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Please RSVP by September 15, 2026!
Please RSVP by September 15, 2026!

The Garofolos

Leaves and Lights

Things To Do

The Wedding Website of Sydney Richter and Philip Garofolo
We realize lots of folks are traveling out of town for our special day! While we have many of the details nailed down for our wedding day, the rest of the time is yours to explore! Here are some suggestions for things to do in the surrounding area.

Chaplin

427 Howe Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484

This is one of our favorite places to go out to eat and celebrate! They have delicious food and sometimes have seasonal specials like bone marrow (Phil’s favorite!)

Tacomida

50 Bridge Street, Shelton, CT 06484

Another contender for our favorite restaurant! If you are looking for delicious Mexican tapas, this is the place to go! Parking is always an adventure but the food is 1000% worth it. We love the chipotle corn bread and crispy pork belly tacos!

Bar 140

140 Center Street, Shelton, CT 06484

Our favorite hole in the wall watering hole! The French fries are great, we recommend the sriracha or wasabi mayo or the curry ketchup!

Litchfield Distillery

569 Bantam Road, Litchfield, CT 06759

Barn style with farm vibes. They offer a variety of spirits including bourbon, whiskey, gin, vodka, and a surprise agave! They have tastings as well!

Olde Sawmill Miniature Golf Course

345 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT 06478

A very cool New England themed mini golf course! We went here and had a blast! They have a cool patio area below the main check in area with some table games. It has been family owned and operated since mid 1990.

New England Brewing Company - Woodbridge

175 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525

In the back of a car lot (you are in the correct place, we promise!) NEBCO is a fan favorite in our house, Elm City Pils and Sea Hag IPA are great!

Zen Leaf Cannabis Dispensary

585 South Main Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770

For all your herbaceous needs! If you preorder, Phil will be thrilled!

REI

1587 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT 06460

For all your outdoor recreational needs! Meet the people Sydney drives crazy on a daily basis!

Pomperaug Golf Club and Riverwalk Athletic Club

522 Heritage Road, Southbury, CT 06488

The hotel has lots to offer in addition to hosting our party. Bring your clubs and play a round at the Pomperaug Golf Club, featuring a 9-hole, USGA-rated, par-36 course and a dedicated putting green. There is also a gym at the hotel, the Riverwalk Athletic Club features indoor and outdoor heated saltwater swimming pools, a hot tub, steam room, sauna, and fully equipped men’s and women’s locker rooms with showers. Guests and members also enjoy state-of-the-art strength, core, and cardio equipment. There are also miles of hiking and biking trails surround the hotel! This weekend is about us, but we want to make sure you can enjoy yourselves too!