7:45 pm
Dressy Casual
We'll be kicking off the wedding weekend on Friday in downtown Newport! Join us for a drink and small bites at The Reef before we officially tie the knot. See "Things to Do" for some of our favorite places to grab a bite beforehand.
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Formal Attire: Women are welcome to wear floor length dresses, cocktail dresses, or dressy pant suits. Men are encouraged to wear suits and ties.
Our ceremony will start at 4:30pm so please plan to arrive no later than 15 minutes beforehand to grab a seat before we walk down the aisle. The ceremony location will be weather dependent. If we have a mild, sun shining November day, we will hope to hold the 30 minute ceremony outside. Please wear what you'll be most comfortable in. UPDATE: Shuttle schedule with Experience RI Mini Coach Shuttles Option 1: - Marriott: 3:40PM Boarding, 3:45PM Departure - Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina: 3:45PM Boarding, 3:55 Departure Head to Belle Mer for 4PM Option 2: - Newport Harbor Island Resort: 3:50PM Boarding, 4PM Departure -- shuttle will circle to and from hotel and Belle Mer Belle Mer has a parking lot and cars can be left over night if needed.
5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Formal Attire: Women are welcome to wear floor length dresses, cocktail dresses, or dressy pant suits. Men are encouraged to wear suits and ties.
Cocktail hour will begin immediately following the ceremony at the same location. We'll begin seating for dinner at 6pm followed by a night of dancing and fun! Update- we didn't want the party to end so soon! We extended our reception to 10:30pm for more time on the dance floor.
10:30 pm
We don't want the party to end! UPDATE- post reception shuttle schedule. - To Room Blocks: 10:30 Board, 10:40pm departure to the Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina then the Marriott. - To After Party: 10:30 Board, 10:35pm departure to Newport Harbor Island Resort -- shuttle will circle between venue and hotel through 10:50pm