Hey All,
Just a couple of quick notes:
Firstly, please note that on Friday from 5pm - 8pm the museums in downtown Santa Fe open their doors to the public. Santa Fe museums normally range from $10-$15 for admission each so we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to visit them free of charge.
Secondly, please be warned that Santa Fe is at the elevation of roughly 5,000 ft. In keeping, the altitude can have a dramatic effect on visitors, especially in regards to tolerance for alcohol. Please be advised that this will be amplified at Hyde Park Lodge, which is over 8,500 ft; make sure you drink more water than normal when drinking alcohol.
Best,
Sheila and Mike
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
4 Days Left!
Just a couple of updates:
We just found out that the cell phone reception at Hyde Park Lodge is very limited. That means if you miss the motor coach, you won't get able to get in contact with us at the venue. If you plan to take the motor coach, please plan to get there at least ten minutes early to avoid any problems.
So far, the weather has been perfect (warm during the day, a little cooler at night), and it looks like it will hold for the wedding weekend. Please note that the temperature at Hyde Park Lodge tends to be about 7 degrees cooler than that of downtown Santa Fe (it is about 3,800 feet higher in elevation).
See you all soon!
We just found out that the cell phone reception at Hyde Park Lodge is very limited. That means if you miss the motor coach, you won't get able to get in contact with us at the venue. If you plan to take the motor coach, please plan to get there at least ten minutes early to avoid any problems.
So far, the weather has been perfect (warm during the day, a little cooler at night), and it looks like it will hold for the wedding weekend. Please note that the temperature at Hyde Park Lodge tends to be about 7 degrees cooler than that of downtown Santa Fe (it is about 3,800 feet higher in elevation).
See you all soon!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
And We're Off!
Work completed, boarding passes printed, bags packed. OK, let's go get married! After months of planning, we are finally heading out to Santa Fe. We can't wait to see everybody there!
Best,
Sheila and Mike
Best,
Sheila and Mike
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
If you like art...
and are looking for something to do while you are in Santa Fe, you may want to check out the exhibit at this gallery:
http://www.sitesantafe.org/visitorinfo/generalfr.html
Cheers!
Sheila and Mike
http://www.sitesantafe.org/visitorinfo/generalfr.html
Cheers!
Sheila and Mike
Monday, September 6, 2010
Warm Days, Cool Nights...
Hey All,
We are 6 days away from traveling to Santa Fe, and only 13 days from our wedding. We now have a pretty good idea of what type of weather to expect:
In Santa Fe itself, it should be between 75-83 degrees by day and 50-60 at night. The days will be dry and it looks like it won't rain.
At Hyde Park Lodge, we can expect it to be anywhere from 5-8 degrees cooler at all points. We expect it to be about 73 degrees on our wedding day, but down to 50 or so by night.
Please note that both locations are at high elevations. Santa Fe is about 5,000ft, while Hyde Park Lodge sits at 8,500ft. As such, please be mindful of how this might effect you as a traveler.
More Info Coming Soon,
Sheila and Michael
We are 6 days away from traveling to Santa Fe, and only 13 days from our wedding. We now have a pretty good idea of what type of weather to expect:
In Santa Fe itself, it should be between 75-83 degrees by day and 50-60 at night. The days will be dry and it looks like it won't rain.
At Hyde Park Lodge, we can expect it to be anywhere from 5-8 degrees cooler at all points. We expect it to be about 73 degrees on our wedding day, but down to 50 or so by night.
Please note that both locations are at high elevations. Santa Fe is about 5,000ft, while Hyde Park Lodge sits at 8,500ft. As such, please be mindful of how this might effect you as a traveler.
More Info Coming Soon,
Sheila and Michael
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Sheila and Mike’s Wedding Weekend Itinerary
While the wedding itself is on Sunday, September 19, we are planning some informal activities throughout the weekend. Feel free to join us for any or all of the following events:
Thursday, September 16
9pm – Meet and Greet at the Catamount Bar and Grille
Located at:
125 East Water Street
Friday, September 17, 2010
9:30pm – Pub / Club Crawl
Meet in the lobby of Hotel La Fonda
Located at:
100 East San Francisco Street
Saturday, September 18
2pm – Meet in the Plaza for a Historical Tour of Santa Fe
10:30pm – Drinks at La Fonda Cantina
Located at:
100 East San Francisco Street
Sunday, September 19
3pm – Wedding Ceremony at Hyde Park Lodge with reception to follow.
