Skull Creek Boathouse Pavillion

Welcome Party

North Forest Beach

Beach Wedding Ceremony

Ceremony

Sea Pines Country Club

Reception

Our Wedding

On a warm July night, Carla and Dan met at Wolf Trap intending to listen to the NSO and watch Toy Story. Instead, they scandalized all the young families around them by loudly talking of attachment psychology and how their lives had proven or disproven the theory.

Love is lovelier...  the Second Time around

Fast forward one year – another summer night at Wolf Trap, after some fits and starts. Carla and Dan met again for a James Taylor concert.

This time, between "How Sweet it Is to be Loved by You" and "You've Got a Friend," our lovebirds knew love was here to stay.

...and this group must somehow form a family...

Now four years later, Carla and Dan ask you to join us at Hilton Head's North Forest Beach to be part of our wedding community as we consecrate our commitment to each other in the presence of our family and beloved friends.

We have chosen Hilton Head as the place to celebrate our wedding with friends and family. Before meeting Dan, Carla had bought a house in Hilton Head and made it her permanent home once her kids went to college. Now, Carla also lives in Bethesda, MD with Dan and his family. Hilton Head is a special place to us, our family and our friends.

Our Story

<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/8VAdGauAG5SmsiPb6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MAP OF EVENTS</a> | <a href="https://www.carlaanddan.com/dress-code" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ATTIRE</a><a href="https://www.theknot.com/gs/dashboard/preview?location=transportation-to-events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WEDDING TROLLEY &amp; PARKING</a>

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 WELCOME PARTYJoin us whatever time works for you! 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 	Drinks6:30 pm - 8:00pm Low Country Light Supper <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/nLmMg8XGwWYwqLQv7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Skull Creek Boathouse Pavilion</a>397 Squire Pope RoadHilton Head, SC, 29926<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/nLmMg8XGwWYwqLQv7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see on Google Maps Attire: Coastal Casual Wedding Trolley Info/Parking/Transportation: <a href="https://www.carlaanddan.com/transportation-to-events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here</a>

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 WEDDING CEREMONYNORTH FOREST BEACH11:00 am Access Ceremony Location at intersection of <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/XFUB52sp1Rcv1zgw7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">IBIS STREET &amp; DUNE LANE</a><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/XFUB52sp1Rcv1zgw7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here </a>for the location on Google Maps NOTE: Ceremony is actually on the Beach! IMPORTANT: Please See Ceremony Rain Plan Below ATTIRE: Beach FormalThe ceremony will be held on the beach in the sand. Gentlemen may forego jackets and ties for the beach ceremony. Please consider comfortable, flat shoes for the beach! WEDDING TROLLEY/PARKING/TRANSPORTATION<a href="https://www.carlaanddan.com/transportation-to-events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here</a> for Wedding Trolley and Parking info THERE IS NO ON SITE PARKING.Uber/Taxi Drop Offs – use 67 Dune Lane on your phones – but note this is not the address of the ceremony or our home!

EVENING RECEPTION6:00pm - 11:00 pm Cocktails, Seated Dinner and Dancing Sea Pines Country Club30 Governors RoadHilton Head, SC 29928 Attire: Formal(groom will be dashing but not in a tux)

Come Dressed to Dance to the Big Band musical stylings of the <a href="https://youtu.be/4qkkO1fuWlM?si=v16sL6cMPBz83E8j" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fabulous Equinox Orchestra</a>

Parking: There will be Valet Parking at the Sea Pines Country Club. When you enter the Sea Pines gate, please enter through the right lane and let the gate attendant know that you are attending the Garrett/ Manatt wedding. The $10 cash gate entry fee should be waived. Transportation: We will have Transportation for our guests from the Omni Hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott, and certain North Forest Beach locations. In addition, we may have transportation from other hotels, such as The Westin. When you RSVP, please add where you are staying so that we can see if we can get transportation provided from your accommodations. Check back on the website as the date gets closer for more details on Transportation.

RAIN SITE/INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN FOR CEREMONY You will be notified by text (or phone) if the ceremony time and/or location changes due to weather. Please provide your best cell phone contact information in your RSVP. If necessary, the Rain Plan is to hold the ceremony before the planned reception as follows: Sea Pines Country Club30 Governors RoadHilton Head, SC5:00 pm Attire: Formal

Events

WELCOME PARTY: Friday, September 18th at 6:00pmSkull Creek PavilionOutdoor, Open-Air, Covered Pavilion. Often a nice breeze. Attire: Coastal CasualA slightly elevated, put-together outfit suitable for a evening out in a coastal location.

