SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 . MONTAUK . NEW YORK
OUR STORY
It all began with a knock at the door. Not a literal knock on an actual door, but a text message Merrie sent to Rick one cold February night in 2014 that simply said “knock knock.” Fortunately, Rick decided to answer the knock and convince Merrie to meet him for dinner somewhere in the mean streets of Brooklyn.
While we’ve known each other casually through mutual friends since we were 16 years old, we weren’t brought together until after some prodding from our respective friends. Two weeks after that first date Rick invited Merrie down to Jupiter, FL to meet his parents and the stage was set. Never apart or out of touch for more than a few hours, we’ve found our other halves and are looking forward to a lifetime of memories, laughter and love.
XOXO
THE
WEDDING
WHEN
WHERE
Thursday, September 7, 2017
4:30pm Rehearsal
7:00pm Dinner for Wedding Party
(by invitation)
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Friday, September 8, 2017
4:30pm Wedding Ceremony
St. Therese of Lisieux
675 S. Essex St. Montauk NY 11954
6:00pm Cocktail Hour
7:00pm Wedding Reception
11:00pm Afterparty
Gurneys Resort & Seawater Spa
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Saturday, September 9, 2017
11:00am Brunch
Scarpetta Beach
Gurneys Resort & Seawater Spa
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Gurney's Resort & Seawater Spa
290 Old Montauk Highway
Montauk, NY 11954
Tel. 631.668.3203
GETTING
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TRANSPORTATION
We hope that many of you will extend your stay out East before or after the wedding. There are several ways to get to Montauk and we would be happy to assist your with your travel plans. Please see our favorites page for the Bride and Grooms top picks for food, drinks, shopping and more.
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BY CAR
Take the Long Island Expressway (Route 495) to Exit 70: County Road 111, Manorville (sign says “Alternate Route to Montauk”).
At the end of the ramp, turn right and proceed south.
Drive to the end of 111. The road will curve sharply to the left and will lead you onto Route 27 East (Sunrise Highway).
Proceed east on Route 27 for about an hour to Montauk
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BY TRAIN
Take the train to the East End with the Long Island Rail Road. Take the Montauk branch which hits stops along the South Fork, including South Hampton, East Hampton, Amagansett and finally Montauk.
Cost: $19.75-$27 each way depending on destination and time of day. Make sure to buy your tickets before boarding for the cheapest rate.
Departs: Penn Station and Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn
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THE HAMPTON JITNEY
Cost: $18-$50 each way depending on destination. Order online to save a few bucks. You can also buy tickets through the app Portafare.
Departs: Multiple locations in Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn and Queens
ACCOMMODATIONS
We strongly suggest booking your accommodations as soon as possible. We have blocked rooms at Gurneys with preferred rates. We have also listed several additional hotels below that range in price point. Click on the hotel names below to view.
Gurneys Resort & Seawater Spa - Room Block Code 170906LEWI
This contemporary, oceanfront resort is minutes from Montauk station. The chic, airy rooms come equipped with HDTVs and iPod docks plus wet bars and pull-out sofas in some. Many rooms also feature private verandas, beamed ceilings and sunken living rooms. Amenities include beachfront restaurants and bars, as well as a full-service spa, a heated indoor saltwater pool, and a gym.
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This trendy hotel in an American Tudor-style property is a short walk from the beach and close to Montauk Harbor. The contemporary, white bungalow-style rooms and cabana suites all have flat-screen TVs and iPod docks.
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Set on 3 wooded acres, this hip hotel is 1.3 miles from Montauk station. Rooms feature a modern take on cabin decor, with cedar-planked walls and wicker headboards. There's a central lawn with picnic tables, fire pits, hammocks and charcoal grills, and yoga classes are offered.
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Not far from Kirk Park Beach, this laid-back boutique hotel is minutes to Montauk Manor and 6 miles from Montauk Point Light lighthouse. The stylish rooms feature high ceilings, wooden floors and vintage furnishings. Some rooms include rainfall showerheads, claw-foot tubs and private balconies.
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The Crow's Nest has preserved the original ease of the classic Montauk space while adding charming flourishes like a fire pit located just off the entrance to the restaurant. Guest rooms, much like the main dining room, have a New England prepster-meets-bohemian flair that has become characteristic of new-wave Montauk: upscale and polished without going overboard. The restaurant, which maintains a strict no-reservations policy, features local, fresh, organic fare such as black bass crudo and whole local fluke.
