As much as we love your families, we’ve chosen to keep our wedding an adults-only celebration. While a small number of guests may have their older children attending, these individuals are specifically invited and listed by name on the invitation. We kindly ask that younger children stay home. We hope this allows all of our guests, including parents, to relax, enjoy themselves, and celebrate with us stress-free. Thank you so much for understanding!
We’re so excited to celebrate with our favorite people! Due to space limitations, we’re only able to accommodate those formally listed on your invitation. If you’ve been given a plus one, it will be clearly indicated on your invite. When you RSVP, please be sure to include the name of your guest so we can plan accordingly.
Please RSVP through our wedding website once you receive your invitation. When you RSVP, you’ll be able to indicate your attendance for the wedding, select your meal choice, and RSVP for additional events like the welcome party and after-party! We kindly ask that all RSVPs be submitted by September 1, 2026. If you have any trouble or questions, feel free to reach out to us, we’re happy to help! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
We kindly ask that guests dress in formal attire. For women, this may include a midi or knee-length dress, dressy separates, or a tasteful floor-length gown. For men, a suit and tie or a dress shirt with a blazer and tie is perfect. Please refrain from wearing jeans, sneakers, shorts, or overly casual attire. We’re aiming for a polished, festive look; think elevated cocktail attire, but not quite black tie. We also kindly ask that guests avoid wearing rust (the wedding party color), as well as white, ivory, or cream, which are traditionally reserved for the bride. When in doubt, it’s always better to dress up than down!
We’ve got you covered! We’ve reserved hotel blocks at the Common Man Inn, The Lodge, and the Tiny Cabins (our venue’s hotel and affiliated properties), as well as the Fairfield Inn & Suites Plymouth/White Mountains as our overflow hotel. Just call and ask for the “Sessa/Destefano Wedding Block.” There are also plenty of great Airbnb and VRBO options in the area this time of year. For full booking details, deadlines, and hotel information, please visit the “Travel” tab on our website.
Yes! A few important dates for our wedding weekend: Common Man Inn / Lodge / Tiny Cabins Room Block: Reserve by Monday, August 3, 2026 Fairfield Inn & Suites Room Block: Reserve by Monday, August 10, 2026 Wedding RSVP Deadline: Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 1, 2026 We strongly recommend booking accommodations early, especially if you plan to stay for the full weekend!
The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30 PM. We kindly ask guests to arrive by 4:00 PM at the latest to allow time to park, get seated, and settle in before the celebration begins.
Yes! There is parking available directly at the venue. We’ll also have transportation running to and from the Common Man Inn, The Lodge, The Tiny Cabins, and our overflow hotel, the Fairfield Inn & Suites, for guest convenience. Shuttles will depart promptly at 3:30 PM and again at 4:00 PM from all hotel locations to bring guests to the ceremony. Return service will run throughout the evening, including after the after-party, to bring guests back to their hotels. If you’re not staying at one of the hotels with shuttle pickup, or prefer to drive, carpooling is encouraged to help save space and make arrival easy for everyone!
Yes! Welcome Party: Friday, October 2 The Common Man Inn & Spa – Birches Hall 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM After-Party: Saturday, October 3 Foster’s Boiler Room, Common Man Inn & Spa 231 Main St, Plymouth, NH 03264 11:30 PM – 12:30 AM Please see the “Schedule” tab for more details.
Weather permitting, our ceremony will be held outdoors. Early October in the White Mountains can be beautiful but unpredictable. Think crisp fall weather! We recommend bringing a light jacket or layer, especially for the evening.