Evan & Carrie

August 21, 2004

Welcome to Seattle!

This page will provide you with information about where to stay, what to do and other misc. information.

Weather

August in Seattle is traditionally one of the warmest, nicest months. For current weather conditions go here.

Lodging

Silver Cloud Inn-Bellevue Eastgate
  • 14632 SE Eastgate Way
  • Bellevue, WA, 98007
  • 425-957-9100, ask for Theresa and mention the Marquardson/Gilstrap wedding party
  • Rate:
    • queens + kitchen: 1 room available $129
    • 1 king: $109
    • 1 queen: $109
  • Their web site

Homestead

  • 3700 132nd Ave. S.E.
  • Bellevue, Washington 98006
  • Reservations: 1-800-359-5672
  • Direct phone: 425-865-8680
  • Rate Information:
    • 2 queens + kitchen: $74.99 (5 rooms reserved)
    • 1 king + 1 fold out couch: $74.00 (5 rooms reserved)
    • 1 queen: $54.99
  • Tracy Glen is contact
    • Reference Marquardson/Gilstrap wedding when you make your reservation.
    • Reservation hold will be available until July 21st .
  • Their web site.

 

Seattle Guide

Evan & Carrie's Recommended Sites:

  1. Ferry ride from Seattle to Bainbridge Island (1 hour total trip): http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/schedules/current/index.cfm?route=sea-bi
  2. Trip up the Space Needle
  3. A greasy meal at Dicks Drive In: http://www.ddir.com/store_queen_ann.html
  4. Walk/rollerblade around Alki Point
  5. Fish & Chips at either Spuds (at Alki) or Ivars
  6. Snoqualmie Falls
  7. Downtown Shopping
  8. Seattle Underground Tour
  9. Bellevue Square
  10. Bellevue Botanical Gardens: http://www.bellevuebotanical.org/

Schedule of Events

Saturday August 21 st

1:30pm Arrive at Seattle Temple

2:00pm Temple Sealing

3:00pm Pictures at the Temple

 

6:30pm Receiving Line

7:00pm - 8:00pm Buffet Dinner

8:15pm Cake cutting, dancing

9:30pm Evan & Carrie depart