Our Story

We met on New Year's Eve at a small party on the cusp of 2019. Sophia had been living in NYC at the time, Eli in Providence, and both ended up coming to New Haven for the holiday night. Somehow, inexplicably to our friends, we hadn’t met each other before. Maybe it was the moonlight and moody December fog that evening, or the sense of serendipity in finding a new someone so cute and lovely among a group of friends we each knew well, or maybe Cupid had spiked the drinks that night… who knows! In any case, we kissed well before midnight struck, and from then on, it’s been us.

Getting here, staying here

Located in East Otis, Massachusetts, Camp Bonnie Brae is an overnight Girl Scout Camp overlooking Big Pond--a deceptively named lake. It’s the oldest continuously operating Girl Scout camp, founded in 1919. Click here to see some cool archival footage of the camp!

Camp is a...

55 minute drive from Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT

45 minute drive from Springfield, MA, Amtrak station

2 hour 15 min drive from Providence

3 hour drive from NYC

2 hour 30 min drive from Boston

There is parking at camp, but we do recommend sharing a ride with other guests. We made a spreadsheet that you can use to see if you can share a ride to/from the airport, train station, NYC, Providence, Boston, or wherever!

Please note that Ubers/Lyfts are not super reliable out in this area of the Berkshires.

Come rough it with us at camp for free!

We have reserved the whole of Camp Bonnie Brae for the weekend Friday 8/22 to Sunday 8/24. There are ALOT of ways to come stay with us for the whole weekend. Our ceremony and reception are going to be on Saturday 8/23, so it's also an option to travel up for the day and evening if that is easier or what's feasible for you.

If you do choose to stay with us at camp, you’ll find a section in your RSVP where you can let us know any of your accessibility needs and which other guests you’d like to be bunked with. Unless you’re pitching a tent, we’ll assign you a cabin, and do our best to meet everyone's needs.

We will assign all of our guests to suitable cabins/tents/yurts, taking into account your needs.

What should I bring if I stay at camp?

Please bring a sleeping bag, blankets, sheets, and a pillow. Even in August, it can get chilly at night by the water! We recommend bringing more blankets than you’d think you’d need, just in case. The bunks are twin XL, if you’re bringing sheets.
Swimsuit and towels!
Snacks. Please note that all food must be stored securely in the refrigerators at camp, not loose in any tents or cabins. There are fridges around camp. There is a particularly comfortable bear around who likes to nosh on human food...
Bug spray and sunscreen. It can get really mosquito-y.
Flashlight! You’ll need this to find your cabin at night.
Comfy shoes.
Raincoat or umbrella, just in case.

What you carry in, you must carry out! We’ll give a checklist of how to leave your cabin in good condition for when we all head out on Sunday.

And if I don't want to sleep in a cabin?

We totally get it if you want or need a more traditional sleeping arrangement. We are reserving a hotel block in nearby Great Barrington. Please check back here soon for a link.

Other, other lodging?

The Berkshires have loads of Air B&Bs and VRBOs. There are a few more hotels in the surrounding towns too, here are a just few options:

Schedule

Even if you don’t stay with us overnight at camp, everyone is invited to join us for meals, swimming, and hanging out at camp all weekend!
we'll fill out the schedule with more concrete timing later...

Friday
You are welcome to arrive at camp starting at around 3pm. There will be time to settle in to your cabins/tents if you are staying here all weekend.
Friday evening we will have a "rehearsal dinner" qua pizza party outside, very casual, and EVERYONE is invited so we hope you will come whether you are staying at camp or off site!

Saturday
We will serve some kind of low-frills breakfast and lunch on Saturday. We'll spend the day swimming, hiking, and hanging!
The wedding ceremony will be around 4 or 5pm.
Cocktails, dinner, and dancing will follow!

Sunday
We are serving a bagel brunch in the morning.
There will be some time to reset the cabins, and then we will (sadly) say bye by 2pm!

RSVPS

We have mailed out paper save-the-dates, and will follow up shortly with digital invitations that include a link to RSVP.

We want to note that while we would love to invite everyone AND their partners, we simply don't have room for plus-ones unless it's made out explicitly on your digital invitation.

Questions?

Q: Is there parking at camp?
A: Yes! There is a lot of parking space, but we do recommend ridesharing with other guests. Please see this link

Q: What should I wear to the ceremony and reception?
A: Whatever makes you happy! We encourage color. Our wedding will take place outdoors, on dirt, so beware of sinking stilettos.

Q: Can I bring a plus one?
A: We would love to accommodate everyone, but due to capacity limits at camp, we won’t be able to include additional guests. You will know if you have a plus one on your digital wedding invitation!

Q: Can I bring my kids?
A: We’ve included the names of all who are invited on your invitation. Please reach out if you have any questions!

Q: Will there be vegan/gluten-free/other dietary options?
A: Please let us know in your RSVP of any allergies or dietary restrictions. As we are both vegetarian, the wedding will be as well, and we will try our best to accommodate any other restrictions, except for all-meat diets lol.

Q: What’s the weather like?
A: The weather in Otis, MA in August is typically pretty hot and muggy, but be prepared for anything! We recommend checking the forecast closer to the wedding date and packing accordingly. Even if it is forecasted to be hot, please pack a light layer just in case.

Q: Is the camp ADA-accessible?
A: We will hire a golf cart to help people who need it to get around camp. Please note there are no officially ADA-accessible bathrooms on site, but there are bathrooms that do not require going up any steps.

Q: Who should I contact if I have any questions?
A: Sophia at 203.589.6859, Eli at 781.941.6294, or Cleo at 203.676.0877

Registry

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