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We’re Getting Married!!

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 Please celebrate with us.

Fourth of July Weekend | Avalon [Engagement Party]
~OR~
August 13th, noon (date change) | Nantucket [Engagement Party]
~and | or~
September 10 | Avalon [Wedding]

see below for more details and READ THIS
LOCATION: 440 Patterson Road, Westminster, SC.
GATE CODE: You are one of the BUDS of Avalon (2833)
CHECK IN WITH HOLLY HAMEL: 404 291 6871 for your parking location and Welcome Kit!


[Scroll ALL THE WAY down for details!]

You may be wondering, "Why so many events?"
  • We are blessed to have gathered a large network of friends who are important to us.  A roughly even amount of relationships come from the Avalon community and friends and family from Nantucket.  We have decided to have a casual engagement party at each location so no one feels an obligation to travel to the wedding if it is not convenient.
  • We like to celebrate and are hoping to be able to connect with everyone over the course of the Summer of Celebration!
  • We live on Nantucket, but we realize it can be exceedingly expensive to visit.  If you live on island or want to visit, GREAT!  We'll have a Saturday engagement beach day party!


Please let us know what works for you and call with questions. 


What's up with the names?

Dave | Chip | bambam:  Yes, it's true.  The guy has many names.  On Nantucket (and with Sara) he's "Chip" and with his childhood and college friends, he's "Dave".   That doesn't even touch his THIRD name, "bambam "(which Sara also uses), that came from a bus trip (with many of the Avalon crew) to his first Solar Eclipse.  Rumor has it he sported a man bun and an animal print sarong often enough to earn the name bambam, a la Bambam Rubble, from the Flintstones.

Sara | Bee: Sara's easier.  Her mom used to call her "Sara B.", short for her middle name, Brigham.  A former logo was a Bee; her love of connecting people and buzzing about is pretty darn bee-like, and the Sara B. morphed to Sara Bee, and she's occasionally called "Bee" by a select few. 

Please come celebrate with us at Avalon or on Nantucket. 
** Please R.s.v.p. at your earliest convenience!


ENGAGEMENT PARTIES


Saturday, July 2 | AVALON
Fourth of July Weekend


Avalon is a 200 acre piece of property in Westminster, SC, that Dave | Chip bought with a bunch of childhood and college friends about 30 years ago.  Together, they've created a magical place. 


If you like fun, music, interesting people.  Good!  Come prepared to camp, swim, dance, make music, participate, eat and drink.

    Oh, and there will be theme nights. 

We will plug into Avalon's yearly celebration.  This is a family event, and if you have kids, you're welcome to bring them.   If you have camping gear, you're all set.  Rent a camper or R.V., get an AirBnB (if you must go 'off campus') or reach out to brainstorm. 

You're in for a real good time.  Stay tuned. 

If you select this option, prepare for costumes, hot and steamy weather, and did we mention camping?

There is a nominal food / drink fee to join the entire weekend.  And hey, if you want to pitch in, that's how this weekend happens. 

See below for more travel details. 


Saturday, August 13th | NANTUCKET (note date change)

Engagement Potluck Picnic Party, Beach, NOON


PLEASE TAKE A COVID TEST BEFORE COMING.  THE NEW VARIANT IS SUPER CONTAGIOUS.  EVEN OUTSIDE.  (Trust us, we both got it, AND shared it, over our 4th of July Outdoors event.)

Please join us to celebrate at the beach for a casual get together. 

We'll be meeting at Miacomet Beach, at the head of Miacomet Pond at NOON.  (Set up starts before!)

DIRECTIONS: Go to the end of Miacomet Road, and when the pavement turns to dirt, take the 2nd Right.  There is a parking lot at the head of the pond.  Follow the pond and walk to the beach!  We'll be right there!


August is the height of summer on island, so fingers crossed for a Top 10 Saturday (August 13) at Miacomet Beach, potentially involving paddleball and definitely involving swimming, at one of our favorite beaches.

If you're able to join us on island, please plan early.   Nantucket gets overloaded in the summer, especially last year, when we saw 50% higher than usual capacity.  (Oh my!)  See below for a list of Places to Stay. 