WEDDING BEACH CEREMONY: September 19 at 11:00amCeremony will be: ON THE BEACH. IN THE SAND Attire: Beach Formal.Think polished but relaxed — elegant enough for a wedding, comfortable enough for sand and sun. For him: Dress shirt or linen button-down, dress or suit pants, or linen trousers. Ties and jackets are optional.For her: A sundress, midi or maxi dress, or dressy separates in light, breathable fabrics. Wedge sandals or flat shoes are recommended — heels tend to sink in the sand!

EVENING RECEPTION: September 19th at 6:00pmSea Pines Country ClubOutdoor Cocktail PartyIndoor Dinner and Dancing Attire: FormalCountry club formal for the evening — but no need to overthink it. Black tie is optional. If you're joining us for the beach ceremony earlier in the day, you're welcome to wear the exact same outfit to the reception, with one simple addition: gentlemen, please add a coat and tie for the evening. That said, if you'd rather freshen up or change into something new for the evening, please do! It's entirely up to you — there's no expectation either way. For him: Whatever you wore to the ceremony, plus a coat and tie. Or, if you're changing, a suit or sport coat with a tie and dress trousers works beautifully — a tuxedo is also welcome if that's your style, but by no means required. The Groom will not be in a tuxedo. For her: Your daytime dress is perfect as-is. Or, if you'd like a change of scenery, an elegant cocktail dress or evening gown is a great fit for the country club setting. Shoes: Feel free to trade sandals for your favorite dress shoes now that we're off the sand.

Attire

HILTON HEAD AIRPORT (HHH) has direct flights to DC, NY, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Philly and Charlotte. SAVANNAH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SAV) is a convenient one hour away with even more direct flights.

AIRPORTS

There are many houses and condos available on Hilton Head Island through AirBNB and VRBO. Ideal location would be on the South end of the Island (i.e. Sea Pines, Coligny, North Forest Beach, South Forest Beach or Palmetto Dunes).Tip: Most houses in Hilton Head are managed by local vacation companies. If you find a house on AirBNB, it is often cheaper to rent the house directly from the local vacation company (and bypass AirBNB and VRBO). In addition, there are a number of hotels on the Island. Some hotels are listed below. (Please note that we do not have one designated wedding hotel, although I do know a number of people are staying at the Omni, the Westin and The Courtyard by Marriott).

AirBNB/ VRBO

No room block reserved. Reservations can be made online. Nice hotel on the beach. Convenient to the Ceremony, Reception and Friday Night Party. Transportation Provided to Events.Note: As of July 5, the Omni is fully booked. Check back later for cancellations.

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

The Hilton is on the beach, close to the Omni and central to all of the weekend's events. No room block reserved. I understand the Omni might be sold out for the weekend, so the Hilton would be another convenient choice.

Hilton Beachfront Resort and Spa Hilton Head Island

No room block reserved. Reservations can be made online. Nice hotel on the beach at the northern part of the Island. Convenient to the Friday Night Party.

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

Room Block for Wedding. The Hotel is across the street from the beach. Convenient location for the Ceremony (there will be a shuttle to the Ceremony across the street). Also convenient to the Reception and the Friday Night Welcome Party. Transportation Provided to Events.

Courtyard by Marriott Hilton Head Island

No room block reserved. Reservations can be made online. Very nice hotel in Sea Pines. Convenient to the Reception.

The Inn & Club at Harbour Town

Room Block for Wedding. The Hotel is on the beach. Convenient location between the locations for the Ceremony, Reception and the Friday Night Welcome Party.

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

Travel & Accommodations

All events are on Hilton Head Island FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18th WELCOME PARTY6:00pm Skull Creek Boathouse Pavilion397 Squire Pope Road PARKINGIf you are driving, please park in the Skull Creek Boathouse or Dockside Restaurant parking lot. The Skull Creek Pavilion is to your right. Please follow signs to the actual Boathouse and you should see the Pavilion near the water. Carpooling is encouraged. Overflow parking at the Church across the street. PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION/WEDDING TROLLEYSea Pines Trolley buses for our guests will run from the Omni Hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott, and certain North Forest Beach locations. In addition, we may have transportation from other locations, such as The Westin. When you RSVP, please add where you are staying so that we can see if we can get transportation provided from your accommodations. Feel free to email Carla at carlajgarrett@outlook.com if you need to let us know your updated accommodations after you RSVP. Check back on the website as the date gets closer for more details on Transportation.

