Our Latest Wedding News
Updated Hotel Suggestions - Posted: 23 Jul, 2006
See the "Essential Info" link for the latest on lodging suggestions and rates - including our suggestions for nearby villas, condos and suite resorts. Still trying to get additional group discounts but still have not had much luck. (Sorry!)
Hotel Suggestions - Posted: 18 Jun, 2006
Most of the wedding party/family will be staying at The Westin Casaurina Resort: (345) 945 3800) or http://www.westincasuarina.net
We're working on special group rates which will be available to anyone who is intested (and are valid for 3 days prior and 3 days post of the wedding dates). Unfortunately, we'll have to get back to you with the final discounted rates.
Internet rates for the Westin currently are: - $189 / night for Islandview* - $218 / night for Partial Oceanview* - $269 / night for Beach/Pool View* (Suites are also available but are pricey) *Rates do not include additional taxes and service fees.
We are also checking into special rates at two alternative places that are nearby and seem a little more affordable yet still nice: • Villas of the Galleon - condos that are right next door to The Westin http://www.villasofthegalleon.com • Sunshine Suites Resort - suites hotel that is located on the bay side (across the street from Westin) http://www.sunshinesuites.com
The Hyatt and The Ritz are also close by on Seven Mile Beach but are more expensive.
We'll let you know more as we get the hotel(s) to lock in to special rates for the wedding group.
Airfare Estimates - Posted: 18 Jun, 2006
Just some preliminary searching on the internet came back with these prices for the following cities (note that these are full, non-discounted fares - we know that even the smallest effort can find tickets for a lot less):
Anchorage, AK $730 Austin, TX $660 Beaumont, TX $760 Birmingham, AL $600 Charlotte, NC $450 Chicago, IL $425 Dallas, TX $600 Fort Smith / XNA $650 Hot Springs, AR $775 Houston, TX $500 Huntington Beach, CA $675 Jacksonville, FL $480 Little Rock, AR $550 Littleton, CO $650 Louisville, KY $550 Phoenix, AZ $700 San Antonio, TX $630 St. Thomas, VI $775 Washington, DC $450
And, of course, searching for hotel and airfare package deals can be very rewarding as well.
Travel Assistance - Posted: 10 Jun, 2006
We know that many of you would like to make your own travel arrangements - either through a trusted agent, using miles or credit card points, or surfing travel sites till you've found the ultimate deal. We completely understand. Just let Buddy or me know if you have any questions that could help you during your planning.
For anyone who's interested, you are welcome to contact the travel agent who has been helping us with wedding travel details (and therefore knows a fair amount about the occasion). Her name is Jane Sanders at Sandpiper Travel: 1-800-725-7263 or jsanders@vacation.com.
See document link labeled 'Travel Assistance' under the Essential Info section for more travel information (mostly the same info but in an easier format).
How to Contact Us - Posted: 09 Jun, 2006
Elizabeth (Bess) Yarbrough: (512) 773-5744 (cell) eyarbrough@austin.rr.com
John Douglas (Buddy) Henderson: (512) 293-8358 (cell) buddy.henderson.c8ra@statefarm.com
