{"id":801,"date":"2007-06-22T15:33:00","date_gmt":"2007-06-22T20:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/womantalk.wordpress.com\/2007\/06\/22\/information-for-my-desert-wedding\/"},"modified":"2007-06-22T15:33:00","modified_gmt":"2007-06-22T20:33:00","slug":"information-for-my-desert-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.womantalk.org\/?p=801","title":{"rendered":"Information for My Desert Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Wedding Weekend Itinerary<\/strong><\/p>\n

22 June 2007: Private wedding ceremony (attended by family only) in Joshua Tree National Park followed by dinner at the Murdy residence, 6 pm- 9 pm.<\/p>\n

23 June 2007: Wedding reception at Indian Cove in Joshua Tree National Park, 5 pm- 10pm.<\/p>\n

24 June 2007: Light brunch at Jeannie’s house, 10am – 2pm.<\/p>\n

Accommodations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Group campsites 3 and 4 at Indian Cove, Joshua Tree National Park have been reserved for June 22-23, 2007. These sites can collectively accommodate 80 people. If you plan to camp, bring ample water for each person camping.<\/p>\n

If you would like the classic desert getaway experience, you can stay at the 29 Palms Inn<\/a>. This inn is famous for hosting movie stars from Los Angeles. Some advantages to staying at the Inn: a great little restaurant, a pool, and complimentary breakfast. The Inn is relatively near Indian Cove campground (where the reception will be), but about a half hour drive from my house.<\/p>\n

There are no wedding discounts offered, but all rates drop after June 17 for the summer.<\/p>\n

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In Joshua Tree proper, you can also stay at a variety of motels and cabin rentals. I recommend Spin and Margie’s Desert Hideaway<\/a>. They have five cabins available for two to six people each. All the cabins have a kitchen.<\/p>\n

There is a two-night minimum stay requirement, but they have offered a 20% discount on the rooms if you mention that you are attending my wedding.<\/p>\n

Suite #1 ($160.00) would be $128.00
\nSuite #2 ($125.00) would be $100.00
\nSuite #3 and #5 ($135.00) would be $108.00
\nand
\nSuite #4 ($145.00) would be $116.00<\/p>\n

They are located off Highway 62, just east of the main part of Joshua Tree.<\/p>\n

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Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n

The closest airport is Palm Springs Airport (PSP).<\/p>\n

The next closest airport is Ontario (ONT). Flights to Ontario are often as cheap as flying to LAX, and it is only a half hour longer drive than flying into Palm Springs. Ontario is located approximately halfway between LAX and Joshua Tree on the 10 Freeway.<\/p>\n

Weather<\/strong><\/p>\n

Desert weather is extremely variable, but expect it to be hot and dry. For current weather forecasts check cnn.com here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Attire<\/strong><\/p>\n

Casual – remember both the wedding ceremony and reception will be in Joshua Tree National Park, so wear appropriate footwear. You won’t be able to resist a little explore on the rocks! (Myself, I’ll start by wearing a dress and then change into more comfortable clothing later.)<\/p>\n

*We are registered at Crate and Barrel<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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