Please bring something to share. 


WEDDING


Saturday, September 10 | AVALON
4 pm


Ahhhh... The Wedding.  This will be fun.  And creative.  And sacred. 
 
We'll journey through the property and the ceremony together.  September 10 is a full moon and the moon rises at 7:47.


Ceremonial attire.  [Choose one color and express it!  You can wear a single, solid color for your outfit, or merely lead with that color!!!!]

Notes:
Most people will arrive on Friday and leave Sunday.  People are welcome to come earlier and stay longer and help us create the event! 
Bring a bathing suit; we love hanging out at the Waterfall (OK, it's a River with a big name!)!

Schedule:
Friday Dinner & Music - MASQUERADE THEME

Saturday Brunch, Fun, Wedding & Dinner - WEDDING THEME: EACH PERSON WEAR A SOLID COLOR (NOT WHITE) OR EXPRESS A SOLID COLOR!

Sunday Brunch

See below for more details.


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Cheers!

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AVALON DETAILS

LOCATION:
440 Patterson Road, Westminster, SC.
Nearby Airports

Greenville, SC Airport [~ 1 hour ]
Atlanta, GA Airport [ ~ 2+ hours ]
Asheville, NC Airport [ ~ 2.5 hours ]
Charlotte, NC [ 3 hours ]

CAMPING:
Camping is easy at Avalon.  There are a bunch of places to camp, depending upon your needs.  There are a number of amazing places on the property to tuck a tent, a pop up, an Airstream or RV.  There is also a bathhouse with showers, sinks, toilets, and electricity for hair dryers, etc.  Reach out and we'll figure out the perfect place for you!


AVALON TRANSPORTATION:
Once at Avalon, park your car and unplug! 
The entire property is walk-able, although a lot of the members scoot around on Golf Carts or ATV's.  Why?  Because it's fun. 
Golf Carts that seat 4 are just under $400 for a weekend, including delivery and pick up. 

R & R Golf Carts
993 Bypass 123
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 888-1717

IT IS FUN to have a Golf Cart (especially if you have kids and want to go back and forth easily).  More flexibility.  More mobility.  They will deliver/pick up.  They go quickly.  Email [email protected] or call ASAP to reserve one.  A 4-person cart is < $400 for the weekend. 

SHARED FEE:
J 4 WEEKEND: There will be a shared fee for food, drink, and entertainment.  Everyone helps with some aspect.  The idea is that once we arrive, we don't need to leave! 

WEDDING WEEKEND: 
Please help us create!  Reach out to sign up.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
There are AirBnB's in the surrounding region, but the most fun would be to stay at Avalon. 

RV's | CAMPERS: Great idea!  You'll be self sufficient and bring your bedroom/living area! 

CAMPING: Do you have gear?  There is plenty of space! 

BATHHOUSE: There is a bathhouse with showers, toilets, sinks which will be especially useful if camping. 


NANTUCKET DETAILS

HOUSING
Get, get, GIT on it!  Nantucket's busier than ever in the last couple years, and housing is expensive.   Don't be afraid to call directly, if you like the sound of a place. 

SOME in town suggestions:
21 Broad
Greydon House
Jared Coffin House
Hotel Pippa
Faraway

Out of Town, and likely to be the most reasonable:
Beachside
Nantucket Inn

Also Try:
Airbnb
VRBO
Hotels.com

BY AIR:
We have one airport.  The code is ACK.  It's small, but mighty. 

ISLAND TRANSPORTATION:
Car rentals are pricey.  Or you can just take cabs and Uber.  Maybe even rent a bike!  :)

CARS
Expedia

Nantucket Affordable Car Rentals
6 South Beach Street (Note: this is in town and represents a cab ride.)
508 228 2501

Windmill Car Rental
40 Macy's Lane (also at the airport)
508 228 1227

Nantucket Island Rent a Car
At the airport
508 228 9989

BIKES
Easy Riders
65 Surfside Road
508 325 2722
I always work with this company when booking Elite Retreats for clients.  They deliver and pick up; service is great. 
Mention Sara's name and PLEASE be sure to tip. 

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