There is so much to do in the Newport/Bristol area, so we hope you can make time to enjoy yourself (on top of attending the welcome party and wedding.) Definitely arrive by Friday afternoon to enjoy a dinner in downtown Newport before joining us at the unique setting of the Tennis Hall of Fame at 7 pm. Note: There is usually open parking spots in the surface shopping center lot right across the street from the entrance to Tennis Hall of Fame.

It will be best to have your own car, or a rental car if arriving by plane, especially if you want to sightsee before the wedding festivities. Uber is also available in the area. Stay tuned for more information about shuttles to the wedding.

The welcome party is cocktail attire. For the wedding, we ask that you come dressed in your black-tie finest -- long dresses for women and tuxedos with a white dress shirt and black bowtie or tie for men. Thanks for helping make this a fun, elegant evening for all!

We ask that phones and cameras be silenced and put-away during the ceremony. You are welcome to take your own photos during the rest of the evening. Thanks!

There is a rain plan, but hopefully it won't be needed. In case of bad weather, the ceremony and cocktails will be held inside the lovely Blithewold mansion. The reception will remain in the large tent. Fingers crossed for beautiful September weather in New England!

If you are meeting us on Friday at 7:00 pm for cocktails and dessert, we suggest having an early dinner within walking distance of the Int'l Tennis Hall of Fame. Some top choices are Jo's American Bistro, Pasta Beach, 22 Bowen's, The Mooring, Giusto, Clarke Cook House and Midtown Oyster Bar. Newport is a busy tourist destination and dinner reservations are highly recommended.

You can drive directly to the venue in Bristol. There is ample parking available. Ubers are available in the area. Plus, we are arranging a shuttle bus to take guests from The Pell and Wayfinder hotels. Pick-up will be at 4:00 pm. The van will also bring you back to the hotels from Blithewold at 11:00pm. Check back here for more information as the wedding date approaches!