Catherine Baker

and

Henry Roden

♥

Catherine Baker and Henry Roden ♥

SATURDAY, JULY 18TH, 2026


Catherine and Henry (and Quinn!) are getting married on July 18, 2026 — and we're doing it our way: downtown, with good food, great drinks, and the people we love in the city we love.

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The Ceremony

We're making it official just down the street at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau — the way New Yorkers do. We’re excited to have an intimate courthouse ceremony followed by photos around our neighborhood.

Details to follow for invited guests.

  • The Celebration

    Cocktails, dinner, and dancing at a place that means a lot to us — the former wine shop where Henry used to work, we celebrated our engagement, and where Catherine used to frequently cash in on that employee discount right around the corner from our apartment.

    DIRECTIONS

  • Cocktail Hour

    SATURDAY JULY 18TH, 2026

    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Pasanella & Son Vintners

    115 South St, New York, NY 10038

  • Wedding Reception

    SATURDAY JULY 18TH, 2026

    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Pasanella & Son Vintners

    115 South Street, New York, NY 10038

A NYC Love Story

From friendship to making it official in 2019,

Henry was violently introduced to the family through the wedding of Catherine’s cousin, the first trip they took together. 

Sparks flew in 2017…

when henry and Catherine met on July 17 on their first day of work at Macys. Lunches in Bryant Park became a regular occurrence, with Catherine expertly constructing Greek salads using an increasing number of Tupperware containers. These lunches are where the seeds were planted and their relationship took root. 

In 2020 at the commencement of a global pandemic,

they moved to Arizona for what was expected to be a month in the sun. One month quickly turned into 2 years of hiking, backyard bbqs, and adventure travel across the southwest.  Most importantly, however, was the planned and executed heist of our son, Quinn, from the doldrums of northern Ohio.

May of 2023 brought a long-planned trip to Central Park to let our son frolic freely amongst the meadows, where an enthusiastic “Yes!” at Belvedere Castle set the course for their life ahead... 

even if Catherine nearly let Quinn wander off in the process.

2022 brought the dreaded return to office mandate and the start of Henry’s NYU studies.

They made their home in Manhattan’s seaport neighborhood and have become fixtures of the tight-knit neighborhood. 

Travel and Stay

Both days of the wedding are in [neighborhood — e.g., the West Village / Lower East Side / etc.]. If you're coming from out of town, check out below!

  • Both days of the wedding are in downtown Manhattan - specifically the seaport/fidi area. If you're coming from out of town, here are some places we recommend:

    • Recommendation here

    • Recommendation here

    • AirBnb

    • Or a friend’s couch!

  • The ceremony and reception are both in seaport/fidi. Everything is walkable. If you're coming from elsewhere in the city, take the [subway lines] to [station]. Cabs and rideshares work too — this is New York, after all.

    If you're a local, you already know what to do.

While you’re here

New York doesn't need an introduction, but here are a few of our favorite spots in the neighborhood…

Restaurants we love

Coffee: [Spot name] — [one line]

Breakfast: [Spot name] — [one line]

Drinks: [Spot name] — [one line]

Sites to see

A walk: [Park or route] — [one line]

If you have time: [Activity or neighborhood to explore]

If you have time

If you have time: [Activity or neighborhood to explore]

  • Registry

    Your presence is the best gift we could ask for. But if you'd like to celebrate us in another way, you can donate to our honeymoon fund below.

    DONATE TO OUR HONEYMOON FUND

FAQs

  • [Decide: cocktail attire / dressy casual / "look good, be comfortable" — recommend cocktail attire to match the editorial vibe. Something like:] Cocktail attire. Think: what you'd wear to a really good dinner at a restaurant you want to impress. No need for floor-length anything.

  • Indoors for both days. The courthouse ceremony is inside, and Saturday's celebration is at an indoor venue. But we'll be in New York in July, so dress for warm weather when getting around.

  • We're keeping things intimate, so we've specifically invited the people we want there. If your invitation includes a plus one, it will say so. If you're unsure, reach out to us.

  • Obviously.

  • This is New York City. There is no parking situation. Take the subway, grab a cab, or walk. That's part of the charm.

  • Yes. You're welcome.

  • [Rachel's email or Catherine/Henry's preferred contact]