A Poem by Henry Cholmondley-Pennell

Came across this poem on Christmas Day and read it to Tracy Michele. We may have it printed up for the wedding, with all the particulars of the spacing and punctuation.

TO A LADY WITH A RING

SWEET Valentine, dear lady mine,
Love lays an offering at your shrine ---
Yet mete not by this span of gold
That which would reach thro' years untold,
Would burn when life itself is cold.
Not with the dazzling fitful gleam
That gilds the stripling's fever-dream
(For love --- the dream-love of the boy ---
Is but a glittering summer toy) ---
But with the strong and steady glow,
But with the deep and tender flow,
That a man's heart alone can know,
Pouring his soul out at her feet
Whose smile can make all dark things sweet ...
Love undivided close and dear
With ready arm to guide and cheer,
His breast her shield from every fear :
Love changeless still, where change is rife,
Thro' storm and calm, thro' peace and strife,
For grief for joy, for death for life !
Love breathed in one soft whisper --- wife.

- 'From Grave To Gay' : 
A Volume of Selections From The Complete Poems of H. Cholmondeley-Pennell (1884)

Wedding Information

St Paul's Church
234 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 * 718-624-3425 or 718-624-0179 * StPaulsStAgnes.org
Saint Paul's and Saint Agnes' is "a parish of two churches." If you have a question, please contact Tracy Michele or I by email before contacting the church offices, so that we can keep the pressure they deal with to a minimum. But if you do contact them please be sure to specify that the wedding you are calling about is at Saint Paul's and that it is in the chapel.

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NU Hotel, Brooklyn, NY
85 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 * 718-852-8585 * NuHotelBrooklyn.com
If you are planning on staying overnight after the wedding, you can get a discount on rates at the NU Hotel which is here in the neighborhood. When making your reservations in advance, please specify that it is for the Bullock Walsch Wedding. The hotel can apply a discount only if enough rooms are reserved under these terms. Their average rates are in line with any decent hotel in the area, and the bonus is that it is located just a few blocks down on Atlantic Avenue and close to a lot of great restaurants and shops. The entire wedding will take place within three adjacent neighborhoods. You can walk the whole thing in 15 minutes. No need for cabs.

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Frankies Sputino (no, there is no apostrophe in "Frankies")
457 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 * 718-403-0033 * FrankiesSputino.com
"It's perfect for us - a small family place, good food, everyone minds his business. It's perfect." - The Godfather (Paramount Pictures, 1972)
The food here is great and the atmosphere of the whole place is very comfortable. We will have the menu posted soon so you can know what to look forward to. Tracy Michele and I want to thank her parents, Dan and Laura, for hosting our reception here.

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The rehearsal dinner, for those in the actual wedding party and their guests, will be held here in the neighborhood. But we are up in the air about which of two venues to have it at --- The Henry Public or Hibino. Those of you in the wedding party should let us know your preference.

The Henry Public
329 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 * HenryPublic.com
The Henry Public serves tap beer and pub food, well prepared and served in a casual, saloon-like atmosphere. You can't go wrong here, and there are really good salads for those of you (Tracy Michele) who prefer that.

Hibino Japanese Restaurant
333 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 * Hibino-Brooklyn.com
Great Japanese food served in a sophisticated yet casual. The appetizers change nightly and the sushi is really delicious. Yum.

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One Girl Bakery
68 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 * OneGirlCookies.com
Our wedding cake will be created by One Girl Bakery. They are two blocks from the hotel, and about three blocks from the church. If you are walking around the neighborhood during your visit and you want a snack, stop by. Their scones are fantastic and the coffee will keep you up.

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