Ishplants.....

Greg joined me last night in a photo I took for my photography blog. 

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And more Canary updates...

Ok so we're now waiting til Monday March 8th to give our final guarantee number to the Canary Hotel. If you want to get in on it, let us know by then!

PHOTOGRAPHER LOVE

Greg & I are ::thrilled:: to announce {ok way, way beyond thrilled} that we have booked One Love Photo to be our amazing photographers! Heather & Jon are based in Seattle, but will be traveling down to Santa Barbara to capture our big day! Hooray! 

Check them out:

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check out these images.....how lucky are we?

The Presidio Motel

 The Presidio Motel is seriously rad!  All the rooms have modern furniture and hand done wall decals. It's super unique. They still have 13 out of 17 rooms left. 

~2 night minimum stay~

1 queen $169/night

1 king $179/night

2 queens $189/night

::thanks Roger for the heads up on this one::

p.s. they lend free beach cruisers to their guests! sold!

Best Western Pepper Tree Inn

We have set up a block of rooms at the Best Western Pepper Tree Inn. It's lovely with spanish-inspired decor, ornate tile & wrought-iron embellishments. They have offered us a discounted rate of $206 + tax per night. There is a 2 night stay required. To get the rate call (805) 687-5511 or (800) 338-0030 and tell them you are coming in for the "Reilly/McDonald Wedding". 

Update on the Canary

We spoke with the Canary Hotel & wanted to let you all know that to ensure the $289/night rate we will need to use only one credit card. Please try to let us know by Tuesday {sorry so soon!!} if you would like to stay at the Canary & Greg and I will discuss the details with you. If you decide later on to stay at the Canary, you may contact the hotel directly & let them know you are with the wedding party. They will give you the absolute best rate available at the time. 

CANARY HOTEL in SB

My work has helped me score a great deal with what we think is the greatest hotel in Santa Barbara! {thanks DSP!} The Canary hotel is absolutely gorgeous. It's a luxury boutique hotel with a spanish & moroccan style decor. It's located downtown close to the beach, shops, restaurants & within a few minutes of Stella Mares.

 It's pet-friendly, which is awesome because as most of you know Greg & I rarely go anywhere without our dogs, or the "poodles" as they are fondly referred to. So bring your pups! Just not to the actual wedding ;)

The Canary has offered us a great rate of $289/night. During their high season (June-Sept) this hotel runs from $400+ per night. To get the deal, we need to call them with guarantees. Please let Greg and I know ASAP if you would like to stay at the Canary. All rooms must be pre-paid. We can give you all the details. Give one of us a call or email me at Ereilly01@gmail.com. Thanks! ~E

There will be a 2 night stay required & you can book rooms with 2 double beds, however those rooms book the quickest. Greg & I will most likely also be getting a block of rooms at another hotel, so if you don't think the Canary is for you, stay tuned. More hotel info to come.

::Here are some photos of the hotel::