hasenhimmel

Celebration of Michael's and Joachim's wedding on Sept. 11th 2010


Dearest friends!
Invitions have been sent out - we would be incredibly glad to welcome you on our very special day in September to share it with you.
For this version I did polish up my English - it is quite okay... but:
If you discover one or the other mistake, laugh about it and let us agree on an non-agression pact, please!

As follows you will find a shortened, translated version of the items given on our homepage to supply you with all the information you may need.

Übernachtung = where to stay in Cologne
We would be delighted to accommodate all of you in our house, but since we (still wonder why) do not own a castle, but only a cozy apartment, we just cannot.
We although looked up some nice and affordable hotels, none of the first five of them is more than 15 minutes walking distance from our house, the church and the festivity's location.
The following ones are easily reached by tram or taxi within about 15 minutes.
Please make use of the hotel's homepages and phone numbers. We are sure, all of them will be able to be of your assistance in English!


Outfit = Outfit
Question of the day: WHAT SHALL I WEAR???
For our wedding we would like to have a very festive and formal surroundings and atmosphere. We appreciate very much formal attire! The link given could be much more of an inspiration than to take a look at a farm...

Of course it is Royal Ascot, but for an idea...
There, supposingly, will be no chance to change clothes between service and celebration. So, although the service starts at 3p.m., evening clothes should be given the preference.

For the boys, as usual, it is easier: every man surely is owning a proper suit. The idea is more 'White Tie' as 'Black Tie' - Absolute No-Go-s are jeans, sneakers, no jacket.

Girls' advantage is, of course, the bigger variety and choice. Hats and gloves are assertively required to be worn during the service. Look up the link above: More is More!
No-Go-s for the girls: jeans, mini-skirts, no tights and strapless in church.

Any question or help being required?
Please contact our specially arranged adress: glamour@hasenhimmel.de

And just keep in mind: There is NO such thing as overdressing!!

Ablauf = Procedure
- Arrival of the guests at Versöhnungskirche  FOTO KIRCHE

- about 2.45 p.m. arrival of Michael and Joachim's carriage at the church

- 3 p.m. Festive Service with contribution by

Verena Jantzen, Vicar
  Karl-Heinz Iffland, Vicar
  Martin Dielmann, Vicar
  Dame Emma Kirkby, Soprano
  Choir and Orchestra
  Cond.: Hermann Max
  Udo Witt, Organ                      

 

Subsequentliy there will be a reception after the service in the garden oft the church.

At about 5.30 p.m. the wedding party will leave for the festivity's location, Theaterhaus Köln.

At about 7 p.m. dinner will be served.

Theaterhouse offers
Banquet in the great hall
Bar
Smoker's Lounge
Beer-garden
Dancefloor

Over the entertainment programme silence is being kept so far, of course :-)

If you would like to contribute sth. to the evening's programme, please contact Thomas Hoeft, who is, as sort of Maitre-de-Palisier, accountable for the programme and will lend a helping hand to anybody willing to perform sth.

And for that night: Open End...

Geschenke = Gifts
Everybody who knows our apartment will undoubtedly have gained the impression: those guys do have everything they need. For all the others: true!
After 13 years of living together nothing is missing - even we would not be in need of the 4th coffeemaker or the 26th serving plate. If you think on giving us a Reckelbus- or a Renoir painting skip the following passage. If not:
Some wishes still exist.
We wish to have a wonderful celebration, we will remember throughout our lives (hopefully our guests will do so as well - in a positive way!). We also would like to recover from the effort (YOU just have to solemnise...) going on a short trip in autumn. To support the latter and the celebration, a donation in form of a gift of money would be, although not being too inventive, a delight and most welcome.


Location = Location
How to find us on Sept. 11th 2010


The day after = The day after (and before)
We thought about some kind of supporting programme around Sept. 11th.

People being around on the 10th are most welcome for a small 'Welcome-reception' in our house, starting at 8 p.m. - Nußbaumerstr. 68

On Sept. 12th we would like to meet the friends for a brunch at a decent hour - at about 1.30/2.00 p.m. - Venue is going to be announced soon.

In the evening there exists the option to attend a recital of Emma (Kirkby) and Anthony Rooley (lute) in Rheydt, about 60 km. from Cologne. Concert starts at 7 p.m. We will organize a ride-sharing, leaving Cologne at about 5 p.m.

Please let us know, in which of the offers you would like to participate!
Admission for the concert is about 15 Euros, about 18 Euros for the brunch.


Kontakt = contact
Any question?
Any addition?
Any remark?

Contact us for any concern, please!

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