St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church

Ceremony

Schurman Residence

Reception

Sunday Funday

Our Wedding

Ceremony 1 - 2 pmCocktail hour 4:30 - 6 pmReception 6 - 11 pm The bridal party will be using the time between the end of the ceremony and the beginning of the reception for photos. We understand there is a break between the ceremony and the reception. The church cannot accommodate a later ceremony due to regularly scheduled masses. Please use this time to relax, refresh, and ready yourself for a celebration!

Timeline

Flying

Albany International Airport is the closest airport. It is about 20 minutes from Clifton Park. Please be aware that a passport is required to fly if your license is standard. If you have an enhanced license or REAL ID, providing your passport is not required.

Day-of Transportation

We recommend carpooling to the ceremony due to limited parking. We are providing a bus service to and from the reception. Ubers are limited and expensive around the Schurman residence due to the Saratoga Race Course and SPAC. We ask that everyone who is drinking to please make proper arrangements. Cars may be left overnight on the property.

Bussing

There will be 2 buses. One for the Holiday Inn Express and another for La Quinta and the Marriott. Please see departure times below. Both buses will leave the reception at 11.   Holiday Inn Express - 3:45 La Quinta - 3:45 Marriott - 4

Camping

Camping on the property is permitted. Please contact Natalie for more details.

Hotels

Please reserve your hotel room ASAP. The Saratoga Race Course will be in season which causes hotels to fill up very quickly and at a high price. The designated hotel blocks are listed below with discounted rates for the wedding. There is a 2 night minimum at each.

Two night minimum stay required. The group name is Natalie &amp; Murray Wedding. Call to book or use this link: book here The group cut off date is 3 weeks prior to arrival, July 4th, 2025. Breakfast is included. The reserved rooms are for double queens.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton Park

Group name is Natalie and Murray IV Wedding. A two night minimum stay is required. If you have trouble booking online, please call. Book using this link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1731441605907&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true Two queen beds are $245 and King with a twin sofabed is $225. The booking link expires 3 weeks prior to arrival. Breakfast not included. Please contact the hotel directly for additional nights.

Courtyard Albany Clifton Park

Block name is Schurman and Wright Wedding Block Celebration. Two night minimum is required. Call to book or use this link and enter 7/25/25 - 7/27/25 https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=hd&amp;brandCode=EX&amp;localeCode=en®ionCode=1&amp;hotelCode=CFTNY&amp;_PMID=99801505&amp;GPC=SWW&amp;cn=no&amp;viewfullsite=true The block rate is valid until 6/25/25. Two standard queens or one king bed is $200.99. A suite (King with a kitchenette) is $240. Includes breakfast. Please contact the hotel directly for additional nights. This is the hotel the couple is staying at.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clifton Park, an IHG Hotel

Travel

Ceremony Parking

There is a small lot at St. Mary's along with street parking. Carpooling is recommended.

Reception Parking

There will be signs and people to help direct parking at the Schurman residence. There is plenty of room for parking. Please do not drive if you plan on drinking. Leaving cars overnight is permitted. Do not park on the street.

Parking

Ceremony Attire

The ceremony will be indoors at St. Mary's. There will be air conditioning. Unpermitted attire- shorts- attire unsuited for a church setting

Reception Attire

The reception will be held at the Schurman house in the backyard underneath a tent. There will be no solid flooring aside from the dance floor, so please wear reasonable shoes. There will be no air conditioning. Unpermitted Attire - open toed shoes for the gents- shorts- floral green dresses (this is reserved for the bridal party) Permitted Attire- dresses/skirts above knee length- dressy pants for the ladies- rompers and jumpsuits- polos

Attire

Like gambling? Like dressing up? Like people watching? Saratoga Race Course is one of the most prestigious horse racing locations in America. It is considered one of the top things to do in the Capital District.

Saratoga Race Course

Downtown Saratoga has plenty of shops and restaurants, buzzing off the energy from the nearby race course. Congress Park is located adjacent to downtown, with fresh spring water open to the public for drinking.

Downtown Saratoga

Walk around the park and experience fresh-water springs, museums, and Saratoga Horse Racing elements.

Saratoga Spa State Park

Downtown Ballston Spa offers a quaint small-town experience. Window shop, grab a coffee, or sit in the park. The church is located directly in downtown.

Downtown Ballston Spa

Learn about the horse racing and spa history of Saratoga.

The Saratoga Springs History Museum

Visit the site of the Battle of Saratoga from the Revolutionary War.

Saratoga National Historical Park

Take in the beauty of Saratoga Lake.

Town of Stillwater Brown's Beach

Enjoy a beer at this local brewery.

Druthers Brewing Company

Try this local craft distillery.

Yankee Distillers

Located directly in downtown Ballston Spa.

National Bottle Museum

Visit a casino in a neighboring town.

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady

Things to Do

Registry

Please reach out to Natalie (not Murray) with any questions, and make sure to check back frequently for any updates.

Q + A

Elvis is Natalie and Murray's rescue dog. They got him Monday, June 17th 2024. Elvis' birthday is March 27th 2024. He is a handsome mutt! His favorite activities include:1. Stealing shoes2. Relaxing on elevated surfaces3. Cuddling4. Making new friends5. Swimming6. Monkeying around

Elvis

Wedding Party

Wedding photographer photos: https://danarae.shootproof.com/gallery/28008793/home  Enter nschurman16@gmail.com as the email  Photobooth pictures: https://boothpics.com/C52T  Developed film: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fU8eQVX8qodOBM19Qwix41fOTeCGQ1ls

Natalie & Murray

Natalie & Murray

Elvis