FAQ's
Hi everyone!
We are looking forward to seeing you all at our wedding!
We've received a few questions so we figured we would try to address them all together.
Q: Are we registered anywhere?
A: We're so lucky to be able to spend our wedding day with our friends and family; your presence is truly all the gift we need.
Because we are fortunate to have our home essentials stocked, if you'd like to get us a gift to celebrate, a contribution towards this celebration and our honeymoon would be appreciated.
Q: Will children be attending the event?
A: We welcome children on our wedding day. We ask that parents please let us know who will be joining us and if we need any special accommodations for them (ex: high chairs, etc.). We need exact headcount to ensure there is seating for everyone.
Q: Any suggestions for nearby accommodations?
A: Boston has a wide range of hotels. Mistral has several hotels within walking distance or a short ride on public transit. Waltham, Watertown, Newton, Quincy and other surrounding cities will have reasonably priced hotels near highways with easy access to the city via car or public transit.
Q: What about transportation?
A: For people who are staying within the city, Mistral is within walking distance from the Back Bay and Copley MBTA stations. For people planning to drive to the venue, valet parking is available. Boston also has many cab companies as well as Uber and Lyft.
Q: Is there any particular dress code?
A: Business casual please
Q: If this is a restaurant, should I bring my dance shoes?
A: Given the intimate nature of our event and private dining space venue, we're planning to have a fun dinner party with great company, conversation, and of course, great food! For post-dinner fun, there are many fantastic bars, lounges, clubs, etc. in the Boston area.
Q: What's on the menu?
A: Our guests will have a selection from a limited menu. Please let us know ahead of time if there are any dietary restrictions that we should be aware of.
Please reach out to us if you have any other questions.
We look forward to seeing everyone!
Thanks!
Things to Do
Boston Duck Tours
1 Science Park, Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Explore Beantown with a hilarious ConDUCKtor® behind the wheel of an amphibious World War II vehicle. Ride the DUCK by downtown landmarks like Faneuil Hall and the Freedom Trail, and then ease into the water for a scenic cruise along the waterfront of the Charles River.
Climb aboard the open-air DUCK and take a seat as your ConDUCKtor sets off for a quacks- and laughs-filled tour of Boston by land and by sea. Pass by the gold-domed State House, ride past the fashionable shops of elegant Newbury Street, check out the food vendors of Quincy Market, and gaze up at Bunker Hill’s monument to the famous Revolutionary War battle that took place there.
Break out in song as you pass the pub where Cheers was filmed—everybody there may not know your name, but you definitely know the tune. Check out Old Ironsides as you approach the water—the USS Constitution was named by President George Washington, circled the world in the 1840s, and has stood proudly in the Charlestown Navy Yard since she was retired in 1881.
From there, splash into the river and putter along the waterfront. These waters are where revolution-era Bostonians famously filled the harbor with tea. Admire the Boston and Cambridge skylines and listen as your drive and guide shares entertaining tidbits, little-known facts, and entertaining anecdotes about the city’s nearly 400-year-old past.
Guided Tour of the Freedom Trail
139 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108
History comes alive during an interpretive tour of the Freedom Trail in Boston. Travel the road to revolution as you visit sites like the Granary Burying Ground, where Paul Revere and Samuel Adams were laid to rest, as well as the Old South Meeting House where the Boston Tea Party began.
Meet a local historian in Boston Common at the beginning of the Freedom Trail. As you set off along narrow New England lanes, imagine what it would have been like to stroll these cobblestone streets in silver-buckle shoes and breeches or a hand-sewn gown and petticoat as a founding member of the 13 Colonies.
Visit the Granary Burying Ground, where a handful of Founding Fathers and other contributors to the Revolutionary War are buried, including John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams. Then, visit King's Chapel and the Boston Latin School, which served as the first public school in the United States.
Pay your respects at the Old South Meeting House—a church where 5,000 colonists congregated to dump tea into Boston Harbor in an act of civil disobedience referred to as the Boston Tea Party. At the end of your tour, your guide regales you with an engaging rendition of Paul Revere's famous midnight ride.
Samuel Adams Brewery Tour
30 Germania St, Boston, MA 02130, USA
(617) 368-5080
You'll learn all about the history of the Samuel Adams brand, experience the entire craft brewing process, taste the specialty malts and smell the Hallertau hops used to brew Samuel Adams Boston Lager, and, of course, sample a few of our award winning beers.
Tours depart approximately every 40 minutes and last about one hour. To avoid long waits, we recommend you arrive as early in the tour day as possible. Saturdays are especially busy. Please note: we do not take reservations - tickets are handed out on a first come, first serve basis.
Our Brewery tour is free, and we ask for a suggested $2.00 donation, which benefits local charities as well as our signature philanthropic program, Brewing the American Dream. For general information, call (617) 368-5080, or to speak with a Brewery Ambassador please call 617-368-5213.
Only guests 21 and older with a valid ID will be able to sample on the tour. For those who are not from the United States or Canada, you must have a passport or copy of the passport ID. International licenses will not be accepted. All guests from the US and Canada must have a current: State ID, License, Military, Passport, United States Visa Card, Alien Registration or Green Card in order to drink on the tour.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
4 S Market St, Boston, MA 02109, USA
(617) 523-1300
Boston Starts Here...
Located in downtown Boston, steps away from the waterfront, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is alive today as it was in 1742 when our nation's fathers proclaimed it "The Cradle of Liberty."
Over 70 retailers and 40 office tenants occupy the 200,000 square feet of retail and 160,000 square feet of space on Boston's iconic mixed use festival marketplace.
Customers enjoy unique, locally loved, and nationally recognized shops while indulging in the worldwide cuisine at our restaurants, pubs, and in the world-famous Quincy Market Colonnade.
The cobblestone promenades are filled with the music and jaw-dropping routines of world-renowned street performers and musicians.
Did You Know? You can hop on a Trolley / Duck Tour, walk the Freedom Trail, or purchase half-price tickets to Boston's hottest shows... right from here!
Fenway Park
4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215, USA
(877) 733-7699
Come tour the home of the Boston Red Sox!
"America's Most Beloved Ballpark" is uniquely nestled in the city of Boston. Fenway Park is a place where dreams are made, traditions are celebrated and baseball is forever. See the home of Red Sox Legends, Williams, Yaz, Fisk and Rice. Visit Pesky's Pole and sit atop the world famous Green Monster which stands 37 feet 2 inches high overlooking leftfield. Our experienced tour guides will provide a thrilling, one hour, walking tour of Fenway Park. Bilingual tours are available in Spanish and Japanese with advance notice. We welcome all fans to Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox and the pulse of Red Sox Nation.
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130, USA
(617) 524-1718
The Arnold Arboretum is a living museum of plants, and the growing season offers the perfect time to explore its meaning and diversity. From opportunities to learn about important topics in classes and lectures to informal gatherings in the landscape like Tree Mobs and Bonsai and Penjing Pavilion Open Houses, the Arboretum strives to engage the public to cultivate a deeper appreciation of nature through this world-class collections of plants. Guided tours of the landscape with knowledgeable docents alert visitors to seasonal change in the landscape, art exhibitions offer new perspectives, and free family activities help visitors of all ages to enjoy and learn about plants. Explore, engage, and see what the Arboretum has to offer!