Marybeth and Todd’s wedding

Posted by Todd on November 14th, 2007 filed in Family Events

Hello Family and Friends,

Mary Beth and Todd are getting married and we’re hoping you can come. We’ll be sending out invitations, but since many of you might be coming from far away we wanted to give you time for bookings. The wedding will be on Saturday, July 12, 2008. We’re also planning other things for people flying in so you can make a weekend holiday of it. Here’s our grand plan.

Thursday and Friday July 10-11th – Hang out at the Mt. Baldy Lodge. They have a swimming pool, volleyball court, horseshoes, hiking, and a restaurant. It is up in the mountains and it is beautiful. Mary Beth’s band, Sugar Mountain Mama Serenade will possibly be playing on Friday night too. Should be a nice few days of hanging out with family and friends. You can do touristy stuff in the city, but your on your own.

Saturday July 12 – You can continue to hang out at the lodge, or if you want to explore down town Claremont you could do that too. Claremont has many shops, a movie theater, and a great folk music center (folk instruments from around the world) if you are a musician. The bride and groom will have things to attend to before the wedding in the afternoon, so you’re on your own (together). The wedding will be at 4:00 in Mary Beth and Todd’s garden. This will be a casual wedding. Wear cool clothing and shoes that can handle uneven surfaces. Heels are not recommended. We want to get married here because we have created this space together. The reception will follow at 5:00, up at the Claremont Women’s Lodge. This is about 7 blocks away. Make sure you have dancing shoes because the Sugar Mountain Mamas and Hobo Jazz (they play 20’s and 30’s blues and jazz) will be playing after the dinner. It’s air conditioned at the Lodge, but not in the backyard. We will keep the house air conditioned for the day though.

Sunday July 13 – Brunch at Mary Beth and Todd’s house for anyone who is still here. The rest of the day will be played out by ear for those who are still in town.

We’ll keep you advised of any updates and send an invitation soon.

Here are a few ideas for accommodations in the Mt. Baldy and Claremont area. The closest airport is the Ontario airport, which is 15 minutes from Claremont. It’s code if you are going on line to book tickets is ONT. We have limited places to sleep at our house unless your o.k. with sleeping on an air mattress. We will also work with people who need to be picked up and dropped off at the airport. The drive between Claremont and Mt. Baldy is about 20 minutes. All of these hotels are online if you want to see them.

Mt. Baldy Lodge

Mt. Baldy Lodge -There are only three cabins available. These are rustic, but cute. There is one that can sleep four and two that can sleep two. If you want one of these let us know because they’re reserved in our name right now.

Buckhorn Lodge (909)982-1107

There are nine cabins available here and it is within walking distance of the Mt. Baldy Lodge. These cabins are small, but cute. Each one is decorated differently. They are nicer on the inside than outside. We weren’t going to recommend this place when we saw it from the outside, but we went into the rooms, and they were nice. It is very close to the Mt. Baldy lodge, and there aren’t a lot of choices in Mt. Baldy.

Ramada Inn- (909)621-4831

This is located about one mile from the wedding and reception.

Howard Johnson – (909)-626-2431

This is located about one mile from the wedding and reception.

Hotel Casa 425- (888)702-4991

This is an expensive, new hotel in the middle of downtown Claremont. It is within walking distance of the wedding and reception. This is if you are up to a 12 block walk. The neighborhood is beautiful and safe.

We hope you can come.

Much love,
Mary Beth and Todd