karen and michael: 2010

New Blog Page

We have developed a new blog to update our friends
and
families on current life events.

The blog is called Alexander Updates.

Check it out!

This blog will remain open, but not in use.

Safe Travels

We'll be arriving in Michigan on Sunday or Monday.

For all of you who are driving or flying from out-of-town
--safe travels!

We'll see you on May 30th for the big day!

RSVP Deadline

Reminder: RSVPs are due by May 1st.
We hope you'll be joining us!

Dear Family and Friends:

Welcome to our Wedding Website!

We will be posting information about the wedding as it becomes available.

Use the BLOG ARCHIVE tool to the left to find posts about
*How We Met
*The Engagement and Engagement Photos
*The Wedding Party
*Location
*Parking at the Ceremony and Reception Site
*Hotels
*Registries
*Dining and Entertainment in Brighton
...and more
OR simply click on the topic that interests you in the above list.

Leave comments, if you like, and check for updates often.

Thanks for stopping by!

Wedding Date: May 30, 2010 (Sunday)
Location: Brighton, Michigan

**We request that children not be brought along to the event
unless they are members of the Wedding Party.
Thank you for understanding our seating limitations.**

Location

The Ceremony

will take place in the gardens at

6140 Cowell Road

Brighton, Michigan

Reception to follow

Cocktails at 4:30pm, prior to the ceremony

Find a map to this location here

Parking at the Ceremony and Reception Site

We will have a shuttle bus running to the Wedding site from the Holiday Inn Express
at 3:30pm
4:30pm
5:30pm.

The bus will return people to the Holiday Inn Express from the Wedding
beginning at 9:00pm
10:00pm
11:00pm
12:00am.

Please carpool with friends or family members to the ceremony!
Parking is limited and curbside only.

If you need a lift to

6140 Cowell Road
Brighton, Michigan
or back to your hotel at the end of the evening,
you may also call

Yellow Cab Taxi
(734) 663-8898

JCN Limo and Taxi
(810) 229-2659
Mobile: (810) 908-0056

Hotels

We have blocked twenty rooms for our guests

at the Holiday Inn Express in Brighton, Michigan.

To receive the discounted rate, we suggest

that you make a reservation sooner rather than later.
The block expires on April 29, 2010.
Group Code: OCA

To make a reservation, please call (810) 225-4300.

or visit

www.hiexpress.com/brightonmi

You may also find accommodations at

Courtyard Detroit-Brighton
(810) 225-9200
7799 Conference Center Drive
Brighton, Michigan

and

Homewood Suites by Hilton
(810) 225-0200
8060 Challis Drive
Brighton, Michigan

Dining and Entertainment in Brighton

Restaurants

Stillwater Grill
503 West Grand River Avenue

Ciao Amici's
217 West Main Street

Stone Fire Bistro
440 West Main Street

Stout Irish Pub
125 East Grand River Avenue

Entertainment

MJR Cinema
8200 Murphy Drive

Brighton Bowl
9871 East Grand River Avenue

Downtown Brighton
is home
to a number
of
retail shops
and
boutiques
for those interested in shopping

Detroit Entertainment

Brighton is only an hour or so from downtown Detroit

where you can find the following entertainment:

MotorCity Casino
2901 Grand River Avenue
DETROIT

MGM Grand Casino
1777 Third Street
DETROIT

Greektown Casino
555 East Lafayette
DETROIT

With a passport, you can cross the Ambassador Bridge
or use the Tunnel to enter Canada
Canada Entertainment

Caesar's Windsor Casino
377 Riverside Drive East
Ontario, CANADA

Registries

We are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond.
From this page you may search for our registry under either
Karen O'Connor or Michael Alexander.
The Wedding Date is May 30, 2010.

Many of these items are expensive--
a Bed, Bath & Beyond giftcard would help toward the purchase
of pots and pans, china, cutlery, etc.

Don't forget to SAVE 20% on in-store purchases by
registering your e-mail address with Bed, Bath & Beyond first.
They will send a printable coupon to your e-mail inbox.
You can unsubscribe at any time!

We are registered for a few items at Target.
From this page you may search for our registry under either
Karen O'Connor or Michael Alexander.
The Wedding Location is Michigan.

Target giftcards toward the purchase of these
registry items would also be much appreciated!

If you wish to send congratulations,
please note that our address is
419 Albion Way
Fort Collins, CO 80526

Thank You!

The Wedding Party

parents of the bride

Debra and Richard O’Connor

parents of the groom

Mary and Peter Alexander
grandmother of the bride

Mary Joan O’Connor
grandmother of the groom

Melva Simon
grandparents of the groom

Kath and Jim Alexander

matron of honor

Amanda Hart Franke
bridesmaids

Jamie Lindholm

Megan Ford
junior bridesmaid
Keirsten VanHorn

best man

Peter Alexander

groomsmen

John O’Connor

Thomas O’Connor

ushers
Bertrand Bazzoli
Nicholas Dankanich

Steve Thornell

flower girls
Sarah Alexander

Ashleigh VanHorn

We remember our grandparents:
Helen and John Bigford
Joseph Simon
Richard O'Connor

Booked Vendors

We've booked our catering company--Crystal Gardens...

...And a fabulous DJ--Adam Knudsen...

...As well as a photobooth from ShutterBooth...

...Karen's wedding gown from The Bridal Collection
in Denver...

...Michael's tux from Men's Wearhouse...

...Reception rentals from PartyMax in Canton, Michigan...

...Favors from Copoco's Honey...

...Karen's jewelry from Sarah Lin (baubles at etsy.com)...