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here’s a map of the area with a few places of import or interest marked. a work in progress! check back for additions (click the image below to be taken to the full map).
this is a good opportunity to remind you all that cellular and internet service is VERY limited in Vermont in general, and practically non-existent in Plymouth (altho free wi-fi is available at Good Commons) so we recommend that you get yourself a decent state map of Vermont and/or print out your directions, itinerary, copies of reservations, etcetera, before you head this way. (there will be area maps in your hotel rooms when you arrive, but if you want to sightsee outside of the immediate area, you’ll need a more detailed map).
see you all in less than three weeks!
Painting of Plymouth Notch, Vermont. Birthplace of Calvin Coolidge and where we're getting married.
just so’s you lovely folks can plan, here’s a rough draft of the major events of the wedding weekend. don’t hold us to the times – they might waver a bit – but this is the gist.
Friday, July 23, 2010
6 pm Rehearsal @ Calvin Coolidge Historic Site
7 pm Cookout @ Good Commons
Saturday, July 24, 2010
6 pm Wedding @ Calvin Coolidge Historic Site
Reception immediately following @ Good Commons
Sunday, July 25, 2010
10 am Farewell Breakfast @ Good Commons
with the exception of the rehearsal at Coolidge (immediate family and bridal party only, pretty please), everyone is invited to join us at all events, and please do! the invitation will include an Rsvp card for all events, so please be sure to let us know then what you can and cannot attend so we can get the numbers to Chef Matt. Heaven forbid we run out of beer or scones!
we’re going to have a slew of colorful cloth napkins at our wedding reception. after reading this charming blog post about french napkin traditions, i’m now considering having all of you write your names on them with a Sharpie. a napkin guest book, if you will!
our favorite song request so far… thank you, lou and galen!
a little sneak peek of our 1950s vintage cake toppers. scored on ebay for a song. scott watched the Super Bowl, i won these cuties.
Here’s a virtual tour of Good Commons!
Can’t wait to have a fire in the back yard and have a few yucks with you all.
There is a mandatory (not really) Hang, with a capital “H”, on Friday evening, and hope everyone that’s in town that evening will head on over.
See you soon! like in 259 days.
Wait. Update. It’s 150 days from today, valentine’s day…. I was only off by a good 70% or so. Any mathlete care to give the exact percentage? I thought not.
We’re going to be doing the tune list for the big event, and we’d love to have your suggestions! It can be a song for the ceremony, a sentimental fave or something to get the dancers dancing.
Yay!
~Scott and Margaux
Good Commons, an old general store from the 1800's in Plymouth, Vermont
Here is where we’ll post all the plans and info and stuff to know about our upcoming wedding! First and foremost, we finally have the basics for you!
July 24th, 2010, we’ll be married on the grounds of the Calvin Coolidge Historic Site, with a reception following at a lovely place called Good Commons (pictured above), a 19th century general store that has been converted into a bed & breakfast/retreat center.
a proper save-the-date will follow in the snail mail, but we wanted to let our nearest and dearest know asap so you can make lodging arrangements. accommodations are tight in the area for that time of year because of other weddings, so we encourage you to make lodging reservations as soon as you can.
There are no rooms left at Good Commons, but here are some nearby lodging recommendations from the owner of Good Commons:
http://www.innatwatersedge.com/
5.2 mi – about 8 mins from Good Commons
10.8 mi – about 17 mins from Good Commons
http://www.okemo.com/okemowinter?
10.8 mi – about 18 mins from Good Commons
15.5 mi – about 25 mins from Good Commons
the most convenient place is the Salt Ash Inn, directly across the street from Good Commons. it’s in need of a renovation, but it’s inexpensive and it’s close.
here’s a few links to Google searches for “lodging” in Plymouth, Ludlow, Woodstock and Killington, VT.
For those of you who are into camping, there are 2 lovely campgrounds in the area:
Camp Plymouth State Park
Coolidge State Park
Camp Plymouth State Park
Coolidge State Park
for those of you will be flying, the 2 closest airports are Albany International Airport (ALB/KALB) and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (both about 2 hours away). you can also check out Cape Air. there are 3 daily flights from Boston to Rutland, VT (about a 1/2 hour from Plymouth). New York City is about a 5 hour drive, and Boston is about 3.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you all!
~Margaux and Scott
