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Fred Maerkle

and

Brianna Alessio

Fred Maerkle

and

Brianna Alessio

February 22, 2026

Hartford, CT

Schedule

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Wedding Ceremony and Reception

12:00 pm

The Society Room of Hartford
31 Pratt St, Hartford, CT 06103

Please come dressed in cocktail or formal attire.

Cocktail Hour and Reception to follow. PARKING Address to the parking lot entrance for GPS: 84 Asylum Street, Hartford CT 06103 There is an automated entrance for the ProPark parking lot, closest to the venue, located on Asylum Street. No overnight parking is permitted. Metered Street parking is available on nights and weekends at no charge. If you are staying at a hotel in the area, you may take advantage of their parking and walk over to the facility. The handicap accessible entrance to our venue is located on the side of our building with a gray ramp. Note: Keep the ticket you receive from the machine in a safe and memorable spot. You will need this ticket later. Once you are inside the venue, the Greeter will have a voucher with a #2 on it. This voucher is a complimentary ticket to exit the lot. Exiting the lot, you will enter ticket #1 in the machine first followed by ticket #2.

Travel

Hotel

Residence Inn Hartford Downtown

942 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
 

Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown

315 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CT 06103
 

Hotel

Hartford Marriott Downtown

200 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103
 

Hotel

Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG

370 Market Street, Hartford, CT 06120
 

Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford

351 Pitkin Street, East Hartford, CT 06108
 

Registry

While we have no expectation that our guests give us a anything, we realize many of you may want to give us a wedding present. We live in an incredibly small home that is already filled to the brim! Because we have completely run out of space we are asking everyone to use the money they would have spent on a gift and put it into Our Newlywed Fund so we can get a head start on our married life together. Feel free to donate through this website, or give the old fashion way with cash or check at our wedding!

Things To Do

Staying in Hartford for the weekend, here are some recommendations of activities to do in the area!
The Bushnell Performing Arts Center

The Bushnell Performing Arts Center

166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106

Looking for great Broadway quality shows, look no further!

Connecticut Science Center

Connecticut Science Center

250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

600 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
The Mark Twain House & Museum

The Mark Twain House & Museum

351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105

FAQs

Question

Are children allowed?

Answer

Although we love children, we will not be having young children (under 10 years old) at our wedding.

Question

Is there a dress code?

Answer

YES! We would love for our guests to come dressed in formal or cocktail attire.

Question

Can I bring a guest?

Answer

Your RSVP card will tell you how many seats we have reserved for you. You may not bring a guest unless we have reserved a seat for them. Please do not reach out to us asking for an additional seat as we have limited seats available.

Question

When should I RSVP by?

Answer

Please RSVP no later than February 9th. After this date, we will not accept RSVPS. Please RSVP by mailing in the RSVP card (envelope with paid postage included) found in your invitation.

Question

Is it okay to post wedding photos on social media?

Answer

We ask that you wait to post pictures on social media until March 5th. This will allow us as the couple to post pictures first.

Question

What if it snows?

Answer

We know that February weather can be crazy and include chances for snow. Our date is locked in and cannot be moved regardless of weather conditions. If snow prevents you from attending, we understand!

Question

What type of food will be served?

Answer

We'll be serving hors d'oeuvres at cocktail hour followed by a sit-down dinner with a choice entrée. There will be a chicken, beef, fish, and vegetarian option. All choices will be tree-nut free. Guests with dietary restriction should write them on their RSVP card.