Pictures!

Archaic Smile Photography did a great job with our wedding pictures.

We purchased the rights to use the raw data and have posted them on shutterfly. Here's the link. The password is the state where we now live.

Let us know what your favorite shots are!

Home updates!

Good news...Shelley got an offer on her house 12 days after it went on the market! She'll be moving to Chip's place after the wedding. In case items are delayed in shipping, Chip's place is now the best mailing address. (Please e-mail if you need the address.)

Proposal in NOLA

Chip proposed in the church where his grandparents were married, Carrollton United Methodist, in New Orleans in January.

Wedding Location & Directions

First Free Methodist Church
3200 Third Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119

The church is located across the street from Seattle Pacific University.

Directions:
Coming from the north or south on I-5, take the Mercer Street Exit (number 167). Coming off the exit ramp, get into the right-hand lanes. Turn right onto Fairview Street. Continue to the stoplight and turn left onto Valley Street. At the next stoplight, turn right onto Westlake Avenue.

Follow Westlake Avenue around Lake Union until it becomes Nickerson Street. Stay straight on Nickerson Street and turn left onto Third Avenue West. You are now on campus. Drive one block. The church is on your left (across from a circular driveway, the "Tiffany Loop"). Parking is free during the summer.

Option 2:
Coming from north or southbound on I-5, take the N. 50th Street Exit (#169) marked “Seattle Pacific University.” Turn west onto N. 50th and proceed to Fremont Avenue N. Turn left onto Fremont and cross the Fremont Bridge. Turn right immediately after the bridge onto Florentia Street. Go one block and turn right onto Nickerson Street. Continue on Nickerson to Third Avenue W. and turn left. You are now on campus. The church is on your left (across from a circular driveway, the "Tiffany Loop"). Parking is free during the summer.

Hotel information

The Mitchells have reserved a block of rooms for Friday and Saturday at the new Pan Pacific Hotel in Seattle. They will provide transportation to the wedding on Saturday afternoon. Please notify the hotel for your reservations at ofcourse@panpacific.com or call 877-324-4856.

Deluxe King: $200
Deluxe Double: $200
Suite with Balcony: $335

(all room rates exclusive of 15.5% tax)

The deadline for room reservations is April 15.

***
The Collinses have reserved a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn.

Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle Center
700 5th Avenue N
206.282.7780 or
1.800.HAMPTON
Specify the COLLINS/MITCHELL Wedding. July 26, 2008
Rooms with 1 King or 2 double beds: $169 + 15.5 % tax
Suites (2 King bedrooms; sitting room, kitchenette: $245 + 15.5 tax
Parking is $12 per night per vehicle
These rates will be available until June 26, 2008.

Wedding Registries

Crate&Barrel
- located in Seattle and nationally

Bed Bath and Beyond
- located in Jackson, Kalispell, and Seattle

Target
- located nationally

Macy's
- located in Seattle, Memphis, and nationally

Williams-Sonoma
- located in Seattle, Jackson, and nationally

Batte Furniture & Interiors
- located in Jackson, MS

Clark Jewelry
- located in Cleveland, MS

Things to do in Seattle

HA = Handicapped Access (and stroller access!)

CityPass, Inc.
Five famous Seattle attractions for one low price! Includes tickets to Seattle Aquarium, Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour, Pacific Science Center, Woodland Park Zoo and The Museum of Flight or EMP/SFM.
(888) 330-5008
www.citypass.com

Ride the Ducks of Seattle
Tour Seattle by land and sea in a WWII amphibious craft. Voted one of the top five "must-do attractions" in Seattle!
Ticket Office: 5th Avenue and Broad St
Diagonal from the Space Needle
(206) 441-DUCK (3825)
(800) 817-1116
www.ridetheducksofseattle.com

Museum of Flight
One of the largest air and space museums in the world, attracting more than 400,000 visitors annually. The Museum's collection includes more than 150 historically significant air- and spacecraft.
9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle
206.764.5720
(Exit 158 from I-5, head west, turn right at East Marginal Way, the Museum of Flight is one-quarter mile on the right.)
www.museumofflight.org

Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market is internationally recognized as America's premier farmers' market and is home to nearly 200 year-round commercial businesses; 190 craftspeople and 120 farmers who rent table space by the day; 240 street performers and musicians; and 300 apartment units, most of which house low-income elderly people. "The Market," as the locals affectionately say, attracts 10 million visitors a year, making it one of Washington's most frequently visited destinations.
www.pikeplacemarket.org

Seattle Art Museum and Olympic Sculpture Park
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/default.asp
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/OSP


Argosy Cruises
Harbor, Lakes and Locks cruises featuring history and facts, scenery and Seattle's famous places. Royal Argosy brunch, lunch and dinner cruises. Group rates. HA
1101 Alaskan Way Ste 201/Pier 55
(206) 623-1445
www.argosycruises.com

Space Needle
Revolving restaurant, Observation Deck, and gift shop. Elevator ride complimentary when dining. Valet parking available or ride the Monorail. Open daily. HA
400 Broad St
(206) 905-2111 Information
(800) 937-9582 Reservations
www.spaceneedle.com

The Children's Museum
A place where kids can do EVERYTHING! Explore a mountain forest...sail to foreign lands...get creative at Imagination Studio. HA
305 Harrison St
(206) 441-1768
www.thechildrensmuseum.org

Pacific Science Center
At Pacific Science Center, explore the Tropical Butterfly House, Tech Zone, robotic dinosaurs and more. The Boeing IMAX Theater offers thrilling large-format films, including 3D. CityPass and GoSeattle card participant. Open daily from 10am. HA TDD
200 Second Ave N
(206) 443-2001
www.pacificsciencecenter.org

Seattle Aquarium
See magical seadragons, playful otters, incredible octopus and other amazing sea creatures. Touch live sea stars, urchins and more in the Life on the Edge exhibit. Explore the underwater world of the Pacific Northwest and a Pacific Coral Reef. CityPass participant. HA
1483 Alaskan Way/Pier 59
(206) 386-4300
(206) 386-4320 recorded info
www.seattleaquarium.org

Woodland Park Zoo
Reconnect with nature at this top award-winning zoo and see why it's hailed as among the finest in the world. HA TDD
601 N 59th St
(206) 684-4800 Information
www.zoo.org