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June 28, 2025
São Miguel, Azores, Portugal

Mary Catherine & Gabriel

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Thursday, June 26, 2025

Optional - Beach Day

11:00 am

Praia de Água D'Alto, Grande
Estr. Regional 1-1, Água de Alto, Portugal

Water shoes, towels, snorkels and sun hats

We're planning to spend the morning and afternoon exploring a local beach. BYO Towels and beach gear Feel free to come find us! There's a cafe/bar at the beach for snacks and drinks!

Friday, June 27, 2025

Optional - Blessing & Mass

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Conservative dress recommended - no shorts or short skirts

We will be having a blessing and Catholic service at the parish that Mary Catherine's mother's family and ancestors have attended for many generations. All are welcome; this is an optional event, and we will otherwise see you at the ANC Resort for the welcome reception a bit later.

Welcome Drinks!

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Blue & White: Anything goes in the ocean-inspired color palette. We recommend going for anything from sundresses and sandals to jeans and cool linen tops. And yes, white is ok!

We'll have drinks and heavy appetizers poolside with an ocean view. We'll have lawn games, too! Please bring a towel if you'd like to take a dip!

Welcome Party After Party

9:30 pm

Come as You Are and/or Comfy Cozy

We'll hang out for a night cap and some light karaoke before heading to bed. La la la la!

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Our Ceremony & Reception

Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 5:00 pm - Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 12:00 am

Bright Flower-Inspired Garden Attire: Wear sundresses, cocktail dresses, floral prints, suits in lighter hues, and fun hats and fascinators if that's your speed!

Our venue is a converted 17th century monastery perched above the Atlantic. We'll be enjoying the expanse of the property indoors and outdoors, amazing views and the ocean breeze. We recommend cooler outfits for the evening (no A/C) and maybe a shawl or sweater for after the sun goes down. We also suggest comfortable shoes for walking - and dancing! - on volcanic stone floors and grass. We will have a shuttle picking up from multiple locations. We'll contact you directly with your shuttle time and pickup spot. We will also have a return shuttle post reception!

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Poolside Mimosas & Breakfast

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Casual - Pool Vibes

We'll be hanging out at the Convent with some continental breakfast, local fruit and mimosas! Come on by for some pool time and sunshine any time 11am-2pm. Please bring your own towels.

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