About the Wedding
Who: Hope Shevchuk & Axel Acosta
Date: October 31, 2025
Location:
Ceremony: St Mary Star of the Sea
145 Main Street, Unionville, CT 06085
Reception: The North House
1 Nod Rd, Avon, CT 06001
Schedule
Ceremony: 4:30 p.m. EST (St Mary's)
please arrive a few minutes early as we will begin the ceremony right at 430
Reception: 6:30 - 11:30 p.m. (North House)
Gifts
Your presence at our wedding alone is a true pleasure and honor. If you are considering an additional gift we do have a small list on our registry. We would also graciously appreciate any gifts of money as we search for a new home in which to begin our lives together.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to select my meal?
You do not need to preselect your meal. There will be hors d'oeuvres served during the cocktail hour, multiple food options during the reception and dessert. Please let use know if you have any dietary restrictions so we can accommodate your needs.
What should I wear? Should I wear a costume?
Though this wedding is on the day of Halloween, please do not wear any costumes. There is no specific dress code, attire should generally be formal, dresses and suits are wonderful!
Will there be children?
Children are asked to stay home for this wedding outside of immediate family.
Will there be transportation to and from the Hotel?
There is no organized transportation to and from the hotel at this time.
Is there a bar?
There is a full open bar served starting at cocktail hour.
Is there parking?
Both the church and reception hall have plenty of parking. The North House does allow guests to leave cars overnight in the event that other transportation is needed to the hotel.
Should I bring cash?
As mentioned above tips will be covered at the bar, but the bride and groom will not allow kissing with the clink of a glass and will require a $1 fee per kiss.
When is check in?
The Residence Inn offers guaranteed check in at 3:00 pm but will have early check in if available. Please call ahead if you would like to secure early check in.
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Both the ceremony and reception will be held indoors. If weather permits, there is an outdoor space that can be accessed at the ceremony.
Is there an afterparty?
If the party continues after 11:30, guests are welcome to return to the Residence Inn lobby where we will bring some late night snacks.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs, other than the Mutt of Honor, Miss Mable will not be allowed. Yes Mable will be at the reception, but she will have a handler. She may occasionally make an appearance, but will primarily stop by for a photo session and probably some treatos. The hotel is dog friendly, however.
Where should I stay if I am traveling?
We have blocked rooms on Thursday and Friday night in a Hotel 5 minutes away for guests wanting to stay in the area.
Hope and Axel met working at Fenway Park together on the grounds crew. Axel first helped Hope gather her uniform and then following a Red Sox game, the two of them went out with the rest of the crew and Axel and Hope got chatting and Axel gave Hope a peck on the cheek and things only went up from there. In the summer of 2022 the family grew with a little furry one named Mable. They got engaged on the October 13th (Friday the 13th) and now over 6 years together they are getting married on Halloween, October 31, 2025. Honoring the Mexican tradition and homage to the first trip the two went on, the wedding will be in the theme of Day of the Dead.
