Invitations

What should I wear to the welcome party?

The attire for the welcome party is dressy casual. Think sundresses, elevated linen separates for women; a collared shirt and non-denim trousers or light summer suits (sans tie) for men. Note that we will be outside on grass, so wear comfortable shoes and bring a shawl or jacket as Maine can get cool in the evenings.

What should I wear to the wedding?

The attire for the wedding is formal. For men: suits and ties; tuxedos optional. For women: Midi-length to floor-length dresses or elegant separates. If in doubt, just ask!

What’s the best way to get to and from the wedding events?

For the Friday evening welcome party, feel free to drive and park in the visitor spots in The Colony Hotel’s parking lot. 

For the ceremony and reception on Saturday…

• If staying at The Colony Hotel, you can opt to walk to the ceremony site, which should take you less than 10 minutes along a paved sidewalk. We will also have the Trolley stop at the Colony to collect guests. 

• If staying offsite, we will arrange a trolley to transport guests to and from the ceremony, reception, and a central location in Dock Square, Kennebunkport (the village area). 

Trolley Schedule details to be shared closer to the wedding. You are also welcome to drive or carpool, but be mindful there is limited parking.  

What should I do during the gap between the ceremony and reception?

There is about a 2 hour gap between our afternoon ceremony and our evening cocktail hour. During this time, feel free to freshen up in your hotel room or explore the Colony Hotel grounds (open to all wedding guests, regardless of where you are staying). Grab a drink at The Colony’s Marine Room bar (famous for its mudslides!), play some cornhole on the lawn, find the cozy library, or take in the views from the porch. Enjoy!