tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7321523005814068972024-02-18T22:50:00.604-08:00Anna and Jesse's Wedding SpotUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-732152300581406897.post-50525727326427752092010-06-30T15:24:00.000-07:002010-06-30T15:29:34.724-07:00<b>Thanks</b> <br />
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Thank you all for being a part of our wedding. It was really great to see all of you and we hope that you had a great time. It was a very special and memorable day and we could not have had a more beautiful wedding. We also had an awesome honeymoon and plan to post a link to Facebook so you can see photos soon.<br />
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<b>Wedding Photos</b><br />
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Photos of our wedding are posted for viewing. To see a really good collection of wedding photos check out our photographer's blog at <a href="http://www.arraephotography.com/?paged=2">http://www.arraephotography.com</a>. To see all of them and order prints, go to <a href="http://www.arraephotography.instaproofs.com/">http://www.arraephotography.instaproofs.com</a> and enter the code <b>millcreek</b>.<br />
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If you would like to order prints, there is a discount if you order them by the end of this week. Sorry if we didn't already inform you earlier.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-732152300581406897.post-14330766879308546732010-05-04T20:07:00.000-07:002010-05-04T20:07:44.579-07:00<b>Eastern Time, Don't Forget!</b><br />
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Please don't forget that our wedding ceremony will start at 4:00 PM Eastern Time! That's 3:00 PM in Chicago, an hour earlier.<b> </b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-732152300581406897.post-42396214946618218112010-05-02T20:25:00.000-07:002010-05-12T20:32:14.548-07:00<b>Attire</b><br />
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Dressy-casual attire preferred. We will be dressed up all fancy.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-732152300581406897.post-66503869731751837162010-05-01T08:56:00.000-07:002010-05-18T20:09:53.955-07:00<b>Free Shuttle</b><br />
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The Surfari Joe's Ramada will offer our guests free shuttle rides to our wedding. Please inquire at the front desk when you check-in to sign-up for a specific time. Pick-ups will be between 2:45 - 3:45 pm and returns back to the hotel will be between 10:30 pm - midnight.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-732152300581406897.post-26328325632480358602010-04-28T21:27:00.000-07:002010-05-18T21:14:58.361-07:00<b>Sunday Fun</b><br />
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We hope you will stick around and join us on Sunday between 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for pizza from a brick oven and a tour of Wild Raspberry apple orchard in Union Pier.<br />
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Directions from Watervliet to Union Pier for the brunch we are hosting on Sunday are on a card you should have gotten with your invitation in the mail. It is about 50 minutes south of the where the wedding is taking place, exit 6, right off of 94. The address is 16700 Lakeside Rd., Union Pier, MI. Click <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=68770+80th+Ave+Watervliet,+Michigan&daddr=16700+Lakeside+Road,+Union+Pier,+MI&hl=en&geocode=FezXggIdyoLc-ikj-gR5VjQXiDGtc9mOIQ5-xw%3BFdITfgId7YvV-ikFuc2lJRwRiDGie7NVk2eGGA&mra=ls&sll=42.037054,-86.142426&sspn=0.209601,0.572662&ie=UTF8&z=10" target="_blank">here</a> for these directions.<br />
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Bike ride possibly to follow... If you are interested, bring a bike for an informal ride around farmland near the orchard after the brunch. <br />
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<ul><li>Explore the <a href="http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=505&type=SPRK">Warren Woods Dunes State Park</a> (Sawyer, MI).</li>
<li>Visit one of many <a href="http://www.lakesidebeachhouse.com/area_upick_farms.htm">U-pick farms or vineyards</a> for strawberries and other seasonal crops.</li>
<li>Grab a beer and see some live music at an award-winning brewpub, <a href="http://liverybrew.com/calendar/">The Livery</a> (St. Joseph, MI).</li>
<li>Visit a local winery such as The <a href="http://www.roundbarnwinery.com/">Round Barn</a>, <a href="http://www.lemoncreekwinery.com/">Lemon Creek</a>, <a href="http://www.taborhill.com/">Tabor Hill</a> or <a href="http://www.contessawinecellars.com/">Contessa Winery</a> for a free wine tasting. </li>
<li>Check out the many awesome <a href="http://www.newbuffalo.com/antiques.shtml">antique shops and malls</a> (around New Buffalo). </li>
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In our first post, we mentioned that rooms are blocked for our guests at the Ramada and Holiday Inn. Please note, all rooms must be reserved by <b>April 28</b>. After that date, they will be open to the public and may fill up fast for the holiday weekend. <br />
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Also, the Ramada will have free shuttle service between the ceremony and the hotel.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-732152300581406897.post-30518392298857664132010-01-09T20:03:00.000-08:002010-01-09T18:03:28.657-08:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">Save the Date!</span><br />
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Saturday, May 29, 2010 <br />
Memorial Day Weekend <br />
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<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Chicago,+IL&daddr=68770+80th+Ave+Watervliet,+Michigan&geocode=FbGUfgId_JDG-inty_TQPCwOiDEAwMAJrabgrw%3BFezXggId3oLc-ikj-gR5VjQXiDGtc9mOIQ5-xw&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=41.885815,-86.95531&sspn=0.9365,1.691895&ie=UTF8&ll=41.881831,-86.932068&spn=0.93656,1.691895&z=9">Watervliet</a>, Southwest Michigan (Near Benton Harbor)<br />
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Please keep in mind that our wedding is scheduled on a holiday weekend, so we encourage you to finalize your reservations soon. See <b>Accommodations</b> for suggestions.<br />
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More details to come...<br />
