JULIA & DAN
August 3, 2024
East Brunswick, New Jersey
We can't wait to celebrate with you.
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.
GET THE SCOOP
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 Main Event
Saturday, August 3rd
6:00 PM-12:00 AM
A night of food, drinks and dancing.
Oh, and a wedding too!
formal attire
Park Chateau Estate & Gardens
678 Cranbury Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
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
*Be sure to say you're a
Sommer/Raber guest when you order!
GET THERE
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).
GET A ROOM
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.)
GET BUSY
Crystal Springs Family Waterpark
(2 miles, 5 minutes)
(3 miles, 6 minutes)
AMC Brunswick Square 13 Cinemas
(4 miles, 9 minutes)
(4 miles, 9 minutes)
(4 miles, 10 minutes)
(12 miles, 22 minutes)
(15 miles, 25 minutes)
(20 miles, 35 minutes)
(32 miles, 45 minutes)
(32 miles, 45 minutes)