Oh the places you'll go ...

For all of our out-of-towners, here are some points of interest and some ideas of what to do while you're in town. 

First off, we have Old Town Scottsdale.  Only a couple miles away from the Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort, it offers many options for dining and shopping.  There are also a ton of galleries specializing in Western and Southwestern art.  You'll definitely be able to get a feel for Arizona here.  Keep an eye out for the singing cowboy on horseback!!!   

http://www.scottsdaledowntown.com/

McCormick Ranch Golf Club, the wedding venue, boasts 2 golf courses, not to mention the hundreds of others in the valley.  We can suggest a few decent courses if you're bringing your clubs.

For our nature lovers, we suggest the Desert Botanical Gardens and/or The Phoenix Zoo.  The weather should be beautiful for a stroll around them both. 

http://www.dbg.org/ 

http://www.phoenixzoo.org/

Frank Lloyd Wright's Talesin West also makes it's home in Scottsdale and is a gorgeous example of his work.  For information and tour schedules follow the link below...

http://www.franklloydwright.org/fllwf_web_091104/Home.html

Not far from the hotel, you'll also find a couple of casinos.  A mini Vegas, if you will.  There are two along the 101 and we can vouch for the Casino Arizona at Talking Stick Resort... The buffet is amazing and the casino itself isn't bad either.  Check out the link for more information on dining, gaming and entertainment!

http://www.casinoarizona.com/home.aspx

If you want a taste of the Wild West, there are also a couple of fun options:

Rawhide is an old west town located at another of the valley casinos, Wild Horse Pass.  Featuring gun fights, burro rides, stagecoach rides, gold panning, a mechanical bull and much more!

http://www.rawhide.com/index.html

Goldfield Ghost Town is the valley's only ghost town.  Goldfield started in 1892 and by 1898 it was a ghost town, with all the miners moving on after the gold disappeared. 

http://www.goldfieldghosttown.com/index.html

This is what we've been able to come up with so far.  If you have a specific interest, let us know and we should be able to provide some other ideas.

We're so close now and can't wait to see you all!!!

Love,

Sarah & Kevin

For the Sports Fans!

For those with open travel arrangements, and are looking to get your sports fix filled while visiting the Valley of the Sun, there are numerous major sporting events to take in during your stay in Phoenix:


Friday, November 12th – NHL: Calgary Flames vs. Phoenix Coyotes 7:00pm @ Jobing.com Arena. Glendale, AZ. http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com/

Friday, November 12th - NBA: Sacremento Kings @ Phoenix Suns 7:00pm @ US Airways Arena. Downtown Phoenix   http://www.phoenixsuns.com/

Sunday, November 14th – NASCAR: Kobalt Tools 500 1:00pm @ Phoenix International Raceway. Avondale, AZ.  http://www.phoenixraceway.com/

Sunday, November 14th – NFL: Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals 2:15pm @ University of Phoenix Stadium. Glendale, AZ. http://www.arizonacardinals.com/

Check any of the team websites or Ticketmaster for Ticket Info. As always, email us with any questions.

See you all soon!

Love,

~ Kevin & Sarah

RSVP DEADLINE - OCTOBER 2ND

Hi everyone!

We are 43 days away from the wedding!! 

We really need those of you that haven't responded yet to let us know whether or not you'll be able to make it to celebrate with us.  We have a meeting with our venue coming up very soon and need to provide a firm head count and we absolutely want to save you a spot if you plan on coming!

If you haven't mailed in your RSVP card, no worries.  Just drop us a quick email to let us know. 

kevsarwedding@gmail.com

We're so excited to see all of you that will be able to make it and will be thinking of those that can't.  :)  Things are really coming together and we can't wait to see it all in action on the big day. 

Take care!

Love,
Sarah & Kevin

SLIGHT CHANGE IN HOTEL INFO

Hi All!  We've been hearing that some of you have been having trouble with your hotel reservations.  We are SO sorry!  We've contacted the hotel and it sounds like we have it all ironed out.  It seems that due to a slight communication error, we conveyed the wrong codes for the group rate at the hotel.

