Wedding happenings will be in Mar Vista (on LA’s West Side) and in West Hollywood, a bit further north. So anywhere from the ocean (Santa Monica, Venice, Mar Vista/Marina Del Rey) to West Hollywood will have you well situated. Drinks Friday and the wedding ceremony on Saturday will be at Sam’s parents’ house. Most of you already know this, but stay over here if you’re looking for beachy, ocean-adjacent vibes. A few good options in the area are: Palihouse Santa Monica, 1001 3rd St Santa Monica Proper, 700 Wilshire Blvd The Georgian, 1415 Ocean Avenue Sandbourne Santa Monica, 1740 Ocean Ave Dinner on Saturday (and whatever we get up to afterward) will be in West Hollywood. A few of our favorites over there are: Chateau Marmont, 8221 W Sunset Blvd (Sam and Maude are staying here, and we’re hoping folks will join us in the lobby bar or around the pool for drinks after dinner Saturday, or through the day Sunday) Sunset Tower, 8358 W Sunset Blvd (Always a hoot) Kimpton La Peer, 627 N La Peer Dr Sunset Marquis, 1200 Alta Loma Rd Petit Ermitage, 8822 Cynthia St (Deeply funky, great pool) Beverly Hills is another option if you’re feeling fancy, and of course Airbnbs in any of these neighborhoods will work great, too. The only bad idea—sorry, eastsiders—is staying on the east side.
We’re treating this weekend as a big, long, buzzy dinner party with our friends—just a little bit shinier than we’d all do together on a regular weekend. Dress up, but feel comfortable. The only good question is: what will you feel best drinking an ice-cold martini in?
We'll transport the crew from Lee and Pete's to Jar. From there, we encourage everyone to Uber home either from a little after-dinner hang with us at our hotel, or straight from dinner if you're feeling sleepy.
Well, first, thank you, we love you. In lieu of gifts, we’d be overjoyed if you’d contribute to sending on on our honeymoon—that’s up at the “registry” link above. :)