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We look forward to seeing you there!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-732152300581406897.post-34219403131737336992010-01-09T17:56:00.001-08:002010-01-09T18:06:08.088-08:00<b>Price correction for Ramada Inn</b><br />
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Sorry! See the corrected price for the Ramada Inn below.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-732152300581406897.post-46391512103237832232010-01-08T20:48:00.000-08:002010-05-18T20:49:38.337-07:00<b>Musical Requests...</b><br />
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This poll has closed.<b> </b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-732152300581406897.post-76079135142985986272010-01-08T08:00:00.000-08:002010-05-18T20:47:55.790-07:00<b>What music would you dance to? </b><br />
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Please <b>Comment</b> to this post with your selections for songs and artists to play at our dance party or email us at <a href="mailto:jrutschman@gmail.com">jrutschman@gmail.com</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-732152300581406897.post-81608838773155556192009-12-28T15:07:00.000-08:002010-01-09T18:12:55.069-08:00<b>Directions</b> <br />
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<a href="http://www.millcreekbarn.com/directions.html">Millcreek Barns</a>, where the wedding will take place, is located at 68770 80th Ave in <em>Watervliet</em>, <em>Michigan</em> 49098.<br />
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Click <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Chicago,+IL&daddr=68770+80th+Ave+Watervliet,+Michigan&geocode=FbGUfgId_JDG-inty_TQPCwOiDEAwMAJrabgrw%3BFezXggId3oLc-ikj-gR5VjQXiDGtc9mOIQ5-xw&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=41.885815,-86.95531&sspn=0.9365,1.691895&ie=UTF8&ll=41.881831,-86.932068&spn=0.93656,1.691895&z=9">here</a> for Google Maps directions from Chicago.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-732152300581406897.post-91304516352487595072009-12-28T15:00:00.000-08:002010-05-12T20:32:58.319-07:00<b>Wedding Location </b><br />
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Our wedding ceremony and reception will be held at the <a href="http://www.millcreekbarn.com/">Mill Creek Barns</a> in Watervliet, Michigan. The ceremony will begin at 4:00 p.m. <i>EST</i><b> </b>(one hour later than Chicago). This will follow with an evening of dinner, live music, cocktails, and a dance party. Here are some photos of the location:<br />
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The wedding will take place in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Watervliet+%2B+michigan&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Watervliet,+Berrien,+Michigan&gl=us&ei=3zE5S8eAGdX5nAext8zqCA&ved=0CA0Q8gEwAA&z=14">Watervliet</a>, just outside of Benton Harbor, Michigan.<br />
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If you are looking for a place a stay, we have reserved several rooms for guests at nearby hotels for a slightly discounted rate. All of these hotels offer both single and double rooms that can be shared:<br />
<ul><li>The <a href="http://www.surfarijoes.com/dnn/">Surfari Joe's Ramada</a> in Watervliet - $109 a night (for either a king bed or double room). The Ramada is closest hotel to the site of the wedding and offers guests free shuttle service going to and from the event. It also has a kid-friendly, super-awesome <a href="http://www.surfarijoes.com/dnn/"><i>Indoor Wilderness Water Park!</i></a><br />
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</ul>The following hotels are 17 minutes away in Benton Harbor and offer the same price for a king-sized or double room. Simply call and tell them you are with Anna and Jesse's wedding party. <br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sbnbh-courtyard-benton-harbor-st-joseph/">Courtyard Inn</a> - $129 a night.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-benton_harbor-michigan-MI226?promo=gglocal">Comfort Suites</a> - $129 a night.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hiexpress.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/behmi?&cm_mmc=mdpr-_-googlemaps-_-ex-_-behmi&dp=true">Holiday Inn</a> - $139 a night (If you wish to book online, the promotional code is 'BIOBNS'). <br />
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</ul>Other options: <br />
<ul><li>There is a <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&q=Super+8+%2B+benton+harbor&fb=1&gl=us&hq=Super+8+%2B&hnear=benton+harbor&cid=0,0,6363470538553211913&ei=uh49S8GlIs2inQe8i5X4CA&ved=0CA4QnwIwAA&ll=42.092315,-86.41114&spn=0.007293,0.013218&z=16&iwloc=A">Super 8</a> near Benton Harbor.</li>
<li>If your feeling it, there is a <a href="http://www.hikercentral.com/campgrounds/105920.html">KOA campground</a> and <a href="http://www.dunelakecampground.com/">Dune Lake Campground</a><cite><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></cite>in Coloma.<br />
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<li>There are also many lovely Bed and Breakfasts and lodges in the area. Click <a href="http://www.michigan.org/Places-to-Stay/B-and-B/Default.aspx?city=G2817">here</a> for a listing.<br />
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</ul>More information TBA. <br />
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We would love it if you contributed to our honeymoon. Check out our <a href="http://www.annaandjesse4ever.honeyfund.com/wedding/annaandjesse">Honeyfund registry</a> to see how you can help. If you would like to buy us gifts, we are registered with <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/Gift-Registry/Guest/ViewRegistry.aspx?grid=4370515">Crate and Barrel</a> and <a href="http://macys.weddingchannel.com/gvr/guestregistrydetail.action?retailer_registry_uid=314601144&listby=dept&cm_sp=Affiliate-_-MWC-_-Macy%27s">Macy's</a>.<br />
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We would also graciously accept any funds to help with a future home.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-732152300581406897.post-39516699922253101392009-12-26T20:29:00.000-08:002010-05-04T20:32:27.616-07:00<b>Our Honeymoon</b><br />
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In light of the political climate in Arizona, we are uh... reconsidering the exact details of our stay in Arizona. More TBA.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0