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Nataly & Seth's Wedding Info

The Basics:

When?           Sunday, June 27, 2004
Where?           Norfolk, VA

The Details:

Itinerary
Hotel
Directions
Map & Things To Do

The FAQ:

Where is the ceremony? Congregation Beth El (my synagogue)
Where is the reception? Congregation Beth El (my synagogue)
What time of day? In the evening
Where are you registered? Bed, Bath, & Beyond and Target
Is the reception open bar? Yes
What are the closest airports? Norfolk-ORF (15 minutes) and Newport News-PHF (40 minutes)
Do I get to wear a yarmulke?  Yes
Do I have to wear a yarmulke?   Yes
What is the dress code? For the wedding ceremony, reception, and Saturday services, wear at least a coat & tie, although a suit will be the norm. For the rehearsal dinner, wear a polo shirt and khakis (no jeans) or the equivalent. All the other events are casual.
Is Roni coming? Unfortunately, she is not.
Where are you going for your honeymoon? Hawaii
Where should I stay? Norfolk's Waterside Marriott

Wedding Weekend Itinerary

Friday

8:00pm - 10:00pm
Meet & Greet 1 at Colley Cantina
Join us for drinks and food at our favorite Mexican restaurant.
(This is just for out-of-town people who happen to be in town on Friday. Do not feel obligated to schedule your trip around this.)

Saturday

9:30am - 1:00pm
Shabbat Morning Service at the Synagogue
Nataly & Seth will be called to the Torah for an Aliyah at approximately 10:00 am. They are sponsoring the standard kiddush fare after the service at at approximately 12:00pm.
(This is entirely optional. If you'd like to come, please do, but this is more geared towards the synagogue regulars and close family who are interested.)

10:00am - 3:00pm
Cy's Golf Outing
If you would like to play a round of golf, Cy is organizing a golf outing for Saturday morning. Let him know ASAP if you'd like to attend.

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meet & Greet 2 in the Hospitality Suite of the Courtyard By Marriott
(Do not feel obligated to come. We just want to make sure we have a chance to say hello to everyone before the wedding.)

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tuxedo Pick-Up
Groomsmen will go to After Hours to pick up their tuxedos. All Groomsmen who rented tuxedos should be in the lobby of the Waterside Marriott no later than 4:30pm. I've arranged for a ride to take you there and back.

7:30pm - 10:00pm
Rehearsal Dinner at Town Point Club

Sunday

10:00am - 12:00pm
Bride's Brunch at the Courtyard By Marriott

11:30am - 1:00pm
Rehearsal (for Wedding Party only) at the Synagogue
The wedding party will leave the Bride's Brunch as a group at approximately 11:15am.

1:00pm - 4:15pm?
Nathan's Norfolk Tides Game
The Norfolk Tides are Norfolk's AAA Mets-affiliated baseball club. My employer has given me the company's luxury box for the game, so we have free tickets for those interested. Let me know if you'd like to attend.
(Meet in the lobby of the Waterside Marriott at 1:00pm to pick up your tickets. You have to reserve the tickets ahead of time. The game starts at 1:15pm.)

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Hair, Nails, Make-Up at the Hair Gallery
This is for the Bride's Party and Family Members. Those participating need to tell Maggie ASAP. Those in the wedding party will leave from our house or the synagogue. All others will meet in the lobby of the Courtyard by Marriott. All will leave as a group at about 1:15pm.

5:15pm
Wedding Party needs to be at the Synagogue

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cocktail Hour at the Synagogue

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Wedding Ceremony at the Synagogue

7:30pm - ???
Wedding Reception at the Synagogue

Our Wedding Hotels

If you have not reserved a hotel room for the wedding yet, please do so ASAP. We lost our guaranteed rooms on May 26, 2004. As of May 27, Option #2 is totally booked, but there are still a few rooms at Option #1. Now that the guaranteed time is expired, the hotel expects to fill up these rooms quickly.

Option #1:

Your first choice should be Norfolk's Waterside Marriott.

To make reservations, go to their website at http://marriott.com/property/propertyPage.mi?marshaCode=ORFWS or call them at 1-800-228-9290.

Our special rate is $119 a night and is good for June 25-28. You have to mention the Cahana/Fleishman wedding to get this rate.

Option #2:

Your second choice should be the Courtyard by Marriott in Downtown Norfolk.

To make reservations, go to their website at http://marriott.com/property/propertyPage.mi?marshaCode=ORFDT or call them at 1-800-228-9290.

Our special rate is $129 a night and is good for June 25-28. You have to mention the Cahana/Fleishman wedding to get this rate.