MARY LYLE & CHARLES
Sea Island, Georgia
March 22, 2025
Rehearsal Dinner
Friday, March 21st, 2025
Frederica Golf Club
Attire: Coat & Tie
*By Invitation Only
Transportation will depart from The Inn and The Cloister at 5:00 pm
Welcome Party
Friday, March 21st, 2025
Frederica Golf Club
8:00 PM
Attire: Coat & Tie
*All wedding weekend guests!
Transportation will depart from The Inn and The Cloister at 7:45 pm
Ceremony
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
Wesley Church At Frederica
5:30 PM
Attire: Black Tie
Transportation will depart from The Inn and The Cloister at 4:45 pm
Reception
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
Ocean Forest Golf Club
Attire: Black Tie
WHERE TO STAY
Sea Island will be very busy this time of year (Spring Break!!!), so we recommend booking your accommodations as soon as possible!
Please find our preferred accommodation options below. While there are alternative options in the area, we encourage you to book one of our preferred accommodations, as we'll be providing transportation to and from the wedding events for guests staying at these locations.
The Cloister
For Friday and Saturday night, we have rooms blocked at the Cloister for a discounted rate of $970/night++. In order to reserve your room and access our rate, please call our dedicated booking line at 844-209-1019 and specifically reference the Townsend/Spry wedding block. The discounted rate cannot be accessed booking online.
***Please note this room block is limited - so be sure to book ASAP if it is your preferred accommodations!
*Staying at the Cloister provides access to all of the Sea Island Resort facilities & amenities - the Beach Club, the Spa, The Lodge, golf and tennis, dining and more!
*Transportation will be provided to and from The Cloister for all wedding weekend events.
The Inn by Sea Island
For Friday and Saturday night, we have rooms blocked at The Inn for a discounted rate of $320/night+. In order to reserve your room and access our rate, please call our dedicated booking line at 844-209-1019 and specifically reference the Townsend/Spry wedding block. The discounted rate cannot be accessed booking online. Please note that this hotel has limited availability.
*Staying at the Inn does not provide access to the Sea Island Beach Club.
*Transportation will be provided to and from The Inn for all wedding weekend events. Sea Island also offers a complimentary on-demand ride-share service moving between The Cloister, The Inn, The Lodge and Retreat.
Cottage Rentals
Sea Island Cottage Rentals
If you decide to book a rental home (whether through Sea Island Cottage Rentals or another provider), please be sure to let Mary Lyle know where you'll be staying!
*Transportation will be provided to and from any Sea Island Cottage Rentals for all wedding weekend events.
NEAREST AIRPORTS
BRUNSWICK GOLDEN ISLES AIRPORT
35 MINUTES
JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
1 HOUR 15 MINS
SAVANNAH / HILTON HEAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
1 HOUR 30 MINS
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Ride Share Services will be available from all airports. If you would prefer to arrange a private car service, we recommend the following options:
Sea Island Transportation - 912-638-5126
Max Transport - 866-634-7749
EVENT TRANSPORTATION
Transportation will be provided to and from the wedding weekend events - more details to come!
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation will be provided between The Cloister and The Inn (our preferred accommodation options / where we have blocked rooms) to and from the various event venues throughout the weekend.
More transportation specifics will be updated to this page prior to wedding weekend and will be provided to you upon arrival in Sea Island, but please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions in the meantime.
If you're staying at The Cloister or The Inn...
Transportation will be provided between The Cloister and The Inn to and from the various event venues throughout the weekend. The exact pick-up times and shuttle routes will be posted here for the wedding weekend and will be provided to you upon arrival in Sea Island.
If you are staying in a cottage rental on Sea Island...
Please plan to catch the shuttle from The Cloister. There is a walking path along Sea Island drive that will make this very easy - just be sure to give yourself enough time to get there depending on your cottage's location! (Tip: check out rental options close to The Cloister to keep this walk short!)
If you are staying at The Beach Club or The Lodge...
Please plan to catch the Sea Island Resort shuttle over to The Cloister to then take our wedding shuttle to the various venues. If you're staying at the Beach Club, you can also simply walk over to the Cloister to catch the shuttle. If you're staying at The Lodge, please be sure to provide yourself with plenty of time in order to get over to the Cloister via the Sea Island Resort shuttle to then take our wedding shuttle.
If you are staying elsewhere on St. Simons...
Please plan to catch the shuttle from The Inn.
Please also be sure to let us know (marylyleandcharles@gmail.com)
if you're planning to do this so that we can count you in on taking The Inn shuttle.
Please do not drink and drive!
If you'll have a car and prefer to drive yourself to any of the weekend's events...
Please be sure to let us know
(marylyleandcharles@gmail.com)
so that we can add your name to the gatehouse lists at Frederica / Sea Island / Ocean Forest.
Please do not drink and drive!
ALL THE ANSWERS
AND IF WE'VE MISSED SOMETHING, PLEASE REACH OUT!
Questions
ARE CHILDREN WELCOME?
We sure do love your kids, but all of the weekend's events are adults only unless otherwise indicated on your invitation.
For local childcare needs, we recommend:
Sitters by the Shore
912-222-3747 or 912-638-5829
WILL TRANSPORTATION BE PROVIDED TO AND FROM THE EVENTS?
Transportation will be provided between The Cloister and The Inn (our preferred accommodation options / where we have blocked rooms) to and from the various event venues throughout the weekend.
More transportation specifics will be updated to the transportation page (linked below) prior to wedding weekend and will be provided to you upon arrival in Sea Island, but please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions in the meantime.
Staying at The Cloister and The Inn are by far the most convenient options as far as transportation and is highly encouraged!
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
REHEARSAL DINNER (INVITE ONLY!) - COAT & TIE
WELCOME PARTY - COAT & TIE
CEREMONY & RECEPTION - BLACK TIE
IS THERE A PARTY...AFTER THE PARTY?
DUH. AND THAT'S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW RIGHT NOW.
I have food allergies or specific dietary preferences. Who should I give a heads up about this?
Please send a note to marylyleandcharles@gmail.com to let us know of any food allergies or dietary preferences we should be aware of and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.
Need some ideas of where to eat before heading to the Welcome Party? Here are a few of our favorite spots that will be convenient for dinner before catching the shuttle over to Frederica:
If you're staying at The Cloister...
Tavola
Italian Cuisine
*In The Cloister - Main Lobby
*Reservation Recommended
River Bar & Lounge
European Brasserie / Bar
*In The Cloister - Main Lobby
*Reservation Recommended
Southern Tide
Seafood - Southern
*In the Beach Club - Across the street from The Cloister
*Reservation Recommended
If you're staying at The Inn...
Dorothy's
Cocktails & Oyster Bar - Coastal Cuisine
*Short 2 minute drive from The Inn
*Reservation Recommended
Tramici
Italian Cuisine
*3-4 min walk / 1 min drive
*Reservation Recommended
Halyards
American Cuisine
*3-4 min walk / 1 min drive
*Reservation Recommended
