FAQs
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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
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Please arrive at St. Catherine Of Siena by 2 PM as the ceremony will start promptly at 2:30 PM. For our guests are traveling from New York, please account for the HEAVY I-84 and Merritt Parkway traffic! (30 miles from NY to CT can take you an hour to an hour and a half!)
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Will transportation be provided between the hotel, ceremony and reception?
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Transportation will not be provided to or from the ceremony. Transportation will be provided from the Hyatt House Shelton to the reception. The buses will leave promptly at 5:15 PM and return to the hotel directly after the reception ends.
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Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place?
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The ceremony will take place at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Shelton, CT. The reception will take place at The Waterview in Monroe, CT. Please see the "Events" page for additional details!
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Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?
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The ceremony and reception will be indoors. The reception space at The Waterview does have an outdoor balcony and patio with beautiful views of Lake Zoar which guests can enjoy throughout the evening.
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Is there a dress code?
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Cocktail Attire: We suggest that men wear a suit or dress shirt with tie and women wear a midi- or knee-length dress or dressy separates.
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What happens after the ceremony?
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After the ceremony, the wedding party will be taking pictures nearby until the cocktail hour begins at 6 PM. We will be serving passed hors d’oeuvres accompanied by an open bar, with dinner and dancing to follow. Guests who are staying at the Hyatt House should check-in to their rooms for the evening and wait for the transportation to bring them to the reception.
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Are the ceremony and reception location wheelchair accessible?
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Yes. Both St. Catherine of Siena and The Waterview are wheelchair accessible! The Hyatt is also wheelchair accessible. When booking, please call their front desk to see if accessible rooms are still available.
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Where are you registered?
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We are registered right through Zola and Crate and Barrell! When available you'll be able to see a "Registry" tab on this website.
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Do you have a hotel block for guests?
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The deadline to reserve a room with our hotel block has passed. However, you can still call the hotel and see if rooms are available. Hyatt House - Shelton, CT Reservations will be made by individuals by: - Going online to https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/ISPXS/G-KMDC - Calling 1-866 974 9288
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Are you having an after party?
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We have extended the Hyatt House hotel bar's hours until 2 AM and this will be a cash bar. Feel free to take the opportunity to spend more time with loved ones before everyone heads out in the morning! We will be sharing this space with another wedding party.
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Will there be a morning-after brunch?
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We will not be hosting a morning-after brunch. The Hyatt House Shelton has complimentary breakfast until 10AM. Please note: There will be a private event from 10AM - 12PM in the breakfast area that will look like another wedding party - this is NOT hosted by us!!
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What will the weather be like this time of year?
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We are beyond excited to have a summer New England wedding. An average July day in Connecticut is high-70s to mid-80s!
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Where should guests park? Is parking free?
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At both St. Catherine's and The Waterview, parking is free and not limited. For guests staying at the Hyatt House, parking will be free if you book through the hotel block (please see the travel tab for more info). If not, there is a fee associated with parking at the Hyatt.
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When should I RSVP by?
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The RSVP deadline has now passed.
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Are kids invited? Can I bring a plus one?
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The RSVP date has now passed and those who haven't RSVPd will not be able to attend the reception. While we love your little ones, our wedding will be an adults-only event. We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving the kids at home so you can celebrate with us. Our celebration is RSVP only. We will only be able to accommodate those listed on your wedding invitation.
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I still have questions. What is the best way to contact you?
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Ask David (: