Guest Information
We want to make our wedding day as enjoyable as possible for you, our honored guests. Here you can find information on directions and travel, lodging, meal choices, our registry info and even area attractions for those planning on spending a couple of days in Sturbridge. We're looking forward to having you share the big day with us!
Wedding Information
Sunday, September 6, 2009
10:30 AM
Publick House Historic Inn
277 Main St.
Sturbridge MA 01566
The ceremony and reception will both be held at the Publick House Historic Inn. Built in 1771, the Publick House is full of colonial ambiance with plank floors, period antiques, original woodwork, and open hearths. Located on the Sturbridge Common, the Publick House has been a premiere location for historic dining and lodging for centuries.
The ceremony will take place at 10:30am. Weather permitting, it will be outdoors on the sweeping green lawn in front of the gazebo. In the event of rain, it will take place in the beautiful, rustic barn.
The reception will immediately follow the ceremony, beginning at 11am. The cocktail hour will be held in the rustic converted barn, with a 4-course dinner following in Paige Hall. The Publick House is renowned for its wonderful traditional Yankee cooking, and the wedding cake will be baked by the pastry chefs at the 18th-century Bake Shoppe on the premises.
Travel and Directions
The Publick House is conveniently located near the junction of I-90 and I-84 in Sturbridge, MA. No matter which direction you're coming from, the Publick House is easy to find!
Air Travel
The 2 most convenient airports to the Publick House are the Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT (53 miles, approximately a 55 minute drive time) and Logan Airport in Boston, MA (63 miles, approximately 1 hour 10 minutes drive time). Driving directions from each airport are listed below.
Driving Directions
From Logan Airport, Boston, Springfield, and points north:
Find your way to the Mass Pike (I-90). Take Exit 9 off the Mass Pike to I-84. From I-84, take exit 3B (Route 20 West). At the light, take a left onto Route 131. The Publick House is 1/2 mile down on your right.
From Hartford:
Take I-84 East to Exit 2 (to Route 131). Follow to the right and take a left at the second stop sign (at E&J Candy). At the set of lights take a right onto Route 131 - the Publick House will be on your right.
From Bradley International Airport:
Take I-91 South to I-291 East to I-84 East, then follow the directions above from Hartford.
From New York City and points south:
Take I-95 North to I-91 North to I-84 East, then follow the directions above from Hartford.
Hotel Information
Some of you are traveling many miles to join us on our big day. For those of you seeking lodging, we have some great options right in the area.
We have reserved a room block directly on-site at the Publick House. Rooms are available for 9/5/2009 and 9/6/2009:
- Room with two double beds at the Country Motor Lodge (19 rooms available both nights) - $99 per night
- Room with one queen bed at the Publick House Main Inn (3 rooms available both nights) - $129 per night
- Suite with one king bed and a pullout sofa (queen size) at the Chamberlain House (3 rooms available 9/6) - $179 per night
To book a room, call the Publick House Loding Office at (508) 347-3313, and tell them you would like a room for the Galluzzo-D'Aquila wedding. These are locked-in discounted rates, but the Publick House tells us that standard rates occasionally fluctuate, and if you see a cheaper rate on the Internet or via discounts like AAA, you're more than welcome to book a room outside of the room block.
The Publick House is a timeless historic landmark, and their rooms capture that ambiance. If, however, you prefer a different flavor of lodging, here are other excellent options:
- Comfort Inn and Suites. (508) 347-3306. Rates around $145
- Sturbridge Host Hotel. (800) 582-3232. Rates around $130
- Super 8 Sturbridge. (508) 347-9000. Rates around $100
Area Attractions
Late summer is a wonderful time to visit Sturbridge and its neighboring towns, with plenty of attractions to suit every taste. If you're a history buff, Old Sturbridge Village is one of the country's largest living history museums. Are you an out-of-towner who has heard stories of a strange sport called candlepin bowling? Experience it for yourself at Bogey Lanes (also home to an 18-hole mini golf course) in nearby East Brookfield, MA. Do wagon rides and apple picking appeal to you? Then visit the Hyland Orchard and Brewery for fresh fruit, ice cream, and more!
For up-to-date information on dining, shopping, and events in Sturbridge and surrounding areas, visit www.sturbridge.org. Even the entire long Labor Day weekend may not be enough time to see it all!
Registry
We are registered at the following stores:
- Bed Bath & Beyond (registry #5067837)
- Crate&Barrel (registry #5448607)
- Amazon.com