Chip and Juliette are getting married. Here's the latest info for our guests.

We're Married!

Woo hoo! We did it. It was a delightful time, and we are honored by all the wishes and support from our family and friends.

Program: Our wedding program is posted here.

Photos: Visit our on-line photo album here. More photos are coming soon, so be sure to check back.

The Wedding

Date: Saturday, June 10, 2006
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Chez Zee, 5406 Balcones Drive, Austin.
Suggested dress: Comfortable. Remember that the hot season will be underway.
General schedule of events: Please join us at 10:30 for coffee and croissants. The ceremony will begin around 11:00, followed by brunch. And then cake. Cake is important.
Cameras: We don't have a photographer, so if you like taking pictures, feel free to bring a camera and snap away. Hopefully we can put all the digital photos on a single site after the wedding.

Accommodations

Most of our out-of-town guests will be staying at:

TownePlace Suites
10024 North Capital of TX Highway North
Austin, Texas 78759 USA
1-512-231-9360

View property information.

Here is a map of the hotel area.

Directions from Airport to Hotel

Here are driving directions to the hotel from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

• Begin by exiting the airport parking lot.
• At mile 0.7: turn left at light onto the Hwy 71 West access road.
• At mile 0.9: enter the Hwy 71 West freeway onramp—which is unmarked!
• At mile 2.0: exit right onto Hwy 183 North.
• At mile 3.9: at the split between Airport Blvd and Hwy 183 North, exit to the right, which is staying on Hwy 183 North.
• Stay on Hwy 183 for several miles. Pass MLK. Pass Manor Rd.
• At mile 9.8: move out of the left lane, because it becomes "left turn only" at the intersection of Hwy 290. Stay on Hwy 183.
• At mile 11.2: pass Cameron Rd. Expect some traffic. Move to the left lane and prepare to enter the freeway.
• At mile 11.5: Bear left onto the freeway onramp. You are still on Hwy 183 North. Pass over I-35.
• At mile 13.8: You will be passing your first Taco Cabana. Try to distract Sidney and Peter.
• At mile 15.3: Take the Mopac/Loop 1 exit and immediately move to the right lane.
• At mile 15.7: The overpass splits: take the right lane to Mopac North. Stay right.
• At mile 16.0: You won't actually get onto Mopac. Exit right onto the access road. Stay in your lane.
• At mile 16.5: From the second lane to the left, turn left at the light onto Highway 360/Capital of Texas Highway. Immediately move to the right lane.
• At mile 16.7: Turn right into TownePlace Suites parking lot. The office is in the back.

Directions from the Hotel to Chez Zee

Chez Zee is located about 4.5 miles from the hotel. Here are driving directions:

• Starting from the TownePlace Suites parking lot, turn left onto N. Capital of Texas Hwy toward Mo-Pac Expy/Loop 1.
• At the light, turn right onto the Mo-Pac access road.
• Bear left and enter Mo-Pac southbound.
• Drive about three miles.
• Take the 2222 exit.
• At the light, turn right onto 2222 Westbound.
• At first light, turn left onto Balcones Dr.
• Chez Zee is immediately on your right.

Here is a map of the Chez Zee area.

Other Events

Friday Evening: BBQ for Out-of-Towners

Chip and Juliette invite our out-of-town guests to an evening of Texas BBQ. We will provide the meat and sides, served family style. You'll need to take care of your own beverage. Beer is available. You can pay for your drink at the front register, which usually has a shorter wait than the food line.

Place: Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q, 11570 Research Blvd.
Date & Time: Friday, June 9, 6:00 p.m.

Rudy's is located about 3 miles from the hotel. Here are driving directions:

1. Starting from the TownePlace Suites parking lot, turn right onto N. Capital of Texas Hwy (toward Stonelake Blvd).
2. After 0.3 mi: Turn right onto Research Blvd/US-183 North.
3. Merge onto 183 North.
4. After 1.5 mi: Take the Duval Rd. exit
5. After 0.3 mi: U-turn at Duval Rd. onto 183 South.
6. After 0.3 mi: Turn right into Rudy's parking lot.

Directions via Mapquest.

Saturday Evening: Open House

Chip and Juliette invite you to an open-house gathering at their house on Saturday evening, after the wedding. We'll be receiving guests from 5:30 p.m. onward. Food and beverages will be provided.

Date & Time: Saturday, June 10, 5:30 p.m.

Registry

The best gifts you could give us to celebrate the day are your thoughts and well-wishes. If you prefer a more tangible expression, may we suggest a donation to one of the following organizations that we support.

• Austin Free-Net – Austin Free-Net provides convenient access to the Internet and computing resources through access and training sites that are free and open to the public. They have been working hard to improve computer access and literacy in Austin. They were originally responsible for placing Internet computers in all the Austin branch libraries. Today, they serve all segments of the community, including the disadvantaged, youth, and seniors.
• Habitat For Humanity, New Orleans – As a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, they are a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry building simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need of adequate shelter.
• Breast Cancer Action – Breast Cancer Action is a national grassroots organization that advocates for true prevention through understanding and eliminating the causes of breast cancer. Chip's Mom Gail Minsky, a cancer survivor, passed away in January. Breast Cancer Action was one of the memorial charities the family chose. We miss her terribly, and offer this organization as one way to honor her memory.

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