Invites are out...

Dearest friends and families,

By now, you will have all received your messages in a bottle :-). We are getting so excited to see you all so soon and CELEBRATE!!!

Wanted to update here with some new information. Again, please feel free to email me with any questions you may have: lislac@hotmail.com.

AIRPORTS:

The 2 closest airports to Berkeley are:

1) Oakland International Airport (OAK)

2) San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

I've added a link to the right to reach the OAK & SFO websites.

DIRECTIONS TO THE BERKELEY MARINA & PARKING:

I've also added a link to the right where you can download and print out directions.



The Berkeley Marina is located behind the Doubletree Hotel just off of Marina Boulevard

From Eastbound 1-80

Take the University Avenue exit. Stay right and go straight under the overpass (follow signs to 4th Street/Marina). Make a right onto Hearst Street. Make a right on 6th Street. Make a right on University Avenue. Follow University Avenue over the freeway towards the water. Veer right onto Marina Boulevard. The Doubletree Hotel will be on your left.

From Westbound I-80

Take University Avenue exit. Make a left onto University Avenue. Veer right onto Marina Boulevard. The Doubletree Hotel will be on your left.

From the South Bay

Take 880 North. Exit to 980. Then take 580 West towards San Francisco. Veer right onto I-80 East towards Berkeley. Then follow directions from Eastbound I-80.

ITINERARY:

12:45 pm - 01:00 pm Board at Doubletree Hotel Guest Dock, Berkeley Marina
01:00 pm - 01:30 pm Dockside Ceremony on Sun Deck
01:30 pm - 04:15 pm Cruise on the San Francisco Bay with drinks, lunch, & dancing
04:15 pm - 04:30 pm Dock and Disembark at Berkeley Doubletree Guest Dock, Berkeley Marina

MEAL REQUESTS:

Please let me know if you need a vegetarian meal as soon as possible as I can request this with Hornblowers.

ABOUT THE EMPRESS HORNBLOWER:

The Empress Hornblower is a 100-foot motor yacht, built in Freeport, Florida in 1988 and refitted in 1990. Her exterior is reminiscent of a turn of the century Paddle Wheel Riverboat while her interior provides the elegant amenities of a luxurious hotel or banquet room. Empress Hornblower is equipped with the rich woods and shining brass typical of Hornblower's Yachts. Her two interior decks feature mahogany bars, chandeliers, wall sconces, hardwood dance floors and plush carpeting, as well as a fully equipped galley where all meals are prepared fresh by Hornblower's talented chefs. Her promenade deck and expansive sun deck, complete with bar and awning, enable guests to enjoy sun-filled afternoons and starlight evenings. Guests are seated at tables graced with white linens, china and brass lantern centerpieces.

See you all soon!

xo,
Lisa, Mimmo, & the growin' sweet potato