What is the dress code?
Our dress code is black-tie optional so break out your best and dress to impress! Tuxedos and gowns are welcome, as well as suits and formal dresses. Play with colors, patterns, frills, and statement silhouettes. Whatever you choose, have fun with it and come ready to dance!
For guests choosing to wear heels, opt for block heels as the wedding and reception will be outdoors.
You can find inspiration here: https://pin.it/6Cv5CNQYp
Are children welcome?
While we love your little ones, our wedding will be an adults-only event. We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving children at home so you can celebrate with us.
Can I bring a plus one?
Our celebration is strictly RSVP only. Therefore, we are only able to accommodate those listed on your wedding invitation.
When is the RSVP deadline? Do I need to mail back my RSVP or can I RSVP online?
Thank you in advance for sending your RSVP before Saturday, July 20th. We invite you to RSVP online through our wedding website.
Is this a phone-free ceremony?
We kindly ask for phones on silent and no photos during our ceremony but encourage pictures once we've sealed the deal and make our grand exit from the ceremony into cocktail hour.
Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?
The ceremony will be taking place at Stones Acres Farm in an outdoor garden as well as the reception which will be tented.
What time should I arrive?
Help us get the party started as scheduled! We recommend that you arrive a half hour before the start of the ceremony to make sure everyone is seated on time.
Where should guests park? Is parking free?
If you choose to drive, Stone Acres Farm does offer on-site parking free of charge. However, if you're planning to indulge at the reception, please take advantage of our shuttles.
Will transportation be provided between the to and from the hotel, ceremony and reception?
There will be shuttles offered to take guests from Hyatt Place and Holiday Inn Express to Stone Acres Farm. If you are staying at an Airbnb or other hotel in the area but would like to take the shuttle, we ask that you plan for an arrival to one of these two locations. The shuttle will arrive at the Hyatt Place at 3 pm and head around the corner to Holiday Inn Express for a final pickup at 3:15 pm. The shuttle will then promptly leave at 3:35 pm from the Holiday Inn Express for Stone Acres. There will also be a shuttle from Stone Acres to the after-party at Rio Salado when the reception concludes at 10 pm, including stops at nearby hotels afterward.
Can we take an Uber/Lyft to the ceremony?
Mystic and Stonington both have Uber/Lyft service but are limited (especially at night), so we encourage you to book in advance or take advantage of the shuttles.
Do you have a hotel block for guests? Where do you recommend I stay?
Mystic and Stonington offer a variety of hotel accommodations for you to choose from. You can find details on room blocks and discounted stays on our ‘Travel’ page.
Are the ceremony and reception location wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair access to the venue is limited so should you need assistence, please let us know in advance so we can make arrangements to accomodate.
Will there be food and drinks during cocktail hour?
After the wedding ceremony, 85th Day will be serving light passed hors d’oeuvres accompanied by a charcuterie station and an open bar. We invite you to toast to our nuptials with a curated selection of wine, beer, and liquors including our two signature cocktails. We will also be providing a limited selection of non-alchoholic refreshments for your enjoyment as well.
Will dinner be served at the reception?
85th Day will be providing a plated farm-to-table meal for all guests to enjoy. We ask that you note your meal preference based on the choices provided as well as any dietary restrictions when you RSVP.
Will there be any vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or special diet options?
We ask that guests provide details of their dietary restrictions and preferences so that we can work with 85th Day to ensure that guests receive appropriate accommodations.
Where are you registered?
We are so thankful you will be joining us for this celebration of our love. While gifts are not expected, we have registered for a few items we would love for our home. You can find items from Crate & Barrel, Amazon, The Knot, and Amber Interiors on our ‘Registry’ page.
Do you have any recommendations for where to eat, points of interest or things to do?
Yes! We recommend visiting the ‘Things to Do’ page of our wedding website, where we’ve compiled all of our favorite local hot spots and fun things to do in the area, including coffee shops, shops and restaurants to visit before or after the wedding.
Is there an event the morning after?
On Saturday, September 21st, we will be hosting a casual brunch at Mix Restaurant & Rooftop Bar, conveniently located just minutes away from hotels in the area. We will not be offering shuttle services for brunch however, there is public parking available.