A unique part of The Lace Factory experience is traveling to the venue on the historic Essex Stream Train. There is free parking at Essex Station located at 1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT 06426. The train will depart at approximately 3:40pm and arrive to the venue at approximately 4:10pm.
The Essex Stream Train will begin boarding at Deep River Station at approximately 10:00pm and will depart at approximately 10:10pm to return guests to Essex Station at approximately 10:30pm.
Please arrive to the train station no later than 3:25pm.
Semi-Formal attire.
Weather permitting, the ceremony and cocktail hour will take place outdoors in a grassy area. The reception will take place indoors.
Mid-September in Connecticut is generally between 55 and 75 degrees. If there is inclement weather, the outdoor events will be moved indoors.
Guest arrival at 4:10pm, ceremony at 4:30pm, cocktail hour at 5:00pm, dinner at 6:15pm, dancing at 8:00pm, sparkler send off at 9:45pm and the event ends promptly at 10:00pm.
The best way to RSVP is directly through our website, instructions will be included with formal invitations. The deadline to RSVP is August 1, 2022.
The below hotels are about a 35 minute drive to the Essex Steam Train: Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden at 1181 Barnes Road Wallingford, CT 06492 Homewood Suites by Hilton Wallingford/Meriden at 90 Miles Drive Wallingford, CT 06492 Courtyard by Marriot New Haven Wallingford at 600 Northrop Road Wallingford, CT 06492 Fairfield Wallingford Meriden at 100 Miles Drive Wallingford, CT 06492 There are also some smaller Inns along Route 9 and Interstate 95 in the Old Saybrook/Westbrook area.
Please do not hesitate to contact Katie at botti.katie@gmail.com or Rich at richbaron@outlook.com if you have any additional questions.
While we love your little ones, our wedding is going to be an adults-only event so that everyone can relax and enjoy the evening. We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving the kids at home so you can celebrate with us.