6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Casual Attire
The serenade is a tradition that originated mostly in southern regions of Italy, particularly Calabria. Traditionally, it takes place the night before the wedding, where the groom would appear outside of the bride-to-be's home with a musician, and serenade her as her family, friends, and neighbors look on. This was then brought to Philadelphia when many southern Italian immigrants came over in the 1800s, which included Dominique's family. Generations later, the serenade is a tradition that Dominique's family still carries out, with some modern twists. We hold the serenade the Saturday before the wedding, and will be a block party at the bride's childhood home. Be prepared to eat, drink, and dance!
Fri, May 1, 2026, 6:00 pm - Sat, May 2, 2026, 12:00 am
Casual Attire: Anything goes, from sundresses and sandals to jeans and tees.
Once you arrive and settle into your hotel room, there will be dinner and drinks for our guests to hang out, chat, and get ready for the celebration the following day!
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Semi-Formal: Suits and dresses
If you are staying at the Hilton Garden Inn, there will trolleys picking up guests and taking them directly to the venue. The trolleys will also provide rides back to the hotel at the end of the evening. The entrance address of Ridley Creek State Park, as a whole, is 351 Gradyville Road. The venue lies within the depths of the park, therefore the GPS location should be searched by using the following: (1) Parque at Ridley Creek; (2) Hunting Hill Mansion; or (3) Coordinates: +39.9508, -75.4517. By using one of these recommended search terms, the address will appear as 351 Gradyville Rd., but you will arrive at the correct location.
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Guests are asked to arrive at the venue by 1:30 P.M., as the ceremony will begin at 2:00 P.M.
2:30 pm - 9:00 pm
We take cocktail hour at weddings seriously, so we will be extending ours from 2:30 until 4:00. The reception will follow the cocktail hour (and a half!)
Sat, May 2, 2026, 9:30 pm - Sun, May 3, 2026, 2:00 am
Casual Attire: Anything goes, feel free to come straight from the wedding, or to get changed into some comfy clothes.
Come get some late night pickies and drinks to cap off the night. One of our favorite parts of going out is the feeling of coming back home, getting into comfy clothes and lounging, so feel free to get into some pajamas and hang out with us!
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Casual Attire: Anything goes, from sundresses and sandals to jeans and tees, and even loungewear. Comfort is key.
For those staying at the hotel, there will be a brunch the following morning. We will be leaving for our honeymoon the next day, and we would love to see and thank you for being part of our special day before we go!