When
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Ceremony: 5 pm—5:30 pm
Reception: 5:30 pm—10:30 pm
After Party: 10:30 pm—1:00 am
Our ceremony will start in the North Garden adjacent to the mansion, weather permitting. If there is stormy weather, we will move inside to the mansion and porch. Following the ceremony, during cocktail hour guests, are welcome to wander the property and mansion. The reception begins at 6:30 pm in the outside tent adjacent to the mansion. Here–dinner, drinks, and dancing will occur. The afterparty will be held at the historic DeWolf Tavern in downtown Bristol, RI with more information regarding transportation to come.
Where
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum is a 32-acre 19th-century estate situated on Bristol Harbor. The property was originally purchased by the Van Wickles in 1894 and today includes the 1906 mansion, arboretum, and numerous gardens. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, Blithewold is a fusion of architecture, landscape architecture, horticulture, and decorative arts. It is one of the few New England estates that maintains its authenticity through its furnishings, artifacts, and horticulture with most of the landscape design dating to 1896 and 1913.
You are welcome to join us for an afterparty at DeWolf Tavern in downtown Bristol. More information regarding group transport to and from the reception and afterparty come soon!
Attire
What to wear
Cocktail/Semi-Formal
Cocktail attire is suggested, but something semi-formal would also be great. The ceremony will be on the lawn which might affect shoe choice. June weather can be quite fickle in Rhode Island on the coast, so bringing an extra layer might be helpful, however, heaters are available if it is quite chilly.
Transportation
Getting around town
More info to come soon!
Pre-Wedding Festivities
Casual drink at the pub
Aidan’s Pub on Friday, June 20th, 2025, 8:30 pm onward
We invite those arriving in town early and looking for a casual evening activity to join us and family at Aidan’s Pub in Bristol for a casual drink and good company. There will be live music and conversation.