OUR STORY
YOU HAD ME AT "HELLO"
It all started at HarperCollins Publishers. Nicole was an Assistant Editor in New York City and Ashley an author and illustrator based in England. While working on Ashley’s first children’s book, Nicole and he occasionally emailed with respect to his book but it wasn’t until November 2, 2015 when Nicole and Ashley met in person for the first time. The next day, Nicole attended one of his book events, where Ashley’s wonderful agent tricked the two into having a drink together afterwards! They had their first official date the following night, on November 4, 2015, in Brooklyn at Radegast Hall & Biergarten. Did they know it was true love yet? Oh, they felt the sparks. They kept in touch, and on a “who-knows-what-can-happen” whim (along with Ashley’s pleading and encouragement!), Nicole traveled to England that December to spend a week with Ashley. From then on, both Nicole and Ashley knew this was something special and continued to date each other long distance for the next two years, going back and forth – and overseas – between England and New York.
In June 2017, after spending the most perfect day imaginable in Central Park (yes, there was rowing, a picnic and craft beer), Ashley proposed to Nicole on a NYC rooftop. The answer, simply, was yes. Please join Nicole and Ashley at Crabtree’s Kittle House, the place where Ashley first had dinner with Nicole’s parents, on August 11, 2018 to celebrate their love story as they exchange vows.
XOXO
THE
WEDDING
Our wedding will take place on August 11, 2018 at Crabtree’s Kittle House in Chappaqua, NY. Doors open at 6:00 PM. The ceremony begins at 6:30 PM followed by cocktail hour and then dinner and dancing! We have a fun filled night planned. Be sure to swing by the photo booth for a quick picture and to stick around for the late-night snacks (fire pit included)! We hope you enjoy the evening as much as we will. The ceremony and cocktail hour will take place outside, followed by dinner and dancing inside. Recommended dress is cocktail attire.
WEDDING SCHEDULE
SATURDAY:
6:00 PM – Arrive at the venue
6:30 PM – Our ceremony!
7:00-8:00 PM – Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres in the garden
8:00 PM – Reception, dinner & dancing the night away!
ACCOMMODATIONS
&
TRAVEL
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you’re traveling from out of town or plan on staying in Westchester the night of the wedding, we encourage you to book your rooms early! We have reserved a block of rooms at Doral Arrowwood at a special rate of $109+tax per night for standard rooms, with an option of two queen beds or one king. Please reserve your room prior to July 10th and refer to the Hoff/Crowley Wedding block. Reservations can be made by calling the reservations department at (914) 939-5500 or by visiting the following web address:
Reservations Link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/14117?groupID=2009800#/guestsandrooms
Hotel check in time is: 4:00 PM
Hotel check out time is: 11:00 AM
We have arranged for a shuttle to provide transportation from Doral Arrowwood to the ceremony/reception and back.
Saturday Pick Up: Doral Arrowwood front entrance at 5:30 PM
Saturday Pick Up: Crabtree's Kittle House front entrance at 12:00 AM
For those driving, valet parking will be available at Crabtree’s Kittle House.
TRAVEL
Traveling from the Airport to the Hotel
From Laguardia Airport:
Exit airport onto Grand Central Parkway East. Stay in right lane onto I-678 North, Van Wyck/Whitestone Expressway to the Whitestone bridge. After bridge tolls, bear left for Hutchinson River Parkway North. Take Hutchinson to Exit 28 (Lincoln/Harrison/Rye Brook). Left off exit ramp onto Lincoln Ave. At end (second traffic light) turn right onto Anderson Hill Road. Arrowwood is approximately 1/2 mile ahead on the left.
From Kennedy International Airport:
Exit airport onto Van Wyck Expressway (Rt. 678) North for approximately 4 miles. Stay to right, follow signs for Whitestone Bridge. After bridge tolls, bear left for Hutchinson River Parkway North. Take Hutchinson to Exit 28 (Lincoln/Harrison/Rye Brook). Left off exit ramp onto Lincoln Ave. At end (second traffic light) turn right onto Anderson Hill Road. Arrowwood is approximately 1/2 mile ahead on the left.
From Newark International Airport:
New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) North to George Washington Bridge. Cross Bridge, stay to right, follow signs to Major Deegan Expressway. (I-87) North. (In Westchester County, I-87 becomes the New York State Thruway.) Deegan North to Exit 4, Cross County Parkway East. To Hutchinson River Parkway North. Hutchinson to Exit 28 (Lincoln Ave./Harrison/Rye Brook). Left off exit ramp onto Lincoln Ave. At end (second traffic light) turn right onto Anderson Hill Road. Arrowwood is approximately 1/2 mile ahead on the left.
From Westchester County White Plains Airport:
Leaving airport take first right onto Rye Lake Road. At top of hill (traffic light) turn right onto King St. Continue to second traffic light (approx. 2 miles) to Anderson Hill Rd. Turn right onto Anderson Hill Road. Pass Doral Greens condominiums on right. Arrowwood is the next entrance on the right.
Directions to Venue
Crabtree’s Kittle House
11 Kittle Road
Chappaqua, NY
https://goo.gl/maps/NN5vzB9LMLT2
Saw Mill River Parkway: Exit-Readers Digest Road; northbound: exit right, southbound: exit left. Cross the railroad tracks and continue straight to traffic light. Turn left onto route 117 and continue for 1/2 mile. Turn right onto Kittle Road.
Route 684: Exit 4, Mt. Kisco 172; northbound: turn left at end of ramp, southbound: turn right at end of ramp. Continue to end of road (landmark: Northern Westchester Hospital). Turn left onto 117 and follow for 1.5 miles. At top of hill, turn left onto Kittle Road.
Valet parking at Crabtree’s Kittle House will be available to guests driving in.
Train from NYC: Guests coming from NYC can take a train from Grand Central Terminal on the Harlem Line to Chappaqua, Katonah, or Ossining and then take a taxi or Uber from the train station to Crabtree's Kittle House. Train schedules can be found here.
THINGS TO DO
Visit New York City: The hotel is located in Rye Brook, New York, about 45 minutes outside of New York City. The closest train stations from the hotel are Port Chester and Rye Metro-North Railroad Stations, both about a ten-minute drive away. The train is on the New Haven Metro-North line and easily gets you into Grand Central Terminal. Train schedules can be found here. Once you arrive in Grand Central Terminal (on 42nd Street), you can start making your way around NYC and visit the sights.
Shopping: The Westchester Mall is a quick drive from the hotel, located in White Plains with 150 stores and restaurants/food court.
Fancy a stroll? Visit the PepsiCo Sculpture Gardens just minutes from the hotel, on Anderson Hill Road.
WE'RE SO EXCITED
TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU
#ASHTAKESHOFF
REGISTRY
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all.
However, if you were thinking of giving us a gift to help us on our way,
A gift of cash towards our future home would really make our day.
Yet if you prefer to purchase a gift,
We have organized a registry of our favorite things at...
