Here are some early pictures of our fantastic wedding in Florida! More pictures to follow once we receive our photographers pictures.

Much Needed Update!!

We have been slacking on updating our blog- but not on the wedding plans.  We have been busy with that, hence no blog posts.

9 Days!!! (we are down to single digit numbers)

Here is the information for the shuttles from ECP to the property, for those of you who are not getting a rental.

1. Rock and Roll Transit    http://www.rockandrolltransit.com/Book_Airport_Transit.php    850-270-7433   

I believe they charge $20 from the Wyndham Bay Point Resort to the Airport each way.

 2. Sunshine Shuttles     http://www.sunshineshuttle.com/     850-650-6333


There is boat on the property that will take you across the lagoon each day to Shell Island. 
The Hotel website states it departs 4 times a day but do not list those times.Inquire at the Front Desk if you are interested.

We probably won't post again until after the wedding, so the next time you hear from us we will
be newly weds!

We are extra, super, over the top excited to see you all in about a week!

1 month,

One month from today's date (4 weeks from Saturday to be exact) is our big day!  Are you as excited as we are?

We will be posting hotel information (such as shuttle information if you are not getting a rental car) in the next few weeks, but not much else to report.  We have everything planned (we just paid off the photographer and cake lady and florist-WooHoo!) and under control (plus we can't post everything as there has to be some element of surprise!).  Now just need to pray and hope that there is no rain in Panama City Beach on April 28 so our ceremony can be outside on the beach. 

This weekend we are traveling to Ohio for our bridal (and groom shower- George is going to be present at the shower). 

We are almost there!

6 weeks and 2 days left to be exact!  We have some exciting news to report and some reminders.

First, the reminder - Please RSVP!  Tomorrow is the last day.  If you can't come, we understand, but please RSVP.  It probably is normal for all couples to go through this before their wedding to have to track down people to confirm definitively from the non-responders they are not coming, but you can save us a lot of  time if you just go online and RSVP.  We even made it electronic so you don't have to drive to the post office and drop off mail! (If you are not coming and you RSVP'ed, we appreciate your effort!)

Now to the good news-  The hotel was able to set us space for a patio cocktail hour!  We are super excited about this one.  Originally we had said wedding reception was immediately following the outdoor beach wedding ceremony.  Then, we met with our FABULOUS photographers when we were in Florida in January and they gave us some great ideas.  We started to draft a timeline for taking pictures and one of the fantastic idea was an outdoor cocktail hour.  This event will be great for 2 reasons, 1) the Palm Terrace outdoor patio area is one of the most scenic areas of the resort, with beautiful surroundings, so it will be a great area for our guests to continue to enjoy the great Florida sun and mingle with each other and enjoy the property.  2)  Even though we will be taking some post-ceremony pictures on the beach, you will still see us from the terrace so we won't have completely vanished.  Our guests will enjoy Coconut Fried Shrimp with Pineapple Curry Dipping Sauce, Brochette of Beef with Bell Pepper Peppercorn Sauce, and Petit Crab Cakes with Creole Remoulade for appetizers during this cocktail hour, all with open bar, around one to two hours before sunset!  We have a feeling our guests will be happy with this new setup. :) 




Airfare and Flight Cost Comparisons

In case you are one of the last minute people who still need to RSVP for the wedding, and you really want to attend, but airfare tickets are just too outrageous for you to do so, here is a tip that may save you some money.  Buy roundtrip airfare to ATL (Altanta) airport from your local airport, which should be much cheaper than flying into ECP (nearest airport to Panama City Beach).  Then rent a car and drive around 5 to 6 hours to Panama City Beach.  Yes, it will be a hassle to drive that many hours, but if you have a family of at least one child or more, the difference in airfare flying into Atlanta may be worth the hassle.  Car rental, if rented from ATL airport and returned to ATL airport, should be a hundred to two hundred dollars, depending on how many days you stay, but the cost savings in airfare for a family will be more than worth your while.  However, if you are planning to travel alone or with just 2 people, this method may not be worth it.  Just try out airfares using both locations and compare. The closest airports to our wedding resort (from closest to farthest) are ECP, VPS, PNS, then ATL.  Good luck price shopping and if you have any questions, feel free to ask us!

RSVP!

If you haven't already done so, Please Please Please RSVP!  We need a head count for the cake and catering people. 

The RSVP can be done at the website below:

http://www.anrsvp.com/?snydertochen428

It'll only take a few seconds. 

The RSVP deadline is Friday, March 16, but if you need a few extra days after that to finalize your decision, just let us know.

If you can't make it, we understand, and you'll be missed.  If you can't attend, we are still asking you to RSVP 'No', so we have an accurate count and provide the right amount of food to feed everyone who is coming.

Thanks!

Purple Haze

Our wedding is entitled Purple Haze.  EVERYTHING is going be a shade of purple.  We are requesting khaki and sundress attire, and if you you really want to go a step further...then wear something purple.  We have bought so much purple wedding stuff I think we can name almost every shade of purple known to man. 

If you don't believe us, here is a list:

Royal Purple (Primary Purple)
Electric Purple (Hot Purple- with a pink tint)
Fuschia Purple (we bought lanterns in this color so it counts!)
Mulberry
Lavender
Lilac
Eggplant
Violet
Grape
Majestic/Regal Purple (similar to royal purple- but not always as we have bought stuff with a slightly different tint in this shade)
Amethyst
Orchid
Plum
Pansy
Wisteria

There are probably more shades, but you get the hint. 

Your mission...if you choose to accept...is to be in Florida in a shade of purple (and if you need help with a color, refer to the list above!).  So go to your closet and dig out something royal or plum or lavender....

These cows have nothing to do with the wedding.  But they are purple, and since Sherry is from Ohio, there is some degree of connection!?!