11:30 am - 3:00 pm
We have reserved space at Dorada Restaurant. We were planning on beach chairs, but the weather looks unpredictable. We'll crash the beach if the rain stays away, otherwise its lunch and beverages at the covered bar. Please stop by and join us! You can walk right through the main entrance of the hotel, out to the beach. When facing the ocean, Dorada restaurant is on the left.
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Casual sundresses, shorts, flip flops, whatever is comfortable! Maybe bring a sweater/pants pending weather. We will have a covered tent for rain protection.
Please join us at the end of the Sunset Pier at Ocean Key Hotel (our area is blocked off and covered) for sunset cocktails and some light bites on Friday evening. We would suggest making dinner plans for after as only very light fair will be served (however you were welcome to stay on the pier till 9pm if so desired). There are many restaurants, cafe, etc. in walking distance along Duval St. and beyond. If walking from The Reach Resort Hotel area, this is about a 25-minute walk or 5 minute Uber/Taxi (or golf cart!). The walk is pleasant and takes you down the lively and historic Duval St. Directions to Sunset Pier: Arrival at 0 Duval St, walk along the front of the hotel to the water and follow the marina up to the Sunset Pier. Once on the Pier head to the tip of the pier behind the privacy walls to enjoy the sunset happy hour!
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The wedding ceremony will be held outside at the hotel pier's Gazebo, over the water. Cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing will follow the ceremony, under the stars in the sand.
There will be a dance floor to bust out your moves! May want to rethink your super dress shoes and stilettos and note that casual footwear is welcome. Think "beach elegant". For the gals, dressy sandals, chunky heels, and wedges are a great choice! For the guys, consider closed toe options, such as a loafer or a deck shoe. We would prefer no shorts or flip flops on our wedding day. Being outside, the evening may be cool after sunset, so plan accordingly with a wrap or the like, as needed.
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 10:00 pm - Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 12:00 am
For those who want to keep the party going, suggested bars for live music
Mangoes is ~10 minute walk from The Reach Resort
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 10:15 pm - Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 12:00 am
Recommended second stop (or if Mangoes is lame) ~25-minute walk from The Reach, ~5-minute walk from Mangoes Great band doing 80s, 90s and modern-day mash ups
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 10:30 pm - Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 12:00 am
Recommended 3rd stop (or if Mangoes and General Horseplay) are lame ~25-minute walk from The Reach