WE'RE MARRIED!!!!

  Thank you for joining us on our wedding weekend. We are still overwhelmed with gratitude from the showering of love, gifts and memories. This weekend was by far our most heartfelt time that we've shared with you. Some of them may have been immortalized in your photos, so please share what you have via email to either Christine or Bernard. 

christine.e.kim@gmail.com
bernardglee@gmail.com

In the meantime, please check out this short video that captures some moments from the weekend. 
Enjoy!!!   321 wedding video

Hi!!!

Please click the link to see our short video clip. Looking forward to seeing you all. There's only a few days left.!!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzbksxgQJ1TfSnd2eDBLNm5mUGM/view?usp=sharing

Hi everybody!!!

We are just ONE WEEK away (!!!) and wanted to update you on the following.

1. what to bring
2. dress code
3. what to do when you arrive
4. things to do at El Capitan
5. brief timeline of the weekend
6. things to do in Santa Barbara

see you soon!!

What to bring

flash light (the cabin comes with one)
hats
frisbee
soccer ball
outdoor games
warm jacket (nights and mornings can be chilly)
sun block
comfortable shoes
... and instruments!

Dress code

Ceremony attire is semi casual. Men can wear slacks, a nice shirt, tie optional and women well... surprise us. Please keep in mind the ground is grassy and uneven. The reception (and all meals) will take place on picnic tables.

What to do when you arrive

1. Drive up to the guard shack and tell them you're with the Kim/Lee Wedding.
2. When at the front desk, tell them your name and you will be given your assigned cabin. You will be given a map of the campgrounds as well as a pamphlet that explains all the activities available to you. For example, spa services, llama hike, and the morning fun run.
3. After checking in someone will escort you to your cabin.
4. To help you settle in, stop by the Canyon Market to stock up on after-hour drinks and snacks, firewood and other supplies for your cabin. Canyon Market hours: 7am-9pm.
5. Please make your way to the Upper Meadow for the welcome dinner, which will begin at 6:30pm.
6. During dinner we will brief you on the schedule for the weekend.

Things to do at El Capitan Canyon

Morning Fun Run-- Saturday morning (4miles) run along the beach. Meet at the Canyon Market at 8am.

Llama Farm Hike-- Saturday morning interact with llamas and goats. It's a fairly short hike. Meet at the Canyon Market at 10am.

Canyon Market-- has snacks and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 7am-9pm. (their coffee is good too! : )

Free Bike Rental-- it's on a first come first served basis.

Below is an image of the the hiking trails at the site.

Below is a list of the spa services and their prices.

Here is a brief timeline for the weekend:

Friday, 3/20

4pm check in

             

6:30pm Welcome dinner in the upper meadow

Saturday, 3/21

morning-- Free time until the ceremony. Continue reading for a list of activities. There are many to choose from!

          

3pm Ceremony begins at the safari bluff

4:30pm Cocktail hour

5:30pm Dinner

8:30pm Campfire sing a long

10pm end

Sunday, 3/22

9am We will provide a special breakfast in the upper meadow. Please join us for more food and fond farewells.

11am check out

Things to do in Santa Barbara
WineTasting – There are number of vineyards and different suggested routes.  Here is the website that lists them all   http://www.sbcountywines.com/wine-tasting-routes.html

Golf– There are a number of golf courses in SB.  These seem like the closest and prettiest.
  http://www.sandpipergolf.com/
 http://www.glenanniegolf.com/
  http://www.rsm1804.com/

Solvang– Explore Danish Country and "The Taste of Solvang". It's happening the same weekend!   http://www.solvangusa.

Visit the Botanical Garden
http://www.sbbg.org/

Visit the SB Courthouse (as seen on Psych!!!)
http://www.santabarbaracourthouse.org/sbch/Welcome.html

Homework Assignments!

Just added: Vegetarian option for all meals! For those of you who have already responded, thank you! And please let us know if you want to change it. For those of you who have not responded, please do so!

