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Julia & John

January 2, 2027 • Garfield, NJ
259 Days To Go!

Julia & John

January 2, 2027 • Garfield, NJ
259 Days To Go!

Q + A

Where and When is the wedding?

The ceremony will be a mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. The address is 5371 Amboy Rd, Staten Island, NY 10312. The reception will follow at The Venetian. The address is 546 River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07016.

What time should I arrive?

To the ceremony, the mass will start promptly at 1:00 PM, so we suggest you attempt to get to the church by 12:45 to be able to find your seat comfortably before commencing. To the reception hall, the cocktail hour starts at 6:30. If you do arrive earlier to the venue, there will be a separate waiting area for all guests.

What is the dress code?

We kindly request a Black Tie Optional dress code for our wedding reception. Men can wear a tuxedo, if they wish, or formal suit with a tie. Women may wear a floor length gown, or an appropriate mid-length cocktail dress.

Can I bring a plus-one?

If your invitation explicitly states, “Your Name & Guest”, then you are welcome to being a plus one. We are unable to accommodate additional guests beyond those listed on the invitation.

Is there a place to stay?

Hotel accommodations will be at the Element New York Wood-Ridge. The address is 379 NJ-17 S, Wood Ridge, NJ 07075. If you do decide to stay here, please book your rooms within our room block before July 7, 2026.

Will there be transportation?

Yes, shuttle buses will be running from the hotel. The first shuttle will be leaving the hotel at 5:15 PM specifically for family members to get to the venue earlier to take photos. The following shuttles to go to the venue will follow at 5:45 and 6:15 PM. To return to the hotel, the shuttle will be leaving the venue at 11:15 and 11:45 PM.

Is there an After Party?

Yes! We invite all guests to join us at The Concourse Club, following the reception from 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM. The after party space is located at the accompanying hotel on the top floor.