SATURDAY BEACH WEDDING CEREMONY11:00am September 19th Ubers/ Drop Off Address: 67 Dune Lane - Address for Uber and Drop Offs Only - this is not our home. Parking: There is no parking at the Beach Ceremony site. Park at Coligny Parking Lot Coligny Beach Parking Lot/ Provided Transportation. Please park at the Coligny Beach Parking Lot (102 Pope Avenue.) There will be a dedicated trolley/ bus that we have reserved taking people to the Ceremony site from the Coligny Beach Parking Lot. Provided Transportation/Trolley – Omni Hotel: There will also be a dedicated trolley/ bus taking people to the Ceremony from the Omni Hotel. Provided Transportation/Trolley – Other Hotels. We may also have trolleys/ buses provided from other locations. Please add your accommodations when you RSVP. Please check back on the website at the date gets closer for more details on transportation. Trolley Pick Up Time from the Coligny Beach Parking Lot: Starting at: [To Come] Trolley Pick Up Time from the Omni Hotel: [To come]

RECEPTIONSea Pines Country Club30 Governors Rd, Hilton Head Island,6pm BY CARAt the Sea Pines guardhouse, enter through the right-side lane. Inform the gate guard that you are attending the Garrett/Manatt wedding at Sea Pines Country Club. You should be granted access to Sea Pines at no charge. (Otherwise there is a $10 gate fee). There is parking (valet and regular) at the Reception at the Country Club. TROLLEYWe will have transportation for our guests from the Omni Hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott, and certain North Forest Beach locations. In addition, we may have transportation from other hotel locations, such as The Westin. When you RSVP, please add where you are staying so that we can see if we can get transportation provided from your accommodations. Feel free to email Carla at carlajgarrett@outlook.com if you need to let us know your updated accommodations after you RSVP. Check back on the website as the date gets closer for more details on Transportation.

Transportation & Parking

EVENTS MAP

Google Map of Hilton Headw/All Locations (Ceremony, Reception, Welcome Party)<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/8VAdGauAG5SmsiPb6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here</a> Click below to see close up Google Map of each location: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ibis+St+%26+Dune+Ln,+Hilton+Head+Island,+SC+29928/@32.1459519,-80.7447999,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88fc797369fd245b:0xbdba92ef3a410565!8m2!3d32.1459474!4d-80.7422196!16s%2Fg%2F11hb9d41pf?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDcwOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beach Ceremony/North Forest Beach</a> <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/ktoRhCaqT3zy3moZA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reception/Sea Pines Country Club</a> <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/egSM5qwhuMN3wGv37" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Welcome Party/Skull Creek Boathouse</a>

HOTELS MAP

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WELCOME PARTY MAP

Wedding Maps

Ali is Dan's 16 year old daughter.  A great artist and avid athlete, she's a junior at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Maryland.  She'd love to tell you about the concerts she went to last summer and this fall.

Allison Manatt

Catie is Dan's 14 year old daughter; remarkably, the same age as her twin brother, Luke.  Catie is dour, humorless and socially withdrawn.  (Fact Check: False). She still thinks Carla and Dan's ceremony should be at Madison Square Garden.

Caitlin Manatt

Luke is Dan's 14 year old son, who will always gloat that he is 14 minutes older than his twin sister Catie.  If you see him wedding weekend, ask him about how he got his boat driving license and improved his fishing skills at camp in July.

Luke Manatt

Maya is Carla’s 24 year old daughter and Vikram’s twin sister. During her school years in Virginia, Maya brought fear and despair to her hoops opponents and dance competitors, but these days brings high tech empathy and hope to her psychology clients in the Bay Area.  Her favorite person in the world is Mittens, sister cat of Muffin.

Maya Srinivasan

Vikram is Carla’s 24 year old son.  He works for an Artificial Intelligence start up in San Francisco – a dying industry in a back water town.  But his heart belongs to basketball and to Baba, the estranged cousin cat of Mittens and Muffin. Vikram is happy that his twin sister, Maya, who accompanied him to college will also be working in San Francisco.

Vikram Srinivasan

Wedding Party aka the Kids!

Photos of Carla & Dan!

Will You Remember.... Dancing in September?

