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To our friends and family, We are so excited to celebrate our wedding with you. Find all the details you need to know about our big day here.

Our Wedding

Andrea and Ed started their relationship as friends and co workers at a restaurant in southeast Texas. They happened to go on a same group canoe trip, and saw each other in a new light. They fell in love. After their first home, 2 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats, and 13 years of amazing memories we are so incredibly excited to celebrate our love with you on our wedding day!

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Near Wesleyan UniversityMake yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.A stay at Inn at Middletown places you in the heart of Middletown, within a 15-minute walk of Wesleyan University and General Mansfield House.  This romantic hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Kidcity Children's Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Harbor Park.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  General Mansfield House - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi  Kidcity Children's Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi  Harbor Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi  Wesleyan University - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi  Van Vleck Observatory - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi  Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi  Middletown Nature Gardens - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi  Wadsworth Mansion - 4 km / 2.5 mi  Wadsworth Falls State Park - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi  Connecticut River State Wildlife Area - 5 km / 3.1 mi  Dooley Pond Public Access - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi  Cromwell Meadows Wildlife Management Area - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi  Ron McCutcheon Park - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi  Arrigoni Winery - 7.3 km / 4.6 mi  River Highlands State Park - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi  The nearest airports are:Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 48.9 km / 30.4 mi New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 46.1 km / 28.6 mi Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 53.3 km / 33.1 mi The preferred airport for Inn at Middletown is Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL). Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Middletown? This hotel has facilities measuring 4500 square feet (418 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Tavern at the Armory, a restaurant which specializes in American cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Inn at Middletown

In CromwellMake yourself at home in one of the 145 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary weekday newspapers.With a stay at Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Cromwell in Cromwell, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Wesleyan University and Connecticut Convention Center.  This hotel is 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from XL Center and 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Xfinity Theatre.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Smith Park - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi  River Highlands State Park - 8 km / 5 mi  Dinosaur State Park - 8.1 km / 5 mi  New Britain Stadium - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi  Kidcity Children's Museum - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi  Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi  Hunter Memorial Golf Course - 10.7 km / 6.6 mi  Giuffrida Park - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi  New Britain Youth Museum - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi  Walnut Hill Park - 11.3 km / 7 mi  Wadsworth Mansion - 11.3 km / 7 mi  Rocky Hill - Glastonbury Ferry - 11.4 km / 7.1 mi  New Britain Museum of American Art - 11.4 km / 7.1 mi  Timberlin Golf Course - 11.7 km / 7.3 mi  Mill Pond Park - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi  The nearest airports are:Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 43 km / 26.7 mi New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 45.5 km / 28.3 mi Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 51.8 km / 32.2 mi The preferred airport for Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Cromwell is Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL). Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Cromwell? This hotel has facilities measuring 7500 square feet (697 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.Grab dinner at The Bistro, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/café. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.

Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Cromwell

Near Essex Steam TrainMake yourself at home in one of the 33 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at The Griswold Inn in Essex, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Essex Steam Train and Essex Island Marina.  This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Connecticut River Museum and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Pratt House.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Essex Island Marina - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi  Connecticut River Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi  Pratt House - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi  Essex Library - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi  Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi  Essex Steam Train - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi  Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail - 2 km / 1.3 mi  Yale New Haven Health Old Saybrook Medical Center - 4.9 km / 3 mi  Selden Neck State Park - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi  Ivoryton Playhouse - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi  Museum of Fife and Drum - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi  Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi  Plattwood Park - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi  General William Hart House - 9.9 km / 6.2 mi  Norma Terris Theater - 10 km / 6.2 mi  The nearest airports are:New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 49 km / 30.5 mi New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 41.5 km / 25.8 mi Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field) - 47 km / 29.2 mi East Hampton, NY (HTO) - 99.8 km / 62 mi Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 66 km / 41 mi Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Tap Room serving guests of The Griswold Inn. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included.

The Griswold Inn

Near Major General Joseph Spencer MemorialMake yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.With a stay at Boardman House Inn in East Haddam, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Essex Steam Train and Goodspeed Opera House.  This inn is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Scherer Library of Musical Theatre and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Major General Joseph Spencer Memorial.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Goodspeed Opera House - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi  Scherer Library of Musical Theatre - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi  Major General Joseph Spencer Memorial - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi  Rathbun Free Memorial Library - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi  Nathan Hale Schoolhouse - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi  Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi  Eagle Landing State Park - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi  Brainard Homestead State Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi  East Haddam Historical Society and Museum - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi  Haddam Meadow State Park - 5 km / 3.1 mi  Machimoodus State Park - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi  Gillette Castle State Park - 6 km / 3.7 mi  Bashan Lake - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi  Amasa Day House - 6.4 km / 4 mi  Haddam Island State Park - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi  The nearest airports are:New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 60.7 km / 37.7 mi New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 56.5 km / 35.1 mi Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field) - 62 km / 38.5 mi Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access.Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Boardman House Inn

Next to a golf courseMake yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.Located in East Hampton, The Bevin House Bed & Breakfast is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Comstock Bridge and Day Pond State Park.  This casino bed & breakfast is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Wesleyan University and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Salmon River State Forest.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Day Pond State Park - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi  Comstock Bridge - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi  Salmon River State Forest - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi  Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi  Arrigoni Winery - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi  Lake Terramuggus - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi  Machimoodus State Park - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi  Hurd State Park - 9.6 km / 6 mi  George D. Seymour State Park - 11.3 km / 7 mi  Amasa Day House - 11.7 km / 7.3 mi  Priam Vineyards - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi  Château le' Gari' - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi  Haddam Island State Park - 12.9 km / 8 mi  Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park - 13.3 km / 8.3 mi  Banner Country Club - 14 km / 8.7 mi  The nearest airports are:Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 55.3 km / 34.3 mi New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 60.3 km / 37.5 mi New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 62 km / 38.5 mi Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities including a nightclub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this Victorian bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless Internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. This bed & breakfast has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

The Bevin House Bed & Breakfast

Saybrook Point Resort & Marina - Luxury Connecticut Oceanside Hotel

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Nestled along both sides of the Mystic River and divided by the famous Mystic River Bascule Bridge, Mystic is one of Connecticut's preimer destinations. So many Great shops and New England restaurants.

Andrea & Edward

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