Wedding Information

Where: Castle Green in Pasadena, CA. Map

When: July 5th 2013

Ceremony: 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Cocktail Hour : 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Reception: 7:30pm - 11:30pm

Please see the following below:

Wedding Party

Accommodations

Things to do in Pasadena
   

Please note that our ceremony will take place on the lawn in front of the Castle Green.

Parking is available in the Schoolhouse Parking structure on Raymond and Green St. Rate is $6 for the day.
   
 
Wedding Party
Bridesmaids
Groomsmen
 

Sally Jones
Maid of Honor

Sally Jones lives in Los Angeles' Miracle Mile with her husband Brad and their Chihuahua/Min-Pin Gomez.  A print designer by trade, Sally also enjoys cooking/baking and dressing Gomez in sweaters and festive holiday attire.  Sally is honored to stand by her big sister on her wedding day and is so excited to welcome Ken to the family.  She wishes them a lifetime of happiness together!

 

George Faul
Best Man

George lives in West Hollywood, and works as a Compositor during the day and at a bar/restaurant at night.  George and Ken became quick friends the first day they met in Savannah, GA while in the dorms at the Savannah College of Art and Design.  By chance of events and timing George just happened to be moving out to Los Angeles at the same time as Ken and now he can’t wait to stand next to Ken as his Best Man for his wedding.		  
 

Samantha Anderson
Bridesmaid

Sam Anderson is an artist who lives in Manhattan with Maurice and Longpuss, a Singapura and an American Shorthair. She plans to adopt another two cats in the near future. For some, life with four cats in a small apartment might sound like a distress signal in a wedding bio, but for others it sounds like ice cream in the sun. Sam is thrilled to celebrate with Niki and Ken on their wedding day. She wishes them both so much love and happiness.

 

Frank Rugolo
Groomsman

Frank lives in Oceanside, NY with his wife Diana and pup Ziggy.  Ken’s oldest friend, these two have experienced so much together throughout the years and Frank is very excited to be standing with Ken at his wedding, just as Ken did for him less than a year ago.  Frank’s obsession with Iron Man has led to him becoming a Science teacher in their high school alma mater, so that he can one day build his own armor.
 

Stephanie Miletti
Bridesmaid

Stephanie Miletti lives in the Antelope Valley with her husband Matt, their 5 year old daughter Maddy, their goofy dog Mama, and their three crazy cats, Sammy, Smokey, and Clayzie.  She will be attending CSUN in the fall and will be majoring in psychology and also loves to deejay on weekends and whenever she can.  Stephanie is super excited to be able to celebrate this fabulous day with her younger sister Niki and her wonderful fiancé Ken and wishes them all the best in this new chapter of their lives!

 

Alex Hassid
Groomsman

Alex lives with his lovely girlfriend Meghan in Washington DC.  One of Ken’s oldest friends, Alex has been with Ken through several momentous occasions and is thrilled be able to celebrate their wedding.  Alex is a lawyer in DC and is waiting for that very special moment in a case to jump up and say “And knowing is half the battle!” hoping everyone will give a controlled laugh like in 80’s cartoons.
 
Madelyne Miletti
Flower Girl

 

Matthew Skupp
Groomsman

Matt lives on Long Island with his fiancée Amanda cultivating their aquarium with numerous fish of varying beauty.  Matt can’t wait for Niki and Ken’s wedding and is excited to help celebrate this amazing event.  An aspiring chef and future business owner, Matt hopes to be able to fish the Pacific again and capture the perfect specimen for his aquarium: Jaws!
     

Accommodations
   

The Hilton of Pasadena

(626) 577-1000
168 South Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, California 91101
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We have a few rooms blocked off at the Hilton at a discounted rate, so mention the Foster/Acker wedding for the rate.

Sheraton Pasadena

(626) 449-4000
303 Cordova Street
Pasadena, California 91101
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The Westin Pasadena

(626) 792-2727
191 N Los Robles Ave 
Pasadena, California 91101
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Courtyard by Marriot of Pasadena

(626) 403-7600
180 N Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, California 91101
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Things to do in Pasadena

July 4th Rosebowl Celebration

This is an all day event with vendors and music and food.

In the evening there is a huge event with fireworks and the whole thing costs about $13/person as is about 2 miles from any of the hotels.

Vendors and fun things start at 2pm and the gates open at 6pm. The event starts at 7pm. There is a motorcycle stunt show and music by Mariachi Divas and Kenny G (unfortunately) and the fireworks start at 9pm.

Hollywood!

Pretty easy to get to Hollywood with public transportation:

From Del Mar Station (only a couple blocks away from the Castle Green) take the Gold Line train to Union Station (8 stops) and you're in Downtown, then hop over to the Red Line and it will take you to either Hollywood and Vine or a little further to Hollywood and Highland (11 stops) where the famous Chinese Theater is.

Metro Passes are inexpensive. $5 for a day pass and $20 for a 7 day pass, otherwise it's $1.50 per ride. See their website for more info: http://www.metro.net/

The Huntington Library, Gardens and Museum

Beatuiful place to spend the day, have tea, view some art and some gorgeous botanical gardens. The tea is highly recommended, but you must make reservations ahead of time.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $8 for children and free for children under 5

The Bunny Museum

Open to walk ins on holidays but you need to make a reservation on non-holidays. The Bunny Museum boasts more than 28,000 rabbitty items and continues to grow. Suggested donations are $5.

Niki highly recommends this stop in Pasadena

(626) 798-8848
1933 Jefferson Drive
Pasadena, California 91104
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Other things close by:

Staples Center
Dodger Stadium
Disneyland (about an hour by car)
LACMA and the Tar Pits
Universal Studios
Venice Beach
Santa Monica Pier
Let us know if you'd like other suggestions

Also check out Groupon and Living Social for deals in the area.