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The Wedding Website of Amanda Marfisi and Christopher Hester
The Star-Spangled Schedule The Week of a Lifetime (with a Wedding Thrown In). Grab your floaties, your party pants and your best sparkler safety tips, we’re turning this wedding into a week-long vacation! Whether you're here for the wine, the lake, the vows, or just the vibes, this is your sign to join us for as much (or as little) of the fun as you'd like. We’re calling it: a full-blown lovefest on the lake, with just enough structure to keep the coolers stocked and the boat keys accounted for. At a Glance: Thursday, July 2 – Arrival & Welcome Get-Together Fri, July 3 – Chill day + Evening Ceremony Sat, July 4 – Lake Day (BYO Floatation Device)* Sun, July 5 – Wedding Reception Bash Mon, July 6 – Hike & Hang; Depart & Cry (optional) *rain plan or morning plan - hit up the wine trails.

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Welcome Event

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

TBD - Hector, NY

Casual

More details on this soon!

Friday, July 3, 2026

Ceremony: Vows, Vibes & Vocal Cords

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

New Park Event Venue & Suites
1500 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Relaxed Cocktail Attire: Wear cocktail dresses, LBDs, dressy jumpsuits. jackets and slacks - we'll have a professional photographer onsite, so wear something comfortable that you're okay taking pictures in

We’re kicking things off in the woods, literally. Our ceremony will be tucked among the trees, so come ready for romance with a touch of forest magic. The wedding welcome begins at 5:00 PM with food trucks and a cash bar. There will be a champagne bar and seating opens at 6:00 PM. After we seal the deal, the celebration continues with a cash bar, food trucks and the ultimate test of love: karaoke. Kids are welcome to join in the fun *after* the ceremony. If you’ve brought a sitter, the property has plenty of space to hang on-site until it's time to party. Planning to toast with a few drinks? Please book a shuttle, designated driver, or taxi ahead of time ... trust us, future you will thank you. (Details on the Transportation page.)

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Lake It Easy – BYOF (Bring Your Own Flotation Device)

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Theme: Any holiday EXCEPT 4th of July

Pack your floaties, SPF, and splash-ready vibes ... it’s lake day! Join us at Clute Park in Watkins Glen, a scenic spot on Seneca Lake with a splash pad, beach volleyball, and kayak and boat rentals just around the corner (see 'Things to do' page). Bring: • Swimsuit, water shoes, towel, sunscreen, floaties • Coolers (no glass!) + koozies • Lawn chairs, sandals, and snacks Need-to-Know: • $8 per carload, carpool if you can (Walmart across the street will also have parking) • No formal agenda. Just show up, hang out, and soak up the lake life Whether you’re boating, floating, or bobbing by the dock, it’s a full day of sunshine, swims, and slightly-too-loud Bluetooth speakers.

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Reception: Sips, Sunset & Shenanigans

4:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Cocktail Attire: White Out!! Yes we're asking all our guests to wear all white :-)

Join us for a relaxed, joy-filled evening of small plates with big flavor ... our tapas-style dinner pairs perfectly with curated wines, cold beers, and even better company. We’re keeping things adults-only until the dance floor opens, but no worries, kiddos can chill on the 1st floor with their own food station, a movie projector and a cozy setup with their caregiver or sitter. Upstairs, you’ll find lawn games, a picture-perfect view and a front-row seat to a golden-hour sunset that might just steal the show (but only for a few minutes). And when the plates are cleared and the lights go low, head downstairs for an after party where the vibe is: come as you are, dance like nobody’s watching, and keep the celebration rolling.

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