OUR STORY
Despite going to the same university, and even briefly working on the same student satellite project, it wasn’t until after graduation that Kate and Alex actually met. Shortly after moving to Pasadena, Kate was introduced to Alex by a mutual friend and the two of them quickly entered a state of inseparable quantum entanglement.
WHEN AND WHERE
Where
The ceremony and reception will be held at the Main Library in downtown Salt Lake City. Weather permitting, the ceremony will be held on the roof. It will be short but be sure to bring something warm!
Address:
210 East 400 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
About the Library
Designed by internationally-acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie, the library is truly a work of art. The five-story triangular building, adjacent rectangular administrative wing, and ovoid atrium are enclosed by a crescent-shaped, walkable wall of glass. Within the crescent are shops, spiraling fireplaces, and reading galleries overlooking the city and Wasatch Mountains beyond. The roof-top garden offers a stunning 360° view of the Salt Lake Valley.
In addition to being a beautiful building, the library is all the more special to Kate and Alex because of the large role Alex’s mother, Anne, played in managing its construction. A librarian all her life, Anne worked tirelessly with architects and contractors for many years to ensure the building’s successful completion. An experience that had the odd side effect of turning her into a connoisseur of poured concrete. To this day, she can sometimes be caught wandering some of the world’s finest museums studying their foundation and retaining walls.
When
The ceremony will begin just before sunset, at 5:30 pm on February 22nd 2015. Reception to immediately follow.
Hotels
For those of you who are traveling from out of town, we are so grateful that you are making the trip to SLC for our wedding! Here is a short list of hotels we recommend, but there are lots more to choose from.
Discounted price: $112-140 per night
Promo code: Enter “WED” when booking to get 20% off the best available rate
Library distance: 0.7 miles
Train distance: <1 block
Price: $100-130 per night
Library distance: 0.5 miles
Train distance: 1 block
Those traveling in a group might find renting a house cheaper and more fun! Be sure to double check the distance to the Library as some posts can be misleading.
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RSVP
We love trees almost as much as we hate licking envelopes… so our RSVP process is paperless! We’re open for submissions now if you’d like to RSVP early.
The deadline to RSVP for this wedding has passed, please contact the bride and groom to see if there is still a seat for you.
Having trouble RSVP-ing? Did we slip up and forget someone? Just email us, and we’ll get things sorted in no time.
Ski and Snowboard
Ski Deer Valley 23-25th
Following the wedding, Kate & Alex are going to ski at Deer Valley Resort. Deer Valley is only 40 minutes away from downtown Salt Lake and features some of the world’s best skiing. We will be there the 23rd-25th and would love for you to join us for any or all of that time. Staying at the resorts themselves can be expensive, so we highly recommend looking for a vacation rental by owner vrbo (especially if traveling with friends). We have created a google group called welikesnow to help folks who are interested in sharing a vrbo find one another and coordinate. If a vacation rental just isn’t your style, we recommend the New Park Hotel in nearby Kimball Junction. It’s a quick 15 minute drive or 30 minute bus ride away from Deer Valley and more affordable than the resort hotels. Questions? Just ask Alex!
Other Things To Do
- Utah Olympic Oval
Want to go ice skating where the 2002 Winter Olympians competed? Here’s your chance. - Alpine Coaster
You’ll enjoy the beautiful Wasatch mountain scenery as the automated lift system whisks you to the top of the track. Then, hold on tight as you go whizzing down the mountain on nearly 4,000 feet of curves, bends and loops. - Natural History Museum of Utah
Utah is full of fossils… and our museum is not bad either! Adults and kids of all ages will love the brand new and architecturally stunning museum. It has a three-story indoor canyon, dinosaurs and animal fossils found in Utah, a walk-in recreation of a 19th century Park City mine, and much more. Kids can check out live insects, get their hands wet in the indoor pond play area, and burn off energy in the underground crawl space. Alex is a huge fan of the dinosaur and giant ground sloth fossilized skeletons. - This is the Place Heritage Park
Step back in time and explore a re-created pioneer-style village, pan for gold, watch a blacksmith at work, and ride a vintage fire engine. - Main Library
The most beautiful library ever made. Period.
It’s also a great place for the kiddos! It has an impressive collection of children’s books and two special reading areas tucked under the reflecting pool – Grandmother’s Attic and Crystal Cave (Kate is convinced it’s actually Superman’s Fortress of Solitude). There is a real beehive, Large Craft and Story rooms, and an alcove of computers for young gamers. - Discovery Gateway
An interactive, hands-on children’s museum. - Clarke Planetarium
Is our wedding not spacey enough for ya? Check out the planetarium. - Ride a Real Bobsled
This one is all you, if you dare.
Registry
Your presence is our presents!!!
We are very fortunate to have a happy home filled with all the worldly possessions we need. Therefore, we have decided not to have a gift registry. The best and only gift we request is your presence at the wedding. Sharing time with loved ones means far more to us than any physical object ever could.
For those who just can’t resist buying something, we have created an “experience” registry where you have the option of gifting a specific activity or experience for our honeymoon. We understand that not everyone may agree with the idea of a honeymoon registry, but after much thought, it was the best thing we could come up with. If you’d prefer to give in another way, we ask that you make a charitable donation in our honor. A couple of great options are WEP and Texas4000.
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