NADETTE’S
WEDDING
An odyssey of love, discovery and revelry during these crucial times when we need connection most.
Saturday, September 27, 2025
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Judson Memorial Church
55 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012
Formal and Festive Attire Requested
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Monday, August 25, 2025
If you need help with accommodation please reach out ASAP by emailing nadetteswedding60@gmail.com
REGISTRY
Your presence at my wedding is the greatest gift. I appreciate the effort you are making to join me, especially if you are traveling from afar. I truly look forward to sharing this important day with you.
For my wedding registry, in lieu of gifts, I am inviting guests to contribute to my wedding fund and to donate to causes close to my heart. These three organizations embody values I want to support: spirituality, creative expression and activism; Staten Island and community involvement; and NYC DOGS!
If you’re unable to attend, please know you will be missed and I will acknowledge you at the wedding. If you feel inspired to make a contribution as a birthday or wedding gift or as a show of support, thank you! And if you don’t that is fine too.
I would like you to give to my wedding fund and also to one of my chosen causes. Feel free to split the total amount of your generous gift between as many causes as you like. Whatever you choose, I am honored and grateful for the support and I am moved by your generosity and goodness.
THANK YOU!
CONTRIBUTE TO MY WEDDING FUND
My wedding fund will help cover the not-insignificant cost of this celebration of my dreams.
DONATE TO CAUSES I CARE ABOUT
Judson Memorial Church
Judson Memorial Church seeks to be a just, diverse, vibrant, and worshipping spiritual community through the pursuit of social justice, creative expression, and sacred exploration.
“Judson approaches faith not as a monolithic or unchanging set of beliefs but rather as a continual process of action, revelation and exploration.” - Reverend Micah Bucey, Judson Memorial Church
Please be sure to put “Nadette’s Wedding” in “Write a note (Optional),” right after choosing a Payment Method.
Staten Island Urban Center
SIUC strengthens the urban environment of Staten Island neighborhoods by way of youth & community development through youth & community involvement.
“I fell in love with the idea that people could be catalysts for social change.” - Kelly Vilar, Founder, Staten Island Urban Center
Please be sure to put “Nadette’s Wedding” in “Write a note (Optional),” right after choosing a Payment Method.
Muddy Paws Dog Rescue
Muddy Paws Dog Rescue builds and supports a thriving community of dog-loving humans dedicated to ending unnecessary euthanasia of companion dogs. We do this through shared learning and education, direct lifesaving, and continuous innovation.
“We take in as many dogs as possible each month (typically about 100 dogs join our care each month). We have welcomed nearly 110 NYC dogs this year, with more and more joining us each week. We do anticipate 2025 to be the year we take in the most dogs from Animal Care Centers of NYC in our history.” - Juliette Mazza, Donor Relations & Events Manager, Muddy Paws Rescue
MY WEDDING
This is not your typical wedding. My solo wedding does not include marriage to another person, nor to myself. But it is just as important and significant as any traditional wedding.
I am still on the journey of finding someone to share my life with, but at this time, instead of a marriage, I am having a wedding. This is not self marriage, sologamy or autogamy. This is a solo wedding in the true sense of the word and as far as I know, it’s the first of its kind. #solowedding
I have always wanted a wedding! I want to party with people I love and enjoy great food and drink with them. I want to wear a wedding dress, eat a wedding cake and throw a bouquet. I want to reflect on life’s transitions with my communities, toast life (l’chaim) and my friends. I want to have rituals led by a celebrant. I want to sing, dance and be merry. I want to laugh, cry and be surprised. I want a grand and beautiful love fest infused with my signature sense of play. I want a wedding!
I turned 60 this year and this milestone birthday is an opportunity to celebrate who and what is important to me. This “solo” wedding is also an ensemble piece. You are the ensemble! Be prepared to love and be loved! I want to bring my communities together to revel in joy and connection and to reflect on life and what we value, so we can navigate these challenging times with aplomb.
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If you are still unsure about the concept of a solo wedding and what it entails, don’t worry — I am confident that everything will become clearer when you experience it in person. Even if you don’t “get it,” you will be glad you came.
It is my hope that at my wedding, you learn something about me you didn’t know, learn something about yourself you didn’t know, and learn something about someone else you didn’t know! My intention is that you leave pleasantly surprised with a warm feeling in your heart and inspiration in your soul.
FESTIVITIES
Catering by PADRO KITCHEN
With vegetarian and vegan options
Padro Kitchen serves artistically prepared dishes with soulful and Caribbean flavors. We specialize in flavorful dishes, from classic comfort food to exciting global flavors, all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Chef Jonathan Padro's meals honor his Port Richmond home in Staten Island, his family legacy, as well as his passion for exploring new culinary experiences. Padro is renowned for his Rasta Pasta and as a widely-showcased festival chef. The Tompkinsville Afro-Caribbean & Latin Food and Spice Market selected Padro as one of its founding vendors to celebrate local cuisine in Tompkinsville Park. Padro is also a member of the North Shore Small Business Network, a program of Staten Island Urban Center for the advancement of entrepreneurs and startups by people of color.
For flavors made with hope and imagination, Padro Kitchen opens a table set for happiness.
“Preparing flavors for others expands my sense of gratitude, and then I see gratitude growing in the community. One of my favorite quotes is, 'If you have forgotten the language of gratitude, you will never be on speaking terms with happiness.' It's a reminder for me to be grateful for the simple things.” - Jonathan Padro
To compliment Jonathan Padro’s feast of flavors. We will have white wine, red wine, sparkling water, still water and sparkling apple cider (non-alcoholic), as well as alcohol and non-alcoholc Specialty Cocktails
And of course we will have a Wedding Cake!
4:00 PM Drinks and appetizers
4:30 PM Special Event in front of church
5:00 PM Food will be served
6:15 PM Ceremony starts
Cake and Dancing to follow
VOLUNTEER TO HELP
Please consider volunteering, if you would like to help out, or if circumstances don’t allow you to contribute financially. It takes a village to make a community event a success. Your assistance would be enormously appreciated. Thank you in advance.
WEDDING ALBUM
(moments, memories, writings, photos and video)
Do you have memories of, stories about, photos or videos of Nadette that you would like to share? Did you take some photos at the wedding? Please share them here.
CONTACT
Questions or concerns? Please reach out at nadetteswedding60@gmail.com
THIS IS GOING TO BE A FUN WEDDING!