Ava & Harry
Ava Ring
&
Harry Zaidain
are getting married
MARCH 27-28, 2026
Our Love Story
FALL 2016
Met studying abroad in Florence, Italy (it was casual)
WINTER 2016
Fell deeply, passionately, irrevocably in love <3
MAY 2018
Graduated from NYU
2019 - 2020
Learned how to be adults after college together
MARCH - JULY 2020
Survived long-distance COVID (played Catan online)
2021-2022
Harry protects Ava while she lives at the mouse house
MAY 2023
Moved in together!
JUNE 2023
Adopted our son, Earl 🐈⬛
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Got engaged!
MARCH 28, 2026
Getting hitched!
Wedding
Weekend Details
7-10PM
Complimentary on-site self parking
Hotel Lucine
1002 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77550
PARKING
Welcome Party
FRI, MAR 27
6-11PM
Grand Galvez
2024 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77550
PARKING
Complimentary valet
(single-day parking for the Ring-Zaidain wedding)
Wedding Day
SAT, MAR 28
Attire
Dressy Beach or Cocktail Attire
FRI, MAR 27
SAT, MAR 28
Formal | Black-Tie Optional
5:30
Earliest Guests Arrival
at Grand Galvez Main Entrance
6:00
Ceremony
in Oleander Garden
6:30
Cocktail Hour
in the Veranda
7:45
Dinner
in the Terrace Ballroom
8:30
Let's party!
in the Terrace Ballroom
11:00
Farewell to the Newlyweds
at Grand Galvez Main Entrance
Wedding Day Timeline
SAT, MAR 28
Accommodations
HOTEL BLOCKS
Grand Galvez
2024 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, Texas 77550
Click here to reserve using our special discount
(NOTE: this is not an official room block, only special rates using our discount link; special discount rates will only be applied for a 2-night minimum reservation)
Hotel Lucine
1002 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, Texas 77550
Click here to reserve under our guest room block
Please contact our wedding planner, Sabrina, at info@lilliejanedesigns.com if you have any issues reserving your room.
AIRBNB/VRBO
If staying in a house or private residence is more your style, there are lots of great rentals on AirBnb or VRBO. You can search the following Galveston neighborhoods closest to our venue:
Seawall Boulevard
Galveston Beach
East Beach
East End Historical District
AIRPORTS
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
7800 Airport Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77061
(*Recommend airport to fly into*
~43 miles to Grand Galvez via Interstate 45)
Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
2800 N Terminal Road
Houston, Texas 77032
(~70 miles to Grand Galvez via TX-8 Beltway Toll Road to Interstate 45)
Things to Do in Galveston
Pleasure Pier | The Strand | Galveston Island State Park | The Bryan Museum | Moody Mansion | Bishop's Palace | East Beach
*also check out visitgalveston.com or AirBnB to schedule unique tours & sightseeing like dolphin watching, historic or ghost tours, & special events.
THINGS TO DO IN GALVESTON
GOOD EATS & DRINKS
BREAKFAST
The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe | Sugar & Rye | Grand Galvez Sunday Brunch
CASUAL SPOTS
Fish Company Taco | Shrimp N Stuff | Maceo Spice & Import Company | Yaga’s Cafe | The Spot | Shucks Tavern & Oyster Bar
DINNER
Gaido’s | Porch Cafe | The Fancy
BARS & NIGHTLIFE
Registry
