Canoe Club Ballroom

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Our Wedding

After 17 years together, we’re finally making it official! We both grew up in Quincy and attended North Quincy High School, though our story didn’t truly begin until after graduation. Back then, we were just passing through the same halls. It wasn’t until after high school that we connected and became friends, and once we did, everything just clicked. We quickly bonded over our shared love of music, TV, and movies, interests that turned into a lifetime of memories. From binge-watching our favorite shows to catching countless live performances, especially our many adventures seeing Umphrey’s McGee and other favorite bands, we’ve built a relationship full of fun, laughter, and a lot of great setlists. Seventeen years and many live shows later, we’ve grown up together, supported each other through everything life has thrown our way, and created a life we love. Now, we’re so excited to celebrate this next chapter with all of you as we finally say “I do.”

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Nearby Accommodations

Courtyard Boston Raynham features free bikes, fitness center, a shared lounge and restaurant in Raynham. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business center. Guests can use a bar. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Guest rooms at Courtyard Boston Raynham include air conditioning and a desk. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is served at the property. Rhode Island School of Design – Museum of Art is 22 miles from the accommodation, while Brown University is 22 miles away. New Bedford Regional Airport is 22 miles from the property.

Courtyard by Marriott Raynham

Located in Raynham and with Rhode Island School of Design – Museum of Art reachable within 21 miles, Hampton Inn Raynham-Taunton has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. The hotel has an indoor pool and a business center. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. A buffet breakfast is available at Hampton Inn Raynham-Taunton. Brown University is 21 miles from the accommodation, while Johnson and Wales University is 22 miles from the property. New Bedford Regional Airport is 21 miles away.

Hampton Inn Raynham-Taunton

At the entrance of Myles Standish Industrial Park, just off Route 495, this hotel in Taunton, Massachusetts offers free wireless internet access throughout the property and 2 on-site restaurants. Each guest room is decorated in rich colors and cable TV. They have an private bathroom and a work desk, as well. Clarion Hotel features a state-of-the-art fitness center with cardiovascular equipment, weight training area and racquetball court. Guests can go for a swim in the spacious indoor pool or relax in the hot tub. Copper Fountain Grille at Clarion Hotel is open daily for lunch and dinner and offers an outdoor patio. Guests can also purchase a cup of coffee from Ivy's Cafe, which features a daily breakfast and Sunday Brunch. Providence, Rhode Island is 25 miles away.

Holiday Inn Taunton Foxboro Area

Located in Braintree, this Hyatt hotel is 15 minutes’ drive from the Boston city center and 14 miles from Logan International Airport. Parking is free, Continental Breakfast Buffet is provided each morning and free Wi-Fi is available. Guests staying at the Hyatt Place Boston/Braintree can enjoy exercising in the 24-hour fitness center year round. A flat-screen cable TV and a refrigerator are in every room at the Hyatt Place Braintree. There are also free toiletries and a hairdryer in the private bathroom. The king room has a sofa bed. Shopping and dining at South Shore Plaza is 7 minutes’ walk away.

Hyatt Place Boston/Braintree

Set 4 miles inland from Quincy Bay and within a 15 minutes' drive from Granite Links Golf Club, Marriott Quincy has 1 Restaurant. The rooms at Boston Marriott Quincy are equipped with flat-screen TVs with cable channels like HBO and ESPN. Amenities include a tea/coffee maker, ironing facilities and a hairdryer. Guests at the Boston Marriott Quincy can work out at the fitness center that comes with cardio equipment and free weights. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is served at Hull & Mason Bar and Kitchen, serves a wide range of American classics, crafted with care using local produce.

Marriott Boston Quincy

Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Bridgewater is located alongside Lake Nippenicket, in the I-495 hall, 4.2 mi from Bridgewater State University. Featuring studio and one-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchen, pullout sofa, a work area, daily complimentary breakfast and complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property, a 24-hour fitness center and a meeting/event space available. Leisure amenities include an indoor pool, outdoor fire pit and a sport court. Featuring The Nip, an on-site bar and lounge is also available. Providence is 22 mi from Residence Inn by Marriott , while Cambridge is 29 mi away. Stonehill College is located 9.3 mi away. The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional Airport, 20 mi from the property.

Catherine & Joseph

Catherine & Joseph

C&J

Wedding Day

4:00 PM

Ceremony

4:30 PM–9:30 PM

Reception