— 09.30.2023 —
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Ali & Igor
We’re Getting Married!
Ali and Igor joyfully request the pleasure of your company as we join in marriage in the presence of family and friends.
ITINERARY
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
West Chop Club Casino
6:00-9:00pm
162 Iroquois Ave, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
ATTIRE: Cocktail
TRANSPORTATION
GETTING THERE: Vans will shuttle guests from the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown.
Pickup will be at 5:30pm.
GETTING BACK: Return vans will drop everyone off at their individual accommodations.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
The Allen Farm
4-10pm (Ceremony + Reception)
10pm-12:30am (After Party)
421 S Rd, Chilmark, MA 02535
ATTIRE: Black Tie Optional
TRANSPORTATION
GETTING THERE: Vans will shuttle guests from Old Whaling Church in Edgartown and the West Chop Club (outside The Casino).
Pickup will be at 3:15pm from both locations.
GETTING BACK: Vans will be available at 9:30pm all the way through 12:30am.
Return vans will drop everyone off at their individual accommodations.
TRAVEL NOTES
FERRY
Driving may be the easiest and most convenient way to get to the Vineyard. Wherever you’re coming from, if you plug in Martha’s Vineyard on your Google Maps, you’ll end up at Woods Hole, MA. This is where you’ll find the Steamship Authority ferries - options are: you can buy a walk on passenger ticket (no reservation needed) or you can make a car reservation ahead of time for a specific date and time (definitely more expensive and these go fast even in the off-season). If you’d like to have a car on island for the weekend, or you just don’t want to have to carry your luggage on the boat, this is a better option than renting a car on island. Our recommendation, don’t wait! Book now ASAP!
Link to ferry reservations: www.steamshipauthority.com/reservations
If you don’t want to bring a car over, you can still drive to Woods Hole and park just outside of town in one of the Steamship Authorities two parking lots: Palmer Avenue Lot (closest) or Thomas B Landers Lot for the weekend, where there’s a free bus shuttle to and from the ferries (takes roughly 10 mins).
Another ferry option is the Rhode Island Fast Ferry that leaves from Quonset, RI. There is parking at the terminal and the trip is one hour and 45 minutes.
If you’re on island without a car, there are plenty of taxi, bus, and Uber options (maybe not as plentiful) from either the airport or ferry terminal on island to take you to your hotel.
FLY
At this time of year, there are limited commercial flights to and from the island, so if exploring this option, we recommend booking flights WELL in advance to avoid price increases. In the off-season, the only airports that run direct flights to and from the island are NYC (JFK or LGA) and Boston (Logan). There are also flights from Washington, D.C., but those a less frequent and not direct. If flying in from other places, a connection through Boston is really your only option. Also, keep in mind, you can always fly into Boston and then hop on either the Plymouth & Brocton or the Peter Pan bus to catch a ferry out of Woods Hole. Car services (Uber, etc.) are also options that can take you directly to Woods Hole from Logan, but unsurprisingly, these are expensive.
If you choose to fly your way to the Vineyard, rental cars are available at the MVY airport - options are: Hertz, Budget, and Avis.
GETTING AROUND THE ISLAND
There will be transportation to all major events during our Wedding Weekend from a central location in Edgartown and West Chop, but if you happen to be staying elsewhere or need help getting around we recommend the below Taxi services as Ubers can be somewhat unreliable on the island during this time. If possible please schedule your rides with the below taxi services ahead of time and make sure to have cash on hand.
LIGHTHOUSE TAXI: (508) 645-6066
ADAM CAB: (508) 627-4462
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Hob Knob Inn
$$$
Located on Main St., this beautiful property is a classic Gothic Revival inn and offers boutique hotel vibes and spa services. It has a large wrap-around porch with rocking chairs to provide an old-school Edgartown feel.
We've reserved a block of 15 rooms at the Hob Knob Hotel in Edgartown. Just mention the Ali Garcia & Igor Tolkach wedding when you reserve.
