Welcome BBQ
Everyone is welcome to join the party early and settle into camp.
- Welcome BBQ: optional
- Friday night: overnight lodging available
Camp Cody, Ossipee Lake
September 18, 2027
Join us for an elegant lakeside celebration and a full weekend of laughter, dancing, and campfire stories.
The whole camp is ours
We have Camp Cody for Friday night and all day Saturday, with checkout at 11 AM Sunday. Think summer camp, grown-up celebration: bunk cabins, shared meals, late-night laughs, and a dance floor tucked into the woods.
Our Story
Mike and Jami met online and had their first date in April 2021. Their early dates included hiking mountains and touring restaurants, which quickly grew into trips around the world. Together, they have visited Iceland, Hawaii, France, Italy, Switzerland, Colorado, the Dominican Republic, and the Portuguese islands—and got engaged in Malta. They bought their home in Westford in 2023. In the summer of 2024, Mike built Jami's dream garden, and in the spring of 2026, they added eight chickens to the mix.
Weekend plan
Everyone is welcome to join the party early and settle into camp.
Start with an optional brunch, then join us for the ceremony, dinner, and dancing.
Gather for an optional farewell brunch before hugs, cabin sweep, and checkout by 11 AM.
Bridal party
Miriam and Jami met in middle school in 1999. They sat side by side in every math class throughout high school, spent hundreds of hours together at pottery wheels and in art classes, and forged countless memories on adventures such as getting their motorcycle permits together just after their 18th birthdays (both January Capricorns ♑️). Distance separates them now, but their friendship never skips a beat. Long-distance visits have included running a half marathon together in Leavenworth, WA, exploring Seattle, joining Mimi's annual family clambake on Cape Cod, salsa dancing in Boston, and occasional shared birthday celebrations. Conversations always come easily and often happen when one or both of them are driving long distance.
Kristy and Jami met just after college through shared Harvard friends. They were instant friends and quickly became ride-or-die best friends, and Kristy became an extension of the Eycleshymer clan at holidays and family events. They have taken many road trips around New England to celebrate a birthday, go camping in the backcountry, visit Jami's family lake house on Lake Ossipee, explore Montreal on a whim, find a speakeasy in NYC, climb a mountain, visit friends in Vermont or Florida, or swim with turtles in Hawaii. The adventures they have survived are countless, and their friendship is eternal.
Jami and Craig met through their kids becoming best friends, Tyler and Violette. The friendship solidified during the pandemic when they welcomed tyler over most days as Jami worked more than ever. Many evenings were spent looking at stars in their pool, cooking meals together, and weekend getaways with their families. Many great pasttimes include Craig's family annual pig roast, Friendsgivings at Jami and Mike's, celebrating one of the kids birthdays or achievements, long weekend ccokouts, and double dates at rooftop bars. Craig is the friend you can call in a favor from without having to explain.
Jami and Christian met working at Hanover in 2011. Outside of work, their friendship grew from a shared love for delicious food, brunch dates, excellent beer, and sports or music events. They are both willing to travel far for a good bite to eat and a toast with a great drink! Christian is the beer guru in the group and always brings a fancy brew and a good story to share at dinner parties, Friendsgiving, or Holiday gatherings.
Melinda and Jami bonded over dating and getting engaged to the Chiasson brothers—Melinda is with Mike's brother, Tyler. They both enjoy cooking, gardening, reading fantasy books, beach days, family time, and good wine. Melinda introduced Jami to A Court of Thorns & Roses and inspired Jami's new reading obsession (35 books read and counting since February 2026!) and has been a big supporter of Jami's sourdough journey. Melinda is easygoing but loves fiercely, and her personality is much bigger than her 5-foot height.
Kerry-anne is Mike's sister and has been a champion of our relationship from the start. Jami and Kerry-anne easily fell into fun adventures, laughter and both enjoy chasing a good time! Kerry-anne recently got very into hiking and completed her first white mountain summit with Jami. Weekends together include river floats, hikes, family hangouts at camp Wakeda, beach days, winery visits and dinner parties and we can always count on Karry-anne to be up for fun! She is also a willing taste-tester for anything new Jami is making in the kitchen.
