Martha Waddell
Rob Coats
Martha Waddell
Rob Coats
February 25, 2024
Weekend Events
Saturday, February 24, 2024
"Life's A Beach"
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
1334 Wood Duck Trail, Naples, FL 34108
Country Club Casual
No parking is permitted at Rob's house. Shuttles will be provided from the Ritz-Carlton beginning at 5:15 pm.
Sunday, February 25, 2024
"The Wedding Party"
5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples, FL 34108
Semi-Formal
Valet parking is available at La Playa Beach Resort for those who wish to drive. Shuttles will be leaving promptly at 5:00 pm from the Ritz-Carlton. Entree Choices: Boursin Stuffed Chicken (gournay cheese stuffed chicken, mashed potatoes, asparagus, peppercorn sauce) Fish and Grits (seared black grouper over heirloom smoked Gouda grits with an andouille creole sauce) Filet Mignon (8 oz filet of tenderloin served with whipped potatoes, asparagus and carrots, with an au poivre sauce) Cacio e Pepe (angel hair, asparagus and carrots, marinara on request)
Monday, February 26, 2024
"The Morning After Brunch"
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
2600 Tiburon Dr, Naples, FL 34109
Casual
Behind the lobby on the Putting Green
Travel
Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón
A block of rooms have been reserved at the Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón. Please reserve by January 19, 2024 and reference the Waddell/ Coats wedding.
Flight
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
RSW will have the best flight options.
Things To Do
The Reservoir
The Reservoir is a 14-acre waterpark right on the Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón's property. Not to be missed! Ria, the outdoor restaurant next to The Reservoir has amazing chicken quesadillas.
The Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort
Naples is the only city in the world with two Ritz-Carlton's! Shuttles leave from The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, to the Rit-Carlton Beach Resort every hour (a 10-minute ride). You will be treated like a guest at the beach resort since you are already staying at Tiburón. Enjoy lunch at Gumbo Limbo, the newly rebuilt outdoor beach restaurant (check out the lobster quesadillas or coconut shrimp). Get set up on the beach with chairs, umbrellas, drinks, and meal service. Just put up your flag!
Upscale Shopping
Mercato Shops: Shops with an authentic English pub and Rocco‘s tacos (an entire wall of different tequilas). Address: 9110 Strada Pl, Naples, FL 34108 Waterside Shops: Take a leisurely walk among the high-end retail stores (think Gucci and Louis Vuitton) and have lunch at Brio Italian, Bricktops restaurant, or California pizza kitchen. Address: 5415 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL 34108 The Village Shops on Venetian Bay: A quaint set of shops with a “seafood restaurant” and a restaurant called M Waterside Grill, plus several others. Check out Mondo Uomo, a fine Italian clothier. Address: 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34103 Old Naples on Fifth Avenue: Amazing restaurants on Third Street, including the Tommy Bahama restaurant with men’s and women’s clothing stores on each side of the restaurant. Address: 1220 3rd St S, Naples, FL 34102
Caribbean Gardens, a.k.a. Naples Zoo
Don't forget to see the giraffes!
Naples Botanical Gardens
A pastoral walk through a myriad of plantings.
Seed to Table
It is described by many as “the happiest place in the universe." Multiple restaurants, daily entertainment, and produce so fresh “it doesn’t know it’s even been picked." It is a must-see grocery experience. You don’t have to buy anything to enjoy it.
Naples Princess Cruises
Book early if you want a Friday sunset cruise. They may have afternoon cruise availability where you could return in time for the events on Saturday and Sunday.