Event Information
Schedule of Events
After a private ceremony, we'll join you to celebrate with cocktails and dinner at the Harbor Point room at Root in Shetland Park, then progress onward to a sunset cruise in Salem Harbor.
4:00 - 7:00pm
Cocktails and Dinner, Root
What to expect:
Cocktails and passed appetizers preceding a sit-down, coursed dinner in a private room overlooking Salem harbor
Address:
Root at Shetland Park
35 Congress Street, Suite 2350
Salem, MA 01970
Parking:
There is ample, free parking at Shetland Park. See here for more info
7:00 - 7:30pm
Head to the sunset cruise
What to expect:
Wrap up at Root and walk to the cruise terminal. The terminal is less than five minutes walking from Shetland Park. To board the ship, there is a ramp down to a long floating dock. The ship has two levels and a bar on the top, partially covered level. A picture of the vessel can be found here.
Address:
Mahi Mahi Cruises
23 Congress St.
Salem, MA 01970
Parking:
If you've parked at Shetland for the dinner, you're all set! Just remember that you can't park there overnight. If you'd like to park closer to the boat, there are meters and limited parking at Pickering Wharf. There is also free street parking surrounding Salem Common, which is a ~10 minute walk from the terminal.
7:30 - 9:30pm
Sunset Cruise, Mahi Mahi Cruises
What to expect:
Dancing, drinks and (most importantly) cake aboard the double-decker boat, the Hannah Glover. Dancing will likely occur on the top, partially-covered level
Address:
Mahi Mahi Cruises
23 Congress St.
Salem, MA 01970
Parking:
If you've parked at Shetland for the dinner, you're all set! Just remember that you can't park there overnight. If you'd like to park closer to the boat, there are meters and limited parking at Pickering Wharf. There is also free street parking surrounding Salem Common, which is a ~10 minute walk from the terminal.
9:30pm+
Retire, or stick around and enjoy Salem
What to expect:
No formal plans after the cruise, so take the opportunity to turn in or to launch out into a wild night out in Salem! Do keep in mind that you can't park at Shetland Park overnight.
Some suggestions:
Sea Level - restaurant and bar overlooking Salem Harbor
Finz - similar to Sea Level and right next door, Finz has a bigger bar and delicious espresso martinis
Olde Main Street - dive bar in the heart of downtown Salem
Hawthorne Hotel - charming and cozy tavern-style bar inside the historic Hawthorne Hotel in downtown Salem
Ledger - hip, more upscale bar in a converted bank with great cocktails
Opus - swanky light-up bar with unique and amazing cocktails
Mercy Tavern - small but upbeat neighborhood bar
The Witch's Brew - close to Mercy Tavern, our choice dive bar for a final drink or two
Goodnight Fatty - late night cookies, need we say more?
FAQs
Where is the ceremony?
We're having a private ceremony prior to meeting everyone at Root, so we'll be freshly married and ready to party with all of you when we get there!
We're having a private ceremony prior to meeting everyone at Root, so we'll be freshly married and ready to party with all of you when we get there!
How did you come up with this plan?
Thanks for asking, we've been going back and forth on plans since our original plan was scrapped due to last year's situation. We wanted to celebrate in a joyful, safe environment with as many family and friends as possible. Given the current circumstances, we hope that we have come up with a plan that allows us to celebrate with all of you comfortably and joyously.
Thanks for asking, we've been going back and forth on plans since our original plan was scrapped due to last year's situation. We wanted to celebrate in a joyful, safe environment with as many family and friends as possible. Given the current circumstances, we hope that we have come up with a plan that allows us to celebrate with all of you comfortably and joyously.
What's the dress code?
We suggest semi-formal dress. We want everyone to be comfortable while looking their best, understanding that the end of August poses challenges in terms of heat and humidity, so impress us with your summer's best, but that doesn't have to mean a full suit or floor-length dress. Also keep in mind that it may be cooler after sun-down on the boat.
We suggest semi-formal dress. We want everyone to be comfortable while looking their best, understanding that the end of August poses challenges in terms of heat and humidity, so impress us with your summer's best, but that doesn't have to mean a full suit or floor-length dress. Also keep in mind that it may be cooler after sun-down on the boat.
Where should we stay?
There are a number of hotels in the Salem and North Shore area. We do have a room block at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston- Peabody. Check the Accommodations section here for more details and a link to book.
There are a number of hotels in the Salem and North Shore area. We do have a room block at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston- Peabody. Check the Accommodations section here for more details and a link to book.
Who should I reach out to with questions on the day of?
Hopefully you'll be able to find what you need on this site, but if not, please reach out to Jena if you have any questions the day of the event. As much as Ryan and Joe are looking forward to seeing you that day, they probably won't be checking their phones often enough to help, so Jena is ready to answer questions and relay messages as needed.
Hopefully you'll be able to find what you need on this site, but if not, please reach out to Jena if you have any questions the day of the event. As much as Ryan and Joe are looking forward to seeing you that day, they probably won't be checking their phones often enough to help, so Jena is ready to answer questions and relay messages as needed.
What's the boat like?
The Hannah Glover is a dual-level, partially-covered ship, with plenty of room for a party, pictured here. It departs from Pickering Wharf, which is a short walk from the dinner venue. To board, you descend a ramp onto a long floating dock. The dock can be wobbly, but should be wide enough to accommodate everyone, provided they're watching their steps. The cruise will last for approximately two hours during sunset, and we're figuring out the seating situation and will update here when we have more info.
The Hannah Glover is a dual-level, partially-covered ship, with plenty of room for a party, pictured here. It departs from Pickering Wharf, which is a short walk from the dinner venue. To board, you descend a ramp onto a long floating dock. The dock can be wobbly, but should be wide enough to accommodate everyone, provided they're watching their steps. The cruise will last for approximately two hours during sunset, and we're figuring out the seating situation and will update here when we have more info.
Where are you registered?
We're not! We're well established in our home and as such are fortunate not to need anything to start our married lives together. While we're not asking for or expecting gifts, if you'd like to bring something, we would be thrilled with a card or a contribution to our honeymoon fund.
We're not! We're well established in our home and as such are fortunate not to need anything to start our married lives together. While we're not asking for or expecting gifts, if you'd like to bring something, we would be thrilled with a card or a contribution to our honeymoon fund.
What about parking?
There is ample, free parking at Shetland Park, which is where Root is located. We've been told that it's fine to park there for the duration of the festivities (dinner + cruise), but you cannot park there overnight. If you'd like to park closer to the boat, there are meters and limited parking at Pickering Wharf. There is also free street parking surrounding Salem Common, which is a ~10 minute walk from the terminal.
There is ample, free parking at Shetland Park, which is where Root is located. We've been told that it's fine to park there for the duration of the festivities (dinner + cruise), but you cannot park there overnight. If you'd like to park closer to the boat, there are meters and limited parking at Pickering Wharf. There is also free street parking surrounding Salem Common, which is a ~10 minute walk from the terminal.