When making reservations online, the only part of the code you'll need is the last three characters.

Courter Wedding:  60E
Behrmann Wedding:  60A

Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort

We've also been able to extend the group rates for those who are staying a little longer.  The rates will apply from 11/09/10 to 11/16/10. 

Please let us know if you have any questions!!  kevsarwedding@gmail.com

See you soon!

Love,

Sarah & Kevin

You've Got Mail!

We crossed another HUGE milestone off the list today! 

Wedding invitations are officially in the mail and on their way to our beloved friends and family!

Make sure to RSVP at your earliest convenience and no later than October 2nd!  We want to make sure to save you a seat if you're able to come celebrate with us. 

Time is flying by and everything is really beginning to come together.  We're both so excited and can't wait to get this show on the road.

Please let us know if you have any questions about the hotel, rental cars, transportation to the wedding, or anything else you're wondering about.  We can be reached by email at :  kevsarwedding@gmail.com.

Happy planning!

Love,

Sarah & Kevin  

GET THEM BEFORE THEY'RE ALL GONE!!!

ATTENTION OUT-OF-TOWNERS!!!!

Looks like our wedding weekend is going to be a busy one in the Phoenix area. 

November 12-15 is a NASCAR weekend out at Phoenix International Raceway for the Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500. 

What this means is rental cars will be hard to find, if not impossible, at the last minute.  If you are planning on renting a car, we recommend making your reservation ASAP. 

Don't forget, the Doubletree Hotel has an AVIS rental car desk on site. 

http://www.avis.com/car-rental/location/startNewReservation.ac?LOCATIONCODE=SCO

Please contact us with any questions! 

Happy Planning!

Sarah & Kevin

Sarah's Lovely Ladies

Michelle Cariveau - Matron of Honor

Sister of the Bride

Michelle is the best big sister a girl could have, even though we’ve had our fair share of ups and downs, what pair of sisters hasn’t? Michelle and I would pal around almost exclusively during our childhood summers. Whether it was swimming at the neighbors; movies, or quick trips to Circle K for Icees and Airheads; we were always together. She’s taught me a lot over the years about life, love, how to dodge an airborne hair-dryer, how to mend a broken heart and how to drive a stick shift. Now that we’re both adults, we sometimes still fight like kids but love each other just the same. Much time is spent together reading, drinking wine and laughing, and watching her children grow. I’m over the moon that my big sister will be by my side as my matron of honor on my wedding day.
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Marie McKay - Bridesmaid

Oh Marie. My spunky best friend / conscience / life coach. Marie and I met during my freshman year of high school and have been friends now for over half our lives. My favorite memories from my teen years include Marie. Our epic sleepovers where we’d stay up until the wee hours of the morning just giggling and talking, a ritual I’m happy to say has extended to our adult years. Marie has always been there for me, no matter what. She knows me better than I know myself and is definitely not afraid to tell me when I’m being an idiot. She’s always been there for me, to make me laugh, to dry my tears and to be my rock when I feel unsteady. Kevin and I have Marie to thank for matching us up. If it weren’t for her 30th birthday weekend, we’d probably never have met. And now, we’re both so very excited to have her a part of our big day. She’s my best friend, my forever friend and it wouldn’t be the same without her next to me on the day we dreamt about as silly teenage girls. MONKEY UNICORN NEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Misti Azbill - Bridesmaid

Truth be told, Misti and I were not big fans of each other when we first met, and that’s a little bit of an understatement. We were in training together at Bank of America when we bonded over the Beastie Boys song “Paul Revere” and from then on, we were set. Misti has taught me how to be a stronger person just by example. She’s a tough lady with an amazing heart. She’s raised an amazing kid, who I jokingly claim to have had some influence on since I’ve known him since he was 3. She’s witnessed some of my more embarrassing moments and I’m glad to have witnessed hers; that makes less room for blackmail attempts. She’s made my life much more interesting for being in it and much less scary knowing she’s always got my back. I know we’ll be lifelong friends and I’m excited to have her a part of this very special day. Tuck and Roll!

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I'm such a lucky girl to have these three in my life.