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

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

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