Please RSVP by March 10, 2024.
We absolutely love pictures - especially candids! We are sure that you have all been in that situation where you have to beg your friends to send out the fun group pictures that they took, right? Then you wait, and wait, and remind, and wait some more before they are finally sent. By using Confetti, we are skipping the waiting for texts from friends, shared albums, QR codes, and hashtags. Instead, all guests will receive prompts via text related to the schedule of events, any important information, and fun pictures and videos to take throughout the evening. How does this work? You will be receiving a text from Confetti during the week of the wedding. You DO NOT have to download an app! Guests reply directly through text or access our private event feed via a link attached to each prompt. You can add unlimited photos and videos to the feed and everyone will be able to not only access them, but save them to their own phone by holding down on the picture or video. We encourage everyone to capture as many memories from the day as they can, as we will look back on these frequently. We appreciate everyone’s willingness to take part in this, and hope that you all find the process not only easy, but enjoyable and worthwhile.
While this is a 5PM wedding, no, this is NOT a Black-Tie event. We want our guests to be comfortable and ready for a night of fun and dancing. There is no formal dress code for the wedding, but we do ask that nobody wear shorts or jeans. Wear you full suit, just your sport coat, no tie - whatever makes you feel happiest! Ladies - YES, you can wear black!
We have reserved a room block for Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 at the following: Hilton Garden Inn Hershey 550 East Main Street Hummelstown, PA 17036 717.566.9292 Group Name: Paine-Smith Wedding Nights Available at Group Rate: April 19 & 20, 2024 Nightly Group Rate: $169.00 plus 11% tax (1-2 adults; $10 each additional adult) Deadline for Reservation Modifications or Cancellation: 72-hours prior to the arrival date Cut-Off* Date/ Last Day for Reservations to be made: March 20, 2024 * This is a firm deadline! The group discounted rate will not be honored after this Cut-Off Date! Please make reservations via one of these methods: Booking Link: https://group.hiltongardeninn.com/1m9kr9 Via Hilton.com or Hilton App: Use Group Code PAISMI under Special Rates By Phone: Call (717) 566-9292 for reservations under the Group Name above. Additional hotels that are nearby: 1. Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey 350 West Chocolate Ave Hershey, PA 17033 717.534.2162 https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/hershey-pennsylvania/days-inn-hershey/overview 2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Hershey Chocolate Avenue 651 West Areba Ave Hershey, PA 17033 717.520.5240 https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/harhs-fairfield-inn-and-suites-hershey-chocolate-avenue/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0 3. Tru by Hilton Hershey Chocolate Avenue 204 Hillcrest Road Hershey, PA 17033 717.531.3400 https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mdthcru-tru-hershey-chocolate-avenue/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-RU-MDTHCRU&y_source=1_MTI5ODI1OTktNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D 4. Hershey Lodge 325 University Dr. Hershey, PA 7033 717.533.3311 https://www.hersheylodge.com
Yes and no, but for our purpose - no, it is not on the main campus. Milton Hershey owns land all over Hershey that we call “campus”. The Purcell Friendship Hall is going to be off 743. You will turn on McCorkle Road and drive until you see the big parking lot located on the right hand side.
Please plan to arrive at the ceremony between 4:30 - 4:45 PM so that you can walk in and get seated. The ceremony is outdoors (covered). Cocktail hour will take place outside directly after the ceremony.
Please refer to your invite. If your invite stated “and guest” or “+1”, then you are welcome to bring a date. Please include this in your RSVP.
While we love children, we are asking that only immediate family members with young children bring their children. We have reached out to those of you that have young children that we would like to be present. We appreciate everyone’s understanding. Parents of young children - please note that there will be alcohol present. We are leaving your children in your care to ensure that they do not consume alcoholic beverages.
Yes! There will be an open bar with a few signature drinks, as well as wine and beer. Tips for the bar staff are appreciated.
We have chosen to skip a sit-down meal, and instead are going to have numerous appetizers served. Some of the appetizers will be at stations, and some will be passed. Our goal is to create a relaxed atmosphere where all guests can walk around and mingle. Please refrain from eating until after introductions, toasts, and the first dance have taken place. We have also opted to skip the traditional wedding cake, and instead are offering a dessert bar. Feel free to partake once we begin eating.
Yes - all areas of the Milton Hershey School campus are non-smoking. The school has agreed that when staff members host events at Purcell, smoking is permitted outside. Please be respectful of the property and place all cigarette butts in the designated areas. *This is Abby’s place of employment, so we hope to make a great impression.
Yes, the Milton Hershey School campus is monitored heavily by cameras. All cameras, except for the camera where you enter the Purcell Friendship Hall, will be turned off during the entire event. If you see cameras in the venue or during cocktail hour, please know that they are disabled. With this in mind, please be respectful of all areas on the grounds. Milton Hershey School gets a lot of foot traffic, and the campus is always in tip top shape, hence we want to leave it in the shape in which we found it.
We have created a small registry on Zola. You can find our registry through our website.
Heck yea! We are hoping that many of our out of town guests stay at our hotel block. We plan to all get together at the hotel bar after the reception. This information will be forthcoming.