A photo of Charlie and Myla leaning on each other, smiling

charlie & myla's Wedding

Sunday

October 12th, 2025

Tarbin Gardens, Franklin, NH

A photo of Myla's hand wrapped around Charlie's arm, showing off the ring

ceremony

Saturday, October 12th, 2025, Tarbin Gardens
Franklin, New Hampshire

Charlie and myla walking together, holding hands

reception

Following the ceremony, guests are invited to explore the gardens on their own during cocktail hour and then join us for a plated dinner under a tent in the back

fun fact!

There are three different versions of the save the dates. All of them are photoshopped Halloween postcards from 1907. One special one features the handwriting of Myla's mom, Jen!

The backs come from an old Newfound Lake postcard belonging to Myla's grandparents with her handwriting.

The three original postcards laid out together

Charlie's desk while scanning Jen's old letters

Scanning letters from Jen in 1986 to bring her writing into photoshop

Charlie and Myla sitting together on a bench

Venue location

Tarbin Gardens is located in Franklin, NH, just southwest of Tilton, NH.

Address: 321 Salisbury Road, Franklin, NH

directions from the highway

From the South, direct: Route 93N to Exit 17 (Rts 4/3/132). Bear right off exit (West towards Rts 4/3). Follow GPS to address. Entrance marked by small wooden sign.

From the South/North via Tilton: Exit 20 off Route 93 for Tilton/Laconia, follow Rte 3 West to address.

Note: using Uber to get around may not be a reliable source of transportation. We may be able to get a shuttle to bring guests to and from the venue but can't promise anything.

travel

airports

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport:

-airline options may be limited depending on where you're flying from

-1 hour drive from franklin

Boston Logan International:

-all major airlines fly here

-1.5 hours - 2 hours drive from Franklin

-rental cars: overall rentals are pricier here than at Manchester

Spring is a good time to look at/book flights for October; if you want help/advice with booking travel, reach out to us or travel planning extraordinaire, Bill (Charlie's dad) billmcilwrath@gmail.com (he's more than happy to help)

lodging

There are 4-5 hotels/inns within 10 miles of Tarbin Gardens. All are in the Tilton area and very close to Route 93. While we are not blocking off any rooms, here are some suggested places to try. Keep in mind it’s a holiday weekend during leaf peeping season, so availability will likely be limited as we get closer to the wedding.

Black Swan Inn: This is a small B&B on Main Street in Tilton, about 15 minutes from Tarbin Gardens. There are 9 rooms, two of which have a shared bathroom and can be booked for a group larger than two. Phone: 603-208-4524.

Tilton Inn: Small 9-room inn also on Main Street. Rooms are ‘quaint inn’ style, with most sleeping two people max. Phone: 603-286-7774.

Belive in ghosts? the tilton inn is haunted!

click here to read about it

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tilton: This is a typical Holiday Inn about 20 minutes from the wedding venue, on the other side of Rte. 93 (close to the Tilton Outlets shopping).

Hampton Inn Tilton: This is a typical Hampton Inn just on the other side of the Tilton Outlets. Looks to be the most expensive option

Super 8 Tilton: Budget hotel just around the corner from the Holiday Inn.

Winnisquam Lake Inn: This affordable inn is about a half hour from Tarbin Gardens.

There are also rental properties available throughout the Lakes Region, though many may require a 3 night stay for the holiday weekend. We will be staying in an airbnb about 16 minutes from the venue from the 11th to the 14th.