Kristen and Eric's Wedding Page

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Pre-Wedding Fun
Wine and Cheese Party
Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Reception (Part 1)
Wedding Reception (Part 2) 
Family Pictures
Honeymoon
 
The pictures displayed on these pages have been edited for size so that they will download at a reasonable speed. If you would like copies of the larger picture files to print or display E-mail Kristen, and she can figure out a way to get the files to you. 

Wedding Information

Kristen and Eric's Wedding
Sunday, August 31, 2003 1:00 PM
Peterson Grove, Sanborn County Park, 16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga California 95070  -  Map
The ceremony will be preformed by Joseph Ferguson, the Best Man will be Matthew Husky and the Maid of Honor will be Erin McGuire.
A reception will follow the ceremony at the Sequoia picnic grounds very close to the wedding site.
Recommended wedding attire for guests is semi-formal. The wedding ceremony and reception will be outdoors, spike heals and floor-length gowns are not recommended. Feel free to e-mail us if you have any questions.
Directions to the wedding and reception site are provided below.

Wine and Cheese Party

We will host a casual Wine and Cheese Party at our home on Saturday August 30, 2003 from 2-7 PM. We will provide light snacks and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) for friends and family who wish to gather before the wedding day. Our house is located in downtown Mountain View very close to the hotels, see directions below.

Wine and Cheese Party  -  Saturday August 30, 2003 2:00-7:00 PM

Eric and Kristen's House, 1033 High School Way, Mountain View California, 94041  -   Map

Contact Information

Eric and Kristen's Phone: 408-410-7200
Eric's E-mail: ehusky@hotmail.com
Kristen's E-mail: kristenmcguire@hotmail.com
Kristen and Eric's Mailing Address: 1033 High School Way, Mountain View California, 94041
Tom and Elaine McGuire: cavecreekdigital@msn.com or mcguireelaine@hotmail.com 
Terry and Betty Husky: thusky@gcctv.com  

Hotel Information

We have reserved a block of 15 rooms for wedding guests at the American Inn, ask for the McGuire-Husky Wedding Party. Rooms must be confirmed by August 8 to receive the group rate.
American Inn  - Group Rate: $85/night for 1 king bed or two queens, including breakfast
1012 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 - Phone 650-961-6720,  Fax 650-961-6720  -  Map
The American Inn is a small family run hotel that is located less than a block from Kristen and Eric's house and an easy walk to dozens of restaurants, shops and public transit in downtown Mountain View.

Other Options

Budget Motel  -  Rates: $65/night  (This hotel is located next door to the American Inn)
1028 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040  -  650-964-3674  -  Map
Comfort Inn  -  Rates: $109/night for 1 king bed, $119 for 2 queens, less with AARP or AAA discount.
1561 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040  -  Phone 650-967-7888,  Fax 650-967-3579  -  Map
Sanborn Park Hostel  -  $14/person/night - Family rooms are available at the hostel
5808 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA 95070  -  Phone 408-741-0166 or 408-741-9555  -  Map

Car Rental

There are two car rental agencies within a block of the hotels, so if you need to rent a car for a day it shouldn't be a problem.
Avis Rent A Car  -  809 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 - Phone: (650) 564-9898
Enterprise Rent A Car  - 1415 W El Camino Real # A, Mountain View, CA 94040 - Phone: (650) 967-6800

Airport Information

The Bay area has three major airports, San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Oakland (OAK). San Jose Airport is slightly closer to Mountain View than San Francisco Airport but both are very close and have mass transit links to Mountain View. Oakland Airport is not as close as San Jose and San Francisco but may be another option to find inexpensive flights.  E-mail Kristen if you would like mass transit information.

Directions

San Francisco Airport to Hotels – 30 Min  -  Map

Follow signs to 101 south; follow 101 south for 20 miles exit at Shoreline Boulevard (Mountain View Exit). Turn right onto Shoreline continue south 2 miles, turn left onto El Camino Real, the American Inn and Budget Motel are ½ block on the left, you will need to make a U-turn at the next stoplight to get into the hotels parking lot.

San Jose Airport to Hotels – 15 min  -  Map

Follow signs to 101 north; follow 101 north for 10 miles exit at Shoreline Boulevard (Mountain View Exit). Turn right onto Shoreline continue south 2 miles, turn left onto El Camino Real, the American Inn and Budget Motel are ½ block on the left, you will need to make a U-turn at the next stoplight to get into the hotels parking lot. 

To get to the Comfort Inn follow directions above, but turn right onto El Camino Real, the Comfort Inn is on the left.  

Oakland Airport to Hotels – 45 min  -  Map

Follow signs to 880 south. Follow 880 south for 25 miles, Exit at 237 west; follow 237 for 10 miles to stoplight at El Camino Real. Turn right on El Camino, follow for 1.5  miles, the American Inn and Budget Motel are on the right ½ block past Castro St.

