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Wedding Day
Saturday, October 9, 2021
10:30 AM–4:00 PM
Christopher Newport University
1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA, 23606, USA
Attire: Cocktail
Guests are asked to dress in cocktail attire. Please see the following link for an explanation of what cocktail attire entails and potential examples for reference:
https://www.brides.com/cocktail-attire-wedding-4844364
10:30 AM–11:00 AM
Ceremony
The Pope Chapel
1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA, 23606, USA
Attire: Cocktail
Guests can begin to arrive at 10:00 AM and find their seats outside in the Pope Chapel where the ceremony will take place.
11:00 AM–12:15 PM
Cocktail Hour
Christopher Newport University - The David Student Union Ballroom
1 Ave of the Arts, Newport News, VA, 23606
Attire: Cocktail
We will have a cash bar available for guests who wish to consume alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages in the reception area. Hors d'oeuvres will be available during this time, as well.
12:30 PM–4:00 PM
Reception
Christopher Newport University - The David Student Union Ballroom
1 Ave of the Arts, Newport News, VA, 23606
Attire: Cocktail
The reception will take place in the David Student Union Ballroom where guests will be ushered to the lunch buffet starting at 12:45 PM. Guests will enjoy dessert, dancing, and spend a joyful afternoon celebrating the newlyweds!
Wedding Attire
Guests are asked to dress in cocktail attire. Please see the following link for an explanation of what cocktail attire entails and potential examples for reference: