— 06.22.2025 —
Chris & Colin
Chris & Colin, accompanied by their families, joyfully request the pleasure of your company as they speak their vows and join in marriage.
Ceremony & Reception will take place at The William Vale Hotel in Brooklyn, NY. We'll start with a ceremony on the 23rd Floor Terrace, then move to the ballroom for the reception.
Accommodations
The ceremony and reception will take place at The William Vale Hotel.
The William Vale Hotel
111 N. 12th Street Brooklyn, NY 11249
(718) 631-8400
Additional Nearby Accommodations
Below are additional options for accommodations that are within walking distance of The William Vale Hotel. Please keep in mind we will not be offering any transportation services to/from our venue.
The Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11249 (781) 460-8000
Less than 500 feet / 2 minute walk to The William Vale
Coda Williamsburg
160 N. 12th Street Brooklyn, NY 11249 (781) 218-7500
0.1 Mile / 2 minute walk to The William Vale
Arlo Williamsburg
96 Wythe Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11249 (781) 362-8100
0.1 Mile / 2 minute walk to The William Vale
20% off 2+ nights using the link above
Chris & Colin
We’ve Only Just Begun
Our story is a tale as old as time, boy meets boy at a boutique fitness studio. If you ask Colin, our story began at 4:30am at Barry’s Park Avenue in 2018 where Chris told him “not to talk to him until the 7:20am class is all checked in”. Though Chris may disagree on that first interaction, what was undoubtable was the friendship that grew between a busy check in.
Over time, a friendship turned to love through Real Housewives marathons, Christmas parties with perfect charcuterie boards, nights in Times Square seeing Wicked on Broadway (again), and lots of laughter. Our love has always been big and so, when we got engaged in 2022, it had to feel the same. We got engaged in the middle of the Rockefeller Ice Rink under the Christmas tree and surrounded by our friends and family.
In five years, we have built a life and home together with our perfect cat Olivia. We have traveled coast to coast and around the world (at Disney’s Epcot) but if you asked us, we will tell you there is no place like home. We can’t wait to boogie with you all in our backyard of Brooklyn, NY.
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FAQs
Is there a dress code?
We encourage you to wear something bold, colorful, and formal. Think “Black Tie” meets “Red Carpet.” Please click the link below for a Pinterest Board for inspiration. Have fun!
How do I get to the venue?
If you are coming from out of state, the closest airports are LaGuardia and JFK. From LaGuardia, it is about a 20 minute drive to the venue. From JFK, it is about a 40 minute drive to the venue. Newark airport is also an option, but it is about an hour drive to the venue.
If you are driving into the city, William Vale has both valet and self-parking in the building.
If you are local, the best option is to take the L train to the Bedford Avenue stop (only one stop into Brooklyn if you’re coming from Manhattan). From there, it will be a 5-10 minute walk to the venue.
When is the RSVP due?
Once we send out our formal invitations in early 2025, we kindly ask that you RSVP no later than April 1st, 2025. There will be no physical RSVP for you to return to us, there will be a QR code included in your formal invitation. Please scan that QR code with your phone and it will link you to the website where you can RSVP. Or, you can click one of the RSVP buttons (located at the top and bottom of this page)- that will take you directly to our RSVP page. Please reach out to Colin or Chris if you need help!
What time should I plan to arrive?
Ceremony will begin at 5:00pm. Please plan to arrive to the venue at least 30-45 minutes before the ceremony. We have one elevator designated specifically for wedding guests to make their way up to the 23rd Floor. That being said, it will take a bit of time to get everybody upstairs. The earlier we can get you and everybody upstairs, the better!
Are there any other weekend festivities I can plan to join?
TBD! Check back on this page for any updates!
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
The ceremony will take place outdoors on the 23rd Floor Terrace. The reception will take place indoors in the ballroom. Please be prepared to be outside for some part of the early evening.
Will there be an open bar?
Yes, there will be an open bar. We ask that you please bring cash to tip our wonderful bartenders!
Can I bring a Plus 1?
We would love to have as many people join in on the festivities as possible. However, unless your formal invite specifies a Plus 1, we will not be able to hold any additional guests due to The William Vale’s capacity restrictions.
What are some other fun things to do in the area?
There’s so much to do in Williamsburg! Some fun spots within walking distance: Brooklyn Bowl, VITAL Climbing Gym, Bathhouse Williamsburg Spa, Catbird Jewelry, & McCarren Park.
We hope you’ll join us on this special day!