4-Star Hotel
128 Main St., Edgartown, MA 02539
(508) 627-9510
Winnetu Oceanside Resort
$$$
The Winnetu Oceanside Resort is probably the second most upscale hotel on-island. It is located slightly outside of Edgartown (great for those with a car and if you’re looking for a nicer place to stay!) The resort does offer shuttles to and from Edgartown proper. The walk isn’t terrible, but definitely more of a workout walk…The Winnetu provides a direct view of South Beach, and offers the most amenities of any hotel/resort on island.
4-Star Hotel
31 Dunes Rd., Edgartown, MA
(508) 627-4747
West Chop Club Inn
$$
The West Chop Club is a private club nestled in the town of Tisbury, MA on the north end of Martha's Vineyard. This is the area where the Garcia family has a house and where Igor and Ali will be staying most of the time.
We've reserved a block of 15 rooms at the West Chop Club Inn. Just mention the Ali Garcia & Igor Tolkach wedding when you reserve.
162 Iroquois Ave, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
T: 508-693-1005
gm@westchopclubmv.com
The Edgartown Collection
$$-$$$
Part of the Lark Hotels Group, The Edgartown Collection includes The Richard, The Edgartown Inn, The Christopher, and The Sydney. These are all beautifully renovated bed and breakfasts that offer a modern and boutique touch. All are conveniently located in Edgartown, some closer to main street than others. We highly recommend these stay options and because they have fewer rooms than other locations, we suggest booking as early as possible!
3-Star Hotels
The Richard
104 Main St., Edgartown, MA 02539
(508) 782-0042
The Edgartown Inn
56 N Water St., Edgartown, MA 02539
(508) 939-4005
The Christopher
24 S Water St., Edgartown, MA 02539
(508) 9627-4784
The Sydney
22 Winter St., Edgartown, MA 02539
(508) 939-9299
The Franklin Hotel
$$$
Also part of MV Island Hospitality, this new boutique hotel is just outside of Edgartown and has 18 unique rooms. Parking is available for guests.
222 Upper Main St., Edgartown, MA 02539
(508) 379-2100
Home Rentals
Home rentals via Vrbo or Airbnb are also great options for those looking to shack up with a group of friends or larger family groups. Pricing obviously varies but there are definitely some budget friendly options. As the case with all your stay options, spots get swooped up fast so we recommend booking places soon!
Also, we have a booking agent that rents houses in West Chop so if you would like to book a house there (where the Garcia Family lives) please reach out to me Ali Garcia directly (algarc92@gmail.com) and I can help coordinate.
OUR STORY
While rolling through the valleys of their youth, Ali and Igor were introduced inside of a Bushwick loft apartment on a sunny afternoon in June of 2014. It was only a few days until they realized they shared a penchant for adventure and relished in the mutual discovery of thrills hidden in quiet moments. Following their initial meeting, life moved pretty fast for them. Igor went on to study in Italy and Ali went back to Tulane University for her final year. Despite the distance, they grew ever closer to each other with each passing day. Eventually, they both ended up in New York City, and after a couple of years of trying to establish their careers, they both moved into a shared apartment in Jersey City.
They were there for each other through times of sorrow and through times of joy. Despite the tribulations that the world all too often brings, they embarked on more adventures and kept on chasing new experiences together. They found a voice in each other that they’ve never heard in anyone else. Like two kids on a playground, Ali and Igor broke out of their sandbox and walked off into the sunset, holding hands. They are both eager to see what is over the horizon, but no matter what lies ahead, they will always be there for each other when the sun goes down.
They are so excited to share so many more life moments together and can’t wait to celebrate with you all!
THE REGISTRY
Many of you are traveling to celebrate with us in Martha’s Vineyard, so your presence means the world to us and is all we ask for. If you'd still like to contribute, please click the image below which will take you to our registry.
We hope you’ll join us on this special day.