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A stylish resort overlooking Lake Montauk. There's a fitness center and sauna, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts and a offers spa treatments. There are also 2 relaxed restaurants, a bar and a lounge, and access to sailing courses and boat excursions.
Once a regal Tudor revival hotel built in 1926, this upscale condo hotel is minutes' walk from Montauk train station and to local beaches. There's an Italian restaurant with a terrace.
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Set on the coast of the Block Island Sound and a closewalk from Montauk Harbor, this casual hotel is near the center of town and Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum. Basic suites include sitting rooms and kitchenettes. An outdoor heated pool has panoramic views of the sound.
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This casual, family-owned motel along the beach is a short walk from the shops and restaurants in town.
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This casual all-suite complex across from a private beach is a 15-minute walk from the center of Montauk and about 5 miles from Montauk Point State Park. Down-to-earth suites offer full kitchens, sitting rooms and balconies with ocean views
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Casual hotel offering units with kitchens & sea-view decks, plus a heated outdoor pool & a BBQ area.
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Aqualina Inn Montauk offers comfortable, modern accommodations and luxurious amenities in the heart of Montauk.
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Steps from Montauk Beach, this relaxed inn is minutes from the town's shops and restaurants. Low-key rooms are decorated in a homey style, boast ocean views and include minifridges. Guests have access to a private courtyard with hammocks, loungers and porch swings. Other perks include complimentary bike usage, beach chairs, towels and umbrellas.
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Set on Block Island Sound near shops and restaurants, this relaxed, beachfront hotel is close to Montauk Downs State Park Golf Course and Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum. Straightforward, laid-back rooms and suites include full kitchens. Some upgraded rooms and suites add pull-out sofas and sea views. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, a sundeck with BBQs, and a picnic area.
REGISTRY
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FAVORITES
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EAT & DRINK
Estia’s Little Kitchen, Sag Harbor
It’s worth the wait at this roadside cabin for Latin-inspired egg dishes.
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Jacks Stir Brew Coffee, Amagansett
Organic fair-trade coffee, vegan, organic, gluten free baked goods produced in-house, and cold pressed juices. A ‘Happy Jack’ is a must!
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Joni’s Kitchen, Montauk
Where surfers and celebrities alike go for organic breakfast wraps and smoothies.
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Market Sagg Main, Sagaponack
This old general store is transformed into a terrific place to get café au lait and fresh baked croissants.
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Clam Bar, Amagansett
This open air shack by the side of the highway specializes in just harvested clams and simple seafood dishes.
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The Lobster Roll, Amagansett
Clam Bar’s competition across the road is the place for (you guessed it) lobster rolls, hot or cold.
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Navy Beach, Montauk
A former saloon turned nautical chic restaurant opens into a pebbly beach. Great to order apps and watch thes sunset. The charred Shishisto peppers are our go to.
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Sunset Beach, Shelter Island
Hotelier Andre Balazs’ sceney St.Tropez style restaurant. A quick ferry ride is available in Sag Harbor.
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The American hotel, Sag Harbor
A Drink here is a must – the bar feels like its been transported from another era, full of eccentric Hamptons characters.
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Montauket, Montauk
This waterfront bar is a dive, but the sunsets are otherworldly.
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The Hideaway, Montauk
Hidden off West Lake Drive inside a marina, The Hideaway is the best Mexican spot in all of The Hamptons (with La Fondita coming in a close second). Their tacos and burritos are gangster, as is their grilled corn and all drinks made with tequila, which they have a deep roster of.
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Herbs, Montauk
Herb's is the local, family owned market in town. It's a great place to pick up sandwiches and beers to take to the beach, but the real reason to come here is for the fried chicken, which is the best on the East End.
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La Brisa, Montauk
A hot bed of super cool, family-friendly activity. Tacos, cocktails, beers, juices, sangria all in the middle of Montauk village.
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Johns Pancake House, Montauk
Located in the heart of Montauk village. A popular hot spot for breakfast and lunch. Delicious pancakes and jumbo omelets. Their famous homemade “fried ice cream” is never a bad idea.
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Johns Drive In, Montauk
Ice Cream, it's an integral part of the Montauk experience. John's Drive-In is, hands down, our favorite. They make everything themselves, from the soft serve, to the hard stuff. They also have incredible french fries and cheap, simple, snack bar style burgers and hot dogs.
