Subject: Nearly there! Alice and Vivek's Wedding Information
From: Alice Chen <[email-masked]>
To: Vivek Murthy <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 05:30:58 -0400

Dear Family and Friends,
親愛的親戚朋友們：
Namaste!

The wedding week is upon us.  We are already feeling so much love from
everyone and cannot wait to have everyone in one place.  We have been
stretching and getting ready for a record number of hugs!

A few final details and reminders, especially for those from out of town:

*Events, Locations, and Travel Times*

*Friday Welcome Party (5-8pm)*
We are very excited to welcome everyone to California with a casual get
together at McNears Beach Park!

   - *Location:* McNears Beach Park, Area #8, 201 Cantera Way, San Rafael.

   - *Directions:* Drive time is about 20 minutes from Best Western /
   Courtyard Marriott / Inn Marin / Embassy Suites.  From Hwy 101 in San
   Rafael, take exit 452 for Central San Rafael east (don't go through China
   Camp).  Take 2nd St east and keep going (it will merge into 3rd St, then
   turn into Point San Pedro Rd). Follow Point San Pedro Rd for 3.6 miles and
   turn right at Cantera Way at the McNears Beach Park sign.  When you enter
   the park, tell them you are with Alice and Vivek's Welcome Party, and
   parking will be free!  Follow the road to the large parking lot at the
   end.  We will be at the South lawn area just off the far right of the
   parking lot. After the party, make sure you turn left out of the parking
   lot as the right-side route is more windy and harder to navigate.

   - *What to Wear:* When we said casual, we meant it!  Jeans and sneakers
   are great.  We are in a shaded area by the water, and it can get cool as
   the evening progresses, so *bring a sweater or jacket*.

   - *Activities:* We have a beach volleyball court as part of our reserved
   area, and we have a beach volleyball, so come ready to play if you want.
   The park is actually open at 7am, so feel free to come early.  There is
   also a pool that you can use for $5.

*Saturday Ceremony and Reception on Saturday at 3-10pm*

   - *Location: *Cline Cellars, Great Lawn, 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA
   95476

   - *Directions: *Drive time is about 30 minutes from Best Western /
   Courtyard Marriott / Inn Marin / Embassy Suites / Alice's House. Take Hwy
   101 North, then CA-37E  to CA-121 N in Sonoma County.  Follow CA-121 N to
   Cline Cellars, which is on the left.

   - *What to Wear: *Your wedding clothes, of course!  Cultural dress is
   welcome. We will be outdoors on the Great Lawn for the ceremony, cocktails,
   and dinner.  Wear shoes that work on a lawn (like wedges or flats for
   gals). Bring a hat and sunglasses if you'd like. It will get cool toward
   the end of dinner, so the gals *will likely want a sweater or shawl*.
   Dancing and dessert will be indoors. By the end of the night, it will be
   cold leaving the dance area, so *we recommend that everyone has a
   sweater or jacket*!

*Casual: Sunday Morning Breakfast (approx. 8am-10am)*
We finally booked our wedding night hotel and will be at the Best Western
Novato Oaks!  We'll be there for breakfast on Sunday morning, so come by to
say hi before you head out of town!   Breakfast is until 10am and includes
waffles, cereal, fruit, etc.

   - *Location: *Best Western Novato Oaks is at 215 Alameda del Prado,
   Novato, CA 94949.  The breakfast area is on the 2nd floor.

*Note on the Weather*
California days will be warm (up to 80 degrees), but the evenings and early
mornings are cool (down to the 50's at night)   We already mentioned it but
we want to be super sure that you *bring something warm for the mornings
and evenings*!

*Sharing Your Photos*
We want to see your photos!
1. Download the app: http://wed.li/1wlWfYT
2. Once downloaded, enter our Wedding Code: vivekandalice.  Password: 2008

Upload photos so we all can share!

*Thoughts*
This is our wedding weekend, but we see it equally as an opportunity to
celebrate you -- the people whose support, guidance, and laughter have made
our lives special and have gotten us to this moment.  Please let us know if
you need anything or have any questions.  Safe travels!

Much love,
Alice "Dumpling" and Vivek "Dosa"

P.S. Just for reminders, our website is www.dumplingsanddosas.com, password
2008.