We cannot believe we are going to see you all in less then two weeks?!?! We won’t bore you with the old “time flies” line, but, doesn’t it?? We are sooo, excited!
There are a few things we’d like to share with you this week as we approach wedding week. Some are logistics where others are just fun tidbits.
Cell phone connectivity
Speaking of cellphone coverage, we’d like to talk connectivity. One of the beautiful things about Santa Fe is it’s disconnectedness from the rest of the world. If you’re looking to escape the daily grind, this a great place to do it. Primary reason being, it can be nearly impossible to reach you!
Cell phone reception in Santa Fe tends to be very spotty. There are some places that are pretty good, but you’ll need to find them, or ask your hotel. AT&T tends to be randomly questionable while Verizon is said to be very good. Your hotel will usually have very dependable wifi. Just be sure to check in with them if you’re experiencing issues. Maybe bring your tinfoil hats.
Transportation for the Wedding Reception
Most importantly we’d like to talk transportation the day of the wedding. As most of you know, we are having our wedding reception at the private home of our dear friend Kris Wong-Barrie. Her home is on oneof the most historic streets in Santa Fe and with historic comes a few challenges, mainly parking, not to mention neighbors and their privacy.
In an effort to avoid disturbing the neighbors’ traffic flow much less the neighbors themselves, we’ll be providing transportation to and from the reception. Immediately following the wedding, Beth, our Maid of Honor, in the bright orange dress, will guide you to the main entrance of the Inn & Spa at Loretto (right next door to the chapel) where a mini-coach will bring you to the reception (it may need to make two trips). The coach will remain close by all evening and will bring you back to the same pick-up spot whenever you’d like throughout the evening with the last round being just after midnight – check in with Lawson, our Best Man, for the transportation back to the hotel – he’ll have a direct connect with the driver. And, if you’re at a nearby hotel other than the Loretto, we are certain we can arrange a few special drop off points as well.
There’s a great public parking lot on the corner at Paseo De Peralta and East Alameda Street. There’s also a great underground, covered parking lot at the La Fonda hotel, just around the corner. Both are great options, cost for parking varies. Both are within a short walk to the chapel.
Here’s a map to help clarify:
Stay tuned for a few more updates – we have some recommendations, directions and suggestions that will hopefully make your stay a bit more fun.
K. & J.
