FAQs

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Do you have a room block?

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Yes, we have arranged for two room blocks for your convenience--one at the Best Western Plus Kingston and one at Hampton Inn Kingston. Please see the "Travel & Accommodation" tab for more information.

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Will you provide transportation to and from the wedding?

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If you are staying at either the Best Western Plus or Hampton Inn, we have arranged for shuttle service both to and from the wedding. Please see the "Travel & Accommodation" tab for more information.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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The venue is located in Uptown Kingston and the venue does not have its own parking. There is street parking as well as a municipal lot located very close to the venue. However, parking is limited and will fill up quickly so please try to arrive early if you opt to drive in. Carpooling or use of Uber/Lyft is also highly encouraged.

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What is the dress code?

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Festive Cocktail. Note that if all goes according to plan, the ceremony and cocktail hour will be located outside on the grass, and the reception will be indoors in a climate-controlled setting. Please dress accordingly.

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Can I bring a guest? What about kids?

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While we would love to celebrate with as many people and kiddos as possible, unfortunately the capacity at our venue is limited. Please note that your wedding invitation will be addressed to the specific individuals that we can accommodate.

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What is the Senate House?

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Glad you asked! The building now known as the Senate House was originally built by Wessel Ten Broeck, one of the early settlers of Kingston back in 1676. In 1777, Kingston was designated as the first capital of the state of New York. During the summer of 1777, when the New York State constitution was being written, New York City was occupied by British troops. Albany (then the second-largest settlement in New York and capital of the newly independent State of New York) was under threat of attack by the British. The seat of government was moved to Kingston, which was deemed safer. The newly-arrived government needed a place to meet in Kingston, and they selected the Ten Broeck house. The senate met at the Senate House on September 9, 1777 to organize the New York government. Unfortunately in October of 1777, the British burned the town of Kingston to the ground and eventually in 1795, the capital was permanently moved back to Albany. The Senate House is now property of NY State.