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Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Hotel Motel


HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Radisson Plaza Hotel Rochester
150 South Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 281.8000 or (800) 333.3333
http://www.radisson.com/

We’ve reserved a block of rooms at the Radisson for Thursday through Sunday, October 19-21, at a rate of $74 per night plus tax. When you make your reservation, mention the Mattison/Anderson wedding. You must make your reservation by September 29th, 2006, to obtain the group rate. There is a $10 per day charge for parking (directly to you room) if you choose to park in the city ramp which is connected to the hotel. The hotel does not offer free breakfast but there is a restaurant onsite. The Radisson has recently undergone a major renovation and every room has a sleep number bed! There is also a pool, hot tub, work out room, and free internet access.


Hilton Garden Inn – Rochester Downtown
225 South Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 285.1234
(800)-HILTONS
http://hiltongardeninn.hilton/

We've added a smaller block of rooms at the Hilton, which is just across the street from the Radisson. The room rate is the same, $74/night plus tax. The block will be held until October 6, 2006. Parking is $10.00 per day for guests who use the ramp connected to the hotel.

There are plenty of hotels in downtown Rochester. We can help find an alternative if needed.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Airports

The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport is approximately 80 miles north of Rochester. If you need help finding your way to Rochester from Mpls, let us know. You can choose to fly directly to Rochester, both Northwest and American Airlines fly into the Rochester International Airport.

http://www.mspairport.com/
http://www.rochesterintlairport.com/
http://www.nwa.com/
http://www.aa.com/

Rochester Direct Shuttle Service

Minneapolis/St. Paul airport to your Rochester hotel
http://www.rochesterdirect.com

Approximate drive time

Kansas City to Rochester - 6.5 hours
Chicago to Rochester – 5.5 hours

Misc. web sites

www.ci.rochester.mn.us
www.rochestermn.com
www.rochestermn.gov/publicworks/parking.htm

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Wedding Preview: The Groom's Tux


The groom will be wearing a tuxedo from his favorite designer, Field and Stream.

The Best Man and Fathers will be wearing a similar design except that their vests and ties will be a herringbone pattern in blaze orange. Posted by Picasa