Schedule of Events 

Wedding Day

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church

Ceremony 

White Meadow Lake Country Club

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Airports

We highly recommend flying into EWR for the wedding given that it is the closest airport to the church and venue. For reference, it is typically a 25-30 minute drive from EWR to Lyndhurst and a 40 minute drive from the airport to Rockaway area. 

Newark Liberty International Airport

The next airport that is close by would be LaGuardia, located in Queens, NY. Traffic will be higher in the location due to the city, but if you plan to stick around and stay in New York, then this is another option you can take. Typically it’ll take 55 minutes up to an hour & 20 minutes to get from LGA to Lyndhurst. To the area of the venue it’ll be roughly an hour and 15 minutes. 

LaGuardia Airport

This is the farthest airport in the area from the church & venue location. This airport is further into Queens, NY. Roughly it takes an hour & 19 minutes up to 2 hours to travel from JFK to Lyndhurst, and about 2 hours/over 2 hours to get to Rockaway. So we encourage you to plan accordingly if you opt for JFK. 

John F. Kennedy International Airport

Train Stations 

NJ Transit has various bus lines connecting towns to each other and to New York, as well as a variety of train stations that can take you throughout the state, or into NYC. Please refer to their website if you’re planning to travel via public transportation and/or are planning a trip into the City. Uber will be most convenient to get around the day of the wedding.

This train station is right down the street from Sacred Heart Church! You can take a train ride into Hoboken to see the skyline of NYC or take the train to Secaucus Junction for a connecting train ride into NYC. 

Kingsland Train Station 

This train station is a 14 minute drive from the venue in Rockaway. 

Dover Station 

This station is about 18 minutes away via car from the reception. 

Morris Plains Train Station

A train ride from Newark Penn Station Can take you directly into NYC, arriving at New York Penn station in a matter of 20 minutes. Visit NJ transit for more info and train schedules. 

Newark Penn Station 

Travel

Coffee Shops 

This has been Abby’s go-to coffee spot for years! Ranked the 3rd best coffee shop in NJ, Paper Plane not only offers traditional coffee drinks, but also a variety of experimental coffees and matchas that range in flavor (they even have bubbly drinks)! We definitely recommend checking out their “Science” menu for a unique beverage and then taking a walk through downtown Montclair where you can find book stores, antique shops, and more restaurants and bakeries. Drink of Choice: Mayan Latte

Paper Plane Coffee Co.

If you’re looking for a more peaceful coffee shop still in the heart of Montclair, this is a great little cafe to go too! This shop combines coffee with a mini candle and diffuser shop, which just adds to the coziness!

Lit Cafe

This coffee chain provides more open space and a collection of savory and sweet pastries to choose from. Highly recommend their famous Tiramisu Latte. 

Tous Les Jours 

A more local coffee shop right near Abby’s house! This small café offers a cozy atmosphere where you can admire local art displayed. They also sell the yummiest breakfast sandwiches and pastries! Definitely check it out if you’re looking for a small business to support.

Cupily Coffeehouse

A specialty coffee house with a more classic menu, making it easy to opt for your go-to coffee order. This cafe is closest to where the ceremony will be, and now they provide online ordering so you could pop in and grab your drink right away.   

Muse Coffee Company 

Towns in NJ to Visit 

Morristown

Morristown is a quaint town for a quick afternoon trip. It is near Madison which currently holds a farmer’s market every Saturday from 9:00 AM - 2 PM. The farmer’s market is located in the Prospect Street Parking Lot, at the corner of Kings Road and Prospect Street. Wonderful vendors are at this market, as well as family-oriented activities and entertainment.

Montclair

Montclair is full of café’s, bakeries, antique shops, boutiques, and various restaurants. There is a small local movie theater along Bloomfield Ave called the Clairidge, which is nearby different eateries, perfect for a dinner and a show outing. There is also an ice skating rink and a rock climbing arena, as well as a hiking trail along Eagle Rock Reservation. If you’re looking for a view of the NYC skyline, the top of Eagle Rock Reservation provides an overlook.

Boonton 

Boonton is a charming town about 14 minutes away from Rockaway. Not only are there cafe’s, bars, and restaurants downtown but it also has a trail that leads you to Boonton Falls (a beautiful waterfall)!

Hoboken

Hoboken is almost like a mini New York that is known for the Hudson River waterfront. The NYC skyline is visible along the waterfront; there are various parks along the river with a view that are perfect for picnicking. A recommended spot is Hoboken Riverside Park. Hoboken has a variety of restaurants and bars, and is also known for its nightlife. You can also take a ferry from Hoboken into NYC.

Hiking Locations in NJ & NY

Norvin Green State Forest

Norvin Green State Forest is where Elias proposed, so already this trail has a special place in our hearts! We took the trail that passes through Chikahoki Falls and has a spectacular overlook of the Wanaque Reservoir and NYC skyline on a clear day.

This trail follows the perimeter of the park and goes through the borders of Montclair, West Orange, and Verona NJ. The reservation has a view of the skyline from the Essex County 9/11 Memorial. You can view the George Washington Bridge from there and more! It is a fairly easy trail to hike. 

Eagle Rock Red Trail Loop 

Kaaterskill Falls is located in the Catskills Mountains in upstate New York. The trail leads you up to the two-tier falls and has various pools of water you can swim in throughout the hike. The view is stunning! You will pass by various rivers, overlooks, and historic sites, too! Highly recommend if you’re looking for an all-day hiking trip. 

Elias & Abigail

Elias & Abigail

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