General Directions to Wedding Site - Map

Follow 101 south from San Francisco or 101 north from San Jose to Highway 85 South. Follow 85 South for 10 miles to Saratoga Ave exit, at stoplight turn right onto Saratoga Ave, follow for 1 mile to the town of Saratoga, continue straight through town, this road becomes Route 9, continue uphill on 9 for 2 miles, just beyond "Saratoga Springs" turn left onto Sanborn Rd. Continue on Sanborn Rd. for 1 mile the park entrance is on the right. After entering Park, turn right and park in the large parking lot, Peterson Grove and Sequoia picnic area are located just beyond the parking lot.

San Francisco to Wedding Site - Map

Follow 280 south from San Francisco 40 miles to Highway 85 South. Follow 85 South for 4 miles to Saratoga Ave exit, at stoplight turn right onto Saratoga Ave, follow for 1 mile to the town of Saratoga, continue straight through town, this road becomes Route 9, continue uphill on 9 for 2 miles, just beyond "Saratoga Springs" turn left onto Sanborn Rd. Continue on Sanborn Rd. for 1 mile the park entrance is on the right. After entering Park, turn right and park in the large parking lot, Peterson Grove and Sequoia picnic area are located just beyond the parking lot.

Hotels to Wedding site – 20 min  -  Map

From the American Inn and Budget Motel make a U turn on El Camino Real, follow El Camino 1 mile to Highway 85 South entrance. Follow 85 South for 8 miles to Saratoga Ave exit, at stoplight turn right onto Saratoga Ave, follow for 1 mile to the town of Saratoga, continue straight through town, this road becomes Route 9, continue uphill on 9 for 2 miles, just beyond "Saratoga Springs" turn left onto Sanborn Rd. Continue on Sanborn Rd. for 1 mile the park entrance is on the right. After entering Park, turn right and park in the large parking lot, Peterson Grove and Sequoia picnic area are located just beyond the parking lot.

Hotels to Kristen and Eric’s House – 2 min walk   -  Map

Exit American Inn or Budget Motel, turn right on El Camino Real, turn right on S. Oak St., turn right on High School Way. The house is on the right down a long driveway that runs between 1025 and 1015 High School Way, the house number is 1033. Please do not park in the driveway.

From the Comfort Inn, turn right on El Camino Real, then left onto Shoreline, take the first right onto High School Way, the house is 1.5 blocks on the right.

San Francisco to Kristen and Eric’s House –40 min  -  Map

Follow 101 south for 30 miles exit at Shoreline Boulevard (Mountain View Exit). Turn right onto Shoreline continue south 2 miles, turn left onto Church Street, then right onto Franklin Street, turn left on High School Way. The house is on the right down a long driveway that runs between 1025 and 1015 High School Way, the house number is 1033. Please do not park in the driveway.

E-mail Kristen if you need any other directions

Bridal Registry

Cash gifts are welcome as we are hoping to save enough money for a down payment on a house someday.
If you wish to purchase a gift we have registered at the following stores:
Amazon.com - Online registry only. (Amazon has most of our registry items)
Macy's - Online and in store registry access.
Target Club Wed - You can access our registry online or at the kiosks in Target stores nationwide.

Weather Information

Bay Area weather is very predictable in August but it will vary depending on your location.  The Mountain View area can expect sunny skies with no rain in August or September and daytime temperatures in the Mountain View and Saratoga between 70 and 90.  In the city of San Francisco and along the California coast expect daytime temperatures between 60 and 65 (Yes it really is that cold in August), with the possibility of fog and drizzle. South and East of San Jose expect temperatures between 80 and 100 and no rain.
Mountain View Weather
Bay Area Weather

Tourist Information

Links to local tourism information:
San Francisco Guide - Lonely Planet's Guide to San Francisco
San Francisco Bay Area Tourism Info - Information about the entire Bay Area.
San Francisco Underground Travel Tourism Info - This site offers insight into the best sites in SF.
San Francisco City Tourism Info - SF's official tourism site.
Tour for San Francisco Virgins - A walking tour of San Francisco.
Sonoma and Napa Wine Tasting Info - We recommend Sonoma over Napa for fewer drunk tourists and better wine!
Downtown Mountain View Restaurant Info - Listing of restaurants within walking distance of the hotels.
Our Favorite Things: Downtown Mountain View, Hakone Gardens, Stanford University, Hiking, Mid-Peninsula Open Space Preserve, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Highway 1 Coast Drive, The Exploratorium, The Legion of Honor, Fisherman's Warf, Alcatraz, Fort Point, Golden Gate Bridge, Sonoma Wine Tasting, Point Reyes
 
Our Favorite Restraints: 
Chinese - Golden Wok
Asian Vegetarian - Garden Fresh
Thai - Bangkok Spoon
North Indian - Amber India
South Indian - Saravana Bhavan
Mexican - Fiesta Del Mar Too
Pizza - Amici's East Coast Pizza
Mediterranean - Zucca
Bar-B-Q -  Austin's
Pub Food - St. Steven's Green
Sandwiches - Le Boulanger
Mongolian - Col. Lee's Mongolian B-B-Q
Ice Cream - Gelato Classico

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