Reschedule Updates

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WEDDING LIVE STREAM LINK FROM 2:15-3:15 AND AGAIN FROM 5:00-9:00

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Please copy and paste the following link starting at 2:00 on Saturday 8/15 to join us virtually for the wedding! Full instructions are listed below. https://meet.google.com/ebm-odba-vnd INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Highlight the full link above. Right click the highlighted text and select 'COPY' 2. Open a new tab in your browser. Google Chrome is best for this link if you have it, but if you don't any other browser should work fine! 3. Right click in the web address bar of your new tab and select PASTE 4. Hit the 'ENTER' key on your keyboard. This should take you to a new page 5. If any windows pop up on your screen (they shouldn't) click allow, accept, agree etc. 6. Once the page loads, click the green "ASK TO JOIN" or "JOIN NOW" button on the right hand side of the screen! 7. Sit back, relax and wait for the 'bouncer' to let you in! We can't wait to see you!!! **IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS WITH THE PRACTICE LINK CALL MITCH AT 203-313-9815 BEFORE 6:15**

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Update; Intro part 1

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Hi Everyone! We would like to first apologize for the limited amount of information we have provided about our wedding over the past few weeks. We have had to make quite a few changes to our schedule, and only in the past couple of weeks have we been able to finalize our new plans. We do have information cards with some updates that will be going out via mail in the next few days, but with businesses not operating at full capacity due to the virus, we have had a difficult time getting them created, printed and shipped. Due to our unique situation (we wouldn’t have it any other way!) we have decided to send out some detailed information via email. We will still mail out the cards as soon as possible, but in the meantime here is everything you need to know! I also apologize for this being so long; there is a brief summary of everything in the last paragraph at the end.

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Update; Intro part 2

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We have decided to move forward with a slightly modified version of our wedding on August 15th. The situation in New York has improved dramatically, especially in Dutchess County were our wedding will be held. We were upset to have to postpone our wedding date earlier in the year, although we knew it was the right move at the time. Now, four months later, we are very excited to be married and begin the next stages of our life. We understand that this decision means many of our closest friends and family members will not be able to attend in person, and while this is very upsetting we are eager to take the next step into our future together. We know that while many will not be able to share in our ceremony, we will have an opportunity to come together again in the near future.

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Update; Intro part 3

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We want to emphasize that there is no pressure at all to attend the wedding for anyone who is at all uncomfortable coming. We do not want anyone, no matter how near or far, to be pushed out of their comfort zone on our behalf. We understand fully anyone’s decision to prioritize the health and safety of themselves and their families, and we hope that everyone is able to make the decision best for themselves. Also, keep in mind that anyone who chooses to participate in the wedding from home is making it that much safer for those in attendance! If your state is on the New York State Mandatory Quarantine list, we ask that you please abide by any and all travel guidelines that have been set. Your help in ensuring that this day will be safe and healthy is greatly appreciated!

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Update; Intro part 4

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With the health and safety of our family and friends as our top priority, we have made several changes to the proceedings, as outlined below. We would ask that you kindly RSVP to either myself or Caitrin via call, text or email (things are a bit different these days!) to let us know if you will be able to join us in any of the capacities outlined below. Contact information is listed at the end of this email. Even if we already know your plans, it would be helpful to receive a confirmation! Please keep in mind that even if you indicate to us that you will be attending the event in person, you are able to change your RSVP up until the day before the ceremony.

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Update; Attending Virtually

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Due to the current situation, we will be putting a great deal of effort to make it easy and convenient to join us for the ceremony, dinner or both from the comfort and safety of your own home. To allow guests to join us virtually, we will post a link that will take you directly to a live stream. For anyone who is unable to attend in person and would like to join us using this method, we will send you a “wedding package” that includes many of the same items we will be using to celebrate at the actual event. We look forward to this being a unique wedding experience for everyone; at the very least, we will always remember it! This will be a very easy process for anyone who is not a ‘technology expert.’ All you will need to do is click on the link directly from the email and follow the directions that pop up on your screen. We will have a ‘practice’ link sent out before the wedding, as well as someone standing by who can be contacted via phone to help anyone who is having difficulties.

