Event Details
Weekend Basics
Couple
Eskender & Rachael
Date
June 19–20, 2026
Location
New York City
Dress Code
Friday: casual attire, with jerseys encouraged for the welcome social. Saturday: formal attire or Ethiopian habesha libs.
Atmosphere
Friday starts with an intimate family lunch, followed by a welcome social for the USA vs Australia World Cup match with drinks and bites. Saturday is the formal celebration at a historic NoHo loft — with a rooftop ceremony at golden hour, followed by dinner and dancing.
Venues
Friday Family Lunch
La Lanterna di Vittorio, 129 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012
An intimate gathering for the family of the bride and groom in a covered patio at La Lanterna, a Greenwich Village cafe beloved by Rachael's late father for its cannolis and cappuccinos.
View on mapFriday Welcome Social
Little Rebel, 219 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
Join us after the family lunch on Friday for a private watch party of the USA vs Australia World Cup match. Drinks and bites will be provided.
View on mapSaturday Wedding
419 Lafayette Loft + Rooftop, 419 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003
A two-floor event space in a historic NoHo building. The evening starts with a ceremony and sunset cocktails in a garden rooftop with skyline views. Afterwards, everything moves downstairs to the loft for dinner, music, and dancing. The event ends at midnight.
View on mapGood to Know
Saturday's ceremony will take place on the rooftop, weather permitting.
No gifts, please. Your presence is enough.