WEDDING WEBSITE FORMAT

Joseph & Erica

September 3, 2022

Welcome

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We cannot wait to celebrate with all of you. Spending the weekend with the people we love most in the world adds so much meaning to this already special occasion. 

We are so grateful to all of you for traveling from near and far to Chestertown. The Eastern Shore is a special place for us. Many of you have spent time with us there through the years. Crossing the Bay Bridge takes us into a different space where the stresses of city life can be replaced with time for relaxation, connection, and good drinks. We hope you will enjoy the Eastern Shore as much as we do. We look forward to seeing you there.

Warmly,
Joe & Erica

Events
Fri
Sep 2
2022

7:30 pm

The River House at Brittland Manor
219 Britland Farm Ln
Chestertown, MD 21620
United States

Dress Code

Smart Casual (Outdoor Event)

Sat
Sep 3
2022

5:00 pm

Brittland Manor
211 Britland Farm Ln
Chestertown, MD 21620
United States

Dress Code

Black Tie

Ceremony: The Waterfront at Brittland Manor
Reception: The Patio at Brittland Manor
Sat
Sep 3
2022

11:00 pm

Poolside at Brittland Manor
211 Britland Farm Ln
Chestertown, MD 21620
United States

Sun
Sep 4
2022

11:30 am

Brittland Manor
211 Britland Farm Ln
Chestertown, MD 21620
United States

Directions & Map
Stories
The first meeting
The first date
Making it official
Their first vacation
Their first home
The proposal
A new chapter
Key People
The Bridesmaids
Rachel Rubenstein
Rachel Rubenstein
The Maid of Honor
Monica Laufer
Monica Laufer
Eli Batina
Eli Batina
Lavi Yeleswarapu
Lavi Yeleswarapu
Courtney Smith
Courtney Smith
Samantha Garcia
Samantha Garcia
Kirby Horvitz
Kirby Horvitz
Leslie Materne
Leslie Materne
Hadas Benhamou
Hadas Benhamou
The Groomsmen
Alex Shapiro
Alex Shapiro
The Best Man
Neil Dubey
Neil Dubey
Ramzi Dudum
Ramzi Dudum
Alex Van Dorn
Alex Van Dorn
Suraj Patel
Suraj Patel
Aria Jamshidi
Aria Jamshidi
Andrew Whitener
Andrew Whitener
Parker Van Dorn
Parker Van Dorn
Ian Collins
Ian Collins
Peter Truitt
Peter Truitt
John Alexander
John Alexander
The Parents
Scott Van Dorn
Scott Van Dorn
Father of the Bride
Isabella Van Dorn
Isabella Van Dorn
Mother of the Bride
Barney Shapiro
Barney Shapiro
Father of the Groom
Linda Manglass
Linda Manglass
Mother of the Groom
Travel & Accommodations
Travel & Accommodations
Wedding Day Transportation

On the day of the wedding, transportation will be provided from the following locations:

Inn at Haven Harbour - departing by 3:50 pm

Stepne Manor - departing by 4:15pm

Comfort Inn and Suites - departing by 4:15 pm

Return service will be provided from the reception to the above locations at approximately 11:00 pm.

After party transportation will also be provided to these locations, leaving at approximately 12:00, 1:00 and 2:00am. Be sure to let the driver know your destination when boarding. 

Accommodations

Comfort Inn & Suites

The Comfort Inn & Suites is located close to the venue in Chestertown, MD.

 Please use the link below to reserve a room in our room block. If the room block is full, please call the hotel number or visit their general website to book a room outside of the block, pricing is similar.

*Transportation will stop at this location on the way to and from the wedding event on Saturday.

Address: 150 Scheeler Rd, Chestertown, MD 21620

Inn at Haven Harbour

The Inn at Haven Harbour is located in nearby Rock Hall, MD.

Please call (410) 778-6697 between 830am, and 1130am to reserve your room by mentioning the Van Dorn - Shapiro Wedding. If the manager is not available at the time of your call, please send a room request for the Van Dorn - Shapiro wedding with your name, number of guests, and a call back number to inn@havenharbour.com  attn: Jenny.  

*Transportation will stop at this location on the way to and from the wedding event on Saturday.

Address: 20950 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, MD 21661

Rental Properties

Chestertown is rich with charming waterfront, countryside and downtown rental properties. Please feel free to visit Air BnB, VRBO or contact the local rental agency to explore these options.

Safe Harbor Marina - Chestertown

Guests may call and reserve rooms at the Marina Lodging using the below website, or by calling 410.778.5007. We do not have a room block or transportation provided at this site, but guests are welcome to stay! The marina is a 15 minute drive from the wedding venue. 

Airports

Chestertown, MD is 1.5 hours from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Baltimore Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Each of these are a great choice.

We're happy to share some recommendations for a D.C. visit, it's our favorite city!

Please account for Labor Day traffic in your travel plans.

Backups on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge can be significant on holiday weekends. Please plan accordingly.

FAQ
Where should I stay?

If you have not yet booked your accommodations, please do so immediately. We have a room block at Inn at Haven Harbour in Rock Hall, MD. Booking information is under this website's "Travel & Accommodations" tab.

Our room block at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Chestertown, MD, is full (but the hotel may have rooms remaining).

Buses will stop at these two locations on the way to and from the wedding event on Saturday (see more on transportation below).

How do I get to Chestertown?

Chestertown, MD, is a 1.5-hour drive from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Baltimore Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

We recommend renting a vehicle from one of the major airports listed and driving out to Chestertown, MD. If you are interested in sharing rides, please reach out, and we can try to connect you with some groups that are carpooling.

Please account for Labor Day weekend traffic in your travel plans. We expect to see a large amount of traffic as Friday afternoon approaches. We recommend leaving as early in the day on Friday as your time allows (or even on Thursday). Chestertown, MD, is very cute; if you have time on Friday to explore, there are some excellent restaurants, a brewery, etc.

How do I get to the venue on Friday for Welcome Drinks?

There will be parking available on the grass by The River House.

Cab services in Chestertown may be able to be booked with advanced notice. Uber and Lyft are unlikely to be available.

How do I get to the venue on Saturday for the Ceremony and Reception?

On the day of the wedding, transportation will be provided from the following locations:

Inn at Haven Harbour - departing by 3:50 pm

Stepne Manor - departing by 4:15pm

Comfort Inn and Suites - departing by 4:15 pm

Return service will be provided from the reception to the above locations at approximately 11:00 pm.

After party transportation will also be provided to these locations, leaving at approximately 12:00, 1:00 and 2:00am. Be sure to let the driver know your destination when boarding.

The buses are available to everyone, not just those staying at the hotels. Please feel free to meet the buses at the hotels if you are staying nearby as well.

You can drive and park on the grass on the far side of the front lawn. Please do not park on any of the roads or in the front driveway of the house.

Cab services in Chestertown may be able to be booked with advanced notice. Uber and Lyft are unlikely to be available.


What should I wear?

The dress code is black tie.

Weather permitting, all events will be outdoors. The ceremony will be held down a hilly path, on grass, near the water, and the reception will be held on a brick patio. We advise block heels or flat shoes.

In the event of rain, all activities are moved under cover or indoors.

Can I bring my children?

While we love kids, we are planning for the weekend to be an adults-only event

Registry

The couple is looking forward to celebrating with you on their big day. As Kanye West would say, your presence is your present, but if you are looking for gift ideas you will find links to their honeymoon fund and registry below. 

Please do not bring physical gifts to the wedding. The couple is flying from their home in Boston and will not be able to carry them back.