Emily & David

the bride

Emily Zirbes

Emily is a true New Yorker at heart, growing up in upstate New York and making the move to Manhattan after college. She has a true love for city living and a passion for travel. Emily plans meetings and events at a law firm and has spent time in both their NYC & Boston offices.
Emily is also a certified yoga instructor and is currently studying health coaching to pursue her interests in living a clean & healthy lifestyle while helping others do the same.

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the groom

David Benedict

David (known better as “Day” to his family and friends) grew up just outside Boston, in Dover, MA. Day works for a pharmaceutical company handling their marketing department. When not in front of a computer or behind the camera, Day loves to spend time on the water or in the mountains. He has an adventurous spirit and loves to explore, as seen by the many places he has been lucky enough to live and travel to over the years.

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Wedding weekend itinerary

WELCOME

Date

December 30, 2018

TIME

6:30 PM - 9:30PM

Venue

The Albany City Beer Hall 42 Howard St. Albany, NY 518.449.2337

Ceremony

Date

December 31, 2018

TIME

6 PM - 12:30AM

Venue

Renaissance Albany Hotel 144 State St, Albany, NY 518.992.2500

Brunch

Date

January 1, 2019

TIME

From 10 - 11:30AM

Venue

Renaissance Albany Hotel 144 State St, Albany, NY 518.992.2500

Albany Area Information

All the major car rental companies can be found at Albany International Airport, but everything is happening locally, so you really don’t need one.

The Palace Theatre • Dove & Hudson • Washington Park • New York State Museum • The Egg • Schuyler Mansion

If you are traveling from far away, check out Albany International Airport (ALB), a quick Uber ride, only 8 miles from the hotel! 

Iron Gate Cafe • Jacks Oyster House • City Beer Hall • 677 Prime • Cafe Capriccio • The Excelsior Pub

Stay at the Renaissance Albany Hotel, there are rooms blocked off at a special rate and it’s where all the action is happening!  Phone: 518.992.2500

Wollfs Biergarten • Druthers Brewing Company • Nine Pin Brewery • Merry Monk • The City Beer Hall