The Mountain Room at Mount Southington

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

After party at GameCraft Arcade & Bar

Our Wedding

Kimmy’s profile picture showed her confidently captaining a sailboat, the wind whipping through her hair as she expertly steered the vessel. Rob, a man whose profile mostly featured blurry pictures of him attempting extreme ski terrain (and usually ending up in a snowdrift), was intrigued.&nbsp;“Finally,” he thought, “someone who appreciates both frozen water and the kind that makes you seasick!” Their online banter was a flurry of witty comments and shared love for outdoor adventures. Kimmy, a confident skier and sailor, teased Rob about his "capsizing artist" sailing skills. Rob, in turn, ribbed her about the suspiciously high number of "face-plant" videos in his YouTube sailing tutorial recommendations (even though he knew she was clearly a pro). They decided to meet in person. Their first date was a walk in the park. It was a beautiful sunny day, and they strolled along the winding paths, chatting easily as if they’d known each other for years. Kimmy shared stories about her ski trips, while Rob recounted his (mis)adventures on the water. They laughed at their shared clumsiness and discovered a mutual appreciation for outdoor adventures. Their walk ended at a small ice cream stand. Rob, ever the gentleman, offered to buy. As they stood in line, they continued their easy conversation, already feeling a comfortable connection. A few weeks later, they decided to tackle the other half of their online connection: sailing. Rob, emboldened by a few YouTube tutorials, declared himself captain. Kimmy, remembering Rob's profile picture and their shared laughter from their first date, simply smiled and agreed.&nbsp;Rob, brimming with overconfidence, showed up at the dock ready to conquer the waves. Within minutes of leaving the dock, a rogue gust of wind caught the sail, and the Sunfish nearly flipped, almost sending Rob and Kimmy into the water. They emerged from the near capsize dry but shaken. “You know,” Kimmy said, taking control of the boat, but smiling, “we’re really good at this.” Rob grinned, happy to just be a passenger. “Yeah, we’re experts at… well, at least we’re experts at having fun.” From that day on, Kimmy and Rob embraced their shared talent for turning potentially disastrous outings into hilarious adventures. Kimmy helped Rob become a (slightly) less disastrous sailor, and Rob… well, Rob continued to provide Kimmy with endless amusement on the water and snow. They learned that even the most spectacular wipe outs are better when you have someone to laugh with. They were a perfect match, two slightly clumsy adventurers finding their way through life, one graceful ski turn and one almost capsized sailboat at a time. And as they dried off after their latest sailing escapade, Rob looked at Kimmy, a glint in his eye. "You know," he said, "I think I'm starting to get the hang of this sailing thing." Kimmy just smiled, knowing that even if he never quite mastered the art of sailing, he had certainly mastered the art of winning her heart.

Our Story

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Lifetime friend, brother from another mother.

Matt Korn

Marta Chlus

Liz Rawlinson

Wedding Party

Q + A

Recommended airport in Connecticut

BDL - Bradley International Airport(40 minute drive to Southington)

Hotels near the wedding venue

There are many hotels to choose from in Southington. Here are a few recommended by the venue: <a href="https://mountsouthington.com/lodging/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mountsouthington.com/lodging/</a>

This hotel is close to Sally and Tom's house. A link to a room block will be posted soon. There will be a bus to bring you from this hotel to the wedding and back at the end of the night. Of course you can stay were ever you like this is just a recommendation.

Kimmy & Rob

Kimmy & Rob

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