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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 featuring Dueling Pianos! Mon, July 6 – Hike & Hang; Depart & Cry (optional) *rain plan - stay longer at the wineries

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Welcome Event

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Casual

Come say hi, meet some people, get your welcome bag and grab some food and drinks w/ a view!

Friday, July 3, 2026

Ceremony: Vows, Vibes & Vocal Cords

5:30 pm - 11:00 pm

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

Garden Formal: 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 5:30 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

Wine Adventure

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

T-Shirts - Casual

The finger lakes are known for their wineries, join us for a wine tour with a twist. Details will be given out in welcome bags and/or Friday evening.

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

2:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Theme: Any holiday EXCEPT 4th of July

We have reserved transportation to bring us to and from the Marshall Family Lakehouse. The bus will leave at 2:30pm, 4:00pm from Single Island Shores bottom lot. It will leave from Marshall Family Cottage at 8pm, 9pm, 10:30pm. Plan to meet 15m prior to departure time. Pack your floaties, SPF and splash-ready vibes ... it’s lake day! Join us at the family's cottage in Interlaken. Bring: • Swimsuit, water shoes, towel, sunscreen, floaties • Coolers (no glass!) + koozies • Lawn chairs, sandals, and snacks Need-to-Know: • No Parking available, meet for provided transportation. 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

5:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Attire: White Out!! Yes we're asking all our guests to wear all white from head to toe; Classy casual to Formal (your choice)

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. All while getting jiggy with our Dueling Pianos & DJ Combo entertainment! 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 back to Single Island Shores for the afterparty! Who will make the 6am photo!?