The Ecotarium Museum of Science and Nature

Wedding Day

Alden Planetarium

Ceremony

Exhibit Exploration & Mocktail Hour

Siegfried the Stegosaurus Plaza

Dining with Dinosaurs

Introduction & First Dance

Dancing & Ending Celebrations

Our Wedding

August, 2021 - A few months after we met, we went on our first of many camping trips, this time to Old Orchard Beach to celebrate Emily's birthday. We had a blast at the local carnival. Enjoying the outdoors has always been one of our favorite ways to spend quality time together.

First Weekend Getaway

February, 2022 - We adopted Eula, our youngest and spunkiest cat, to join her older brothers, Walter and Chazzzy. We have a combined total of over 12,000 pictures of our cats!

Expanding the Family

August 22, 2022 - We celebrated the last fireworks display of the season on the beach with forever on our minds. It's become our tradition to seek out new fireworks shows every summer. Little did we know this date would become the date of our wedding four years later!

Feeling the Spark

October 22, 2022 - We got engaged on the banks of the Hudson River in New York. There must be something lucky in the number 22! That weekend, we celebrated Halloween (Melanie's favorite holiday) in the legendary Sleepy Hollow Village. We returned to Sleepy Hollow in 2024 to commemorate the occasion.

Getting Engaged

May, 2023 - After a "quick" 12-hour flight, we landed in Honolulu on the Hawaiian island of Oahu and got some pretty gnarly sunburns on our first day there. Still, that trip remains as one of our most magical adventures.

Going on Our Dream Vacation

November, 2024 - We buy our first house together in a brand new city, a leap that will last a lifetime. Funnily enough, we came across it after going on a treasure hunt nearby.

Finding Our Home

May, 2025 - We celebrate Melanie's graduation from her master's program. Emily was the ultimate support system through hours-long commutes, late-night classes, and weekends full of homework.

Marking an Achievement

August, 2025 - For Emily's birthday, we got the chance to visit a local farm and spend some time with goats and this adorable calf. We have always bonded over our mutual love of animals.

Cuddling with Cows

October, 2025 - We decided to go mudding in rural Florida mere hours before our flight back home. Melanie ended up flooding the engine and we had to be towed out, but it was worth it! With us, the universe truly brought together two people with the same level of weirdness, and we are forever grateful for that.

Having a Wild Time

Our Story

Photos

Mason DuFour

Maia Jaynes

Kathy Corcoran

Mary Galvin

Carol Deak

David Gaudet

Jim Galvin

Gabbie Gaudet

Wedding Party

Q + A

Rooms at this hotel have been reserved at a discounted rate for guests. Use the “Website” button by 07/22/26 to confirm your stay!

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Marlborough

Located within a 30-minute drive of the venue, 40 rooms have been reserved at the Embassy Suites at a discounted rate for guests. Use the "Website" button to confirm your stay prior to July 22, 2026.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Located in the heart of Worcester's vibrant downtown area, and adjacent to the DCU Convention Center, this hotel features comfortable guestrooms furnished with microwaves and refrigerators. The area surrounding the Hilton Garden Inn Worcester is filled with many of the city's most popular points of interest. Numerous colleges, including the University of Massachusetts Medical School, along with theaters, restaurants and sports arenas are only moments away. The Worcester Hilton Garden Inn offers a variety of modern amenities and facilities, including in-room plasma-screen TVs and MP3 compatible radios. The hotel also offers free high-speed internet access along with a 24-hour convenience store and an on-site restaurant.

Hilton Garden Inn Worcester

Located in Worcester and with DCU Center Arena &amp; Convention Center reachable within a 12-minute walk, Courtyard Worcester provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. Providing a restaurant, the property also features free bikes, as well as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Private parking is available on site. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, while some units at the hotel also have a balcony. All guest rooms feature a closet. À la carte and American breakfast options are available at Courtyard Worcester. A business center and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at the accommodation. The reception at Courtyard Worcester can provide tips on the area. Ecotarium A Museum Of Science Nature is 2.6 miles from the hotel, while Fitton Football Stadium is 2.6 miles away. Worcester Regional Airport is 4.3 miles from the property.

Courtyard by Marriott Worcester

Hampton Inn &amp; Suites-Worcester, MA offers a heated salt water indoor pool. A free hot breakfast buffet is provided daily. All air-conditioned rooms at Hampton Inn feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as a work desk. A 24-hour market offers snacks and drinks for purchase. Free coffee and tea is available in the lobby. DCU Center Arena &amp; Convention Center is 2953 feet from Hampton Inn &amp; Suites-Worcester, MA, while Mechanics Hall is 0.6 mi away. The nearest airport is Logan Airport, 40 mi from the property.

Hampton Inn & Suites Worcester

AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester has free bikes, fitness center, a shared lounge and restaurant in Worcester. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. Guests can have a drink at the bar. A continental, American or vegetarian breakfast is served at the property. A business center and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at the hotel. DCU Center Arena &amp; Convention Center is a 8-minute walk from AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester, while Fitton Football Stadium is 1.8 miles from the property. Worcester Regional Airport is 4.3 miles away.

AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester

Travel

The EcoTarium will be open to ticketed customers until 4:30 pm on the day of our wedding. The entire museum building will be available to guests throughout our wedding ceremony and reception, but the outdoor grounds and planetarium will be closed. Feel free to arrive early to enjoy the full experience!

EcoTarium

The oldest existing cemetery in the city of Worcester, once covered up to make way for infrastructure expansion until it was rediscovered in the late 1960s. This is a perfect side quest for guests looking for a spooky, history-filled activity!

Worcester Common Burial Ground

A free-of-charge animal sanctuary nestled within Worcester's Green Hill Park. See alpacas, mini-horses, pigs and more in this relaxed, family-friendly setting.

Green Hill Park Farm

Explore nearly 40,000 one-of-a-kind pieces amidst sumptuous architecture at the Worcester Art Museum. Exhibits encompass periods spanning thousands of years, making for a truly unique experience!

Worcester Art Museum

Things to Do

Registry

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Melanie & Emily

Melanie & Emily

M&E

Wedding Day

5:00 PM–5:30 PM

Ceremony

5:30 PM–6:30 PM

Exhibit Exploration & Mocktail Hour

6:30 PM

Dining with Dinosaurs

6:30 PM–6:45 PM

Introduction & First Dance

7:30 PM–9:00 PM

Dancing & Ending Celebrations