Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Hotels

Crowne Plaza Resort


One Resort Drive

Asheville, NC 28806 [View Map]


Reservations: 1-800-733-3211 (refer to Philmon/Ritchie wedding)


Additional Info: The “Crowne” is a full-service resort just a few minutes away from downtown Asheville. We have reserved blocks of rooms ($139/night) and villas (studio, 1BR, & 2BR with prices ranging from $132 - $219/night) for our guests. You must speak to a representative at the hotel for these special rates.



Haywood Park Hotel


One Battery Park Avenue
Asheville NC 28801
[View Map]

Reservations: 1-800-228-2522

Additional Info: This is a great option if you are interested in staying in downtown Asheville. It is a beautiful, boutique hotel located within walking distance of the area’s finest restaurants, shops, coffee houses and galleries.


Holiday Inn – Biltmore West


435 Smokey Park Highway

Asheville, NC 28806 [View Map]


Reservations: 1-877-863-4780 (or via website)


Additional Info: This hotel is about 8 miles west of downtown. There are many attractions nearby such as the Biltmore Estate, NC Arboretum, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Chimney Rock State Park. This is ideal for guests who will be renting cars or driving.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

On the road to...


It's been a while since I've updated the site so I thought I'd let you know where we stand with the planning process.

We've secured our officiant -- His name is Reverend Tim Auman and is the Chaplain at Wake Forest University, where Shannon attended. We're looking forward to working with him to develop our ceremony.

Speaking of the ceremony, two of our guests (so far) have generously offered to perform a ditty or two. Marit Johnson, my cousin, will be on violin and Emily Feuerstein, Shannon's cousin, will be singing.

And now, I'd like to introduce you to our wedding party!

Katie Curfman, Brittany Laughlin



Lori Fox



Sheila Kori



Kelsey Johnson (with her husband, Matt)



Michael Neff



Evan Philmon (with his Sister, Shannon)



Ryan Philmon



Patrick Ritchie



Taylor Ritchie (with his wife, Stacy)



Alexis Rollins



Christopher Schroeck (with his wife, Kerri)



Gabe Vogler



Ben Wiegers


*special thanks to Facebook for the pictures