Saturday July 26, 2025
Stamford, CT, USA
104 days 1 hrs 49 mins
Schedule
Friday, July 25, 2025
🍻 Wedding Warm-Up
8:30 PM to 11:00 PM
If you are in town early, we would love if you met us for a drink at Hop & Vine! Event starts at 8:30pm and bridal party will arrive by 9pm. Hop & Vine has beer, wine, and seltzer on tap. This is not a sponsored wedding event. We can't wait to raise a glass with you!
Casual
Saturday, July 26, 2025
⛪️ Ceremony
3:00 PM
We will start promptly at 3pm, so please aim to arrive for 2:45pm. Please come dressed and ready in your formal attire to church!
Formal-suits & ties, floor-length or midi dresses.
☘️The "Catholic Gap"
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
There will be about 90 minutes between the end of our ceremony and the beginning of the reception. You might choose to go back to the hotel, head to The Beer Garden at Shippan Landing, or you can head to Brennan's by the Beach, which is a 2 minute walk from the back of the church.
💍 💃🏻 Reception
5:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Weather permitting, cocktail hour will be outside on the dock. Bring your sunglasses and your SPF! The remainder of the reception will be inside in the AC.
Formal-suits & ties, floor-length or midi dresses. Don't forget your dancing shoes!
🍕🍻 After Party
10:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Join us downstairs/on the beach for a bonfire and Colony pizza!
Accommodations
We reserved a room block to help guests with finding a place to stay! If you have any questions about booking, feel free to email travelconcierge@withjoy.com.
Travel
Getting In
Westchester Airport (HPN): 30 min drive to hotel.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA): 50 min drive to hotel, depending on traffic.
John F. Kennedy Airport(JFK): 1hr 5min drive to hotel OR take the LIRR to Grand Central and then take the Metro North to Stamford.
Stamford Train Station: 5 min drive, 11 min walk to hotel. This is also an Amtrak station for those who would prefer to take the train.
For those coming from NYC, you can take the Metro North (New Haven line) to Stamford from Grand Central. Express trains take 53 min and local trains take an hour and 20 minutes.
Courtyard by Marriott Stamford Downtown
The Courtyard and Residence Inn hotels are connected to each other. We have a room block at both hotels!
Please use the link below to book your stay or reference Cara Egan and Colin Freer's Wedding block when you call to book.
Valet Parking is available at a discounted rate of $15.00 per standard vehicle per night.
Residence Inn by Marriott Stamford Downtown
The Residence Inn was recently renovated and is a great option for your stay if you are looking to share a hotel room!
All additional information is the same as above.
🌮 Places to Eat
🍹 Places to Drink
🛍 Things to Do
🚕 Uber/Lyft
Stamford is a city and is easy to navigate, but it does not have the most reliable public transportation. We suggest Uber and Lyft to get around town while you are here. We will be providing hotel guests with an Uber code to get to and from the wedding reception!
For Our Guests: Up to 25% off
For Our Guests: Up to 25% off
If you need a rental car, all guests receive up to 25% off car rentals. Why not extend your visit and enjoy your trip beyond our big day! Please feel free to reach out if you are interested in extending your trip and Cara + Colin would be happy to give you recommendations!
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Q & A
When is the RSVP deadline?
Please RSVP by June 15, 2025.
Can I bring a date?
Please check your invitation for your +1!
What time should I arrive?
Please aim to arrive to the church at 2:45pm. The ceremony will start promptly at 3:00pm.
Are kids welcome?
While we love your kids, due to venue constraints, we are unable to accommodate children at our wedding. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Where should I park?
There is discounted valet parking at both the Courtyard Marriott and Residence Inn.
There is ample parking at the church.
There is also a parking lot at Stamford Yacht Club. However, parking at the yacht club is limited. We will have Uber codes available for hotel guests to get to and from the reception so you don't have to worry about driving.
Are the ceremony and reception locations wheelchair accessible?
Yes, both the church and venue are wheelchair accessible.
What should I wear?
We’ve asked our guests to dress in “Formal” attire for Saturday’s festivities – suits & ties, floor-length or midi dresses. Don't forget your dancing shoes!
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Both the ceremony and reception are indoors. Weather permitting, the cocktail hour and after-party will be outside.
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
Yes! We would love for you to take photos and share them on our app, Joy. However, please refrain from taking photos during the ceremony.
Whom should I call with questions?
For any day of questions, please call our co-maid of honor, Jenna, at 203-979-0782.
Registry
Joy is our catch-all registry. Our William Sonoma Inc. registries are embedded below. We are also registered at Anthropologie and Bloomingdale's, which are linked at the bottom of the page.
If you happen to come across a better price on a qualifying product from one of Joy's eligible retailers within 48 hours of making your order, reach out to Joy with the product's URL, and they'll be more than happy to match that price for you. Thank you! ♥️
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