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Wedding OverviewJoin us at the Ellie Mitchell Pavilion in Rocky Neck State Park for our wedding ceremony overlooking Long Island Sound. We'll celebrate with cocktail hour on the terrace, followed by dinner and dancing indoors. Location: Ellie Mitchell Pavilion at Rocky Neck State Park&nbsp;Address: 244 W Main St, Niantic, CT 06357Time: 4:00pm - 10pmAttire:&nbsp;Cocktail Attire Ladies: To avoid getting stuck in the grass, please refrain from wearing pointy heels such as stilettos. Block or chunky heels and wedges recommended! Transportation Options:Shuttle Service: A shuttle will depart from the Hilton Garden Inn Groton/Mystic at 3:30 pm.Return: A shuttle will depart from the reception back to the Hilton Garden Inn at 10 pm.Parking:&nbsp;If you prefer to drive, free guest parking is reserved in a designated lot.

Schedule

SHUTTLE SERVICES:3:30 PM1st Stop: Bus departs from Hilton Garden Inn224 Gold Star Hwy, Groton, CT 06340 3:50 PM2nd Stop: Bus departs from Marina Bay Cottages334 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford, CT 06385 4:30 PMCeremony BeginsEllie Mitchell Pavilion at Rocky Neck State Park244 W Main St, Niantic, CT 06357 10:15 PMBus departs from Rocky Neck State Park 10:30 PMBus drop off at Marina Bay Cottages 10:45Bus drop off at Hilton Garden Inn NOTE IF YOU ARE STAYING AT THE HILTON GARDEN INN:While the Hilton Garden Inn cannot guarantee early check-ins before the bus departs, they are happy to offer luggage storage for guests upon arrival. Additionally, they have two poolside restrooms equipped with showers that guests are welcome to use while waiting for their rooms to be ready. IF YOU ARE DRIVING: LINK: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwUvxwWSPGBVUegaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">See Google Map Directions From Park Entrance Here</a> Park Entrance: 244 W Main St, Niantic, CT 06357 Let the park ranger know you are here for a wedding at the Pavilion. They will direct you down the main Park Road towards the beach parking. You will drive past the beach parking and TURN RIGHT towards the Pavilion parking.

Getting There

Hotel Block: Under 'Goldberg/Messineo Wedding' at the <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/gonnlgi-hilton-garden-inn-mystic-groton/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton</a>Address: 224 Gold Star Hwy, Groton, CT 06340Group Code: GMWEDCall 860-445-6800&nbsp;or use the <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=GONNLGI&amp;arrivalDate=2025-09-19&amp;departureDate=2025-09-20&amp;groupCode=GMWED&amp;room1NumAdults=1&amp;cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">booking link</a>. Note: Shuttles will depart from the Hilton Garden Inn at 3:30 PM. While the Hilton Garden Inn cannot guarantee early check-ins, they are happy to offer luggage storage for guests upon arrival. Additionally, they have two poolside restrooms equipped with showers that guests are welcome to use while waiting for their rooms to be ready.

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We're so excited for you to join us in Niantic, a charming little town with beaches, cute shops, and wonderful places to eat! We’ve pulled together a few of our favorite recommendations to help you make the most of your visit Eat:- Sift Bake Shop- 374 Kitchen + Cocktails- Café SoL- The Black Sheep- Public House Brewery Shop- The Book Barn- Azalea- Grace- Past To Present Explore:- Main Street Niantic- Niantic Bay Boardwalk- Hole in the Wall Beach- Harkness Memorial State Park- Downtown Mystic- Bluff Point State Park

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