(Refer to blog for upcoming details regarding shuttle service from the Plaza to the wedding venue.)
While the wedding itself is on Sunday, September 19, we are planning some informal activities throughout the weekend. Feel free to join us for any or all of the following events:
Thursday, September 16
9pm – Meet and Greet at the Catamount Bar and Grille
Located at:
125 East Water Street
Friday, September 17, 2010
9:30pm – Pub / Club Crawl
Meet in the lobby of Hotel La Fonda
Located at:
100 East San Francisco Street
Saturday, September 18
2pm – Meet in the Plaza for a Historical Tour of Santa Fe
10:30pm – Drinks at La Fonda Cantina
Located at:
100 East San Francisco Street
Sunday, September 19
3pm – Wedding Ceremony at Hyde Park Lodge with reception to follow.
(Refer to blog for upcoming details regarding shuttle service from the Plaza to the wedding venue.)
Wedding Attire
Hello all,
If you are wondering about attire for the wedding, we suggest semi-formal or formal -- whichever makes you more comfortable. It might get chilly outside the night of the wedding (Hyde Park Lodge is at 8,500 feet), so come prepared for that. If you have any questions, let us know!
Best,
Sheila and Mike
If you are wondering about attire for the wedding, we suggest semi-formal or formal -- whichever makes you more comfortable. It might get chilly outside the night of the wedding (Hyde Park Lodge is at 8,500 feet), so come prepared for that. If you have any questions, let us know!
Best,
Sheila and Mike
Monday, July 19, 2010
Wedding Venue and Details
Hello all,
We are very excited that two months from today we'll be getting married! The wedding will take place at Hyde Park Lodge, which is located in Hyde Memorial State Park, about 8 miles northeast of the Plaza. We will be providing transportation from the Plaza to the wedding venue and back, and we will post more information regarding that once everything is finalized closer to the wedding day itself. If you would prefer to drive (or if you just want to see where this place is), use this link (it's ugly but it works):
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=hyde+park+santa+fe+new+mexico&fb=1&gl=us&hq=hyde+park+santa+fe+new+mexico&hnear=hyde+park+santa+fe+new+mexico&cid=0,0,2980628586067048945&ei=RNpETLmEMoO0lQfqmaijDg&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBoQnwIwAA
See you in two months!
We are very excited that two months from today we'll be getting married! The wedding will take place at Hyde Park Lodge, which is located in Hyde Memorial State Park, about 8 miles northeast of the Plaza. We will be providing transportation from the Plaza to the wedding venue and back, and we will post more information regarding that once everything is finalized closer to the wedding day itself. If you would prefer to drive (or if you just want to see where this place is), use this link (it's ugly but it works):
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=hyde+park+santa+fe+new+mexico&fb=1&gl=us&hq=hyde+park+santa+fe+new+mexico&hnear=hyde+park+santa+fe+new+mexico&cid=0,0,2980628586067048945&ei=RNpETLmEMoO0lQfqmaijDg&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBoQnwIwAA
See you in two months!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Interested in Carpooling from ABQ to Santa Fe?
Hey All,
I have had several people contact me asking if there might be others interested in sharing a rental car. If you are among those who are interested in doing so, please respond to this post and we can start making those type of arrangements.
Best,
Michael
I have had several people contact me asking if there might be others interested in sharing a rental car. If you are among those who are interested in doing so, please respond to this post and we can start making those type of arrangements.
Best,
Michael
La Fonda Extends Deadline
Hey All,
I asked La Fonda and they have extended the deadline for room reservations to July 1, but they have graciously agreed to wait until July 15. Also, they are adding five more rooms, meaning there are now 6 rooms left instead of 1. My advice? Get on it ASAP!
