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a little TROPICAL Love

Jacalyn & Kevin
January 30, 2027
The Hops Company · Derby, Connecticut
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♥ St. Pete Beach Our home
♥ Derby, CT Where we say I do

We're bringing a little Gulf Coast warmth to a New England winter, and we can't wait to celebrate with you.

Jackie and Kevin on the beach at sunset
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Story

How we met

Ours is a modern-day love story: we met online. Our first date was on a rooftop patio that we had all to ourselves.

Honestly, it felt a bit like a client meeting. Jackie talked about the job market so much that Kevin was sure she wasn't interested. She was.

Since then we've explored many more rooftops, survived two hurricanes, traveled to the Netherlands (twice), England, Sweden, Denmark, France and Mexico, camped in Kevin's front yard during a flood rehab, and embraced beach life by catching as many sunsets as possible.

The proposal

On June 12th, we got in the car to meet Jackie's parents and Kaylie for dinner. Kevin drove the other way, to the marina near our house, where the Fantasea, a 46-foot sailboat, was waiting as our private charter. We sailed out to the sunset off Pass-a-Grille Beach, Kevin got down on one knee, and Jackie said yes.

Jackie and Kevin just engaged at sunset
Jackie and Kevin watching the sunset from a boat
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Weekend

Friday · January 29, 2027

Welcome Cocktails

Evening Time TBD
Location TBD
Details coming soon
Kick off the weekend with drinks and appetizers, and a chance to say hello before the big day. Light bites only, so plan on dinner afterward. Attire: casual or dressy casual.
Saturday · January 30, 2027

The Wedding

Half past four
The Hops Company
77 Sodom Lane, Derby, CT
Please arrive by 4:00 PM. The ceremony begins at 4:30, with the reception to follow. Shuttles run to and from the venue for guests staying at The Blake. Attire: cocktail.
Directions
getting

There

Tweed New Haven

HVN · Closest

About 20 minutes from Derby and The Blake. Avelo flies nonstop from Tampa. Heads up: there's no Wi-Fi onboard.

Bradley International

BDL · Hartford

Roughly an hour's drive, with nonstop flights from Tampa and the most flight options in Connecticut.

New York Airports

LGA · JFK · Westchester

About 1.5 hours or more depending on traffic. Westchester (HPN) is the easiest of the three.

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A note from your Florida hosts

Late January in Connecticut is cold, often in the 20s and 30s, and snow is always possible. Pack a real coat and leave extra travel time. We'll share a weather plan here closer to the date. Staying at The Blake? A shuttle will take you to and from the wedding. Times coming soon.

where to

Stay

Room Block · New Haven

The Blake Hotel

We're holding a block of rooms for our guests at The Blake in downtown New Haven. Wedding shuttles leave from here. Booking details are coming soon.

Address
9 High Street, New Haven, CT
Rate
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Book by
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How to book
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Booking link coming soon
explore

New Haven

The Blake sits in the middle of downtown, steps from Yale's campus. If you're in town for the weekend, here's how we'd spend a winter afternoon.

Eat · Wooster Street

New Haven Apizza

The city's coal-fired, thin-crust pizza is the reason people drive here. Frank Pepe's (get the white clam pie), Sally's Apizza and Modern Apizza are the classics. Expect a line.

Art · Steps from The Blake

Yale's Art Museums

The Yale University Art Gallery and the Yale Center for British Art face each other on Chapel Street. Both are world-class and both are free.

Museum · About a mile north

Yale Peabody Museum

Dinosaurs, gems, and one of the great natural history collections in the country, newly renovated and free to visit.

Walk · Yale campus

Beinecke Library

A short walk through campus brings you to the Beinecke, where translucent marble walls glow around a tower of rare books, including a Gutenberg Bible. Free.

Sweets · Little Italy

Wooster Street Pastries

While you're on Wooster Street for pizza, stop for cannoli and Italian ices. It's New Haven's Little Italy, and dessert is part of the tradition.

Evening · Downtown

A Show or a Nightcap

The historic Shubert Theatre and College Street Music Hall are a short walk from the hotel, with plenty of cocktail bars in between. Check what's playing that weekend.

Hours change seasonally, so check before you go.

the

Wedding Party

Kaylie with Jackie
Maid of Honor

Kaylie Zoppina

Daughter of the bride

Kevin and Brendan
Best Man

Brendan Gerrity

Brother of the groom

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Furry Family

Ryder

Ryder

Kevin's Covid rescue. Kevin is Ryder's therapy human.

Foo Foo

Foo Foo

16 years old and a salmon treat monster.

Moo Moo

Moo Moo

Jackie's favorite, but don't tell.

good to

Know

What time should I arrive?

Please arrive by 4:00 PM. The ceremony starts promptly at 4:30.

What should I wear?

The wedding is cocktail attire. Friday's welcome cocktails are casual or dressy casual. It's a winter wedding, so bring a warm coat for the walk between the car and the door.

Can I bring a guest?

Please check your invitation. It will note whether a plus-one is included.

Are kids welcome?

Our wedding is adults only, with one important exception: Kevin's six nephews have a critical role to play and will be there in full force.

Is there transportation from the hotel?

Yes. Shuttles will run to and from the wedding for guests staying at The Blake. We'll post times here once they're set.

Where are you registered?

Registry links are coming soon, including a couple of stores and a cash fund.

What if it snows?

We'll post any weather updates right here, so check back the week of the wedding.

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RSVP

Please reply by Date coming soon.

Will you be joining us?

Dinner selections

Thank you!

Your response is in. We can't wait to celebrate with you.