Elana & Seth
A handmade wedding weekend,
built with the people we love.
We are so excited to be doing this with all of you. We're in it and getting close. Producing a wedding on your own land for all of your favorite people, weaving in every detail and dream we could imagine, is quite the endeavor.
This weekend is an exquisitely handmade affair, made possible by collaboration with our families and some of our dearest humans. Our deepest desire is for you to feel that magic in your bones. Here is everything you need to know.
Saturday, 9a at the Jaroff House - in exchange for production support ;)
Because we’ll be on grass, please choose shoes that can move easily across the land.
and Pool Party
Dress it up or dress it down.
Black & White ONLY
A few things to know
This land holds a lot of people this weekend. Treat it like it's yours.
Getting here
Take an Uber, or park in the field at 23 Pinetree Lane — street parking if the field is full. 30 min from JFK and LGA. By train: LIRR to Mineola, Westbury, or Carle Place, then a 10–20 min Uber. Plan your trip →
23 Pinetree Lane, Old Westbury, open in MapsWeather and what to wear
The gathering will all happen outside or in party tents, on grass and uneven ground. We are anticipating bright blue skies but June out here can swing warm to cool and rain to shine. Dress for the farm and bring layers.
Check the local forecastPoison ivy
There's poison ivy on parts of the property, mostly at tree lines and path edges. Stay on the path and you'll be fine. We're clearing what we can before you arrive.
Leaves of three, let it be.
Ticks
We've sprayed for ticks and will again before you arrive. Stay on the paths, avoid the woods, and check yourself at the end of the day. Bring bug spray.
While you're here
SHOES OFF inside the houses
NO WET BODIES in houses or vintage furniture
NO SMOKING in or near the glamping tents
If you see trash, grab it
If something needs fixing, find someone
Treat the land like it's your own
What to pack
0 of 12 packedThe Lay of the Land
The weekend moves between Catalpa Land and Pinetree Land. Here's the map to help you find your way.
Glamping, camping, and the houses
We're keeping it wholesome, collaborative, and considerate. Show up as you are, express yourself, and leave every space more beautiful than you found it. Shoes off in both houses, and NO SMOKING in or near any tents.
Check in with our wedding planner, Tory (978-760-0998), on arrival to find your spot.
Glamping
Glamping tents come with linens and a battery pack good for up to four phone charges.
For laptops and larger devices, charge at the Catalpa House.
Camping
Most campers are BYO — bring your own tent and your own bedding. If we've arranged a tent for you, you already know.
Need something? Reach out to Tory :)
Breakfast
Friday morning at the Catalpa House, around 10am.
Saturday morning at the Jaroff House, around 9am — in exchange for your production collaboration.
Bathrooms and Showers
We've rented a high-end shower trailer and bathrooms.
These are rinse-off showers, not think-it-over showers. Get in, get clean, get out.
Golden rule: if it's yellow let it mellow, if it's brown flush it down.
Stay through Monday
The weekend doesn't have to end Sunday night. You're welcome to stay on the land through Monday — sleep in, take it slow, and let it all settle.
If you're around Sunday night, we'd love your hands for breakdown after brunch wraps at 3. No obligation, but we'd be so grateful!
Questions popping up as you read? Our WhatsApp group is the best place to ask. We're all in there.
Three days, start to finish
The Jewish Wedding
Tish and Kabbalat Panim
(Invite Only · )
The men gather at the Catalpa House to bless Seth. The women gather at the Jaroff House to bless Elana.
Cocktail Hour
At the Catalpa House.
The Ceremony
In the main field. Phones away and fully present, please. No photos during the ceremony.
Dinner, dancing, revelry
The good part. Stay a while.
Wedding Crashers Celebration
and Pool Party
Saturday is playful, communal, and free flowing. Bathing suits, cover-ups, music, dancing, games, silliness. Come however feels most like you within the palette.
Arrival
Roll in and settle.
Ceremony
Pool party
Sun, water, music, and people you love. Dinner served 6 to 8.
Havdalah
A short candlelit ritual to close Shabbat.
The night continues
For those who want to take it all the way to sunrise.
Father's Day and Solstice Brunch
Father's Day and the Summer Solstice. A beautiful brunch'y morning flowing into the afternoon.
Pool open, taking it slow encouraged. Then we break down together and leave the land better than we found it.
Father's Day and Father's Day and Solstice Brunch
Brunch, rest, connection, and a beautiful offering from Stephen Brooks called Church of Fruit. The pool is open all day.
Strike and breakdown!
Help us break down, clean up, and leave the land better than we found it. Many hands make light work.
Built by community
To make this community-created wedding possible, we'll be welcoming your gifts, helping hands, musicality, silliness, sparkle, vibes, and muscles.
Before the weekend
If you're in New York in the days leading up and want to help us build this thing, please reach out.
The Friday to Saturday flip
We'll need hands to turn the space from Friday night into Saturday's setup. Many hands make light work.
Sunday breakdown
Strike starts after brunch winds down, and we'll need the village for that part too.
Whatever feels natural for you to contribute, we are so here for it.
