Shuttles will pick guests up from Embassy Suites lobby at 3:45pm SHARP. All 3 shuttles will arrive at the same time, so arrive promptly so you do not miss the coordinated transportation! You do not need to be a guest at the Embassy to catch our transportation, but make sure you arrive promptly if you plan to take transportation from our hotel block! Shuttles will transport all guests from ceremony location to reception location (approximately 5 minute drive). Shuttles will do rounds as needed from 9:30pm-12am. Drop off locations will be main Longboat Key Club Resort and Embassy Suites Sarasota.
Ceremony will start at 4:45pm, we recommend you arrive by 4:30pm to be seated. From there, we will have shuttles take guests immediately from ceremony location to cocktail hour & reception location (approximately a 5 minute drive). IF YOU ARE STAYING OFF-SITE OR IN SIESTA KEY - we recommend you give yourself 1 hour for transit time as traffic can build up this time of year!
The wedding is beach-cocktail attire! We will have beautiful ocean views and palm trees as the back drop, so feel free to dress for the vibe! However, no jeans please! If you're looking for inspiration, we have put together a Pinterest board to get your creativity flowing: https://pin.it/3c36o5dfr Right now, we are not expecting guests to have to be in the sand, but will indicate when invitations go out if proper footwear is recommended.
We're anticipating warm, sunny days with it cooling down at night! The ceremony and reception are both slated to be outside (weather depending!) so please bring a jacket or shawl if you think you'll be cold in the evening. We advise checking the forecast closer to the event.
Yes - come hungry! Food will be available at cocktail hour and at dinner. We can accommodate your dietary restrictions and have noted them accordingly from your RSVP. If you missed submitting any dietary restrictions or allergies on your RSVP, please let us know ASAP!