Dress code

There isn't any dress code per se, but there are those of us in the wedding party who might be looking a little bit Western. That means, it's free game for everyone else. While we don't mean for it to turn into a costume party (I'm talking to you, Shanan), we certainly don't mind if things are a little bit on the casual side.
Men, your suits are certainly welcome at our wedding, but if you prefer nice jeans and a blazer, that's cool too.
No Motley Crue T-shirts please.
Women, I'm sure you'll all look great and police yourselves accordingly.

5K? More like no K.

Que? What's that you're talking about?
Well, we had previously mentioned the possibility of a 5K the day of the wedding. Sanity has prevailed and that's been scrapped entirely.
However, a hike on Friday morning is planned and we will probably drive up to Tent Rocks:


It's super cool and weird. You'll like it.

Welcome to Albuquerque: Bring cash

Hi all, a note about the reception: we're planning to provide all legal adults with two tickets redeemable for an alcoholic beverage of your choice (wine/beer/margaritas only, no liquor), but once those are gone, our host Ben Michael only takes cash. Just wanted to give you a head's up.

Name that song

Name a song you want to hear at our wedding, and we'll put it on the playlist. I mean, we'll consider it ... if I doesn't hate it.
Just comment on the site or send the song to agjones76@gmail.com.
Pick out your favorite dance hits or love ballads and let us know!
Looking forward to seeing you all, best,
Andy

Registry

For those inclined to purchase wedding gifts (it's certainly not a requirement), we went ahead and registered at the following locations: Bed, Bath and Beyond, Target, Dillard's and REI.

Kristina's Wedding Day 10K Run!!!

Lace up those sneakers and dust off those sweatbands, it's time to start training for the Big Day 10k. Listen, bishes, if I am gonna fit in that dress, I've gotta run my ass off. Please join me at 8am on Saturday, October 17th. Finish line drinks: Bloody Mary or Mimosa, your choice. Let us know if you are going to participate so we can get you a swag bag of awesome treats. :)

Albuquerque, much better than you think

A press release I received earlier, I thought it might provide some insight into our fair city:

One of the summer’s best cities to visit offers an affordable, authentic getaway
Families can learn and discover in Albuquerque without breaking the bank

ALBUQUERQUE, NM (August 7, 2009) – Travelers seeking an affordable vacation packed with activities should consider Albuquerque for their next getaway. Others are touting how great Albuquerque is on the “best city” lists for several attributes, why not bring your family for a vacation and add Albuquerque to your “best cities to visit” list?

The city was recently named:
• 6th Best City in America for 2009 in Outside magazine
• Top 10 Best Cities to Live in 2009 in U.S. News & World Report
• 2nd Best City of 2009 in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
• One of the 10 Best Cities for Local Food in The Huffington Post
• 5th Best Big City Art Destination in American Style magazine
• 5th Fittest City in the United States by Men's Fitness magazine
• 2nd Most Affordable U.S. Destination by AAA in 2008 with daily food and lodging rates at just $179 per day

Albuquerque is an ideal family vacation destination with activities for children of all ages including a zoo, botanic gardens, aquarium, 16 museums, accessible outdoor recreation, and a variety of restaurants all under sunny, blue skies with a mild climate. Albuquerque’s distinctive blend of culture also creates an intriguing atmosphere for visitors to discover.

The city’s array of family activities is especially appropriate for those on a tight budget. Here are some sample Albuquerque itineraries for a family of four (two adults, two children) looking to spend less than $100 per day on activities:

Day One - Museums
• Explora offers hands-on science experiences for children of all ages $20
• Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum $10
• New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science $22
• Finish up the day with a free concert in Old Town Free
Daily total for a family of four: $52

Day Two - Outdoor Adventure
• Begin the day with a hike at the Petroglyph National Monument $2
• Venture into the Sandia Mountains Free
• Albuquerque Biological Park (zoo, aquarium and botanic gardens combo) $34
• Albuquerque Isotopes AAA baseball game $24
Daily total for a family of four: $60

Day Three - History & Culture
• Albuquerque Museum of Art & History $10
• Indian Pueblo Cultural Center $18
• An evening concert at the Rio Grande Zoo Music Series $20
Daily total for a family of four: $48

Interested in checking out all of Albuquerque’s incredible attractions for free? Enter a $600 sweepstakes by August 31, 2009 to win a trip for four at www.affordable.itsatrip.org.

Find out about all of Albuquerque’s rankings at http://www.itsatrip.org/albuquerque/top-rankings/.