Chessa & Dan
Long Beach, CA
Ceremony
Saturday August 12, 2023 5:30pm
Ebell Long Beach
290 Cerritos Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
Ceremony begins at 5:30pm
Cocktail hour, dinner, & dancing to follow
A shuttle will be available between the wedding venue and the Courtyard Long Beach Downtown hotel beginning at 5:00pm.
Dress: Cocktail attire (see below)
After Party
Saturday August 12, 2023 11:00pm - ???
Drinks, snacks, & DJ sets from Chessa & Dan
Private venue
245 Pine Ave Suite 240, Long Beach, CA 90802
Shuttle service will be available from the wedding venue.
Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Downtown
500 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802
Shuttle
We will provide complementary shuttle service from the Courtyard Marriott. Other hotels in the area are within walking distance of the hotel and the venue.
Activities
We chose Long Beach in part for its proximity to the ocean and its numerous activities and neighborhoods to explore on foot or by bike. We hope you'll take some time to explore the city!
Our picks
Rent a bike and take the 4.5-mile Long Beach Bike Path from Shoreline Village. It's an easy ride along the beach with beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and the Queen Mary.
You'll end in Belmont Shore, a lively oceanside neighborhood with shops & restaurants—a perfect place for lunch on Saturday. And don't miss nearby Italian-inspired Naples, an island community with beautiful homes, walkways, and canals. (and yes, gondolas!)
Fourth Street is a diverse, walkable neighborhood featuring a mix of vintage shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafes, and art galleries. (try Alder & Sage for coffee, brunch, and plenty of dog-watching opportunities! -Chessa)
The Queen Mary is a historic mid-1900s British ocean liner that has been transformed into a permanent hotel and museum, with daily tours and exhibits and several dining options on board. It's across the harbor from downtown; we've enjoyed the walk over the bridge to get there or you can take the free Passport shuttle from downtown.
Getting around
In addition to Uber and Lyft, Long Beach has bike share, scooters, and the free Passport shuttle that stops in Downtown, near the Queen Mary, and in Shoreline Village.
Long Beach itself is very bike-friendly with an extensive network of bike lanes. (may we suggest a self-directed public art tour?)
Rent bikes via app from the city's bike share program. There are 109 hubs throughout the city, including a station right across the street from the hotel and another next to the venue. (I'm not *suggesting* you bike to our wedding...but it would be absolutely amazing if you do. –Dan)
Breweries
Ballast Point / Beachwood Brewing / Trademark Brewing
Other picks
If you have more time: a day trip to Catalina Island / pedal swan boats around Rainbow Lagoon / kayak through the canals in Naples / take a jog around Shoreline Aquatic Parkdrink at Baby Gee / many more ideas in the Tour LBC app. Text us if you have questions, we want you to have the best time. Enjoy!
Q&A
What will the weather be like?
Yes, we did pick the hottest month of the year for our wedding... but Long Beach is typically cooler than most of southern California in August, so we should have beautiful weather :) Expect nonstop sunshine and temperatures in the mid-80s during the day and temperatues in the 60s at night.
Where should I park?
Free parking is available in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church lot at 1001 E Third St, one block from the venue. We'll also provide transportation for guests staying at hotels downtown.
What should I wear?
Our theme is festive summer cocktail party. For gentlemen, pants and a dress shirt; suits & ties are encouraged. For the ladies: cocktail dresses, dressy suits, or festive jumpsuits are all acceptable. Please, no shorts, jeans, or sandals.
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
The ceremony and reception are both indoors (with A/C!).