Where to Start!

For those of you coming from overseas, here is a list of accommodation possibilities for our wedding.   The ceremony will be in Dinosaur Park and the reception will be outside on the land of Bruce Vandeloh (weather permitting).  There is a free campsite right next to the reception spot, so some of you may choose to rent an RV (recreational vehicle or campervan, for the Aussies) or other tenting equipment so you can stay over.  If you'd rather have a solid roof over your head, I've listed hotels and motels in the area.  Patricia and Duchess are the closest to Steveville, but these hotels are by no means fancy... think small outback town with rooms over the pub.

Let me know if you have any questions or would like any more information.

RV Rentals (Calgary and Area)

Canadian Leisure RV Inc.

Calgary, AB

(403) 243-9900

1-800-669-5855

canadianleisurerv.com

Canadream Campers Inc.

Calgary, AB

(403) 291-1000

1-800-461-7368

canadream.com

Fraserway RV LP

Airdrie, AB

(403) 948-5051

1-877-782-3434

fraserway.com

Affordable RV

Calgary, AB

(403) 207-6877

1-800-567-7519

affordablerv.com

Hotels and Motels (Brooks and Area)

Cheap and Cheerful (and quite close to our location)!

Patricia Hotel    

(403) 378-4647    

pathotel@eidnet.org

Duchess Hotel    

(403) 378- 4352

Tried and Tested (in and around Brooks)

Douglas Country Inn (small, B&B type inn)   

(403) 362-2873

Best Western Brooks Inn    

(403) 363-0080

Heritage Inn    

(403) 362-6666    

info.brooks@heritageinn.com

Heritage Inn and Suites    

(403) 362-8688

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites    

(403) 362-7440  

holidayinnbrooks@gmail.com

Camping Equipment Rental (Tents, etc)

Mountain Equipment Co-Op

Calgary, AB

(403) 269-2420

mec.ca

Sports Rent

Calgary, AB

(403) 292-0077

sportsrent.ca

University of Calgary Outdoor Centre

Calgary, AB

(403) 220-5038

ucalgaryrecreation.ca

Campsites

Dinosaur Provincial Park

(403) 378-3700

dinosaurpark.ca

Steveville Campground   ***Reception Location***

This is a free, non-bookable campsite in the northeast corner of Dinosaur Park.  There are outhouses and firepits, but no running water so plan to bring some along or fill up containers on the way.

First picture is of the ceremony location, second shot is of Phil and I in BC this summer!  Who knew uploading photos was so easy?

Welcome!

Hi all!  

Welcome to the wedding blog...  Phil and I realize that it's about time to let you know some of the basic info for the wedding, so that you can get yourselves organized (especially the English and Aussie Contingent)!  

We are so excited to be organizing this wedding.  We've dreamed about getting married in Dinosaur Park ever since we met.  It just seems right.  We met there, fell in love there, and got engaged in a beautiful spot in the badlands.  I'll see if I can figure out how to post photos on this thing (I've never blogged before, so bear with me...) so that I can show you where you'll be heading.

First of all, the wedding date is August 8, 2009, so mark your calendars.  For those of you who are overseas, the nearest international airport is in Calgary (code YYC).  Air Canada does a Sydney/Vancouver direct flight, but you might find better deals with Singapore Air or Malaysian Airlines.  Air Canada is a star alliance airline, for all of you frequent fliers out there.

I will be posting more pictures and information as I get questions from you, so please email me if there's anything you want to know: owenmarcia@gmail.com

Phil and I can't wait to see you all!  Hooray!