Rehearsal Dinner

The Regatta Place

Wedding Day

Wedding

Regatta Place

Reception

Our Story

Our Wedding

COVID-19 Updates

As of May 28&nbsp;2021, Rhode Island will be allowing outdoor catered events at full capacity.&nbsp;At this time, our venue is preparing for our full guest list to be in attendance (~100 guests).



Since our ceremony and reception are taking place 100% outdoors, no masks will be required while outside. When heading to the restroom, you will need to put on a mask before you enter the building.Now go get your vaccinations so we can celebrate in peace!



Love, Elissa & Jonathan&nbsp;

Safety Guidelines

These are the current safety guidelines at Regatta Place as of March, 2021. These guidelines are subject to change at anytime and we will continue to update this section with the latest guidelines as they become available.

COVID TESTING:



As of May 28 2021, Rhode Island will not be requiring COVID testing for travelers.



MASKS:





Masks must be worn when entering the building to use the restrooms. You do not need to wear your mask while outdoors at the venue, but we encourage everyone to be respectful and do whatever makes you most comfortable. 







FOOD SERVICE:







- Any cocktail hour stations will be pre-portioned and passed with the rest of the&nbsp; hors d'oeuvres vs. self serve







- Dessert station will be served by the staff vs. self serve

Details

Photos

Registry

Years known:&nbsp;13

How we met: Tony and I&nbsp;met through mutual friends that all attended Johnson & Wales. We got along right away, mainly through our quests for the best food in town.



Fun fact:&nbsp;Tony owns and operates Matilda RI, a fast-growing (and delicious)&nbsp;empanada and pastelito company based out of Rhode Island that will be served as a late-night snack at the reception. Check them out here:&nbsp;https://www.matildari.com





Tony Lugo

Years known:&nbsp;25&nbsp;years

How we met:&nbsp;I wasn't given a choice,&nbsp;mom and dad insisted she had to stay. However, overtime we've gone from battle opponents to best friends and I wouldn't have it any other way.&nbsp;













Fun fact:&nbsp;Megan was in charge of bringing the ring to China through customs. She also forced me to wear a poncho on a water ride at Shanghai Disney (even though I didn't want to) because she knew the proposal was coming and that I'd be upset if my hair was messed up in photos (she was right per usual.)

Megan Houff

Years known:&nbsp;12

How we met:&nbsp;Similar to how I met my future wife, Zac and I worked together at Hemenway's in Providence. I was working in the kitchen at the time, and Zac was a busser. We both advanced our careers together and became great friends and eventually roommates.











Fun fact:&nbsp;Zac's cat used to rough up our 75lb pitbull and maliciously&nbsp;chase Elissa through the house when we first started dating. That's right...a house cat.

Zac Mooney

Years known:&nbsp;14 years

How we met:&nbsp;As a freshman in high school, I was a late addition to an extracurricular choir that consisted mostly of upperclassmen. The group had planned to go on a weekend retreat about a week after I joined (this was naturally my worst nightmare, as I did not know anyone in the group yet.) Jasmine, one of the only other freshman in the group,&nbsp;kindly let me sit with her on the bus to the retreat, and even shared her sandwich with me. The rest is history! We've been laughing and singing together&nbsp;ever since, and I don't think anyone appreciates our humor quite like we do.Fun fact:&nbsp;She's an insanely talented singer, actress, event planner, baker, and writer.

Jasmine Kearse

Years known: 7&nbsp;years

How we met:&nbsp;He's Elissa's younger brother.













Fun fact:&nbsp;He almost ruined the proposal by causing us to leave for Shanghai Disney over an hour late, but redeemed himself by capturing the proposal on video.&nbsp;























Alec Houff

Years known:&nbsp;10 years

How we met: Our boyfriends during our freshman year of&nbsp;college happened to be roommates, and after hearing how similar we were for weeks, we finally met and instantly hit it off. While those relationships didn't last (thankfully), our friendship did - and we ended up roommates ourselves. 

Fun fact:&nbsp;Mackenzie is an extremely talented hair stylist and has worked in reputable salons in Manhattan (although she is no longer in the biz). As a poor college student, I was more than fortunate to have access to her skills right in our living room.

Mackenzie Cifone

Years known:&nbsp;10

How we met:&nbsp;We met through a mutual friend while spending the summer in Providence between semesters and quickly found common ground in our New Jersey families. We went from&nbsp;tearing up Providence, to surviving a pandemic together in NYC - and I don't think I&nbsp;would have made it without her!

