Getting there
Where we'll celebrate
A backyard on the Connecticut River in Haddam, about two hours from NYC and an hour from Hartford or New Haven.
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- Event address
- The Morris Home 26 Horton Road · Haddam, CT 06438
- Event date
- October 10, 2026 Ceremony begins at 4:30pm
Places to stay
We haven't blocked rooms anywhere; please book whatever suits you. A few spots nearby, to get you started:
10 min away
Gelston House
Four rooms over the river in East Haddam, three with water views. Book early.
20 min away
Inn at Middletown
A restored armory turned boutique hotel, walkable to Main Street dinner spots.
30 min away
Saybrook Point Resort
On the water in Old Saybrook if you want to make a weekend of it.
The lay of the land
A tented backyard, rain or shine
Everything happens under one tent on the lawn, so don't sweat the forecast.
Under the tent
Ceremony, dinner, and dancing all happen in the backyard. Heaters and tent sides keep things cozy as the evening cools.
Valet parking
Complimentary valet right on site, so no hunting for a spot. Valets take your car from 3:30pm until midnight.
Pizza truck & open bar
A wood-fired pizza truck and a full open-bar truck keep everyone fed and happy all night.
Need gluten-free crust or vegan cheese? Say so in your RSVP and we'll have it ready.
See the menuHow the day flows
The timeline
Roughly how October 10th goes, from "I do" to the last dance.
Arrive
4:00pmCeremony
4:30pmCocktail hour
5:00pmToasts
6:15pmDinner
6:30pmCake & dessert
7:15pmDance party
7:30pmLast song
11:00pm
What to wear
Dress code: colorful
Cocktail attire with the color turned all the way up: jewel tones, bold patterns, and your most festive, funky self. When in doubt, add more color.
Pull from our palette for inspiration:
- Ruby
- Amber
- Citrine
- Emerald
- Teal
- Sapphire
- Amethyst
- Magenta
Cocktail & festive
Suits, dresses, jumpsuits, separates — whatever makes you feel like a celebration. Funky is encouraged; beige is gently discouraged.
Lawn-friendly shoesLayer for the eveningThe more color the better
Our wedding party
- Bridesmaids are each in a different jewel tone from the palette above.
- Groomsmen are in light grey suits with jeweled accents.
If you're so inclined
Our registry is a home
Your presence is the present. If you'd like to give something anyway, we're saving toward a house of our own.
Instead of china and toasters, we've set up a house fund. Every bit goes toward the down payment on the place where we'll host many more colorful gatherings (you're invited to those too).
Contribute to the house fundQuestions?
Just reach out
Text or call us anytime — logistics, dietary needs, what "festive & funky" means in practice.
Good to know
Frequently asked
Nope! Hanna is keeping her name.
Also no. Everyone keeps the names they came with.
Your invitation lists either the names of everyone in your party or the number of plus-ones we've set aside for you. Please keep your group to the size shown on your invite. It helps us plan the tent, the food, and the seating.
Nothing changes! The whole celebration is under a tent, so we're on rain or shine. Bring a layer for the evening.
There's complimentary valet right on site from 3:30pm until midnight: pull up, hand over the keys, and enjoy the night.
Please aim to arrive by 4:00pm so you're seated and settled before the ceremony begins at 4:30.