SEE YOU IN APRIL
SEE YOU IN APRIL
April 18, 2026
Poughkeepsie, NY
Friday Welcome Drinks
For those in town on Friday, please join us for welcome drinks and light bites at King’s Court Brewing Company! We will be hanging out from 7-10 p.m. Casual dress code.
Address: 40 Cannon St #1, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Venue and Timeline
Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the ceremony will begin at 5:15 p.m.
The wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will be held at:
The Keepsake at The Academy
33 Academy St.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
For those driving: there is a metered public parking lot directly across the street from the venue.
Getting There
Via Car: (who are we kidding, just paste the address above in Google Maps)
Via Train: If coming from NYC, you can take Metro North from Grand Central or Amtrak from Penn Station. You can also take Amtrak if coming from anywhere along their Empire Line (i.e. Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, etc.)
Via Plane: We recommend flying into NYC and taking one of the above train options. It’s also worth exploring flights to Albany or Syracuse, but they have less reliable public transit for reaching their train station.
Hotel
Our block of rooms at The DoubleTree by Hilton in Poughkeepsie (8-minute walk to the venue) has sold out.
These are some other hotel options nearby:
Quality Inn Poughkeepsie
Holiday Inn Express Poughkeepsie
The Heartwood at Vassar
FAQ
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Our wedding will be a formal affair. Some good options are a suit and tie, formal or cocktail dress (no jeans, shorts, khakis, polos, etc). If you are wearing a dress, please don’t wear white. We can’t wait to celebrate with you in style!
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Yes! The only time you will be outdoors is walking from the parking lot across the street to the venue.
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Click here for a (fun) crash course if you need one
Before the ceremony:
We will sign a ketubah - a Jewish marriage contract. Signing the ketubah is one of the oldest Jewish wedding traditions, dating back two thousand years.
Men attending will traditionally wear a yarmulke (also known as kippah). We'll have those available when you arrive if you choose to wear one during the ceremony.
During the ceremony:
We are going to be married under a chuppah, a structure that represents the home we are building together. The chuppah is open on all sides to symbolize that family and friends are always welcome in our home. The "roof" of the chuppah is made of Morgan's tallit from her Bat Mitzvah.
In Jewish ceremonies, both sets of parents walk their child down the aisle.
Breaking the Glass: At the end of the ceremony, we will stomp on a wine glass. Depending on whom you ask, the breaking of the wine glass could symbolize a few things: the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, a reminder that there is both sorrow and happiness in marriage, or just to remember that even on our happiest days, it's important to remember that life is fragile.
It's also the official signal to shout, "Mazel Tov!" (congratulations in Hebrew) and start partying.After the ceremony:
As part of the reception, everyone will join together to dance the Hora. See an example here:
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All invitees will be indicated on your invite. These will not be mailed until 2026!
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We have hired Kat & Corey Photographers, some of the best in the biz. We kindly ask that you keep your phone tucked away during the ceremony. Feel free to let it loose during the reception!
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Your presence at our wedding is all we ask for, especially since many of you are traveling and taking time off work to celebrate with us.
If you wish to further support us as we kick off our lives together, whether it be a serving bowl or our honeymoon in Australia, we have left some links below.
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Morgan and Zane will both be keeping their own last names!
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Join us for welcome drinks and light bites on Friday, April 17, at King’s Court Brewing Company from 7-10pm.
Casual dress code.Brewery Address:
40 Cannon St #1, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Questions? Shoot us an email at morganandzane@gmail.com!