A Note

The purpose of this blog is to provide Travel, Lodging, Registry and other information to our guests. On the left hand side, below the picture of Laurel's siblings is the table of contents. We hope this is helpful!

Registry and Gift Information

Laurel and Chad are registered with Bed Bath And Beyond. Please keep in mind that they both enjoy owning only what they need and use often. They will be moving frequently in the first years of their marriage and request that anyone who would like to give them a lifesize lawn gnome or a feather patterned tea set consider this.

www.bedbathandbeyond.com

The Pappas Family

(above from left to right:) Acacia (18), Aimee (16), Bill (aka Papa), Stefan (11),
and Kallista (13)

Boone holding his and Bethany's (the oldest Pappas sister, 22) son Caden

Boone, Chad, Bill, Kallista, Bethany, Stefan, Laurel, Aimee and Acacia

"Grandpa" Tom Pappas and Acacia

"Grandma" Carol Pappas and Kallista

Laurel and Acacia, watching a sunset at Montana De Oro

San Luis Obispo

Below are some views of the San Luis Obispo area

The local hills in wintertime

Some vineyards along Edna Valley road

Montana Del Oro, a nearby beach

A view of San Luis Obispo proper

Bishops Peak

A local farm- not the Pappas'

The Pappas Home

The Pappas' orchard in early springworking in the orchard in summertime

a view of the Pappas' lawn

the surrounding area

Carol's horse, Unique

Aimee's garden

Aimee working in her garden in the summer. She and Carol are growing all the flowers that will be used in the wedding

Shoes and other Attire

(Laurel's sister Acacia)

Please keep in mind:

Shoes

The ceremony and reception will be taking place in a garden and lawn area; we cannot predict how wet the ground will be. There may be periods of indefinite standing, so comfortable shoes should be your priority.

Attire

The males of the wedding party will be wearing black suits. The bridesmaids, however, will not match one another; they will wear dresses which reflect their tastes and make them feel happy. Please follow their example.

Travel Information

(The above map indicates the location of California airports with the plane icon.)

Below I have listed, from simplest to most complicated to navigate, the distances to the Pappas' property from three California Airports. If you choose to fly into San Luis Obispo it will not be necessary to rent a car if you are willing to let one of us drive you to your hotel and the Pappas' home.

San Luis Obispo Airport
Total Est. Time: 5 minutes Total Est. Distance: 3.29 miles

San Jose Airport
Total Est. Time: 3 hours, 8 minutes Total Est. Distance: 194.09 miles

LAX (Los Angeles Internation Airport)
Total Est. Time: 3 hours, 12 minutes Total Est. Distance: 196.61 miles

Some Lodging Information

Below shows a range of lodging options within San Luis Obispo, though staying in a neighboring town would not be inconvenient. Pismo beach is about the same distance to the site of the wedding and reception (the Pappas' property) as San Luis Obispo proper.

MOTEL INFORMATION
San Luis Obispo, CA
May 18 and/or 19, 2007

One night rate, two people (*AAA motel rating with **** being the top rated)

Motel 6 North
$61.99
433 Calle Joaquin
805-549-9595

Travelodge (AAA) **
95.00
345 Marsh
805-543-6443, 800-543-5110

Super 8 Motel (AAA) **
89-99.00
1951 Monterey
805-544-6888

Ramada Inn (AAA) **
99.00
1000 Olive St.
805-544-2800, 800-777-5847

Days Inn (AAA) ***
129-149.00
2050 Garfield
805-549-9911

La Cuesta (AAA) ***
159.00
2074 Monterey
805-543-2777, 800-543-2777

Best Western Royal Oaks (AAA) ***
169.00
214 Madonna Rd
805-544-4410, 800-545-4110

Quality Suites (AAA)***
195.54
1631 Monterey
805-541-5001, 800-228-1222

(Note: There is a local activity/event this weekend so some motels are already sold out.)