Ceremony

                                              When:        4PM-5PM

                                              Where:       George Eastman Museum
                                                                 900 East Avenue
                                                                 Rochester, New York 14607

                                              Details:       Unplugged Ceremony
                                                                 Please No Phones

Reception

When:        5PM-11PM

                                                   Where:       Arbor Midtown
                                                                     183 E. Main St.
                                                                     Rochester, New York 14604

                                                    Details:     Unplugged Reception
                                                                     Please No Phones

                                                                    Cocktail hour to be followed                                                                                             by dinner and dancing

FAQs

  • Due to space constraints and to ensure an intimate celebration, we can only accommodate named guests on the invitation. We appreciate your understanding.

  • This is an unplugged ceremony and reception. We ask that you all be present in the moment instead of worrying about photos. Because film and photography hold great significance for us, we are excited to have three professional photographers, as well as videographers who will be capturing all the highlights of the day. We’ll be sure to share the photos with you afterwards!

  • Weather permitting, the wedding ceremony will be outdoors in the garden of the George Eastman Museum; if it storms, the ceremony will take place inside the museum. Once you arrive at the museum, you’ll see signage directing you to the garden. Guests will walk to the garden on paved pathways, but will need to step on grass briefly to take their seats.

  • Although we can’t predict the weather, generally in Rochester, New York at that time of year, the average temperature can range from 50 to 75 degrees.

  • The George Eastman Museum address is: 900 East Avenue Rochester, New York 14607 and parking is available there. Also, the city of Rochester is easily accessible via ride-share (Uber) service.

  • Arbor Midtown, where the reception will be taking place, is a five to seven minute drive from the George Eastman Museum where the ceremony will be held. Arbor Midtown’s address is 183 E Main Street Rochester, New York 14607. Arbor Midtown has valet parking available and there is a self-park parking garage next door at 39 Stone Street; the parking garage is also attached to the Hyatt Hotel. The city of Rochester is also easily accessible via ride-share (Uber) service.

  • Yes, we have reserved a block of rooms at the Hyatt Hotel, which is next door to the reception venue. Those rooms are available for booking now. When booking, mention our wedding for the discounted rate. The hotel has valet parking and there is a self-park parking garage at 39 Stone Street that is attached to the hotel. In addition, if you’d prefer, Rochester has a variety of Airbnbs and other hotels.

    • Kindly contact Susan Roberts (Mother of the Bride) at 585-770-0106 or at saroberts4343@gmail.com

    • Or Ann O’Grady (Mother of the Groom) at 585-698-4329 or at _______  with any further questions.

    • Please check the website again, as we will be updating information along the way!

After Party

                                   When:        11 PM - 2AM

                                   Where:      Bar Bantam                                                                                                       One S Clinton Ave                                                                                              Rochester, NY 14604

                                    Details:     Cash bar                                                                                                             Complementary late night bites.

  • While we adore kids, we’ve opted for an adults-only celebration meaning we will only have guests 21+. Thank you for understanding.

  • This is an unplugged ceremony and reception. We ask that you all be present in the moment instead of worrying about photos. Because film and photography hold great significance for us, we are excited to have three professional photographers, as well as videographers who will be capturing all the highlights of the day. We’ll be sure to share the photos with you afterwards!

    • Yes, our wedding will pay homage to the elegance and romance of vintage timeless classic films, which we love. For this special occasion, we kindly ask gentlemen to wear black suits or black tuxedos. Ladies are asked to embrace the theme with beautiful long black dresses. Also, the wedding ceremony will be outdoors in the George Eastman garden. Guests will walk to the garden on paved pathways, but will need to step on grass briefly to take their seats. We can’t wait to see you all shining brightly, creating an atmosphere filled with nostalgia and glamour!

  • Yes, but keep in mind your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for, especially as we know that many of you have to travel for the wedding. If you would like to honor us with a gift as we embark on this exciting journey together, we are registered at Zola.  Links are available below.