Schedule

Ceremony

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Attire: We’ll be outdoors in August (but in the cool shade of stone lodge) and there’s a neat hiking trail to a gazebo lookout with a nice view, so bring sandals or decent walking shoes. I myself will be wearing flat sandals! Summer dresses, light pants, and button down collared shirts with short or rolled-up sleeves would fit the bill. Bring shorts if you worry you’ll get hot- stay comfortable!

The 240 acres of Dennis Hill State Park were once the estate of Frederic S. Dennis, a NYC doctor who summered in Norfolk. In 1908 he had architect Alfredo S.G. Taylor design the bungalow at the summit. Here he hosted numerous luminaries of the day, including steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, President William Howard Taft, and conductor Walter Damrosch. The building, a significant example of local summer estate architecture, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Dennis gifted his estate to the state in 1935. The stone walls keep the space cool and shaded, and the floor is level and great for dancing (so if you want to change into heels, it's an option!). Parking is limited to 50 cars at the base of the hill and is still open to the public hiking in the park, so carpooling is advised. We are working on arranging some sort of shuttle system, more details to come. We encourage able-bodied folks to enjoy the nature walk up the paved road to the privately reserved bungalow :)

Post-wedding Cabin Brunch

11:00 am

While in the area, come join us at our home for some lite refreshments the day after the wedding!