We recommend booking your hotel as soon as possible! October is one of the busiest times of year in Amherst due to peak fall foliage and local events, and every hotel we spoke with mentioned that rooms fill up quickly. We want to make sure you're able to stay close to the venue. Of course, you're welcome to stay wherever is most convenient for you!
Yes! Complimentary shuttle service will be provided between our recommended hotels and Inn on Boltwood before the ceremony and after the reception. Times for pickup at hotels to ceremony are below. Shuttle services will transport you back to your hotels at the conclusion of the Reception between 10:30 PM and 10:40 PM. 🚐 Shuttle Pick-Up Times: 3:30 PM - 3:40pm – Homewood Suites by Hilton Hadley Amherst 3:40 PM - 3:50 PM – Comfort Inn & Suites Hadley Amherst 3:50 PM - 4:00 PM – Courtyard by Marriott Hadley Amherst 4:10 PM – Arrival to Inn on Boltwood
Yes, the dress code is black tie optional. This can include cocktail dresses, LBDs, dressy jumpsuits, suits, or a dress shirt with a tie and slacks.
Expect classic New England fall weather! Daytime temperatures are typically in the 50s–60s°F, with cooler evenings in the 40s°F. Since our ceremony will be outdoors, we recommend bringing a light jacket or wrap.
Yes! Both our ceremony and reception will take place at Inn on Boltwood, making it easy to relax and enjoy the evening without needing to travel between venues.
Our ceremony will be held outdoors on the Garden Patio (weather permitting), while cocktail hour and the reception will be indoors.
Please plan to arrive by 4:15 PM. Our outdoor ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30 PM on the Garden Patio at Inn on Boltwood.
Yes! Feel free to snap a few photos during the ceremony—we'd love for you to capture the memories. Our only request is that all phones and smart devices are placed on silent or "Do Not Disturb" before the ceremony begins. We'd love for the only thing interrupting our vows to be happy tears! ❤️
If you are staying at the Inn on Boltwood or driving to the hotel for the ceremony & reception, you can park behind the hotel which is accessible via Spring Street or Boltwood Avenue. Paid street parking is also available in the area.
Thank you for asking! The formal invitations will clarify this. Invitations will be sent based on the finalized guest list, so you'll have all the details when those arrive.
While we love your children, we are planning an adults only event.
Yes, the drinks are on us, and the hangover is on you!
If you have any questions leading up to or during our wedding weekend, please contact Suzanne Mendonca at (508) 965-3758. She'll be happy to help!