Q&A

Excited to celebrate? So are we! We want to ensure your experience during our wedding weekend is memorable and stress-free. Here are some commonly asked questions to help you prepare for the festivities.

WHERE WILL THE CELEBRATIONS TAKE PLACE?

Both the ceremony and reception will be hosted at the Anthony Wayne House in Paoli, PA. The address is 2049 Waynesborough Rd, Paoli, PA 19301.

WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE TO THE VENUE?

Our ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m. We ask that you arrive no later than 4:15 p.m. (as early as 4 p.m.) to leave time for parking, to grab a welcome drink, and enjoy live music by Ryan Cook!

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?

The dress code is formal attire. We ask that dresses be midi- to full-length and that suit jackets and ties be worn. Weather permitting, the ceremony and cocktail hour will take place on the beautiful grassy grounds of the Anthony Wayne House. Please keep this in mind when it comes to shoe selection.

WHAT HOTEL SHOULD I BOOK?

Our hotel block with the Embassy Suites Philadelphia Valley Forge will be available for both Friday, October 17th and Saturday, October 18th. Please visit the "Travel" page of our website to book your room!

WILL TRANSPORTATION BE PROVIDED?

Transportation between the hotel and the venue will be provided before the ceremony and after the reception. Check out the "Itinerary" page for more information on shuttle times.

WHAT ABOUT PARKING?

Parking is available at the Anthony Wayne House, where a parking attendant will be on-hand to assist you!

WILL CHILDREN BE INVITED?

Though we love your little ones, our wedding is an adults only event.

HOW DO I RSVP?

Invitees will be able to RSVP on this website after formal invitations are sent. You will also indicate meal preference and dietary restrictions [hi GF family :)] when you RSVP.

WHAT WILL THE EVENING ENTAIL?

Celebrations will include live music, lawn games, cocktail hour and dinner, and an open bar!

WILL ABBY BE CHANGING HER LAST NAME?

Yes! Abby will be taking Tom's last name and will be Abby Masiello as soon as she submits the required documentation.

ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?

For those who would like to join, we will gather for a small after party at the Embassy Suites Philadelphia Valley Forge where we will provide some late night snacks and soft drinks! Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at the hotel bar.

WHO IS ANTHONY WAYNE?

Anthony Wayne was an American soldier, officer, statesman, and a Founding Father of the United States. He adopted a military career at the outset of the American Revolutionary War, where his military exploits and fiery personality quickly earned him a promotion to brigadier general and the nickname “Mad Anthony.” Tours of the historic Anthony Wayne House will run during cocktail hour – be sure to check it out!

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