Inn on Boltwood

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Inn on Boltwood (formerly The Lord Jeffery Inn)

Reception

After Party

Morning After Brunch

Our Wedding

Shannon and Tim met the most romantic way modern love allows: Tinder. Just two people scrolling through life, unknowingly about to find their person. And somehow, against all algorithms and odds, it worked. Their first date was at Hilltop Restaurant, a place that would become legendary in their story. What was supposed to be a simple dinner turned into hours of conversation, laughter, and that subtle realization that something special was happening. The kind where you go home thinking, Okay… that felt different. From there, things unfolded naturally—and then all at once. They built a life filled with love, patience, chaos, and joy, and at the very center of it all are their children, Jack and Lilly—their favorite memories, their greatest pride, their daily reminders of how deeply connected their lives have become. Parenting together didn’t just strengthen their bond; it revealed it. Teamwork, late nights, laughter, and the quiet moments of knowing they were exactly where they were meant to be. Their love is playful by design. It shows up in teasing, in shared glances, in jokes that refuse to die—like the ongoing argument about whether Tim actually hates lemon-flavored things. (Shannon insists he does. Tim insists he doesn’t. Evidence remains inconclusive, but the joke lives on.) They learned how to balance responsibility with fun, seriousness with silliness. How to support each other through real life while still finding reasons to laugh every day. Love, for Shannon and Tim isn’t loud—it’s steady, joyful, and full of humor. So when Tim asked Shannon to marry him, it wasn’t a surprise. It was a continuation. A continuation of a life already shared. Of children already loved. Of jokes already told a hundred times. Of a partnership already proven. Now they’re engaged, looking forward to a future that will undoubtedly include more laughter, more love, more memories, and probably more debates about citrus flavors. A future they’ll face the same way they always have—together, with humor, heart, and a whole lot of love. Their story didn’t begin perfectly. It began honestly. And that’s what makes it beautiful. 💍✨

Our Love Story

Our Story

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Meghan Kelly

Jonathan (Toby) Schnetzer

Kate Kelly

Daniel (Deejay) Militar

Colleen Kelly

Chris Lappen

Amy Lappen

Ryan Kelly

Kelsey Bertram

David Ruhlemann

Wedding Party

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With a stay at Inn on Boltwood, you'll be centrally located in Amherst, within a 5-minute drive of University of Massachusetts-Amherst and Amherst College. This historic hotel is 0. 3 mi (0. 5 km) from Emily Dickinson Museum and 0. 4 mi (0. 6 km) from Mead Art Museum. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Amherst? This hotel has facilities measuring 8000 square feet (720 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy a satisfying meal at 30Boltwood serving guests of Inn on Boltwood. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 49 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Last day to book rooms is May 15!! If you are calling to book your room, our group code is KSW

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Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Shannon & Timothy

Shannon & Timothy

S&T

Wedding Day

4:00 PM–4:30 PM

Ceremony

4:30 PM–10:00 PM

Reception

10:30 PM–12:00 AM

After Party

Morning After Brunch