Hi friends and family, 

There are only 3 more weeks until our wedding. We are very excited and looking forward to seeing all of you soon. We just need everyone to do a few things to help us.

1) FRIDAY 3/20 WELCOME BBQ DINNER @ 7:00PM

We are having a welcome dinner for everybody that will be joining us Friday night. Check-in is at 4:00PM and details about that will follow. But we need a headcount for the dinner at 7:00 PM. 

We just had a tasting on Friday and we are excited for our menu options!

On the menu for Friday is the following, please choose one:

- BBQ Chicken

- Hamburgers

- Veggie Burgers

Please let us know if you will be attending AND what you will be having by Thursday, 3/5.

2) SATURDAY, 3/21, DINNER

While we know everyone will attend the wedding on Saturday  (we sure hope so!!) and join us for the reception, we need you to select your meal option from below:

- Tri-tip or

- Salmon or 

- Veggie

Please let us know what you will be having by Thursday, 3/5.

3) SUNDAY, 3/22, BRUNCH @ 9:00 AM

Everyone is invited to Sunday brunch at 9am! 

There are no menu options for this meal as it's an assorted buffet of delicious breakfast foods so we will simply need you to RSVP by Thursday, 3/5.

4) CAMPFIRE SING ALONG

Following the reception there will be a campfire sing along! And we are taking request now! So.... please email us a song you would like to hear/sing and we will have the lyrics printed out for all. We will do our best to accommodate everyone's requests. 

Please send us your songs by this Saturday 3/7. (you've got a little more time to get this one together. : )

see you all soon!!

Thank you for your response to attend our wedding weekend! 

We hope that this will be an opportunity for all of you to share this happy occasion with us as well as enjoy a mini vacation with your loved ones. We realize that there are still a lot of questions in terms of the timeline and activities, so we have set up this site to provide information as things begin to solidify. Please return to this blog periodically for more updates as March 20th approaches. For now we have the following information available. Please click on El Capitan's website for more info. http://www.elcapitancanyon.com/contact/ 

Lodging: We are providing everyone with pre-paid lodging. This is our gift to you! We will arrange everything for you and your family. We will try our best to assign cabins according to your requests, so please let us know if you have any special needs. 

Each cabin will have a private bathroom, kitchenette, porch and fire pit.

Attire: Casual, nice and comfortable. This is an outdoor event so please dress warmly. We will have heaters and campfires to keep you warm. And please wear COMFORTABLE & STURDY SHOES! This is a glampground so the grounds are uneven. 

      
Activities: Bring hiking gear! There are awesome trails varying in degrees of difficulty - with a level for everybody! There is also a llama and goat farm on the premises and bikes available for rent free of charge. Bring swimwear if you want to go to the spa or swim in the pool or ocean. The beach is only a 15min walk from the venue. 

These are just a few activities available to you. A more comprehensive list will follow. 

Your own food: If you would like to bring your own food, you may do so. There's also a market cafe on the premises. 

Provided meals: Dinner will be provided on Friday and Saturday. Breakfast will be provided Sunday morning. 

 Preliminary Schedule for the Weekend

Friday, 3/20

4pm check in 

              

              6:30pm We will have a welcoming dinner at El Capitan in the upper meadow area. Dinner will be provided. At that time, we will hand out more information about the schedule/activities that will be available at the venue and the neighboring area. 

Saturday, 3/21

  The morning will start out with free time to do any number of activities before the wedding. Breakfast is available at the market cafe on the premises. Their prices are reasonable with a wide range of choices. We recommend the breakfast burrito. It's delicious!! There are also other options for breakfast outside El Capitan. As mentioned, we will be providing more activity info as our wedding approaches. 

3pm  Wedding ceremony will be on the safari bluff with reception to follow in the upper meadow

After the reception we will be having a campfire and sing along time with everybody! Participation is highly encouraged!! :) We will be taking requests. 

S'mores, tunes and good times!!

Sunday, 3/22 

9am We will provide a special breakfast in the upper meadow. Please join us for more food and fond farewells. 

11am check out

that's it for now...
Stay Tuned!

C&B