6:00 pm
Day 1 and Day 2: Two nights in Miami - Tommy & Erica (T&E) fly from San Francisco, CA ( SFO) to Fort Lauderdale, FL ( FLL) - Our Flight Details: JetBlue Flight #578, Departs SFO at 9:35 am & Arrives FLL at 6:09 pm (5.5 hour direct flight) We always like the Jet Blue experience, after which we will drive 45 minutes to Miami for the night. - If you'd prefer, there are direct flights available from SFO to MIA. - Accommodations: We are spending two nights in Miami on Thursday, October 10th and Friday, October 11th with friends at their Miami Beach apartment but there are plenty of nice hotels in Miami including: The Edition, The Standard, SoHo House, One Hotel and Nobu Hotel.
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Day 3: Barry's Class in Miami Please meet us in lobby at 11AM to join us for a Barry's Bootcamp Workout Class at Miami Beach Studio taught by Rachel! Erica will book your class spot if you RSVP on the "RSVP Tab" located on top right hand corner of this wedding website.
3:00 pm
Option 1: Islander Resort - Call Islander Resort at 305.664.0082 to reserve hotel rooms under "Stracke-Stenz" room block to secure our special wedding rate ranging from $159 - $279 per night and rooms close together. - Resort Website: http://www.islanderfloridakeys.com Option 2: The Moorings Village - Luxury, quiet cottages are available at a higher price point at the Moorings Village located right across the street from our wedding venue. - Resort Website: http://themooringsvillage.com Option 3: VRBO For larger groups, VRBO is similar to Airbnb and can be a great option to rent a house and split the cost! - Website: https://www.vrbo.com *These are just our preferred options, but there are many other accommodations options in Islamorada.
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Casual beach attire
Day 3: Morada Bay is located next to our wedding venue at Pierre's Restaurant in Islamorada. 8PM-11PM: "Hunter" Full Moon Party at Morada Bay. Erica & her sister Michelle went to this party many years ago and it was a lot of fun w/ live music on the beach! Tickets $20. - Website: https://moradabay.com/full-moon-party/ - Address to Morada Bay: 81600 Overseas Highway Islamorada, Florida 33036
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Casual Attire: Workout clothes or comfortable outfit
Sunday, October 13th: ISLAMORADA - 10AM: Sister Shelly's Beach Bootcamp taught by Erica's sister, Shelly - 4:00 pm - Rehearsal for wedding at Pierre's beachfront ( for wedding party and people involved in ceremony only) - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Welcome/Rehearsal Dinner at the Fish Company
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Casual Attire: Comfortable, casual attire for outdoors at the beach:)
This is for wedding party and others involved in the wedding ceremony only. We will meet on the beach at Pierre's. Following the rehearsal, we will meet all wedding guests at the Islamorada Fish Company Restaurant.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Casual beach attire
All wedding guests are invited to attend a casual outdoor beach Welcome Reception with a sunset view at the Islamorada Fish Company on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Thanks to Tommy's parents, Maureen and Tom Stracke, we will celebrate our rehearsal/welcome dinner near the water on the "Purple Isle" called Islamorada. We look forward to greeting all of our wedding guests at this peaceful Florida Gulf Coast setting. (drinks, appetizers, buffet with salad, entrees, and dessert)
8:30 am
Casual Attire: Anything goes, from sundresses and sandals to jeans and tees to bathing suits depending on what you decide to do:)
Monday, October 14th: Free day to choose a fun activity of your desire! Options include: - Islander Boat Trip ( up to 38 people) snorkeling, diving, sunset tours & eco-tours. - Key West Trip (1.5 hour trip south). Take a day trip or stay overnight at the Casa Marina "A Waldorf Astoria Resort" as an option to get away! Key West is a fun, casual beach town where people wear casual attire - flip flops, bathing suits and t-shirts everywhere. Fun night life, great restaurants. Ask T&E for more Key West recommendations. http://www.casamarinaresort.com More Islamorada ideas: Robbie's Marina - feed the tarpon,eco-tours, shop, food, drinks, fun place for all! Windley Key Fossil Reef State Park - fossilized coral that Henry Flagler used to quarry limestone for railroad to Key West (1912-1935). Theater of the Sea - marine mammal park Village Square at the Trading Post includes Miss Monroe Boutique, Bad Boy Burrito, Cafe Moka, Doghouse Art Studio Fl Keys Brewery - beer, outdoor games, gardens
5:30 pm
Cocktail Attire: Dress for a wedding at the beach; comfortable, lightweight fabrics recommended.
"THE BIG DAY" - Day 6: Tuesday, October 15th: WEDDING DAY ISLAMORADA - 5:30PM Wedding Ceremony at Pierre's Restaurant - Address: 81600 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida 33036 - Venue website: https://moradabay.com/pierres/ - Formal Invitations Coming Soon (*Adults only please) The shuttle will be the local Island Time Trolley holding 32 passengers per trip. Islander Resort Pick Up Times: 4:45pm The trolley will be available at the end of the night to take everyone from Pierre's back to their hotels. The trolley will be picking up from The Islander but can drop off to other hotels in the area.
11:00 am
Casual Attire: Anything goes, from sundresses and sandals to jeans and tees.
Day 7: Wednesday, October 16th: FAREWELL BRUNCH - Brunch at Islander Resort (stay tuned for more info). Brunch is at the Elements Lounge of Islander Resort.. Brunch at the Islander costs $16.95. - Most guests will head back home after brunch this day.
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Halloween costumes.
Saturday, November 2nd (or Friday, November 1st): TBD SAN FRANCISCO WEDDING CELEBRATION - HALLOWEEN! - To celebrate our wedding with all our friends & Barry's family back home in San Francisco, all are welcome to join us on Halloween weekend for a big party at August Hall. More details to come. - Attire: Halloween Costumes - Website: https://www.augusthallsf.com