Hiland Park Country Club

Wedding Day

Guests Arrive

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner & Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

I never had been on a first date that included a rigorous hike up Hudson Valley's Breakneck Ridge...but there I found myself. Besides Erin's radiant blue eyes and chippy smile (She previously chipped her tooth from sunflower seeds), she wasn't afraid of anything. Even meeting a stranger and his dog, Lily, for a difficult hike in the December cold? Nope.This hike and first date told me so much about her. Her openness to connect with a stranger; Her caring nature by making sure Lily was doing okay; Her cute laugh, which made me want to do anything for her to repeat it; And having the ability to talk about anything, I mean ANYTHING, while being absolutely unapologetic about it. I felt a connection off the bat. Something powerful, that has never happened to me on a first date. And afterwards I couldn't help myself but repeat 6 words to her: "When can I see you again?"Since day one, I fell in love with making this girl smile, laugh, and listen to any random thought that popped in her head. From ski trips, to sunny beach trips...or from screaming "Baw wit da baw" on our road trips, to huddling together on our worst (edible) trips, Erin has made me the best version of myself. I knew from day one, that I wanted to spend forever building memories with her.I love her forever, and a day, and then forever again after that. Rada.

Through Matt's Eyes

Matt and I's love story is truly a classic: It all started with a global pandemic, a lockdown, and an official CDC advisory that told us to not make any contact with other people. Naturally, I'm great at following the rules, so in December 2020, I decided to go on a first date that ended up being the start of something amazing.Matt picked me up in his white Ford and we headed over to Breakneck Ridge in Cold Spring, NY. The moment I got into his car his dog Lily jumped into my lap and kissed my face like she had known me forever. She was an absolute lifesaver, helping to ease my first date nerves. Before I knew it we were just chatting about everything and nothing on the drive to the trail. From the very beginning, it felt easy to be myself with Matt.That afternoon was essentially a three way rock scramble up the mountain. We were laughing as we took turns helping Lily, who was finding the "Breakneck" name a little too accurate, over the steepest sections of the trail. We talked about our families, our lives, and even joked about the chances of getting murdered in the woods that day. I learned that Matt came from a loving home and that he had a way of making me laugh that felt completely natural and effortless, as if I'd known him forever too.The date was barely over before Matt hit me with the question "When can I see you again?" And now, he gets to see me every day for the rest of his life. (lucky him!)Since that day, we've continued to make each other laugh with stupid jokes, talk about everything that pops into our heads, and go on new adventures together. We've navigated new apartments, new jobs, and all sorts of new experiences together. Through it all, one thing has never changed: being with Matt has always felt like home. And I couldn't be happier.

Through Erin's Eyes

Our Story

Photos

Registry

Coming from the South:NY/NJ - Take I-87 N to Exit 19 and follow signs towards Glens Falls. CT - Take 684 N to I-84 W. Take Exit 52B off 84 and get on the Taconic Parkway N. Take Exit 80 for NY-82 N. On this until I-90 W. Take Exit 6A off 90 and follow signs towards 787 N &amp; I-87 N. Take Exit 19 off 87 and follow signs towards Glens Falls. PHILLY/D.C./DELAWARE - Take I-95 N to connect to Garden State Parkway N. Take the Exit for NJ-17 N. Then take the Exit for I-287 N. Merge onto I-87 N and then Exit 19 towards Glens Falls.

Coming from the East:NEPA - Get on I-84 E towards New York. Take Exit 36A for I-87 N. Take Exit 19 off 87 and follow signs towards Glens Falls

Coming from the West:MA/RI - VT/NH -

Travel

Neighbor, best friend, and the official third child in the Gerety family.

Katelyn Mackin

Matt's older brother. The guy you tend to not like because he's naturally gifted at everything.

Chris Miller

Equally good at helping me down a ski mountain and down the aisle, though one involves fewer near-death experiences.

Emily Iamarino

Matt's younger brother. Imagine having a younger brother who's more mature AND can chug a beer faster than you.

Eric Miller

She bit Erin in 3rd grade, and instead of pressing charges, she made her a lifelong friend.

Valerie Ferretti

Best Hair winner. Pennsylvania raised yet Vermont coded. Knows and loves everything.

Mike Kolvek

Matt's sister and Erin's accomplice in making sure he never has a moment of peace.

Haley Miller

Best Beard winner. Human Golden Retriever. Impossible to hate because he also knows and loves everything.

Gaetan DeSimone

She married into this chaos and somehow still keeps us all sane.

Amanda Seale-Gerety

Eats like an Irishman. Party's like an Irishman. Looks like...one of Matt's best friends.

Conor Gerety

Chicken nugget, adventure buddy, and the only member of the bridal party who (probably) won’t cry.

Lily

Wedding Party

Shuttles will pick up at the Marriott & Holiday Inn

All Hotels are walking distance from each other and downtown

We will be staying here<a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1763065170826&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink&amp;_branch_match_id=1056242269045742264&amp;_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5mbGBmamhuYGFkZladmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1zRlF%2BbioA7pP7rmAAAAA%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Room Block link</a> (check to see if rates are cheaper with the hotel link first!)

Courtyard Lake George

Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area by IHG

Fort William Henry Hotel

Hotels

Q + A

Restaurant/Brewery Recs!

Breakfast:- Silo (Queensbury)- Breakfast Spot Club (Lake George)- TR's (Lake George)- Country Corner Cafe (Saratoga)- Sweet Mimi's (Saratoga)- Hatties (Saratoga)- The Merc (Saratoga) Lunch/Dinner:- The Log Jam (Glens Falls)- The Lagoon (Lake George)- Lighthouse Grille (Lake George)- Jamo's Pub (Lake George)- Olde Bryan Inn (Saratoga)- Panza's (Saratoga)- Wheatfields (Saratoga) Breweries: - Common Roots (Glens Falls)- Dancing Grain Brewery (South Glens Falls)- Adirondack Winery (Lake George)- Treehouse Brewery (Saratoga)- Druthers (Saratoga)- Whitman's (Saratoga)- Artisanal Breworks (Saratoga)

Activities!

Hikes/Parks:- Prospect Mtn. (Lake George)- Hackensack Trail (Lake George)- Hadley Mtn. (Lake George)- Moreau Lake State Park (South Glens Falls)- Saratoga Spa State Park (Saratoga) Golf:- Golf @ Hiland Park CC (East Glens Falls - Queensbury)- Golf @ Airway Meadows (South Glens Falls)- Golf @ McGregor Links (Saratoga)- Golf @ Saratoga Spa GC (Saratoga)- Golf @ Saratoga Lake GC (South Saratoga) Misc:- Double M Haunted Hayrides (Malta - South Saratoga)- Boo Town (Glens Falls)- Schuyler Farms Corn Maze (Saratoga)- Oktoberfest Events (check google for info/dates)- McWhorters Orchard (East Glens Falls)

Erin & Matt

Erin & Matt

E&M

Wedding Day

4:00 PM–4:30 PM

Guests Arrive

4:30 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM–10:00 PM

Dinner & Reception