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Tessa & Matthew

October 11, 2025 • Rochester, MA

Tessa & Matthew

October 11, 2025 • Rochester, MA

Q + A

What's the attire?

Cocktail attire is fine by us. You all know that the two of us are not by any means black tie people so it's not mandatory but if you're feeling fancy, get as dressy as you'd like!

Are the ceremony and reception at the same spot?

Yes! No need to travel in between. We will be getting married and partying at Arch at the Meadow and cannot wait to spend all evening with you in the most beautiful venue!

Will the wedding/reception be inside or out?

Great question! Although there is a semi-indoor area at the venue, for the most part, we will be out in a beautiful "Sperry" tent so keep that in mind for attire. (Although we think that all the dancing should keep you nice and toasty!)

Am I allowed to bring a plus one?

If your wedding invite states a plus one, please feel free to bring one. Otherwise, due to prior planning, venue size and personal wishes, we ask that you don't show up with any surprise guests. (Unless that guest is Luke Combs or something)

What type of food will be served?

On The Go will be the caterer on the big day. Corey and his staff are very knowledgable and have a variety of different foods that we love. There will be a buffet of delicious foods to pick from. They are very accommodating for those who have dietary allergies/restrictions/preferences so that shouldn't be an issue! We wanted everyone to be happy and Corey does an amazing job of making sure that everyone gets what they need!

Will there be an open bar?

We’re planning a more curated drink selection for the evening, but we won’t be offering an open bar. We hope you’ll still enjoy the options we have, and we're looking forward to celebrating with you!

What time should you arrive?

Our ceremony will start at 3pm sharp. Please arrive no later than 2:50pm and no earlier than 2:30pm.

Can I take photos?

To start the night, we will be having an unplugged ceremony, meaning that we kindly ask that nobody but our photographers take photos. We will have all of the photos we need from our photographer and would love for you to sit back, relax and enjoy the time with us as we start our lives together. After that, please feel free to take as many photos as you'd like during the reception to document your fun!

If you have any additional questions, who can you contact?

Please contact the Matron of Honor, Julia Kennedy, for any additional questions that you may have!

Can I bring my kids?

While we love your little ones, we kindly request that our celebration be an adults-only event for guests. We hope this will be a special night out for everyone!