Our wedding will take place on Sunday, October 11th at The Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs, NY - Champagne Greeting: 3:45 PM - Ceremony: 4:00-4:30 PM - Cocktail Hour: 4:30-5:30 PM - Reception: 5:30–10:00 PM All events will take place at The Gideon Putnam.
Please plan to arrive 20–30 minutes early so you can grab a glass of champagne and get settled before the ceremony begins promptly at 4:00 PM.
All of the events will be held indoors. However, you may want to explore the park or Saratoga Springs over the weekend. It’s October in Upstate New York, expect crisp, beautiful fall weather. A light coat may be wise.
This will be an adults-only celebration. Children are not invited unless they were explicitly named on the invitation. We appreciate you making arrangements in advance.
Only guests explicitly listed on your invitation are invited. If your invitation included a guest, they will be named. Otherwise, we kindly ask that you attend solo.
We invite guests to join us in formal or cocktail attire, with 1920s Great Gatsby-inspired fashion encouraged. Think Art Deco elegance, vintage glamour, and a little bit of Roaring Twenties flair. For women, this could include flapper-style dresses, fringe, sequins, beading, Art Deco patterns, or elegant short or long dresses with vintage-inspired details. Accessories are welcome, including headbands, pearls, gloves, shawls, statement jewelry, or sparkly accents. For men, consider three-piece suits, vests, double-breasted suits, pinstripes, suspenders, bow ties, pocket watches, fedoras, or dress shirts with slacks. Zoot suits or other vintage-inspired formalwear are also welcome. Most importantly, dress comfortably, have fun with the theme, and come ready to celebrate in style. The wedding party will be wearing dark green, black, and gold — you are absolutely welcome to wear those colors (just know you may match us!). The bride will be wearing champagne, so we kindly ask that guests avoid white or champagne tones.
Think: elevated, glamorous, decadent 1920s energy. Grab your fedoras, feathered boas and fans, pearls, gloves, pinstripes, sequins, fringe, suspenders, velvet, bold lips, dramatic silhouettes. DO IT UP. Participation is not required, but it is very much encouraged. The bride, groom, wedding party, and families will all be dressed for the occasion, and we hope you’ll have fun with it too. The only true restriction: Please do not wear white or champagne. If you’d like outfit inspiration, we recommend: - babeyond.com - Amazon - decohaus.com - jjshouse.com
The closest airport is Albany International Airport, approximately 30 minutes from the venue. Please see the Travel section of our website for more details.
We recommend staying at The Gideon Putnam to be close to all the festivities. We also have a room block at the nearby Homewood Suites. Please visit the Travel section for booking information and deadlines.
Yes! A shuttle will be provided by The Gideon Putnam and is open to all wedding guests — regardless of where you are staying — so no one has to imbibe and drive. There is a free parking lot at the venue for anyone planning to drive.
Saratoga Springs is a historic and charming town — and a perfect place to turn the weekend into a mini vacation. The wedding takes place in Saratoga Spa State Park, which offers trails, golf, a spa, and museums. Downtown Saratoga (especially Broadway) has wonderful restaurants, shops, and historic charm. The famous Saratoga Race Course is also nearby. We highly recommend exploring while you’re in town!
Yes, there will be an open bar, as well as some herbal treats.
The reception will feature a plated dinner with: - A meat option - A vegetarian option - A kosher option We will update the menu details once finalized.
Yes. When you RSVP, there will be space to communicate dietary restrictions. Vegetarian and kosher options will be available.
Yes. The reception concludes at 10:00 PM and there will be an optional nightcap at Putnam’s following the reception. This will be a cash bar for those who wish to continue the celebration.
You are welcome to take photos during the reception. However, we kindly ask for an unplugged ceremony. We are investing in professional photographers and videographers to capture our day, and we would love for you to be fully present with us. If we receive our photos back and see phones instead of your beautiful faces… we will be very disappointed.
Yes, we have two registries: Zola: https://www.zola.com/wedding/drsburris/registry Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/wedding/share/drsburris We will also accept cash gifts.
No. Your presence is truly enough for us.
We’re honored to share a Jewish wedding ceremony with so many people we love! Our ceremony will be led by Brandon’s Uncle Scott, making it especially meaningful and personal for us. The ceremony will be conducted in English, so everyone can follow along and fully participate. Here is some more information about our Jewish ceremony. The Chuppah: We will be married beneath a chuppah, a traditional Jewish wedding canopy symbolizing the home we are building together. Our chuppah was lovingly built by our dear friend Marcus for our first wedding, and we are so grateful to stand beneath it again as we celebrate with all of you. The Breaking of the Glass: At the end of the ceremony, Brandon will break a glass. This tradition has many interpretations — most commonly, it serves as a reminder that even in moments of great joy, we remain mindful of life’s fragility and the importance of caring for one another and the world around us. When you hear the glass break, you are invited to shout: “Mazel Tov!” (which means “Congratulations!”) The Hora (Chair Lift!): Yes, there will be a chair lift! After the ceremony during the reception, we will dance the Hora, a traditional Jewish celebration dance where the couple is lifted in chairs while guests dance in a circle around them. It’s joyful. It’s chaotic. It’s slightly terrifying. And we absolutely hope you’ll join us on the dance floor. A Note on Attire During the Ceremony: - Kippot (yarmulkes) will be provided for guests. - Male guests are asked to wear one during the ceremony. - Women are welcome to wear one as well if they wish.