Menu Options

Well, it's been awhile since I've posted an update, but the wedding is slowly but surely coming together. As you know, the invitations have been sent and I've already received some rsvps -it's been really fun reading the song requests!

In terms of the menu options I wanted to give everyone the menu options for the wedding - that way you know what you're getting into when you choose beef, chicken, fish, or vegetarian:

Chicken: Okanagen Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Supreme with Roasted Heirloom Potato, Seasonal Vegetables, Wild Mushroom and Organic Herb Sauce

Fish: Pan Roasted BC Salmon with Wild Rice, Seasonal Vegetables, Roasted Cherry Tomato and Tarragon Compote

Beef: Certified Angus Cut Roast Beef, with Rosemary Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetable, Served with Aus Jus

Vegetarian: Seasonal Local Garden Selection

Also, if you have any other dietary restrictions or allergies don't hesitate to let Jonathan or I know!

I can't believe we're only 3 month away from the big day!

Room Update

I just wanted to give everyone a quick update on rooms at the resort. I called Rockwater today and it looks like the only type of accommodations still available under our reserved block are one bedroom cabins and ocean view rooms. So, if you've been holding off on making reservations, sooner is better than later!

Other than that the wedding planning is continuing. I'm in Vancouver with Jonathan for the long weekend and we'll be meeting with our photographer Monday evening, so if all goes well that will be another big piece of the wedding puzzle put into place. With a little less than 7 months to go there's definitely still a lot to do, but a lot to look forward to as well!

Registry Information

I have been getting some questions regarding where Jonathan and I have registered. For those who are interested, our gift registries are at Crate and Barrel and at Bed, Bath and Beyond. In addition, we have chosen to share some of the joy of our wedding with charity. As an alternative to buying a gift please consider making a donation through the I Do Foundation to our chosen charity, the Sacramento SPCA. You can find information about our charity registry here.

What's Up With the Cats?

When you received the Save the Date you may have wondered what's up with the cats. Pinkerton (orange) and Sampson (black/brown) are my cats that have been with me through a lot and I love them dearly. As such, I felt that they needed to be part of the wedding festivities, and couldn't resist dressing them up. A big thank you goes out to my friend Emily for helping me with the photos...cats are not the best behaved models!

Hotel Information

As you may have guessed, Rockwater Secret Cove Resort is in a rather secluded part of the world. As such, Jonathan and I have set up a block of rooms at the resort for our guests (plus we want everyone to safely celebrate without worrying about driving.) To make reservations simply call 1-877-296-4593 and let the reservation agent know that you are booking rooms for the Goldberg/Ruffolo wedding. The pricing for the various accommodation options are as follows (keep in mind that prices are listed in Canadian Dollars):

Tenthouse Suite: $279/night
Oceanview Room: $156/night
Deluxe Poolside Room: $176/night
One Bedroom Suite: $176/night
Two Bedroom Suite: $196/night
One Bedroom Oceanfront Cabin: $169/night
Ocean Edge Honeymoon Cabin: $189/night
OceanView Two Bedroom Cabin: $192/night
Ocean View Three Bedroom Cabin: $199/night
Woodland Three Bedroom Cabin: $169/night
(All cabins are pet friendly for an additional $25/night)

Details about the accommodations can be found here.

The resort is making this block available at these prices until August 17, 2009.

If you are intested in staying elsewhere on the Sunshine Coast for the wedding please let Jonathan or I know and we can help you make other arrangements.

Getting There, Part 2 - (aka, Okay, I'm in Vancouver...Now What?)

So once you get to Vancouver your journey to our wedding is not not entirely over. However, it is about to get more beautiful...

Rockwater Secret Cove Resort is located on Canada's Sunshine Coast which you get to via ferry. BC Ferries operates the ferry line you want between the Horseshoe Bay terminal in Vancouver, and the Langdale terminal on the coast.

From Vancouver International you have a few options. If you rented a car you can simply drive to Horseshoe Bay terminal (about 20-30 minutes from the airport), take the car onto the ferry, enjoy the ride, disembark, and drive the rest of the way to the resort.

However, if you don't want to rent a car, Malaspina Coach Lines operates a charter bus with service directly between the airport and the Sunshine Coast (they will take you directly to Secret Cove). The cost of the ferry is included in the price of the bus ticket so it makes things much simpler and is a great alternative to renting a car.

Once the ferry arrives at Langdale terminal I have to warn you that Rockwater Resort is still about another hour away. That said, it is a wonderfully scenic drive along the coast, and is well worth the travel time!

Getting There - Airports

As almost everyone will likely fly to the wedding we wanted to give you some airport information. Vancouver International (YVR) is the most convenient airport to fly in and out of on your way to Canada's Sunshine Coast.

However, if you don't mind traveling a bit more you may be able to find cheaper flights into Seattle via SEA-TAC, (SEA) which is about 150 miles from Vancouver.

If you choose to fly into Seattle there are a number of options to get you to Vancouver. The most convenient option is to rent a car and drive into Canada. However, Quick Coach offers a shuttle service between Sea-Tac and YVR, and Amtrak's Cascade Corridor provides a lovely and scenic trainride over the border.

Unfortunately there are currently no ferries operating between Seattle and Vancouver, BC.