The ceremony will start no more than 5 minutes late, so please plan for New York traffic and aim to be there at least 10 minutes early. We have a narrow window reserved at the rink, and don't want to have to cut the ceremony any shorter than it is already going to be. :-)
Cocktail attire falls somewhere between casual and formal wear. It leans towards "fairly dressy", but should avoid tuxedos, formal ball gowns, and jeans. Some recommendations: Cocktail dresses Classy separates Slacks and button down shirts with a tie Suits or sportcoat (tie optional)
Unfortunately, with the limited amount of time we have allotted for the ceremony, there won't be time for open skating on the ice. At no point will guests need to walk directly on the ice in their shoes.
The temperature in the building will be around 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit. We plan to keep the ceremony short and sweet while providing hand warmers, coffee, and hot chocolate for your comfort. We also recommend that everyone wears comfortable shoes and a light jacket or sweater to stay warm, but there will be some extra blankets and jackets if needed.
A shuttle will be provided for those who don't drive to the ceremony. There is ample parking at both locations, including valet parking at Douglaston Manor for those who are driving.
Your invitation will specifically indicate who is invited. When you RSVP on the website, if a guest or child is included in your invite, you will be update their RSVP status as well. We tried to include all who are near and dear to us and our guests, but if we forgot someone, please reach out to us!
A list of three hotels has been provided on the "Travel" page with discount room block information included. Our recommendation is the SpringHill Suites by Marriott.
We ask that you RSVP on or before August 10th, as required by our caterer.
The reception ends at midnight; however, there will be an after-party for those who want to keep the party going!
Your presence at our wedding is enough as a gift - we promise! However, if you choose to purchase us a gift, our entire registry can be accessed by clicking "Registry" at the top of the page or by following this URL: https://www.zola.com/registry/ashley_eric_9-8-18