CATALINA ISLAND, CALIFORNIA
September 19 - 22, 2024
Thank you all for joining us in celebration of our love in one of our favorite places, magical Catalina Island, California. We have planned a weekend full of festivities to enjoy with those dearest to us in the world.
Welcome Party
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2024
8:00PM - 10:00 PM
FELIX BIERGARTEN
ATTIRE: ALL WHITE BEACH PARTY
desserts, drinks, & games
The Wedding
FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2024
6:00PM - 12:00AM
DESCANSO BEACH CLUB
ATTIRE: BLACK TIE
cocktail hour & reception to follow
Beach Day
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
10:00AM - 5:00PM
DESCANSO BEACH CLUB
ATTIRE: RESORT WEAR & SWIMSUITS
sun, sand, & hair of the dog
THE WEDDING
Descanso Beach Club
Friday, September 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM
SHUTTLE PICKUP AT VIA CASINO ARCHWAY
departure times
5:00pm | 5:20pm | 5:40pm
please arrive early to each departure time. If you miss the shuttle the venue at the descanso beach club is a fifteen minute walk from the via casino archway.
DRESS CODE | BLACK TIE
ladies: must wear floor length dresses or gowns
gentlemen: must wear tuxedos
please avoid wearing white
ORDER OF EVENTS
ceremony
6:00pm - 6:30pm
cocktail hour
6:30pm - 7:30pm
dinner and dancing
7:30pm -10:00pm
late night party
10:00pm - 12:00am
(twenty one and older)
EVENTS
BEFORE
Welcome Party
FLX BIERGARTEN
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
8:00PM - 10:00PM
ATTIRE: ALL WHITE BEACH PARTY
join us to kick off the wedding weekend festivities at catalina island's first beer garden for some desserts, beer, and cocktails.
please rsvp for this event on our rsvp page if you plan to attend.
AFTER
Beach Day
DESCANCO BEACH CLUB
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ATTIRE: RESORT WEAR & SWIMSUITS
let's keep the good times rolling with a day in the sun & hair of the dog at the beach
disclaimer: we may not be there right at 10:00am but if you are, let the beach club know your name. we have rented out lounge chairs for our party to enjoy.
please rsvp for this event on our rsvp page if you plan to attend.
ESCAPE TO CATALINA
Take a Flight
IF YOU PLAN TO JOIN US FOR ALL 3 DAYS, WE'D RECOMMEND ARRIVING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH AND DEPARTING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND IN ORDER TO MAKE YOUR TIME ON CATALINA THE MOST RELAXING AND WORTHWHILE.
WE RECOMMEND TRAVELING INTO EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING TWO AIRPORTS. THESE TWO AIRPORTS ARE THE MOST CONVENIENT IN PROXIMITY TO THE FERRY PORTS.
LAX
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
SNA
JOHN WAYNE INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Take a Ferry
THE CATALINA ISLAND EXPRESS IS THE BEST OPTION TO GET TO THE ISLAND. PLEASE SELECT THE DESTINATION AVALON AT EITHER OF THE PORTS BELOW DEPENDING ON YOUR TRAVEL ITINERARY.
Catalina Island Express
ARRIVAL: please give yourself two hours between your flight arrival time and your ferry departure time in order to collect your baggage and uber/lyft to your designated port.
DEPARTURE: if you choose to leave catalina island the same day as your flight you want to allow 4 hours of travel time from the catalina express departure time to flight take off.
San Pedro Port to Avalon
address: Berth 95, San Pedro, CA 90731
LAX to SAN PEDRO PORT
30 MIN DRIVE
SNA to SAN PEDRO PORT
45 MIN DRIVE
Long Beach Port to Avalon
address: 320 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802
LAX to LONG BEACH PORT
30 MIN DRIVE
SNA to LONG BEACH PORT
30 MIN DRIVE
Take a Rest
THESE ARE OUR TOP CHOICES FOR HOTELS ON CATALINA ISLAND. THERE ARE MANY HOTELS AND AIRBNB'S ON THE ISLAND TO CHOOSE FROM. IF YOU DECIDE TO VEER FROM THIS LIST BELOW. WE SUGGEST STAYING NEAR THE MAIN STRIP IN AVALON TO AVOID NEEDED TO GOLF CART TAXI.
