Lizzie Brown

and

Patrick Laramee

Lizzie Brown

and

Patrick Laramee

August 9, 2026

Portland, CT

54 days54 d1 hour1 h52 minutes52 min9 seconds9 s

Schedule

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Ceremony

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

St. Clements Castle & Marina - Rivers Edge Ballroom

1931 Portland Cobalt Rd, Portland, CT 06480

"Daytime Cocktail" Dress Code: Ladies - think short, midi, or long dresses in light, summery colors or florals; Gentlemen - think lighter-colored suits, dress pants, or dress shirts. Think of this as a guide, not a rule!

Please plan to arrive at least 15-20 minutes early to find your seat and get settled before the ceremony begins.We kindly ask that all guests are seated on time as the ceremony will begin promptly. Following the ceremony, guests are invited to enjoy cocktail hour with drinks, light bites, and lawn games while we step away for photos.

Reception

2:45 pm - 6:30 pm

St. Clements Castle & Marina - Rivers Edge Ballroom

1931 Portland Cobalt Rd, Portland, CT 06480

The reception will follow cocktail hour and will feature a seated meal, drinks, and dancing.

RSVP

Please let us know your plans by June 30th. We hope to get to celebrate with you!

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Registry

Your presence is gift enough, but if you're feeling particularly generous, these are a few things we'd love to have as newlyweds.

FAQs

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What time should I arrive?

Answer

Please arrive by 12:30 pm for our 1:00 pm ceremony.

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Are kids invited?

Answer

We love your little ones, but our celebration will be adults-only (with the exception of those taking part in the ceremony).

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What will the reception be like?

Answer

A relaxed afternoon with a seated meal, drinks and dancing.

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What should I wear?

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Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?

Answer

The ceremony and cocktail hour will outdoors (weather permitting), followed by an indoor reception.

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Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?

Answer

We'll have gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options available. If you have any additional dietary needs, just let us know - we are happy to accommodate!

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Is parking available?

Answer

Yes, parking will be available on-site.

Things To Do

Mohegan Sun

1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Montville, CT 06382

45 min from the venue. Huge casino resort with table games, slots, restaurants, bars, shopping, and live shows.

Foxwoods Resort Casino

350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Ledyard, CT 06338

1 hour from the venue. Massive casino with games, restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and fun attractions like a zipline and bowling.

Downtown Mystic

Main Street, Mystic, CT 06355

About 40 minutes from the castle. Charming seaside town with shops, harbor views, Mystic Aquarium, and Mystic Seaport Museum—perfect for families or a relaxed day trip.

Mystic Aquarium

55 Coogan Boulevard, Stonington, CT 06355

See beluga whales, penguins, sea lions, and hands-on exhibits for all ages.

Mystic Seaport Museum

75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355

Explore a recreated 19th-century maritime village with historic ships and exhibits.

Downtown New Haven

195 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510

About 35 minutes from the castle, explore Yale’s historic campus and its stunning architecture, then enjoy legendary coal-fired “apizza” at Frank Pepe’s, Sally’s Apizza, or Modern Apizza.