We reserved a hotel block at the Sonesta Select Newport Middletown and Quality Inn & Suites Newport Middletown. We also recommend staying on-site with us at Hotel Viking. Check out the "travel" tab for more info. Feel free to contact Sam or Neal if you have any questions.
Cocktail attire. We recommend that men wear suits and women wear midi-length or maxi-length cocktail dresses. Linen, colors, and patterns encouraged!
The ceremony promptly starts at 5:00PM. We ask our guests to PLEASE arrive 30 minutes before the start time as the chapel doors will close. There is always a lot of summer traffic, so please plan accordingly. Doors to the chapel will open at 4:20pm.
We love all of the children in our life, but this is an adults-only celebration. We hope this advance notice means you are still able to share our big day and will enjoy having the evening off.
We kindly request that guests refrain from bringing a plus one unless it is specified on the invitation. Thank you for your understanding!
Yes! We have buses from the Sonseta Select at 04:00PM and 4:20PM to the venue. The buses will return from the venue back to the hotel at 10:30PM.
Valet parking is available at the Viking for $15/day. Make sure to mention you are here for the Smith-Lojek wedding. There is also limited street parking available.
Both the ceremony and the reception will be held inside with air conditioning. The cocktail hour will be outdoors, weather permitting. There are fire pits and an outdoor space available throughout the reception for some fresh air.