Tyler Chiasson is Mike's younger brother and the one person he'd trust to answer the call—whether it's helping with a project or joining him for a completely unnecessary adventure. A certified Saratoga stallion stud, Tyler is always ready for a trip to the track, a night at the casino, or a late-night bonfire that somehow turns into riding bikes through the woods. If loyalty had betting odds, he'd be the overwhelming favorite.
Joe Benatti has been one of Mike's friends since their college days, where they both survived the Graphic Design program together. Joe has an uncanny ability to attract awkward situations, never says no to a wild adventure, and is the kind of friend who will happily let you talk his ear off for hours. Mike also owes Joe a set of bongos after accidentally breaking them years ago—and if you ask Joe, the statute of limitations still hasn't expired. Whether it's getting the group together or turning an ordinary night into an unforgettable story, Joe somehow always finds himself right in the middle of it.
Craig Leger and Mike have been friends since first grade, proving that some friendships really can survive decades of questionable decisions. They're godfathers to each other's kids, have a talent for ordering enough DoorDash to feed a football team, and can usually be found debating sports while working through a lineup of craft beers. Craig also has a legendary ability to hate just about everything... except cornhole, good beer, and somehow Mike.
Ryan McMullen has been one of Mike's closest friends since college. After graduating, Ryan somehow ended up living with the guys, faithfully paying his rent each week by leaving cash under the kitchen sink like it was the world's most informal landlord arrangement. Whether he's stealing the show with karaoke, opening the gate to debauchery, or pulling out the One Ring to Rule Them All in hopes of changing everyone's luck at the casino, Ryan is always ready for a good time—and he's usually the one making sure the whole crew gets together in the first place. Snaps fingers 🤌
Patrick Pho is Mike's longtime friend from their college days, where countless nights were spent watching Jack Bauer somehow save the world before sunrise. Now living in the Washington, D.C. area, Patrick travels all over the country but always makes time to visit Mike and Jami whenever he's back in Massachusetts. A true bourbon aficionado, Patrick has a knack for introducing Mike to new drinks, one pour at a time, and even taught him how to play craps in Las Vegas. But after driving four hours to meet Mike at Saratoga, taking his advice on a $5 horse bet, and promptly losing, Patrick declared he'd never trust Mike's gambling advice again—and somehow still lets him pick restaurants.
Sean Rooney is one of Mike's longtime friends from college and the original animal of the group. They've been to countless concerts and sporting events together, including the bachelor party where Sean ripped his pants while bowling. For years, Sean lived on 0.5-liter Poland Spring bottles and wore shorts year-round—even to snow-covered Patriots games. If Mike ever needed someone for a concert, a cheap beer, or a random adventure, Sean was always the first call because he knew the answer would be, "I'm in." And no matter who actually drank them, Sean and Mike still can't resist stacking the empty cups at the end of the night and sending a picture captioned, "All Me."
Lodging & meals
Shared bunk cabins are $75 per person, per night. The Friday welcome BBQ and each brunch are optional and cost $45 per person.
Good to know
Come for the parts of the weekend that work for you. Here are the details for planning your stay.
Not at all. You can stay for one night, both nights, or make other plans and not stay overnight. What matters most to us is having you there to celebrate our wedding day.
No. We would love to have everyone stay with us at camp, but we completely understand if you prefer different accommodations. There is no requirement to stay in the venue cabins.
Absolutely. Choose only the meals that work for you. Please keep in mind that there are no other dining options on site, so anyone who opts out will need to bring or arrange their own food.
Yes—please feel free to bring drinks and a cooler for your stay. Camp policy allows guests to bring and openly enjoy beer and wine. Please use cans or plastic cups; glass containers are not allowed. Hard liquor may only be brought on site by licensed bartenders, so guests should not bring their own. Camp staff have told us they do not plan to search rooms or bags, but we ask everyone to respect the venue's policy.
We love our littlest friends, but unless the bride and groom have specifically included your children, please plan for this to be an adults-only celebration.
The facility has a strict no-pet policy. Please make arrangements for your pets to stay home for the weekend.
We will not know the forecast until the weekend gets closer, but historically the area sees daytime highs around 70°F and overnight lows around 49°F. Bring layers for cool mornings and evenings.
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