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Update; Attending the Ceremony

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For anyone who is planning on attending the ceremony in person, we have changed our church to help promote social distancing. We will be getting married at St. Mary Mother of the Church, located at 106 Jackson St, Fishkill NY 12524. St. Mary’s has a normal capacity of 900, and we are anticipating under 100 guests for the ceremony. This should allow for everyone to maintain a safe and comfortable distance during the ceremony. The church is air conditioned, so wearing a mask during the ceremony should be comfortable. The parish has been hosting mass during the pandemic according to state and local guidelines and has assured us that entering and exiting the building will be able to be done comfortably and safely. We ask that anyone planning to attend the ceremony arrive well ahead of time, as it will likely take some time for everyone to enter while maintaining a safe distance. The ceremony will begin at 2:30 PM.

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Update; Attending the Dinner

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Rather than a traditional reception, we will be holding a four-course dinner and open bar after the ceremony. The dinner will take place at The Links at Union Vale, located at 153 N Parliman Road, Lagrangeville NY 12540 starting at 5:00 PM. There will be plenty of seating available both indoors and outdoors to accommodate social distancing. We do ask that all guests wear a mask when they are not seated at their dinner table. We will not be assigning seating, so you if you do decide to attend the dinner you will be able to select any location that feels safe and will be able to sit with a group of people with whom you are comfortable. The venue has been following a very strict cleaning regimen to ensure safety of all of our guests. There will not be dancing, and many of the activities associated with a traditional reception needed to be cut out to ensure the safety of our guests.

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Update; Staying at the Hotel

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We do have a new hotel with a block of rooms and suites reserved for anyone who would like to stay over at The Hyatt House, 100 Westage Business Center Dr, Fishkill NY 12524. Reservations can be made by visiting https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/new-york/hyatt-house-fishkill-poughkeepsie/swfxf?corp_id=G-OMEA (you will need to put in the proper dates before the rate will show up) or by calling 845-897-5757 and indicating that you are part of the O’Meara DeSimone wedding. I apologize for the short notice, but any reservations must be made BEFORE AUGUST 2 in order to take advantage of the group rate of $109 per night for standard rooms or $119 per night for a suite. Any reservations that were made at the previous hotel have been cancelled for you if you did not do so yourself. There will be a shuttle to provide transportation between the dinner and the hotel for anyone who would like to take advantage of it. The shuttle will depart the hotel for the dinner at 4:30 PM.

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Update; Hotel Bar

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The hotel has also agreed to open the bar for our group after the dinner. The bar has been closed during the pandemic, but they will have a private area available for us for three hours when we return to the hotel. There will be a cash bar, and anyone is welcome to attend. There should be enough room for approximately 50 guests to spread out and remain distant, but we are expecting to have less than 50 people staying at the hotel.

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Update; Summary

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To summarize briefly, we will still be holding out wedding on August 15, with options to attend including a virtual option, a larger church, a four-course dinner rather than a traditional reception and a small block of rooms at a nearby hotel. The ceremony will begin at 2:30. The ceremony will be held at St. Mary Mother of the Church, located at 106 Jackson St, Fishkill NY 12524. The dinner will begin at 5:00, and will be held at The Links at Union Vale, located at 153 N Parliman Road, Lagrangeville NY 12540. The hotel block is being held at The Hyatt House, 100 Westage Business Center Dr, Fishkill NY 12524. Hotel reservations must be made by August 2 in order to take advantage of discounted rates that are available at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/new-york/hyatt-house-fishkill-poughkeepsie/swfxf?corp_id=G-OMEA. Please let us know by August 2 if or how you will be attending!

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Update; RSVP Information

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Caitrin and I are available at any time to answer questions or clear up any confusion. My cell phone is 203-313-9815 and my email is mitchdesimone04@gmail.com. Caitrin can be reached at 914-843-1985 or caitrinomeara@yahoo.com. Please RSVP either by phone, text or email by August 2 if you plan to attend in any of the previously mentioned manners! Again, we apologize for having everything out so late; most of these details were only able to be confirmed in the past few days.