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== Pictures ==
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*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/soulfish/sets/72157594264597435/ Mika's photos]
 
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== Mika Matsuzaki and Benjamin Mako Hill's Wedding Reception ==
== Mika Matsuzaki and Benjamin Mako Hill's Wedding Reception ==
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On August 26, 2006, Mika Matsuzaki and Benjamin Mako Hill will be holding a wedding reception in Mercer Island, Washington.
On August 26, 2006, Mika Matsuzaki and Benjamin Mako Hill will be holding a wedding reception in Mercer Island, Washington.


The couple was married on May 29, 2006 in a small cerenomy in Cambridge, Massachusetts (WeddingInCambridge). This reception will be more traditional in nature and will be attended by family and extended family on both sides. The reception will involve a dinner and non-alchoholic drinks in the picnic shelter on the Park on the Lid in Mercer Island, Washington. Those that are interested will be able to visit the local bar at the Mercer Island Roanoke Inn which is a five minute walk from the picnic shelter after the reception for drinks.
The couple was married on May 29, 2006 in a small cerenomy in Cambridge, Massachusetts ([[Wedding/Cambridge]]). This reception will be more traditional in nature and will be attended by family and extended family on both sides. The reception will involve a dinner and non-alchoholic drinks in the picnic shelter on the Park on the Lid in Mercer Island, Washington. Those that are interested will be able to visit the local bar at the Mercer Island Roanoke Inn which is a five minute walk from the picnic shelter after the reception for drinks.


* '''When:''' August 26, 2006
* '''When:''' August 26, 2006
* '''Where:''' The reception will be held in the picnic shelter on the City of Mercer Island's [http://www.ci.mercer-island.wa.us/page.asp?navid=613 Park on the Lid].
* '''Where:''' The reception will be held in the picnic shelter on the City of Mercer Island's [http://www.ci.mercer-island.wa.us/page.asp?navid=613 Park on the Lid].
* '''How:''' Please see RSVP instructions below.
* '''How:''' Please see RSVP instructions below.


Read the SeattleReceptionInvitation.
Read the [[SeattleReceptionInvitation]].


== Schedule ==
== Schedule ==
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All guests are encouraged to attend the reception at the Picnic shelter.
All guests are encouraged to attend the reception at the Picnic shelter.


{{{
<pre>
Saturday:
Saturday:
   4:30PM - Recption at the Picnic Shelter
   4:30PM - Recption at the Picnic Shelter
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Sunday
Sunday
   9:00AM - Breakfast buffet at the Hill's home
   9:00AM - Breakfast buffet at the Hill's home
}}}
</pre>




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The picnic shelter is approximately a 7 minute walk from the park and ride. To walk, you can:
The picnic shelter is approximately a 7 minute walk from the park and ride. To walk, you can:


* With the Park and Ride parking lot to your back I-90 in front of you, take a '''right''' on North Mercer Way.
* With the Park and Ride parking lot to your back I-90 in front of you, take a '''right''' on North Mercer Way.
* Walk down North Mercer Way until you reach 76 Street. It will be the second interesection and immediately before a freeway onramp. Take a '''left''' onto 76 Street.
* Walk down North Mercer Way until you reach 76 Street. It will be the second intersection and immediately before a freeway onramp. Take a '''left''' onto 76 Street.
* Continue on 76th street across I-90.
* Continue on 76th street across I-90.
* At the other side of I-90 on 76th, you will reach with SE 24th Street. Immediately before the intersection and on your '''right''', you will see a foot path into a park. Walk up this footpath.
* At the other side of I-90 on 76th, you will reach with SE 24th Street. Immediately before the intersection and on your '''right''', you will see a foot path into a park. Walk up this footpath.
* '''Continue''' this footpath uphill until you reach the picnic shelter.
* '''Continue''' this footpath uphill until you reach the picnic shelter.


Resources useful for taking public transporation include:
Resources useful for taking public transportation include:


* [http://www.soundtransit.org/riding/fac/stexpress/schedules/550weekends.asp 550 Weekend Schedule]
* [http://www.soundtransit.org/riding/fac/stexpress/schedules/550weekends.asp 550 Weekend Schedule]


=== Driving Directions ===
=== Driving Directions ===
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From I-90 '''Westbound''':
From I-90 '''Westbound''':


* From I-90 westbound take Island Crest Way (Exit #7)
* From I-90 westbound take Island Crest Way (Exit #7)
* Continue straight through stop light on North Mercer Way.
* Continue straight through stop light on North Mercer Way.
* Turn left onto 76th Ave SE.
* Turn left onto 76th Ave SE.
* Turn right onto SE 24th Street .
* Turn right onto SE 24th Street .
* Turn right onto 72nd Ave SE Parking is available under the 72nd Ave SE overpass.
* Turn right onto 72nd Ave SE Parking is available under the 72nd Ave SE overpass.


