Rachel & Daniel

May 24, 2025
28 Days To Go!

Rachel & Daniel

May 24, 2025
28 Days To Go!

Q + A

What time should I arrive before the ceremony?

The ceremony begins at 2:00 PM EST sharp. Please arrive between 1:30 PM and 1:45 PM EST on Saturday May 24, 2025.

Where do I park at the ceremony?

The ceremony will be at St. Elizabeth Seton Church in Rocky Hill, CT. There is ample parking with two large parking lots to accommodate guests at the church.

Where do I park at the reception?

The reception will be held at the Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill in Middletown, CT. The ceremony should end by 3:00 PM EST and the reception will begin at 4:30 PM EST. A complimentary shuttle will bring guests from the hotel (Courtyard by Marriott New Haven/Wallingford) to the reception in Middletown. Guests may either park on-site at the reception or take the complimentary shuttle service. The shuttle will be available for the duration of the wedding reception and will bring guests back to the hotel at the end of the wedding.

Am I able to directly go to the reception immediately after the ceremony?

We prefer guests do not arrive until 4:15 PM as our reception does not formally begin until 4:30 PM. Entry to the mansion will not begin until 4:30 PM. Wedding guests are able to park on the grounds of the reception area at the Wadsworth Mansion. We ask that guests go to the Courtyard by Marriott in New Haven/Wallingford after the ceremony to freshen up and check-in to the hotel.

Are children invited to the wedding?

We kindly ask that children under age 16 years old do not attend the wedding.

What should I wear?

The attire for the wedding is cocktail attire. Please don’t wear jeans!

Is there a wedding room block for hotel accommodations?

Yes, Rachel and Dan have organized a wedding room block at the Courtyard by Marriott in New Haven/Wallingford. Please visit the Travel section of this website for additional details.

Is there a complimentary shuttle for the wedding?

Yes, there is a complimentary shuttle that will bus guests to and from the Courtyard by Marriott New Haven/Wallingford and the reception at the Mansion in Middletown, CT.

Can I leave my car overnight at the reception?

Yes, you may so long as you pickup your vehicle no later than 10:00 AM EST the following morning.