Schedule
Friday, January 12, 2024
Welcome Party
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
For those of you who are in town by Friday, please join us for a welcome celebration including small bites and drinks at the Local in Neptune Beach.
Dressy Casual
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Shuttle Bus
3:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Shuttles will pickup at OneOcean and Jacksonville Beach Pier Parking lot (for Margaritaville and Springhill Suites).
Shuttles will arrive at 3 PM and depart OneOcean at 3:15 PM and Jacksonville Beach Pier at 3:30 PM.
Shuttles will be available to take you back to the hotels at 9 PM and to the afterparty and hotels at 10:30 PM. Shuttles are first come first served.
Ceremony and Reception
4:30 PM
We're getting married! Dinner, drinks, and dancing to follow!
Please plan to arrive by 4:15 PM as our ceremony will start promptly at 4:30 p.m.
Black-Tie Optional/Formal
After Party
11:00 PM
Let's keep the party going! Join us for an after party at Hoptinger in Jacksonville Beach.
Travel
Getting In
The closest airport is the Jacksonville International Airport!
About Jax
Jacksonville is a large city that is very neighborhood-based. The beaches that we frequent the most are Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville (Jax) Beach. We've included room blocks at hotels in both Atlantic Beach and Jax Beach. The wedding itself will be closer to the downtown area which is almost equidistant from both. Atlantic Beach/Neptune contain a beaches town center which has stores, boutiques, restaurants, and bars. Jacksonville Beach is more touristy containing a pier, restaurants, bars, and more hotels.
If you'd rather opt for an airbnb, we recommend checking out either of the beaches or if you'd rather be closer to the venue, then check out San Marco.
One Ocean Resort & Spa, Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, FL, USA
Please either use the personalized link above or call the reservations line and mention the name of our block "Sarmadi/Hordos" to book! The group rate is available in days leading up to and after the wedding if you'd like to make a long weekend vacation out of it.
If you'd like to upgrade the room choice first book the deluxe room and then give One Ocean a call to coordinate.
Springhill Suites By Marriott Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront, 1st Street North, Jacksonville Beach, FL, USA
This is a newer hotel in Jacksonville Beach. Please use the specialized link to book with our discounted block. The discount applies to different types of rooms including ocean view/ocean front.
Margaritaville Beach Hotel - Jacksonville, 1st Street North, Jacksonville Beach, FL, USA
This hotel is located on Jacksonville Beach. Please use the specialized link to book with our discounted block. The discount applies to different types of rooms including ocean view/ocean front.
Getting Around!
Jacksonville is a large city which is spread out with various pockets. We recommend renting a car so you can explore the different neighborhoods and go between the city and beach seamlessly! A few fun destinations are located nearby and are within an hour drive such as Fernandina Beach/Amelia Island or Saint Augustine, if you'd like to make a day trip and make the most of the long weekend.
Uber and Lyft are also options for getting around Jacksonville itself. The hotels by the beach are walkable to food and shopping (especially One Ocean in Neptune Beach!) and we will be providing transportation to and from the wedding in the event you'd like to forego renting a car.
Note: the venue does provide free parking for anyone who would like to drive themselves.
Registry
Your presence is enough of a present to us! But for those of you who are stubborn, we've put together a wish-list to help you out. Please make sure you click "purchased" and not "reserved" when purchasing an item!
Q & A
For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!
When is the RSVP deadline?
Please RSVP by December 10th on this website, so we can have an accurate headcount.
Can I bring a date?
Please check your invite for who we will be expecting to come. Please reach out to us if you have any questions.
Are kids welcome?
As much as we love your little ones, we will only be including children of close family members at our ceremony and reception. We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving the kids at home so you can celebrate with us.
What will the weather be like?
Florida in the winter can be interesting. We are planning for the ceremony and reception to take place outside. We are hoping for pleasant weather in the afternoon and slightly cooler temps at night. We recommend bringing a layer to keep you warm when the sun goes down.
Where should I park?
Shuttles will be provided to and from the ceremony. If you choose to drive to our wedding, there is plenty of free parking on-site at the venue as well.
What time will shuttles pickup for the wedding?
Shuttles will pickup at OneOcean and Jacksonville Beach Pier Parking lot (for Margaritaville and Springhill Suites).
Shuttles will arrive at 3 PM and depart OneOcean at 3:15 PM and Jacksonville Beach Pier at 3:30 PM. Please be prompt, as shuttles will be leaving at their scheduled time.
Shuttles will be available to take you back to the hotels at 9 PM for anyone that wants to have an early night. For those that want to keep the party going, shuttles will be available at the end of the reception (10:30 PM) to the afterparty and hotels. Shuttles are first come first served.
What should I wear?
The Welcome Party attire is dressy casual.
The Wedding is black-tie optional. Black-tie optional means that guests have the option of wearing their most formal attire (think: an evening gown or tuxedo) but can also choose to wear a formal suit or dress instead.
What time should I arrive?
Please arrive to the ceremony no later than 4:15 PM.
Can I bring a gift to the wedding?
Your presence is present enough, but should you wish to purchase a gift we ask that you kindly use our registry to ship to our address in Chicago as we no longer live in Florida.
How will food and drinks be served?
We will serving food station style, so no need to pre-select anything. If you have dietary restrictions please let us know in your RSVP. We will have an open bar.
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