Best,
Michael
I asked La Fonda and they have extended the deadline for room reservations to July 1, but they have graciously agreed to wait until July 15. Also, they are adding five more rooms, meaning there are now 6 rooms left instead of 1. My advice? Get on it ASAP!
Best,
Michael
Thursday, April 22, 2010
And even more on hotels...
Hey All,
Turns out there are more rooms held for us at La Fonda than we thought, so you still have a chance to get one there if you act soon. FYI, all rooms at La Fonda that we have not secured by the June 15 will be released, so get on it if you are interested in staying there! Regardless, there are still several options downtown that should continue to be available! Here are a few...
1) El Dorado Hotel - Very close to the level of La Fonda in both luxury and price, El Dorado is only a few blocks from the plaza. We don't have arrangements with them, but you can find better rates with them online than if you call.
http://www.eldoradohotel.com/
2) Garett's Desert Inn - Think of this as the Holiday Inn of downtown: lower price, good location, average quality. We do have arrangements with them: $119 for a King or two Double Beds, $109 for a Queen Bed. In truth, this is just a standard discount, but they don't go lower because of the location. In the end, as far as hotels, the price won't get much better and it makes a lot of sense in many ways. It's not likely you will be in the room most of the time. Just say you are attending the Bock Alarid Wedding when you call.
http://www.garrettsdesertinn.com/
3) Inn on the Paseo - No arrangements, but very close and somewhere in the middle between Garret's and La Fonda on the price. The word is that the rooms are small, but the place is very clean and close to the plaza.
http://www.innonthepaseo.com/
Best,
Mike and Sheila
Turns out there are more rooms held for us at La Fonda than we thought, so you still have a chance to get one there if you act soon. FYI, all rooms at La Fonda that we have not secured by the June 15 will be released, so get on it if you are interested in staying there! Regardless, there are still several options downtown that should continue to be available! Here are a few...
1) El Dorado Hotel - Very close to the level of La Fonda in both luxury and price, El Dorado is only a few blocks from the plaza. We don't have arrangements with them, but you can find better rates with them online than if you call.
http://www.eldoradohotel.com/
2) Garett's Desert Inn - Think of this as the Holiday Inn of downtown: lower price, good location, average quality. We do have arrangements with them: $119 for a King or two Double Beds, $109 for a Queen Bed. In truth, this is just a standard discount, but they don't go lower because of the location. In the end, as far as hotels, the price won't get much better and it makes a lot of sense in many ways. It's not likely you will be in the room most of the time. Just say you are attending the Bock Alarid Wedding when you call.
http://www.garrettsdesertinn.com/
3) Inn on the Paseo - No arrangements, but very close and somewhere in the middle between Garret's and La Fonda on the price. The word is that the rooms are small, but the place is very clean and close to the plaza.
http://www.innonthepaseo.com/
Best,
Mike and Sheila
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Greetings From Ground Zero!
Hey All,
Greetings from Santa Fe! After a few days in this lovely city, the wedding plans are coming together. Despite some trouble getting out here, we have had a wonderful time.
A few highlights:
Celebrating Mike's Birthday
Meeting Steve and Amber's adorable and happy baby son Pierce in Atlanta (We can't wait to see you guys again in September.)
Seeing BEAUTIFUL scenery on the drive from Salt Lake City to Santa Fe
Enjoying the baths and saunas at Ten Thousand Waves (http://www.tenthousandwaves.com/)
Cake tasting (It's going to be delicious!)
The food! (Seriously, Mike wasn't exaggerating -- Chili Rellenos, Carne Adovada, Mole Chicken Enchiladas, Green Chili Lasagna, Tres Leches Cake -- We'll post a more detailed food guide later.)
Shopping around the plaza for jewelry and gifts and walking through the art galleries
We can't wait for September, and we hope to see you all in Santa Fe!
Sheila and Mike
Friday, March 12, 2010
More on hotel arrangements...
Hey All,
Just to let everyone know, we are happy to help you find someone to room with if you are coming solo. In fact, it looks like many people will be coming solo so there should be a number of you who might want to double up. Anyone interested in finding a person to share a room with should contact me or Sheila.
