The Night Before

The Lace Factory

Wedding Day

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

Essex Steam Train

Ceremony

Reception

Hilton Mystic

The Morning After

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Changes to shuttle pick up times from the Mystic Hotels

A few adjustments are needed due to major roadwork on the Goldstar Bridge beginning May 30th, combined with the start of summer traffic. This also affects the timing of the cocktail reception at Essex Station.

Updated Shuttle Pick Up Times from Mystic Hotels

• Hilton Mystic: 1:00 pm• Spark by Hilton: 1:10pm

Update to the Essex Steam Train Cocktail Reception & Train Ride 

Under the advisement of the Essex Station:

· Please plan to arrive around 2:30 pm. Boarding begins at 3:15 pm for a 3:30 pm departure. · Parking is at the North Main St. entrance. Please enter through the ticket office, and the team will direct you to the cocktails!

**NEW ! UPDATES FOR MAY 30TH 2026**

Welcome Cocktails

Join us for a welcome cocktails at the Essex Steam Train from 2:30 to 3:15 PM.

Scenic Train Ride

Enjoy a scenic ride along the Connecticut River to the Lace Factory, arriving at 4:10 PM.

Ceremony & Reception

The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30 PM in the garden at the Lace Factory. A cocktail hour and the reception will immediately follow. The reception will end at 10:00 PM, after which the train will transport guests back to the Essex Station.

Transport

A shuttle will be provided to transport guests from both the Hilton Mystic and the Spark by Hilton to the Essex Station for Welcome Cocktails. Please see below for more details.

Guests can park at the Essex train station if not using the shuttle.

Limited parking is available at the Lace Factory (about 40 spaces) for guests who prefer not to ride the train. Please note there is no provided transportation directly between the Mystic hotels and the Lace Factory.

Wedding Day Timeline

Ultimate Formal Attire Shopping Guide

25 Hand-Picked Formal Guest Dresses

Tux vs. Suit: What's the Difference?

Dress Code

Room block rate requires a two night booking

Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

NEW! Updated shuttle pick up times!

Shuttle to the Essex Station will depart from both hotels. Hilton Mystic:Arrive 1:00PM,Depart 1:10PM Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton:Arrive 1:15 PM,Depart 1:20PM Guests can ride the train back to the Essex Station from the venue. Return shuttle departs the Essex Station at 10:30 PM and will drop guests at both hotels.

Shuttle to the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

Travel

Mystic Aquarium

Mystic Seaport Museum

Olde Mistick Village

Florence Griswold Museum

Gillette Castle State Park

Things to Do

If you have any additional questions please email us at gooneys2026@gmail.com

Q + A

Registry Links

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