Orientation.

The thing we're most excited about is having all of our family and friends together in one place for a big party. And we mean BIG.

The second thing we're most excited about is having our ceremony and celebration right in our neighborhood. Over the past 3 years we've really come to love Brooklyn and can't wait to share some of our favorite spots with you.

We've reserved room blocks at two hotels that are both super convenient to all wedding festivities. The hotels are also situated close to great bars, restaurants, streets and parks. So if you like, you'll be able to get a real feel for our neighborhood.

We do understand that some people will want to stay in Manhattan, but we hope everyone reserves a little time to get to know Brooklyn. Our area is very easy to get to from Manhattan either by subway or taxi.

Both the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott and the Nu Hotel are holding rooms at the exact same rate and reservations should be made NO LATER THEN June 14th 2009. After this date the hotels are free to increase their rates back to the normal prices. So don't lollygag.

The rooms are held under the Cordes/Anderson Wedding

The Nu Hotel  • 718.852.8585

The Nu Hotel is more euro/boutiquey and is closer to Smith Street, a main drag in Brooklyn that has great shops, bars and restaurants.

The Brooklyn Bridge Marriott  •  718.246.7000

The Marriott is a few blocks away from the Nu Hotel, with nice sized rooms (especially for NYC) and has lovely views of the bridge (if you get a room facing the bridge).

Check out the websites in The Details.