Men: Semi-formal attire is slightly more relaxed while still requiring a blazer with matching dress pants or a 2-piece suit, along with a dress shirt and in most cases, a tie. Women: This may include dresses, separates, or a suit in a dressy fabric, such as silk, cashmere, or satin. Dress: A dress or dressy suit with a dressy top, with heels, strappy sandals, flats, or dress shoes may also be worn. Block heels best.

The ceremony and cocktail hour will take place in the gardens surrounding the mansion accompanied by a string quartet. Dinner service will be hosted indoors and dancing will be under a tent outdoors.

On average, 75 degrees. Highs being in the mid 80s and lows being in the high 60s. The mansion is on the water which should provide a nice breeze throughout the evening. We would recommend sunglasses and a light coverup depending on the weather.

Yes, you can park in the Harkness State Park main lot and there will be signs that will direct you to the mansion.

Transportation will be provided from the Hilton Garden Inn and the Springhill Suites. Ubers are few in this area during the summer months unfortunately, but there are local taxi companies. Please reach out if you would like us to recommend one.

The ceremony will start promptly at 5:00PM, please arrive no later than 4:45PM. Light refreshments will be provided and you will be directed to the gardens around the mansion where the ceremony will take place.

Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton 224 Gold Star Highway, Groton, CT, 06340, United States