Dear friends, 

I’ve been keeping a sweet secret from you. On a sunny day last August, my long-time partner and I got married in the Great Hall. We stood on stage surrounded by family and close friends. It’s a room I spend a lot of time in — introducing speakers, answering emails from one of the pews, sometimes sitting as a patron myself, and always finding something new in the stained glass. 

Town Hall is magical in so many ways. It’s where we find each other. It’s where we learn something new. It’s where we ask questions that can change a trajectory. And for me, it’s where I got married. 

Shortly after our ceremony, I was talking with our trusted wedding planner (who is also Town Hall’s gala planner!), and we asked: why not have weddings at Town Hall?  

So, we’re starting with Cake & Punch, micro-wedding days where couples can get married and host a small reception. 

Jake Taylor, owner and lead designer at Functions and Gatherings, is launching Cake & Punch at Town Hall this August, and we’ll be partnering with Jake and team to bring this to life. It’s an exciting step forward — one that aligns directly with our strategic plan: building new revenue streams, activating the building during historically quieter times, and supporting long-term financial sustainability. 

Jake Taylor, pictured above on the right, brings a festive flourish to every function. He’s been instrumental to planning Town Hall’s annual Gala for several years!

I’m so excited to welcome more people onto the stage — to stand where so many meaningful moments have happened, and to add their own story to our building’s history. 

You’ll hear more about Cake & Punch in the coming weeks, but for now: if you know someone getting married, thinking about a smaller summer wedding, or has always wanted to get married at Town Hall, keep us in mind!

To love, 
Kate  

Kate Nagle-Caraluzzo, Executive Director