Schedule
Friday, October 9, 2026
Welcome Party
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
36 Main Street, Essex, CT 06426
Join us for a drink as we kick off the weekend’s celebrations!
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Ceremony
1:00 pm
6 Methodist Hill, Essex, CT 06426
Transportation will be provided from the Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Cromwell to the ceremony. The bus will depart promptly at 12:15 PM for the First Congregational Church in Essex. After the ceremony, buses will depart directly from the church at 3:30 PM to transport guests to the reception at Smith Farm Gardens. Because both the hotel and reception venue are a bit of a distance from the church, we recommend staying in town during this time for the most seamless transportation experience. Please refer to the 'Things to Do' page for an overview of local sights that are a short walk from the church.
Reception
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
60 Smith Rd, East Haddam, CT 06423
A bus will depart promptly at 10:15 PM from Smith Farm Gardens for guests returning to the hotel. Please note, the next and final bus to the hotel will depart at 1:00 AM from the Pattaconck.
After Party
10:00 pm
33 Main Street, Chester, CT 06412
Following the reception, join us for a Silent Disco at Smith Farm Gardens. Guests who would like to keep the celebration going are invited to join us at a nearby bar following the Silent Disco. Shuttles will provide transportation from the venue to the bar. Return buses to the hotel will depart from the bar shortly after 1:00 AM and will be the final transportation provided for the evening.