Fun fact:&nbsp;Madi lived in Shenzhen China for 2 years after college teaching English,&nbsp;and is a certified Yoga instructor.&nbsp;

Madeline Juncosa

Years known:&nbsp;5 yearsHow we met:&nbsp;While living in Orlando, I was working as a marketing coordinator for a publishing company. Even though I&nbsp;almost immediately hated the job, I met this thoughtful, funny,&nbsp;graphic designer who shared my love of runway fashion, make-up, and anything related to the late 90's/early 2000's. The amount of things we have in common makes me feel like I've known her for decades and I'm so glad I got this amazing friendship out of that crappy job!Fun fact:&nbsp;She is fantastic graphic designer and artist! She&nbsp;designed my save-the-dates and invitations, and even has her own Etsy store:&nbsp;https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheB...

Victoria Cocchiaro

Wedding Party

Q + A

Closest airport, Warwick is a&nbsp;30 min drive to Newport

T. F. Green Airport

Currently $310 per night on <a href="https://www.expedia.com/Newport-Hotels-Hotel-Viking.h19350.Hotel-Information?chkin=2021-06-17&amp;chkout=2021-06-18&amp;destType=MARKET&amp;destination=Newport%20%28and%20vicinity%29%2C%20Rhode%20Island%2C%20United%20States%20of%20America&amp;neighborhoodId=553248635976470164&amp;pwa_ts=1615238808005&amp;referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRpYS5jb20vSG90ZWwtU2VhcmNo&amp;regionId=180037&amp;rfrr=HSR&amp;rm1=a2&amp;selected=522571&amp;selectedRatePlan=211344266&amp;selectedRoomType=200182059&amp;semdtl=&amp;sort=RECOMMENDED&amp;top_cur=USD&amp;top_dp=267&amp;useRewards=true&amp;x_pwa=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Expedia</a>. The bride &amp; groom will be staying here.

Hotel Viking

Boston is a 1.5&nbsp;hour drive to Newport

Boston Logan International Airport

Currently $283 per night on <a href="https://www.expedia.com/Newport-Hotels-Newport-Beach-Hotel-Suites.h522571.Hotel-Information?chkin=2021-06-17&amp;chkout=2021-06-18&amp;destType=MARKET&amp;destination=Newport%20%28and%20vicinity%29%2C%20Rhode%20Island%2C%20United%20States%20of%20America&amp;pwa_ts=1615238807976&amp;referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRpYS5jb20vSG90ZWwtU2VhcmNo&amp;regionId=180037&amp;rfrr=HSR&amp;rm1=a2&amp;selected=522571&amp;selectedRatePlan=67734&amp;selectedRoomType=32749&amp;semdtl=&amp;sort=RECOMMENDED&amp;top_cur=USD&amp;top_dp=176&amp;useRewards=true&amp;x_pwa=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Expedia</a>. This is where the bride's immediate family and many other guests will be staying.

Newport Beach Hotel & Suites

Currently $276 a night on <a href="https://www.expedia.com/Newport-Hotels-Atlantic-Beach-Hotel-Suites.h327192.Hotel-Information?chkin=2021-06-17&amp;chkout=2021-06-19&amp;destType=MARKET&amp;destination=Newport%20%28and%20vicinity%29%2C%20Rhode%20Island%2C%20United%20States%20of%20America&amp;pwa_ts=1614963894795&amp;referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRpYS5jb20vSG90ZWwtU2VhcmNo&amp;regionId=180037&amp;rfrr=HSR&amp;rm1=a2&amp;selectedRatePlan=234103470&amp;selectedRoomType=212104178&amp;semdtl=&amp;sort=RECOMMENDED&amp;top_cur=USD&amp;top_dp=309&amp;useRewards=false&amp;x_pwa=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Expedia</a>. This hotel is adjacent to the Newport Beach Hotel &amp; Suites where the bride's immediate family is staying.

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport

Windsor Locks is ~2 hour drive to Newport

Bradley International Airport

Currently $346 per night on <a href="https://www.expedia.com/Newport-Hotels-The-Newport-Harbor-Hotel-Marina.h2777.Hotel-Information?chkin=2021-06-17&amp;chkout=2021-06-19&amp;destType=MARKET&amp;destination=Newport%20%28and%20vicinity%29%2C%20Rhode%20Island%2C%20United%20States%20of%20America&amp;pwa_ts=1614963894797&amp;referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRpYS5jb20vSG90ZWwtU2VhcmNo&amp;regionId=180037&amp;rfrr=HSR&amp;rm1=a2&amp;selectedRatePlan=202048424&amp;selectedRoomType=175297&amp;semdtl=&amp;sort=RECOMMENDED&amp;top_cur=USD&amp;top_dp=278&amp;useRewards=false&amp;x_pwa=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Expedia</a>

The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina

This hotel is ~5 min walk to the venue and is also located right on Goat Island. However, it is also the most expensive. Currently $582 a night on <a href="Gurney's Newport Resort &amp; Marina" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Expedia</a>.

Elissa & Jonathan