WE SUGGEST BOOKING HOTELS ASAP TO SECURE THE LOWEST RATE POSSIBLE AND CROSS CHECKING PRICES ON EXPEDIA OR HOTELS.COM
Hotel Metropole
hotel metropole is where the guests of honor will be staying!
room block information:
please call the hotel directly for our discounted pricing and booking.
use reference code #235151
if the desired room is not available in our block, contact either savannah or evan and they will reach out to the hotel to and add the desired room if available.
Hotel Atwater
10% OFF CODE
Click on “Add code” Drop down
Choose rate access/corporate code
Type social23
Pavilion Hotel
10% OFF CODE
Click on “Add code” Drop down
Choose rate access/corporate code
Type social23
The Seacrest Inn
This ten room inn is a great budget friendly option on the island. this hotel does not accommodate for room blocking so we recommend booking asap if you are interested in staying at the cozy seacrest inn.
Honorable Mentions
bellanca hotel
hotel vista del mar
glenmore plaza hotel
snug harbor inn
Airbnb Recs
we understand airbnb may be the best option for you! if you choose to go this route, make you ensure the location is within walking distance to the main strip to avoid needing to golf cart taxi.
THANK YOU
Thank you for being a part of our wedding celebration! If you would like to honor us with a gift, we are registered at Crate & Barrel for items that will help us start our new life together. We’ve also set up a Honeymoon Items Fund for our upcoming adventure in Positano, France, and Lake Como.
Crate & Barrel Registry
Honeymoon Registry
FAQS
How do I RSVP? When should I RSVP by?
to rsvp click the rsvp tab and type the name(s) listed on your envelope.
If you don't rsvp by july 20th, bring a sandwich and a chair.
Can I bring a plus one?
Due to limited venue capacity, and the intention of our wedding we are unable to accommodate plus ones unless it is specifically indicated on you envelope. For example, your envelope would list "(your name) & guest". For families it will list "(your name) & family" or "the (your last name) family". When you go to rsvp, you will be able to see the exact number of people you can RSVP for.
If your significant other is unable to attend, there will be no swapping persons to fill the spot. we have created a very intentional list of family and friends who we want to celebrate this intimate and special moment with.
Are kids welcome?
Although we love your children, we regretfully cannot accommodate everyone's children. This pertains to children of all ages including infants, toddlers, kids, and teens. Please refer to the rsvp tab to see if we are able to accommodate your children. If we are unable to invite your children we hope you will see this an an opportunity to let your hair down and enjoy the party with us! This is including the welcome party and beach day.
please note: we will be having an adults only "late night party" following the reception between the hours of 10:00pm - 12:00am. if your children are invited to the wedding they will not be permitted into the late night party unless they are twenty-one and older.
Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?
The ceremony and reception will be held outdoors. we recommend a light jacket for the evening
What do I do if I'm late to the ceremony?
The ceremony will be starting promptly at 6:00pm. we recommend guests to arrive between 5:15-5:45 so there is time to mingle and find a seat. if you happen to be late, our coordinator will let you know if they are still allowing guests in or if you need to wait until the ceremony is over. if that happens, you will still be able to attend the reception so hang tight and we will see you at the cocktail hour or reception! thank you for understanding!
What is the dress code?
we'd love to see our family and friends get dressed up for our big day. dress code is black tie. ladies must wear floor length dresses or gowns. gentlemen must wear tuxedos. give us your best! please avoid any shades of white.
Is there transportation to and from the venue?
yes! there will be a shuttle going roundtrip to the via casino archway to descanco beach club where the wedding will be held..please arrive early to each departure time. If you miss the shuttle, the venue at the descanco beach club is a fifteen minute walk from the via casino archway.. shuttles to and from the venue are as follows.
to the venue
5:00pm | 5:20pm | 5:40pm
from the venue
11:30 | 12:30
for guests who want to leave earlier, we will provide a number for a taxi services on the island.