From I-90 '''Eastbound''':
From I-90 '''Eastbound''':


* From I-90 eastbound take West Mercer Way (Exit #6).
* From I-90 eastbound take West Mercer Way (Exit #6).
* Turn right onto West Mercer Way.
* Turn right onto West Mercer Way.
* At the three-way stop, turn left onto SE 24th Street.
* At the three-way stop, turn left onto SE 24th Street.
* Continue up the hill and turn left onto 72nd Avenue SE.
* Continue up the hill and turn left onto 72nd Avenue SE.
* A stip of parking is available on SE 22nd Street.
* A stip of parking is available on SE 22nd Street.
* Parking is also available under the 72nd Avenue SE overpass.
* Parking is also available under the 72nd Avenue SE overpass.


== Miscellany ==
== Miscellany ==
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Guests are encouraged to dress casually.
Guests are encouraged to dress casually.


Please see WeddingWiki for information about gifts.
Please see [[WeddingWiki]] for information about gifts.
 
== RSVP ==
 
Either RSVP over email to winnielmann@aol.com or add your name to the list on SeattleReceptionGuestList.

Latest revision as of 19:04, 17 August 2011

This page was used in the planning and documentation of the wedding of Benjamin Mako Hill and Mika Matsuzaki. on May 29, 2006. Please take care when editing these pages -- they are kept here for historical purposes only.

Pictures

Mika Matsuzaki and Benjamin Mako Hill's Wedding Reception

On August 26, 2006, Mika Matsuzaki and Benjamin Mako Hill will be holding a wedding reception in Mercer Island, Washington.

The couple was married on May 29, 2006 in a small cerenomy in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Wedding/Cambridge). This reception will be more traditional in nature and will be attended by family and extended family on both sides. The reception will involve a dinner and non-alchoholic drinks in the picnic shelter on the Park on the Lid in Mercer Island, Washington. Those that are interested will be able to visit the local bar at the Mercer Island Roanoke Inn which is a five minute walk from the picnic shelter after the reception for drinks.

  • When: August 26, 2006
  • Where: The reception will be held in the picnic shelter on the City of Mercer Island's Park on the Lid.
  • How: Please see RSVP instructions below.

Read the SeattleReceptionInvitation.

Schedule

All guests are encouraged to attend the reception at the Picnic shelter.

Saturday:
   4:30PM - Recption at the Picnic Shelter
   9:00PM - Drinks at the Roanoke Inn
Sunday
   9:00AM - Breakfast buffet at the Hill's home


Directions

Public Transportation

Coming from either Seattle or Bellevue, you can take the Sound Transit 550 Express. Exit the bus at the Mercer Island Park and Ride.

The picnic shelter is approximately a 7 minute walk from the park and ride. To walk, you can:

  • With the Park and Ride parking lot to your back I-90 in front of you, take a right on North Mercer Way.
  • Walk down North Mercer Way until you reach 76 Street. It will be the second intersection and immediately before a freeway onramp. Take a left onto 76 Street.
  • Continue on 76th street across I-90.
  • At the other side of I-90 on 76th, you will reach with SE 24th Street. Immediately before the intersection and on your right, you will see a foot path into a park. Walk up this footpath.
  • Continue this footpath uphill until you reach the picnic shelter.

Resources useful for taking public transportation include:

Driving Directions

From I-90 Westbound:

  • From I-90 westbound take Island Crest Way (Exit #7)
  • Continue straight through stop light on North Mercer Way.
  • Turn left onto 76th Ave SE.
  • Turn right onto SE 24th Street .
  • Turn right onto 72nd Ave SE Parking is available under the 72nd Ave SE overpass.

From I-90 Eastbound:

  • From I-90 eastbound take West Mercer Way (Exit #6).
  • Turn right onto West Mercer Way.
  • At the three-way stop, turn left onto SE 24th Street.
  • Continue up the hill and turn left onto 72nd Avenue SE.
  • A stip of parking is available on SE 22nd Street.
  • Parking is also available under the 72nd Avenue SE overpass.

Miscellany

Guests are encouraged to dress casually.

Please see WeddingWiki for information about gifts.