Reaching age 40 and having never been married, Eric was ready to give up trying to find his one true love. Then he met Jennifer. She is 15-years his junior, and many skeptics said it would never work.

Eric is Jennifer's best friend and they love so many of the same things. Even though Jennifer will never admit it, Eric brings the fun. Eric's organization sometimes drives Jennifer nuts, but deep down she appreciates it.

One of the most important things Eric and Jennifer share is their love for Roman. Roman's smile brightens every day. His laughter and energy are contagious.  He is a blessing!

Jennifer often finds Eric gazing into her eyes with no explanation, what she doesn't know is that there is a reason. Eric is wondering what he did to deserve the precious gift of her love.

On October 10, 2010, Jennifer said, "Yes!" Eric and Jennifer are excited to announce their wedding day, August 27, 2011.

Eric and Jennifer would like to thank Michael and Dorothy Kraus for their "Dream Wedding!"  They would also like to thank Dottie Kraus for all of her support and their "Dream Honeymoon!"

Eric and Jennifer look forward to celebrating this momentous day with friends and family.

Eric and Jennifer were engaged on October 10, 2010.

After Jennifer, A/K/A "Sherlock Homegirl" foiled his attempts at a surprise proposal on Catalina Island, "I don't like surpises!" exclaimed Jennifer.  Eric quickly improvised.

The morning of October 10, Eric brought Jennifer breakfast in bed. On the tray, underneath a napkin, was a box with a heart-shaped surprise.

Jennifer quickly realized what was about to happen and was frozen.  As Eric was overcome with emotion, he directed Jennifer to the box, dropped to one knee and proposed. She said, "Yes!"

Saturday

August 27, 2011

5:00 P.M.

Please arrive at the Pacific Coast Yacht Club no later than 4:30 P.M.

The Pacific Coast Yacht Club is located at:

2527 West Coast Highway

Newport Beach, CA 92663

*****Please follow the instructions below for parking.*****

The wedding ceremony will begin promptly at 5:00 P.M. followed immediately by the boarding of the 120-foot luxury yacht, the "ICON" for the reception.

Once the ICON departs, there will be no further opportunities to board. The reception will end at 10:00 P.M.

The ICON will cruise Newport Harbor for the duration of the reception. At no time does the yacht go to sea.

More information is available through the Pacific Coast Yacht Club Website @ www.cynb.com 

Guest Parking at The Icon Parking Lot

The entrance to the ICON parking lot is located off of Avon Street in Newport Beach.  The parking lot will not open until 4:30 P.M.

There will be an attendant directing you where to park and then directing you to the Pacific Coast Yacht Club facility.  The yacht club is a short 2-3 minute walk from the parking area.

Any guests not parked in the “Icon” parking lot may be subject to tow.  Please do not attempt to park on-site at the Pacific Coast Yacht Club, as there is no parking area available.  Also, do not attempt to park at the Bayport Yacht sales parking lot unless instructed to by an attendant.

For your safety, please use the cross walk at the Tustin Avenue Signal to cross Pacific Coast Highway.

Guests will need to vacate the parking lot 20 minutes after the conclusion of the event, as the parking lot will be closed and locked.

Be sure not to enter the physical address of the yacht club into your navigation device, but instead use the map and directions below.The guest parking lot is not located at the physical address listed above but instead is located across the street from the marina.

Driving from the 55 freeway:

Take the 55 south to the end of the freeway and proceed onto Newport Blvd. Directly after Hospital Road, take the Hwy 1 exit toward Laguna Beach. Turn left at the signal onto Coast Highway. Go two signals to Tustin Ave and turn left. Make your first right onto Avon Street. Turn into the “Icon” parking lot.

Driving from the 405 or 73 freeway:

Take the 405 or the 73 freeway to the 55 South and proceed onto Newport Blvd. Directly after Hospital Road, take the Hwy 1 exit toward Laguna Beach. Turn left at the signal onto Coast Highway. Go two signals to Tustin Ave and turn left. Make your first right onto Avon Street. Turn into the “Icon” parking lot.

Charter Events Parking Map

Eric and Jennifer have contracted a block of rooms at a reduced rate of $185/night at the Newport Hyatt.  The Hyatt telephone is (888) 421-1442.

For this rate please refer to Kraus & Thomas wedding block.  For on-line reservations: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/krau 

Reservations must be made by July 23, 2011.

For registry information, please see the registry tab on this website.