Jess and Julio tie the knot

If you're reading this you probably already know.. we are Jess and Julio, a couple from Chicago who are getting married this fall. There are posts on this blog about directions to the wedding, hotels, and our registry. We will try and keep the information on here up to date to help with the logistics of the big day.

I guess this is where we are supposed to tell you all about us but instead I think I'll just post some of our finer moments in photo form.

Hotels and Lodging - South Haven

The groom will be staying at The Sand Castle Inn in South Haven Michigan, just about 10-15 minutes down the highway from the chapel. The Sand Castle is also the backup plan for the reception in case of rain. Here is a map of the Inn's location.

We will also have brunch on Sunday morning after the wedding at the Inn for anyone who is still in town and wants to join us.

If you are interested in staying in South Haven you can check the South Haven visitors bureau page.

the chapel and the house...

here are some photos of the chapel











here are some photos at the house...

Directions

The Lake Shore Chapel is at the intersection of Campbell Rd. and Lakeshore Dr. in Saugatuck, MI. The chapel just celebrated it's 100th anniversay.

The reception will be 20 yards away in Jess's parents house at 470 Shorewood Dr.

Here's a google map

Hotels and Lodging

There are lots of places to stay in Saugatuck and Douglas. There is a small bed and breakfast just a short walk away from the reception down Campbell Rd. called the Valentine Lodge.

There are the usual suspects also on Blue Star Highway : Holiday Inn Express, AmericInn, etc.

For a map of hotels click here.

For the Saugatuck Douglas visitors bureau click here.

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Here is some more information on hotels in the area from the bride's mom for anyone looking into reservations early... (posted 3-29-08)

Valentine Lodge is so close to our house you can walk. Jess talked about maybe
getting a bunch of friends to rent out the whole place. They have a website and you can reserve right on there. Their phone is disconnected for now, I'm sure because they aren't open yet for the season.

Lakeshore Hotel is terrific. It's down the lake from us a couple miles. It has
a pool and large grounds and a terrific beach. A really easy bike ride away but probably not an easy walk in dress clothes. They won't be taking reservations until April 15: 269-857-7121

Timberline Motel is an L-shaped motor lodge with pool. Not too far away but definitely a car ride. It's been there many years and has a good rep. and are open year-round. They should be able to take reservs. now: 269-857-2147

Beachway is several different buildings and types of lodging, from hotel rooms to condos with 4 bedrooms. They are on our side of the inland lake so it isn't a long distance to our house. Jess will know. It's on the way to the Oval beach and right where the chain ferry crosses over to town. We know the owners and they have been around a long time. 269-857-3331

Captain's Quarters is a little place that has been renovated and the new owners have done a lot to it. Only a short drive away north of town on the Blue Star. 800-499-2929

Then there is the Best Western 269-857-7178 and Americinn 800-634-3444, both are chain hotels and have been in town for several years, with no bad report. Both are just a short drive
away from us on the Blue Star.

Registry

We are registered at crate and barrel and cb2.