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Update #7: Images

Posted on August 5, 2009

Hey backers,

Things have been going pretty well over here in the Lower East Side (thanks to you) and we wanted to provide you with an updated image from the Wedding Chapel. We've also included a photo of the Donor Wall, which proudly hangs at the front entrance of the store.

If you'd like to see more photos from the Wedding Chapel, please click on the link below:

http://gallery.me.com/grandopening

Thanks again and hope to see you at the Chapel,

G.O.

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Update #6: Open House at the Wedding Chapel

Posted on July 30, 2009

Hello Backers and Kickstarter supporters,

There's good news and bad news.

The good news is that we've completed 12 weddings at the chapel since we opened on July 12th and we've gotten some great media coverage (see below). The bad news is that some of you haven't seen the space yet. For those of you who haven't seen the space we're giving you an opportunity to attend an "open house" wedding that we're having tomorrow, Friday July 31st from 7:00 - 8:30pm. Anyone who's interested in seeing the space or just wants to witness the beauty of marriage should definitely drop by. It would be great to meet the people that helped get this project off the ground and it will give you an opportunity to see how the weddings proceed.

139 Norfolk Street (between Rivington and Stanton)
Take the F Train to Delancey Street

Media Coverage:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/07272009/news/regionalnews/manhattan/aisle_make_it_quick__181522.htm

http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2009/07/using_the_lower_east_sides_pop.html

G.O.
http://www.gopublicprojects.com

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      Grand Opening on July 30, 2009

      Thanks to Jon Vachon for the photograph.
      http://jonvachon.smugmug.com/

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      Yancey Strickler on July 30, 2009

      that photo is a work of art

Update #5: First wedding a success!

Posted on July 13, 2009

Hello Backers,

Thanks to your pledges, our first couple biked off (literally) into wedded bliss on Sunday, July 12th. The ceremony at Wedding Chapel was a huge success, complete with live video streaming for family members around the world and an emotional first dance under the rotating disco ball. We were very proud to share in Josh and Sandra’s special day and look forward to more nuptials throughout the summer.
To see more photos from the first wedding and stay updated, visit us at
http://www.gopublicprojects.com

G.O.

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Update #4: Two days to go!

Posted on June 29, 2009

Hey Kickstarter,

Grand Opening has started to do some preliminary work on Chapel, we now have seats, a backdrop, and a minister. But! We still need you and your significant other!

Check the latest video for a first hand look at the preliminary stage of Grand Openings transformation into Wedding Chapel.

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Update #3: Reserve Your Wedding Date

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Update #2: Ordination Day

Posted on June 22, 2009

Hey Chapel Followers!

Today was my ordination day! Please feel free to refer to me as Revered Kevin from now on! Even though I now have the power to marry I still need your help to make Wedding Chapel a reality.

Pledge $1, $5, or $10 to get your name on the Wedding Chapel wall as a supporter of love!
Pledge $10 to sponsor the wedding of a complete stranger!
Pledge $20 for a Wedding Chapel T-Shirt!
Reserve a romantic summer wedding for as little as $100!

With Love,
The Wedding Chapel Staff

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Update #1: Wedding Chapel's first update! Only 21 days to go!

Posted on June 10, 2009

Hey Kickstarters!
Thank you for all your support! We are 28% funded with 21 days to go! Now is the time to turn up the heat!
We've added new pledge options: Pledge $1 Have your name placed on the list of donors for the wedding chapel. Your name will be displayed on the wall in the chapel. Tell your friends to come by and witness your generosity, on view for the summer! The larger your donation the larger your name will be on the donor wall. $1 = 24 pt type. $5 = 120 pt type. Pledge $10 Support the wedding of a complete stranger. We'll be giving away weddings to people in need. Your name will be placed on the evite as a primary donor for that wedding. We'll also email you a photograph of the wedding that you supported.

Check out press for Wedding Chapel:

http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2009/06/lower_east_side_to_get_vegas-s.html

http://joshspear.com/item/get-married-in-the-lower-east-side/

http://racked.com/archives/2009/06/08/twos_a_trend_pop-up_wedding_chapels.php

http://www.thelodownny.com/leslog/2009/06/les-wedding-chapel.html

http://www.urbandaddy.com/nyc/leisure/5450/Wedding_Chapel_A_Vegas_Style_Wedding_on_the_LES_New_York_City_NYC_Lower_East_Side

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Funding Successful

This project successfully raised its funding goal on July 1, 2009.

Pledge $1 or more

8 Backers

Have your name placed on the list of donors for the wedding chapel. Your name will be displayed on the wall in the chapel. Tell your friends to come by and witness your generosity, on view for the summer! The larger your donation the larger your name will be on the donor wall. $1 = 24 pt type. $5 = 120 pt type.

Pledge $10 or more

7 Backers

Support the wedding of a complete stranger. We'll be giving away weddings to people in need. Your name will be placed on the evite as a primary donor for that wedding. We'll also email you a photograph of the wedding that you supported.

Pledge $20 or more

23 Backers • Limited Reward (477 of 500 remaining)

Get a limited edition Wedding Chapel T-Shirt

Pledge $50 or more

2 Backers • Limited Reward (98 of 100 remaining)

Have photos taken at Wedding Chapel, receive a CD of images

Pledge $75 or more

0 Backers • Limited Reward (100 of 100 remaining)

Have photos taken at Wedding Chapel, receive a CD of images and an 8" x 10" print

Pledge $100 or more

3 Backers • Limited Reward (47 of 50 remaining)

Reserve Wedding Chapel for a 1 hour wedding ceremony

Pledge $200 or more

5 Backers • Limited Reward (45 of 50 remaining)

Reserve Wedding Chapel for a 1 hour wedding ceremony with our photographer, receive a CD of images and 2 8" x 10" prints

Pledge $500 or more

2 Backers • Limited Reward (48 of 50 remaining)

Reserve Wedding Chapel for a 1 hour wedding ceremony followed by a 1 hour reception with a DJ and photographer. Receive a CD of images and choose 5 8" x 10" prints

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Grand Opening is an interactive storefront in Manhattan's Lower East Side. In the past Grand Opening has been a ping pong parlor, a drive in movie theater, an auction house, an art gallery, and a carnival. The future of Grand Opening is up to you.

139 Norfolk Street
New York, NY
646-875-8078
info@grandopening.org

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