Events
Choose your own adventure! Come to one, any or all of the below events. Bring a plus one and the kids, even if we didn't mention them on your invitation.
10:30am
1-4pm
7pm
Ceremony
Do you like a romantic story in a serene setting? Come see us get hitched in the reflection of a beautiful pond surrounded by majestic pines.
Please note: there will be limited seating in case of rain. We'll be monitoring the weather and update you on alternative arrangements if necessary.
Picnic & Music
Do you love a laid back feast in the woods? Come for a festive picnic! Your invitation includes a day pass to the park. Enjoy lunch and music with us, and then spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying the many activities available. Bring the kids!
-Music by Shy Husky
-Music by DirtWitch, featuring the bride and groom
-Gluten-free and vegan food options
Party
Are you a party person? Come celebrate into the night with us! We expect this part of the day to be louder and could get a bit rowdy. There will be drinking, smoking and records spinning!
-Music by DJ Tony from Boston
-Limited bar, if you're a local please BYOB
The Sanctuary at Look Park
The Dow Pavilion at Look Park
Location Information
We are excited for you to visit our beautiful village in the heart of the Pioneer Valley in western Massachusetts.
Florence is a small but thriving part of the greater city of Northampton, home of Smith College. Not far from our house and Florence center is Look Park, where we will have our ceremony and picnic. Look Park is a much-loved recreation area with many activities available. We encourage you to check out all the fun things to do in the park, especially if you have kids.
If you're coming from afar, we've listed some suggestions for travel and accommodations in the area.
What To Wear
The Ceremony and Picnic will be informal. We recommend wearing your favorite party outfit, but avoid pointy heels that will sink into the grass. The events will be under shelters, but otherwise open to the elements.
Bring an extra layer and/or umbrella, based on the weather. If you plan on enjoying park activities after lunch, bring a change of clothes. We won't mind if you pop back in to the picnic wearing your pickle ball outfit.
The Party will lean casual. Feel free to come in your party clothes, or whatever feels comfortable. We'll have things to do inside the house and out. If it rains, the entire party will be inside.
Join Our Celebration
We would love to have you join us on our day! We've designed a schedule of different events to suit most tastes, and encourage you to choose what works best for you. Feel free to bring a plus one and the kids, even if we didn't mention them by name in your invitation.
In lieu of gifts, please consider contributing to our house repair fund.
https://www.venmo.com/u/Keturah-Hammond
Please RSVP by June 15!
About Us
We first met 28 years ago in Springfield, Vermont, as we were waiting in line to get on the bus for a high school trip to see Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. We dated for a year or so, bonding over a love of art, books and music, until Keturah went away to Virginia for college and the distance became too much. We drifted apart, eventually married other people, and didn't talk or see each other again (besides wishing each other happy holidays over Facebook) for nearly 20 years.
By 2018, we were both divorced and rebuilding our lives anew. That year we were both in Springfield for Thanksgiving. We again wished each other a happy holiday, but this year we also arranged to meet for coffee at the Country Girl Diner in Chester, VT. From that day forward we were inseparable.
In January of 2020 after a few years back together, we purchased a home in Florence, MA. Since then, we have been welcoming friends and family, with a goal of filling the house to the brim with laughter, art, books, music and most importantly, love.
Tyler is an artist, musician, gamer, and lover of books. He is an avid Magic the Gathering player, with an emphasis on the gathering. He does guitar and vocals for the band DirtWitch. He is also stagecraft director and art teacher for Southwick Regional School, and a carpenter for Pioneer Post & Beam out of Belchertown, MA.
Keturah is an artist, singer, crafter, and gardener. She sews many of her own clothes, and grows food in her garden. She does vocals for the "band" Where's Nick, and volunteers for the local Meals on Wheels every Wednesday. She works out of her home office as an independent consultant, helping non-profit organizations manage their fundraising data.
