Additional Information

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Welcome Party

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Join us outside on the Harborview Deck of Newport Harbor Island resort for live music, light bites and cocktails. We suggest bringing a sweater or light jacket in case it gets chilly. We will move the party inside if it rains.

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Welcome Party Attire

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Casual

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Wedding Shuttle

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We will provide transportation to and from our hotel blocks. Feel free to use our hotel blocks as a shuttle pick up/drop off point even if you're not staying at one of our hotel blocks. Our shuttle departs at the following times: To The Wedding 3:30pm Homewood Suites 3:55pm Marriott 4:05pm Newport Harbor Island Resort From The Wedding 9:00pm (For anyone who wants to leave early) 10:00pm (Reception End Time) 11:00pm (After Party End Time)

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Wedding

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Weather permitting, the ceremony and cocktail hour will be outside. The reception and after party will be indoors with the option to float outside if you need a break from the dance floor. Speaking of dance floor, let us know if you have any song requests for our band or after party when you RSVP. Detailed Schedule: 3:30pm Sharp shuttle departs from Homewood Suites Hotel Block 3:55pm Sharp shuttle departs from the Marriott 4:05pm Sharp shuttle departs from Newport Harbor Island Resort 4:00pm Belle Mer gates open for guests 4:30pm Ceremony promptly begins 5:00pm Cocktail Hour 6:00pm Reception 9:00pm Early Shuttle To Hotel Blocks 10:00pm After Party + Shuttle 11:00pm After Party Ends + Shuttle makes last pick up at Belle Mer

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Wedding Attire

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Black Tie. Women should wear a floor length dress. Men should wear a tuxedo or dark colored suit with a bowtie or traditional tie.

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Attire To Avoid

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We kindly ask guests not to wear white or cream colored dresses, pants or jackets.

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RSVP

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Please RSVP for our welcome party and wedding by August 24th, 2024. Don't forget to note any allergies or dietary restrictions as well if you'll utilize the hotel shuttle to and from the wedding.

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Wedding Salad

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Little Leaf Farms Local Greens: Whipped Goat Cheese, Roasted Beets, Bee Pollen, Shaved Radish, Citrus Vinaigrette (gf)

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Wedding Entrees

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Deconstructed Beef “Wellington”: Filet Mignon, Braised Beef Short Rib, Mushroom, Spinach, Foie Gras Pastry, Carrots, Truffle Sauce (Can be made gf without the foie gras pastry - just note gf when you RSVP) Honey-Miso Roasted Icelandic Cod: Charred Bok Choy, Lemongrass Rice, Pea Shoot Salad, Ginger Lime Butter (gf) Grilled Mediterranean Veg Tian: Eggplant, Pepper, Zucchini, Squash & Onion Gratin, Cannellini Puree Tomato Coulis, Basil Oil (gf) (v)

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For Those Who Wish To Drive To The Wedding

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There is a large free parking lot right in front of our venue.

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Hotel Blocks

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You can find all of our hotel block information in the travel tab, but it's important to note that the last day to book under our hotel block at the Newport Harbor Island Resort is August 4th and Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa is September 6th.

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Kids

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We absolutely love our kiddos, but our events will be adult only.

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Guests

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Please refer to your wedding invitation which specifies if you have received a guest invite. You can also refer to the RSVP tab, search your name and it will tell you exactly who is invited. If you have any questions please reach out to Alex and Court. We know sometimes space becomes available last minute. If you did not receive a guest invite and would like one, let us know.