FAQs

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What is the address of the venue?

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Both the ceremony and reception will take place at Saint Clements Castle & Marina in Portland, CT. The address is 1931 Portland-Cobalt Rd., Portland, CT 06480.

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What time does the ceremony start?

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The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30pm. Please plan to arrive early to get a good seat and help us stay on schedule!

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What time will the reception end?

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The reception will end at 10:00pm.

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What is the dress code?

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We encourage guests to wear cocktail or formal attire. For ladies, this includes dresses knee-length or longer and skirts/dress pants with blouses. For men, this includes either a full suit or dress pants, a button-down, and a blazer. Please do not wear casual wear including shorts, jeans, t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, flip-flops, sneakers, hats/baseball caps, etc. Guests should also not wear all-white outfits. The ceremony will be on grass, so ladies should avoid stiletto heels!

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What airport should I fly into?

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Bradley International Airport (BDL) is just outside of Hartford, CT and is 40 minutes away from the venue. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is about 2 hours away from the venue. JFK International Airport (JFK) is about 2 hours and 45 minutes away from the venue.

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Are there accommodations nearby?

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We've reserved a block of rooms at Hilton Garden Inn Hartford South/Glastonbury located at 85 Glastonbury Boulevard, Glastonbury, CT 06033. Please use the following link to book to take advantage of the discounted rate! https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/bdlghgi-frakin-bc333b4f-b2c9-4cfe-9625-725d44bd9b1/ You may also call 1-877-782-9444 and use the code FRAKIN to book your room. Please note that transportation will only be provided to/from this hotel and the venue.

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Will you be providing transportation?

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Yes! Transportation to and from the hotel block and the venue will be provided. If you choose to stay outside of the hotel block, you must transport yourself to and from the venue. We will not be providing transportation to or from any airport and the hotel block. We encourage guests to reach out to each other to coordinate rideshares and carpooling!

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Can I bring my kids?

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We have chosen to have a child-free wedding. Children are not invited nor welcome to any portion of the wedding weekend.

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Can I bring a plus one?

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Your save the date/invitation contains the names of guests in your party who are invited to attend. If your invitation does not contain an additional name besides your own or "Guest", you are not permitted to bring a plus one.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Yes!