The Porter Residence

Welcome Party -  The Night Before

Wedding Day

The Commons 1854: Event Venue

Ceremony

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Toni and Tom met as many millennials do... on Hinge. Not too long after they met, Tom asked Toni to be his girlfriend at a Billy Joel concert. They have been inseparable ever since and will still never miss an opportunity to crank up Vienna &amp; belt it out when it comes on shuffle. Over the years, they’ve built a life full of love and adventure—hiking and swimming in the White Mountains with their dog, Lady, enjoying cold beers and sunsets from their rooftop, and traveling to places like Portugal, Iceland, Canada, and Italy. Even though they root for different sports teams, their favorite days are still their Sundays watching football together in the Fall (and hey, at least now Toni has another Super Bowl to talk about that isn't SB52). On May 29th, during a trip to Italy, Tom proposed to Toni on the magical Island of Capri, with plenty of wine, pasta &amp; gelato to celebrate. Now they can’t wait to kick off their next chapter with the people they love most at their wedding.

Our Story

Photos

Our Favorite People

Cara Martin

Max Porter

Blaire Remmey

Jeff Bellotti

Emily Seaman

Conor Delaney

Meredith Getzfread

Alex Pipes

Julia Ostrovsky

Johan Loaiza

Tori Viggiano

Pratik Mistry

Shannon Mathew

Jon Starego

Sarah Galli

Tom Cocco

Farren Landes

Molly Loaiza- Porter

Amy Jarvis

Wedding Party

The welcome party dress code is summer casual

The wedding dress code is formal

Late night bites on us + there will be a cash bar

Weekend Events

Q + A

Getting to Massachusetts 

Planes, Trains &amp; Automobiles! Topsfield is only a 30 minute ride from Boston Logan Intl. Airport as well as the Boston Train Station. From there, Uber and Lyft are accessible. You can also rent a car to drive to the hotel &amp; venue. The Bride &amp; Groom have done the trip from Philly to Boston dozens of times, so reach out if you need some guidance! We recommend that you book your hotel accommodations at least 4-6 months in advance just to be safe since it is a holiday weekend.

Hotel Options

*** NEW ROOMS ADDED 6.24 *** We have a room block reserved here. It is for the 28th &amp; 29th but you are welcome to just book one of the nights. Please book through this link before 7/31. We will have transportation to and from the venue for this hotel. &amp; for the night-owls - this is where our after party will be hosted :)

Boston Marriott Peabody

We have a room block here for the 28th &amp; 29th but you are welcome to just book one of the nights. Please book through the link by June 25th 2025. Hot Breakfast Buffet included in room rate . We will have transportation to and from the venue for this hotel.

Four Points by Sheraton Wakefield Boston Hotel & Conference Center

Closest to the venue - we do not have room blocks here so you can just reserve directly through the site. Good option if/when room blocks fill up - we do not have transportation from this hotel so please figure out your transportation ahead of time!

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore

Good option if/when room blocks fill up - we do not have transportation from this hotel so please figure out your transportation ahead of time!

Best Western Plus North Shore Hotel

Rental options

If you would rather stay in a rental, there are lots of options. Checkout these areas: - Essex (where the Porters live &amp; family will be staying!)- Ipswich (next to Essex)- Topsfield (the town the venue is in)- Gloucester- Salem- Danvers- Peabody- Beverly- Boston <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/s/Gloucester--Massachusetts--United-States/homes?refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Fhomes&amp;checkin=2025-08-28&amp;checkout=2025-08-31&amp;date_picker_type=calendar&amp;adults=3&amp;search_type=autocomplete_click&amp;tab_id=home_tab&amp;query=Gloucester%2C%20MA&amp;flexible_trip_lengths%5B%5D=one_week&amp;monthly_start_date=2024-10-01&amp;monthly_length=3&amp;monthly_end_date=2025-01-01&amp;price_filter_input_type=0&amp;price_filter_num_nights=3&amp;channel=EXPLORE&amp;place_id=ChIJMQBzhoIk44kR7cJvMKu31eo&amp;location_bb=QirHt8KNIr5CKkhkwo2D0g%3D%3D&amp;source=structured_search_input_header" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AirBnB</a><a href="https://www.vrbo.com/search?destination=Danvers%2C%20Massachusetts%2C%20United%20States%20of%20America&amp;regionId=7771&amp;latLong=42.575001%2C-70.932121&amp;flexibility=0_DAY&amp;d1=2025-08-28&amp;startDate=2025-08-28&amp;d2=2025-08-31&amp;endDate=2025-08-31&amp;adults=2&amp;theme=&amp;userIntent=&amp;semdtl=&amp;sort=RECOMMENDED" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VRBO</a>

Travel

Extending your trip? Great Choice.

Trust us on these…

Soak up the end of the summer at some of the North Shore’s most spectacular beaches. Here are some we love: Wingaersheek (Gloucester) - our personal favoriteCrane (Ipswich)Good Harbor (Gloucester)Singing (Manchester by the Sea)

North Shore Beaches

Philly rang the bell, but Boston threw the tea —make a little history of your own and explore Boston while you’re here! Some of our Boston favs: Walk The Freedom Trail Walk The Rose Kennedy Greenway Visit Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market Explore the North End (cannolis, anyone?) Explore the Seaport District Visit The Boston Commons/Gardens/Beacon Hill Explore Back Bay and do the Charles River walk Walk down Boyleston Street Visit Fenway Park (Sox vs Pirates LDW!) Visit the Prudential Center Do a Duck Boat Tour Visit The Boston Museum of Science Visit The Boston Aquarium Boston is an incredibly walkable city, and most of these activities can easily be combined together. Don’t hesitate reaching out to Tommy if you have any questions about planning an itinerary in the city.

Visit Boston

Some of T&T’s favorite places to eat when they are up North: If you’re on the North Shore: The James, Irish Pub (Essex) Farnhams, Seafood (Essex) Woodmans, Seafood (Essex) CK Pearl, Seafood (Essex) The Shipyard Tavern, American (Essex) Lobsta Land, Seafood (Gloucester) Sea Level Oyster Bar, Seafood (Salem) Gulu-Gulu Cafe (Salem) When it’s beer ‘o clock: True North, Brewery (Ipswich) Lord Hobo, Brewery (Woburn) Harpoon, Brewery (Boston) Sam Adams, Brewery (Boston) The “Cheers” Bar (Boston) In the city: Lolita, Mexican (Sea Port District) Mikes Pastries, Sweet Treats (North End) Bencotto, GF Pizza (North End) Quincy Market, Food Hall (Downtown) Bleacher Bar, Bar Food (Fenway) Cask ‘n Flagon, Bar Food (Fenway)

Where to Eat

Some other places and things we love in MA: Bearskin Neck, local shops and restaurants (Rockport) Halibut Point State Park (Rockport) Hammond Castle Museum (Gloucester) Stage Fort Park (Gloucester) Essex River Cruises/Charters (Essex)

Other Things We Love

Here are some awesome nearby towns on the North Shore to check out if you have the time: Gloucester Rockport Salem Newburyport Ipswich

Towns to Visit

Things to Do

Registry

Toni & Tom

Toni & Tom

Wedding Party

Our Favorite People