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Montauk Brewing Company, Montauk
We love ourselves some Montauk Brewing Company beer, especially the Off Land IPA. NY's easternmost brewery has a great little tasting room, space outside to hang and drink on.
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Gosmans Dock, Montauk
Got kids? It doesn't get much better than Gosman's. The dock, the boats, the clam bar, the ice cream...it's a child's paradise. The clam chowder, enough said.
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The Crows Nest, Montauk
The small hotel and restaurant are run by the same owner as The Bowery Hotel and The Jane, and is basically the beach version of those. The restaurant doesn't take reservations, but come early, have a drink under the strings of tea lights, and watch the pretty people eat crab pasta and burrata.
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MARKETS & FARM STANDS
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Cavaniolas Gourmet, Sag Harbor
Impressive house of cheese. Plus delicious prepared foods next door.
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Balsam Farm Stand, Amagansett
A charming stand that sells produce grown right out back and other provisions.
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North Sea Farms, Southampton
Hidden Away between Sag Harbor and Southampton, this family owned spot is worth the detour for farm-fresh eggs and just-cut flowers.
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Round Swamp Farm, East Hampton
Charming country market. Chocolate chip cookies right out of the oven, buttery corn on the cob, and juicy lobsters. Homemade pound cakes, pies, fresh juices & teas. Local produce and fish.
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SHOPPING
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The Line
Carefully considered selection of fashion, home, and beauty items in the context of a home. The ultimate beach cottage.. Pop around Amagansett square afterwards.
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Serena & Lily Beach Market
Bedding, décor and fashion accessories in stock. Vintage hand picked items and an outdoor art gallery. “Kidshop” is a space in the back for fashionable little ones.
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Club Monaco, East Hampton
Not your typical club Monaco. This time a vintage focus. Among the finds: antiques, including candlesticks and sterling silver frames. The company released a Club Monaco x Dannijo capsule collection of more than 40 one-of-a-kind goods like 19th-century lace camisoles, dresses, skirts and wraps in varying shades of summer white sourced from around the globe.
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Jenny Kayne
The California-based designer crossed the country to bring her easy aesthetic to a whole different type of beach crowd. One of the brides most favorite stores.
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The Monogram Shop, East Hampton
The best hostess gifts. A wide variety of items customized, everything from hand blown glasses, to linen tissue boxes and towels.
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IMRIE
Stocked with summertime staples including Imrie’s private label organic cotton Tee’s. The multi brand showcase sells a mix of vintage and original designs. The Acacia bikinis are a must!
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CLASSICS
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Nick & Toni’s, East Hampton
The most exclusive and elusive reservation in the Hamptons, with a Northern Italian meets Mediterranean menu.
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The 1770 House, East Hampton
The tavern at this historic inn serves great meatloaf; the dining room upstairs is for more ambitious New American cooking.
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Meeting House, Amagansett
Reinvented country classics in a friendly neighborhood setting.
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Tutto il Giorno, Southampton
Designer Donna Karan’s daughter Gabby runs the rustic Italian spot. A table in the garden with a glass of rose and the linguine with white clams is one of the brides favorites!
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HOTELS
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Ruschmeyer’s, Montauk
At this summer-camp style hotel by the sea, most of the rooms have an individual grill out front and nights end with smore’s around a fire pit.
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c/o The Maidstone, East Hampton
This grande deme was given a Scandinavian-chic over haul a few years back. The restaurant specializes in Swedish-modern cooking, the bar serves great cocktails.
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THINGS TO DO IN MONTAUK
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Ditch Plains Beach
Great spot to lay on your blanket on the almost empty beach and watch the surfers do their thing.
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The Surf Lodge
The crowd can be a little rowdy late at night, but come early and you’ll get a full frontal sunset reflected in Fort Pond and a mellow vibe.
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Duryeah’s Lobster Deck
Sunset, lobser and BYO wine…does it get any better? The mussels, Littleneck clams, and lobster rolls are the freshest in town.
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Montauk Point State Park
Hike along the cliff top trails to the parks historic lighthouse and take in views of the Atlantic.
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Sunset Surf Shack
If you want to take surfing lessons, head here.
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Montauk Point Lighthouse
Sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean from the easternmost point of Long Island. Climb the iron steps to the top and tour the beautiful grounds.
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Espo’s Surf and Sport
One stop shop for surf boards, boogie boards, wet suits, bikes, kayaks, canoes, and more. Espo's is known for great service and local knowledge of the area