As with all things, suffice it to say that the sooner the better...
Now, does anyone have any questions for us? If so, please don't hesitate to ask here, and I will be happy to answer.
Best,
Michael
Just to let everyone know, we are happy to help you find someone to room with if you are coming solo. In fact, it looks like many people will be coming solo so there should be a number of you who might want to double up. Anyone interested in finding a person to share a room with should contact me or Sheila.
As with all things, suffice it to say that the sooner the better...
Now, does anyone have any questions for us? If so, please don't hesitate to ask here, and I will be happy to answer.
Best,
Michael
Friday, March 5, 2010
Limited Number of Rooms Available at La Fonda!
Hey All,
We have secured a limited number of rooms at the Hotel La Fonda (http://www.lafondasantafe.com/), which we can arrange for a discounted rate. La Fonda is not only one of the top hotels in Santa Fe, but it is also situated on the Plaza, just steps away from all wedding centered events.
La Fonda is interesting for other reasons as well: it is the site of the first hotel in Santa Fe, once called the Alarid House and owned by my direct line ancestor. Indeed, our family sold the property shortly after the conclusion of the U.S. Mexican War, but there are still exhibits inside of La Fonda celebrating it's history.
In addition, the hotel also houses a Cantina that will be the location of a meet and greet the night before the wedding. On top of that, it has become something of a "home base" for the bride and her family!
As of now, we have 10 rooms, which we will offer on a first come, first serve basis. The normal rate is between $199-$249 for a standard room, with suites usually being a little bit higher. We have secured the rate of $175 a night, which is not an amazing deal but is certainly the best price you will find for this hotel. If you are interested in securing one of these rooms, please contact either me or Sheila.
More on housing in our next post!
Best,
Michael
We have secured a limited number of rooms at the Hotel La Fonda (http://www.lafondasantafe.com/), which we can arrange for a discounted rate. La Fonda is not only one of the top hotels in Santa Fe, but it is also situated on the Plaza, just steps away from all wedding centered events.
La Fonda is interesting for other reasons as well: it is the site of the first hotel in Santa Fe, once called the Alarid House and owned by my direct line ancestor. Indeed, our family sold the property shortly after the conclusion of the U.S. Mexican War, but there are still exhibits inside of La Fonda celebrating it's history.
In addition, the hotel also houses a Cantina that will be the location of a meet and greet the night before the wedding. On top of that, it has become something of a "home base" for the bride and her family!
As of now, we have 10 rooms, which we will offer on a first come, first serve basis. The normal rate is between $199-$249 for a standard room, with suites usually being a little bit higher. We have secured the rate of $175 a night, which is not an amazing deal but is certainly the best price you will find for this hotel. If you are interested in securing one of these rooms, please contact either me or Sheila.
More on housing in our next post!
Best,
Michael
Sunday, February 28, 2010
One of the best parts of New Mexico...
Hey All,
Take a look at the Green Chili Cheeseburger! A full food guide will be posted soon, but this gives you an idea of how New Mexicans utilize green chili, a mild but tasty topping that comes on just about everything in the city...
http://www.newmexico.org/greenchilecheeseburger/
Best,
Mike
Take a look at the Green Chili Cheeseburger! A full food guide will be posted soon, but this gives you an idea of how New Mexicans utilize green chili, a mild but tasty topping that comes on just about everything in the city...
http://www.newmexico.org/greenchilecheeseburger/
Best,
Mike
Heading to Santa Fe!
At the end of March, we'll be making a trip out to Santa Fe to finalize details for the wedding. While we're there, we'll be hard at work tasting cakes, catered foods, and wine. Stay tuned for venue details and further information.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
September 19th in Santa Fe, New Mexico!
After some deliberation, we have finally set a date for our wedding! We are happy to announce that our wedding will take place on 9/19/10 in the beautiful city of Santa Fe, NM. This really seems to be the best possible date so we hope it works for everyone!
As the wedding moves closer you can count on us to keep you informed of our ever evolving plans!
Best,
Sheila and Mike
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