Subject: Re: Nearly there! Alice and Vivek's Wedding Information
From: Alice Chen <[email-masked]>
To: John Podesta <[email-masked]>
Cc: Vivek Murthy <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 19:46:35 -0700

Hi John!

Still crossing voicemails. :)  We saw Eryn's photos and are so happy for
her!

We are so excited to see you and are so thrilled that it worked out for you
to join us!  It will be a busy weekend for you.

We would be so honored if you would give a toast during our
dinner/reception - about 3-5 minutes.  We'd love your blessings and advice
and any reflections you have about us.

Looking forward to seeing you and celebrating with you!

Much love,
Alice and Vivek

On Wednesday, August 19, 2015, John Podesta <[email-masked]> wrote:

> Look forward to seeing you Saturday.  Very excited. We crossed voice
> mails. Just checking to see if you want me to do anything other than show
> up. I think you know we have 2 California weddings that weekend so Mary
> will be in Tahoe.
> JP
> PS Eryn just had her baby girl so lots of good stuff going on.
> On Aug 19, 2015 5:31 AM, "Alice Chen" <[email-masked]> wrote:
>
>> 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.
>>
>>