The dress code for our wedding is for the ceremony semi-casual. For the reception is very whimsical like renaissance fair themed. Dressing up is optional. While we want you to be comfortable, we please refrain from wearing white, navy blue, rust, and ivory.

To ensure everyone has ample time to be seated and settled, we kindly suggest arriving by 3:30pm. The ceremony is set to begin at 4:00pm, and we want to make sure everyone is ready to share in the joyous moments as the doors will be closed at 3:50pm.

While we love your little ones, our wedding will be an adults-only event so that everyone can relax and enjoy the evening. We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving the kids at home so you can celebrate with us.

While we're crossing our fingers for beautiful weather, we understand that the weather here in New York in the fall. In case Mother Nature has other plans, rest assured, we've got it covered! If the weather isn't ideal, we'll seamlessly transition to an indoor ceremony and reception to ensure the celebration continues in comfort and style. Our priority is to create a wonderful experience for everyone, rain or shine. We appreciate your flexibility and can't wait to celebrate with you, come what may!

Luckily, we have a discount rate for rooms at this hotel, this is the hotel information; Mictrotel by WYNDHAM 19 Crystal Run Crossing Middletown, NY 10940 845-325-0564 Best to book by calling the hotel instead of online so you can book accordingly. This hotel will keep our rooms open till 09/10/2025. Check in is at 3pm. If you were to use this hotel. If you are going to book with this hotel - it’s under Alvarado Rooney Wedding to get the discount. These are the other hotels near by the venue; HOME 2 Suites by Hilton 600 Route 211 East Middletown, NY 10941 (845) 703-8000 Courtyard by Marriott Newburgh Stewart Airport 4 Governor Drive Newburgh, NY 12550 845-567-8395 Another option is to rent an airbnb.

We are in the works for planning a shuttle service from the hotels to the venue. If you do want to drive to the venue - there is full parking lot at the venue.

After the wedding ceremony, we will be serving light passed hors d’oeuvres accompanied by an open bar. We invite you to toast to our nuptials with a curated selection of wine, beer and our signature cocktail.

We know most of you have traveled a long way to join our celebrations and we already consider your time as a precious gift. But if you would like to, then please consider a contribution towards our honeymoon or our new home fund. Venmo - @Rooney Honeyfund

Please feel free to contact Lydia with any questions up until the week before the wedding.But before that, please double check the wedding website for FAQ’s.

If you want to make a whole weekend out of this - there’s Woodbury Commons; outlet Mall! There’s apple picking in Warwick. Sightseeing in New Paltz, trying different restaurants in Washingtonville, Hiking in bear mountain. It’s going to be amazing to see the full autumn experience in Hudson Valley.