Together with their families

James&Charlotte

Request the pleasure of your company · September 12, 2026 · Hudson Valley, NY
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How it all began

Our Story

Spring 2019

The First Hello

A chance conversation in a tiny coffee shop in Brooklyn that lasted until closing time.

Summer 2021

Our First Trip

Two weeks driving the Pacific Coast Highway — and knowing the road ahead was meant for two.

Winter 2023

Home Together

A small apartment, big plans, and a cat named Cosmo who chose us all on his own.

Fall 2025

The Proposal

Under a sky full of stars, no need for many words — just the only answer that mattered: yes.

Saturday · September 12, 2026

The Schedule

3:00 PM

Guest Arrival

Welcome cocktails and light bites in the garden.

4:00 PM

Ceremony

An outdoor ceremony under the open sky.

5:30 PM

Cocktail Hour

Toasts, photographs, and time with the newlyweds.

7:00 PM

Dinner Reception

A seated dinner, heartfelt toasts, and the first dance.

10:00 PM

The Party

Live music, dancing, and cake.

11:30 PM

Sparkler Send-Off

A starlit goodbye to close the night.

Where to find us

The Venues

Ceremony

The Golden Grove Estate

248 Orchard Lane, Rhinebeck, NY 12572.

Ceremony begins at 4:00 PM. Please arrive a little early.

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Reception

The Sapphire Hall

15 Riverside Terrace, Rhinebeck, NY 12572.

Dinner reception begins at 7:00 PM.

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Planning your journey

Getting There

Everything you need to reach us — by air, rail or road — plus parking and transfers on the day.

By Air

Albany International (ALB)

Transport options

45 minutes by car. Car rentals and taxis available at the terminal.

Transfer

Shuttle departs the arrivals hall · Sep 12 · 1:30 PM

Parking

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By Train

Rhinecliff–Kingston Station

Transport options

Amtrak Empire Service from NYC Penn (≈1h50). Taxis meet every train.

Transfer

Group transfer from the station · Sep 12 · 2:00 PM

Parking

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By Car

The Golden Grove Estate

Transport options

Easy access from I-87. Roughly 2 hours from Manhattan.

Transfer

Parking

Complimentary on-site parking. Valet from 3:00 PM.

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Rest your head

Where to Stay

We've reserved room blocks at a few favourites nearby. Mention our names for the wedding rate.

The Beekman Arms

America's oldest inn — a short stroll from the village green.

Address

6387 Mill St, Rhinebeck, NY

Dates

Sep 11 – 13, 2026

Rate

From $210 / night

Promo code

GROVE2026

Book by

August 1, 2026

The Sapphire Inn

Boutique riverside rooms with views of the Hudson.

Address

15 Riverside Terrace, Rhinebeck, NY

Dates

Sep 11 – 13, 2026

Rate

From $185 / night

Promo code

Book by

August 1, 2026

A note to our guests

Dress Code

Sapphire
Deep Blue
Dusty Blue
Gold
Champagne

Black-tie optional. We'd love for you to lean into the evening's palette of blue and gold. Kindly reserve white for the bride.

Good to know

Questions & Answers

Please aim to arrive by 3:45 PM so we can begin the ceremony promptly at 4:00 PM.

Black-tie optional. We'd love for you to lean into our blue and gold palette — see the Dress Code section above.

Your invitation will note the number of seats reserved in your name. If you have any questions, just reach out.

The ceremony is outdoors (weather permitting), with the reception indoors. Flat or block heels are a good idea for the lawn.

We love your little ones, but this will be an adults-only celebration so everyone can relax and dance the night away.

Here to help

Wedding Support

Questions about travel, the schedule or anything else? Reach out to our wedding party — they're happy to help.

Sophie Bennett

Maid of Honour

Travel, transfers and anything to do with the schedule.

Daniel Hayes

Best Man

Accommodation, parking and day-of logistics.

Kindly respond by August 1, 2026

RSVP

Will you attend?
Meal preference
Before you come

Good to Know

A few extra details to help the day run smoothly.

We can't wait to celebrate with you. Here are a handful of notes we're often asked about — and a link to our gift registry, should you wish to give something.

  • The nearest pharmacy is on Market Street, open until 9 PM.
  • Cell service at the estate can be patchy — download directions in advance.
  • An after-party shuttle runs to the village hotels at midnight.
Our Gift Registry