Guests have the following options for transportation to the wedding festivities: 1. Drive (complimentary valet parking & you can leave your car overnight if you need) 2. Uber (order/schedule these early as Ubers in August can take a bit) 3. Use provided trolley transportation from designated pick up locations. Transportation will be provided from 3 pick up locations in downtown Newport. #1 pick up spot will depart from Red Parrot Restaurant (348 Thames St) @ 4:15pm. There is a pullover spot next to the restaurant on the Memorial Blvd side by the psychic and Newport Sticks & Cones Ice cream parlor on 8 Fair St. The trolley will be departing from the pull over location not the front of the restaurant on Thames St. #2 pick up spot will be the Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa. Bus will depart at 4:30. This is located at 25 America’s Cup Ave. #3 pick up spot will be in front of the JPT Film & Event Center. Bus will depart at 4:30. This is located at 49 Touro St.
There is complimentary valet parking onsite at the ceremony & reception location.
Also known as "beach formal" Ladies: think midi/floor length dresses - colorful & classics work! Men: Suits preferred. Ties optional. Summer fabrics are welcomed - Linen, seersucker, blue's, khaki's, etc.
We recommend renting Airbnb's or VRBO's in downtown Newport. There are hotel recommendations listed in the "travel" section
We appreciate you leaving your little ones at home for the welcome party, ceremony and reception events of the weekend.
In order to keep our guest list on track, we are only able to accommodate guests formally invited on your wedding invitation.
Please arrive by 4:45pm as the ceremony starts at 5pm.
Yes, please email us at charleneandthomasstanton@gmail.com if you have any specific requests.