas

(4 miles, 9 minutes)

Urban Air Adventure Park

(4 miles, 9 minutes)

Brunswick Square Mall

(4 miles, 10 minutes)

Cheesequake State Park

(12 miles, 22 minutes)

Princeton, NJ

(15 miles, 25 minutes)

Six Flags Great Adventure

(20 miles, 35 minutes)

Beach at Long Branch

(32 miles, 45 minutes)

Asbury Park Boardwalk & Beach

(32 miles, 45 minutes)

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It goes without saying that your presence at our celebration is all we're hoping for.

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We hope you can make it! 

Click HERE by July 1st to let us know.

 

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