Chapter IV · Enter the Celebration
An Evening of
Wonder Awaits
Join us for a celebration filled with Christmas warmth, beautiful traditions, and unforgettable moments.
Follow the light
When and Where
Chapter V · When & Where
Beneath the Same Stars
Hosted by the Sterling Family
Date
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Time
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM EST
Venue
The Starlight Observatory
Upstate New York
Dress
Winter Formal
Kindly reply by
December 10, 2026
Chapter VI · The Evening's Journey
A Night Written in Christmas Stars
Seven moments, seven stars. Select one to illuminate it.
Programme
6:00 PM
Arrival & Welcome
Lanterns line the path as you arrive. Warm greetings beneath the great dome.
6:30 PM
Christmas Cocktails
Sparkling drinks and spiced cider beside the brass telescope.
7:15 PM
Candlelit Christmas Dinner
A long table, a hundred candles, and a feast beneath painted stars.
8:30 PM
Secret Santa Gift Exchange
Mysteries revealed beneath the great tree.
9:15 PM
Christmas Games
Fireside games, a jar of candy canes, and plenty of laughter.
10:00 PM
Desserts & Holiday Memories
Yule log, gingerbread, and the stories that make Christmas ours.
11:00 PM
Farewell Beneath the Stars
One last look at the Christmas star before the journey home.
The Christmas Table — Menu
Chapter VII · The Christmas Table
A Feast Beneath the Stars
Chapter VIII · Dress for the Stars
Dress for a Night of Winter Elegance
Winter Formal
Dress for a Night of Winter Elegance
Look 01 / 04
Emerald Velvet Elegance
A deep-emerald velvet gown, beautifully draped and finished with refined antique-gold accents.
An evening of timeless elegance awaits. Think rich velvet, beautiful tailoring, luxurious satin, and the colours of a starlit Christmas night. Wear what makes you feel most like yourself.
A winter-night palette
- Emerald
- Burgundy
- Champagne
- Black
- Ivory
- Antique Gold
Secret Santa
Chapter IX · The Secret Santa Chamber
A Secret Written in the Stars
A Little Mystery. A Thoughtful Gift. A Touch of Christmas Magic.
Join our Secret Santa tradition and make someone's Christmas even brighter.
Your gift tag
Your recipient
Opt in, and your gift will appear here once the hosts release assignments.
Christmas Games and Memories
Chapter X · Games & Memories
Little Moments of Christmas Magic
The Candy-Cane Jar
How many candy canes are inside?
One guess per invitation. The closest guess wins a little prize at 9:15 PM.
A note by the fire
What's One Christmas Memory That Always Makes You Smile?
Optional. Your memory is private to the Sterling Family and is never shown publicly.
RSVP
Chapter XI · The Reply
Your Presence Would Make the Stars Shine Brighter
Chapter XII · The Grand Celestial Finale
Until We Meet Beneath the Christmas Stars
May the Magic of Christmas Bring Us Together.
With Love,
The Sterling Family
The Christmas Constellation
December 19, 2026