GET READYfor the musical stylings of the<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qkkO1fuWlM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fabulous Equinox Orchestra</a>&amp; a night of dancing tothe greatest tunes of the 70s/80s/90s/00s,Big Band standards, Motownand more! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qkkO1fuWlM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>for FABULOUS EQUINOX ORCHESTRAon YouTube CLICK BELOWfor our Spotify Playlists(still in progress - nominations accepted!) <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3USKR148gBRBhX9oSVzZeb?si=ELfGxzAgQFWnVIY9zRxeqQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CARLA'S DANCE PLAYLIST</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3USKR148gBRBhX9oSVzZeb?si=ITOpNxBtRGeIoyp0PWIgVw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DAN'S BIG BAND STANDARDS PLAYLIST</a>

Spotify Playlist, Fabulous Equinox Orchestra & Dancing!

HILTON HEAD OVERVIEW<a href="https://www.hiltonheadisland.org/see-do" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hiltonheadisland.org/see-do</a> TOP 10 ACTIVITIES 1. <a href="https://hiltonheadislandsc.gov/business_detail_T4_R196.php" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Go to the Beach!</a>2. <a href="https://www.hiltonheadisland.org/golf/golf-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Golf</a> at one of the island's world class courses3. Go on a boat ride – maybe even a <a href="https://www.hiltonheadtours.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dolphin Watching Cruise</a>4. <a href="https://www.hiltonheadisland.org/see-do/south-carolina-tours/kayak-hilton-head-and-dolphin-discoveries-boat-tours" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kayak</a>5. Take a <a href="https://www.seapines.com/experiences/amenities/forest-preserve" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nature Walk in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve</a>6. Shop till you drop at the <a href="https://www.tanger.com/hiltonhead" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tanger Outlet Mall</a>7. <a href="https://www.lawtonstables.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Horseback Ride</a>8. Visit <a href="https://www.harbourtownlighthouse.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harbour Town</a>, including the marina and iconic <a href="https://www.harbourtownlighthouse.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harbour Town Lighthouse</a>9. Tour <a href="https://www.exploremitchelville.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mitchelville</a>, the first self-governing Civil War community of African American freeman, or learn about the famous Gullah African American community at the <a href="https://www.gullahmuseumhhi.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hilton Head Gullah Museum</a>10. Rent a <a href="https://skypirateparasail.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wave Runner</a>, go <a href="https://skypirateparasail.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tubing</a> or <a href="https://skypirateparasail.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Parasailing</a>! NEARBY CITIES TO EXPLORE<a href="https://visitsavannah.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Savannah, GA</a> (about a 45-minute drive)<a href="https://www.beaufortsc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beaufort, SC</a> (about a 1-hour drive)<a href="https://www.charlestoncvb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Charleston, SC</a> (about a 2-hour drive)

Things to Do

No Gifts Please

No Gifts, Please

HILTON HEAD OVERVIEW<a href="https://www.hiltonheadisland.org/see-do" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hiltonheadisland.org/see-do</a> TOP 10 ACTIVITIES 1. <a href="https://hiltonheadislandsc.gov/business_detail_T4_R196.php" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Go to the Beach!</a>2. <a href="https://www.hiltonheadisland.org/golf/golf-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Golf</a> at one of the island's world class courses3. Go on a boat ride – maybe even a <a href="https://www.hiltonheadtours.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dolphin Watching Cruise</a>4. <a href="https://www.hiltonheadisland.org/see-do/south-carolina-tours/kayak-hilton-head-and-dolphin-discoveries-boat-tours" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kayak</a>5. Take a <a href="https://www.seapines.com/experiences/amenities/forest-preserve" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nature Walk in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve</a>6. Shop till you drop at the <a href="https://www.tanger.com/hiltonhead" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tanger Outlet Mall</a>7. <a href="https://www.lawtonstables.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Horseback Ride</a>8. Visit <a href="https://www.harbourtownlighthouse.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harbour Town</a>, including the marina and iconic <a href="https://www.harbourtownlighthouse.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harbour Town Lighthouse</a>9. Tour <a href="https://www.exploremitchelville.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mitchelville</a>, the first self-governing Civil War community of African American freeman, or learn about the famous Gullah African American community at the <a href="https://www.gullahmuseumhhi.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hilton Head Gullah Museum</a>10. Rent a <a href="https://skypirateparasail.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wave Runner</a>, go <a href="https://skypirateparasail.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tubing</a> or <a href="https://skypirateparasail.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Parasailing</a>! NEARBY CITIES TO EXPLORE<a href="https://visitsavannah.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Savannah, GA</a> (about a 45-minute drive)<a href="https://www.beaufortsc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beaufort, SC</a> (about a 1-hour drive)<a href="https://www.charlestoncvb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Charleston, SC</a> (about a 2-hour drive)