Thursday, May 11, 2006

Welcome


Welcome to Keren and Mike’s wedding site. Here we’ll post essential (and frivolous) information about our upcoming nuptials.


Remember, the big day is Sunday, August 13th, 2006.

posted by Mike at 6:18 PM

Lodging

Need a place to stay while you're in town for the festivities? Our couch is taken, but you could consider:

Best Western Carlyle Inn
If you're eager to explore more of Los Angeles then this hotel, centrally located in Beverly Hills, could be just what you're looking for. About 30 minutes from Buerge Chapel. Rates from $160. Reservations: (800) 322-7595.

Channel Road Inn
This fully restored architectural treasure (now a bed & breakfast) is located just one block from the beach in the exclusive yet eclectic Santa Monica Canyon. About 15 minutes from Buerge Chapel. Rooms start at $215. Reservations: (310) 459-1920.

The Georgian Hotel
Featuring spectacular ocean sunsets and panoramic bay views, the hotel is situated in the seaside resort community of Santa Monica. About 20 minutes from Buerge Chapel. Rates from $240.00. Reservations: (800) 538-8147 or (310) 395-9945.

Hotels from the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
More hotels to choose from.

posted by Mike at 6:14 PM

Directions

Buerge Chapel at the Aldersgate Retreat Center
We’re getting married under the chuppah in Buerge Chapel at the Aldersgate Retreat Center. A chuppah in a chapel? Yes, it's like two great religions that taste great together. Mmm... mmm.
Location
Aldersgate Retreat Center
925 Haverford Avenue
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-6699

For an interactive map of the Retreat Center, click here.
Parking
There is a lot adjacent to the retreat center, but we're trying to reserve that for our more senior guests and delivery folks. So, if you're not yet a member of the AARP, we'd like to make a few suggestions:
  • Carpool if you can. Have friends coming to the celebration? Share a ride. Save gas and get the chance to gossip about your other friends who you're not riding with.
  • Use our secondary lot. We have permission to use the Pacific Palisades Woman's Club parking lot on Temescal Canyon Road. The lot is just north of Bowdoin Street. Below is a handy map. Please DO NOT park in the Palisades Theater lot on Temescal, which is just north of the Woman's Club lot. Also, please DO NOT park in the Woman's Club parking lot adjacent to their building on Haverford.
  • Park in the neighborhood. There is street parking around the retreat center. You can park on Temescal Canyon Road, Haverford Avenue, Radcliffe Avenue or Antioch Street. You should be fine because it will be a Sunday, but check signs to be sure.
  • Leave a little extra time. Better to arrive a few minutes early than trying to sprint in heels. Believe me, I know.

You can park in the Pacific Palisades Woman's Club Parking Lot on Temescal Canyon Road.

posted by Mike at 5:46 PM

Schedule

posted by Mike at 5:45 PM

Registry

Those of you who've been to our place know it's small but cozy, so we've just put together a short registry.

Traditional & Practical
Kickin’ it old school with registries at:
  • Target

  • Bed Bath & Beyond


    • Flexible & Convenient
    The chameleon of all gifts, certificates can be had from:
  • Amazon

  • Best Buy


    • Charitable & Karma Building
    Toaster oven not your style, how about a goat?
  • Heifer International
    Heifer International's mission is to help people to help themselves. By donating a gift of livestock, people are able to feed their family with potential to generate an income. Heifer encourages its recipients to share the gift by passing on offspring to others. Thus, it is truly a gift that keeps on giving.

  • Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam/Oasis of Peace
    This Israeli village of 50 families, half Palestinian and half Jewish, was created to demonstrate that the two peoples can live together as equals. Through their various educational projects, they reach out to the other communities to further the work of peace.

    • posted by Mike at 5:43 PM