Our ceremony will be held fully indoors while our reception will be held partially indoors & outdoors on a yacht cruising for 4 hours!
Can I bring a guest/date?
When you RSVP, you will type in your name and be taken to your online invitation. If you receive a "guest" when you RSVP, then yes! Otherwise, due to venue capacity, we are only able to accommodate those listed on your invitation and RSVP. Thank you for understanding.
How will the boat work?
All guests will board the yacht at 4:45 PM at the GALLERYone by DoubleTree hotel. The boat will cruise at super low speeds through beautiful downtown Ft. Lauderdale and will not stop until it returns to the hotel at 8:45 PM. We have been assured by the captain that because we aren't in open waters there won't be any turbulence throughout our journey! The yacht has two levels, with the top level exposed to the open air and the bottom level fully enclosed with large windows surrounding the hall. The boat is equipped with two bars, restrooms and of course LOVE.
How's parking?
There is plenty of available parking at St. Coleman Catholic Church (ceremony venue) as well as the GALLERYone by DoubleTree hotel (reception venue). Self parking at the reception venue is $15; however, for the safety of all of our guests who choose to partake in the open bar, we recommend utilizing Ubers/Lyfts for transportation on the day of the wedding!
Dress Code Details?
Dress code is semi formal attire! We are excited to see all of our closest friends & family dressed in their best! No jeans please.
Help! I don't want to accidentally match the bridesmaids!
The bridesmaids will be wearing floor length emerald green dresses, the groomsmen in black & family members will be in shades of jewel tones. Keep in mind our ceremony/reception will be lightly decorated for the Christmas season! You are more than welcome to wear your favorite festive colors if you'd like, but you don't have to! We want each of our guests to feel as wonderful as we do on our special day.
What shoes can I wear on the boat?
Heels are welcome, but please keep in mind that you will be boarding a boat via a small staircase from the docks. Comfort is recommended - no flip flops please!
What's for dinner?
At our reception, we will be serving a hot buffet variety meal!
Are you registered?
Yes! You can find our registry under the "registry" tab on this website.
Is there a shuttle?
There is not. Uber can access both the ceremony & reception venues with ease (as well as the surrounding Fort Lauderdale area)!