Hi Wedding Guests, We hope you’re all doing well! We wanted to reach out with an important update regarding the hotel situation for the wedding trip. Unfortunately, due to the recent hurricane, reservations at Postcard Inn, Trade Winds, Rumfish, Beachcomber, and other hotels along the beach strip are no longer available—even if the hotel hasn’t informed you yet. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience. Please contact your booking service or hotel directly to ensure your reservation is canceled. Given the situation, we will now be staying on the other side of St. Petersburg, where the area has not been affected. Below are three hotel options that we have confirmed are open and have availability. We recommend booking as soon as possible to secure your room: Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown – Around $230/night (Stine and I will be staying here) Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront – Around $195/night Tru Hilton St. Petersburg – Around $160/night For the best rates, use third-party booking sites (via Google). Please note that prices can vary depending on the time and browser you use, so it’s worth checking a few options to get the best deal. All of these hotels are close to one another and in a convenient area for getting to the wedding venue. Plus, they’re located in the downtown area, which has many restaurants and activities for you to enjoy. Additionally, we want to make things as easy as possible for everyone. If you stay in this area, we will arrange for a train to bring guests back to this hotel area after the reception. The afterparty location is to be determined, if possible at all to arrange. Please let us know if you have any questions or need help with accommodations. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all soon! Best, Ehrich & Stine
Dear Family and Friends, We hope this message finds you well. In light of Hurricane Helene, we wanted to provide you with an update on the current situation as we know it: Travel: Tampa Airport has reopened, and flights are resuming as usual. However, there might be delays if you are traveling through or have layovers in other parts of the U.S., so please check with your airline for the latest updates. Wedding Venue: We are pleased to inform you that our wedding venue did not sustain severe damage, and we expect to proceed with hosting the wedding as planned. Accommodations: Many of the hotels we encouraged our guests to book were impacted by the hurricane. Tomorrow (September 28), residents and business owners will be allowed back to their properties to assess the situation. The Tradewinds Hotel sent out cancellation messages to guests who booked directly through their website until October 11. We spoke with the manager, and they acknowledged they may have acted too quickly; they have now adjusted the cancellation period to October 5, pending a full assessment of any damage. We highly encourage you to wait for our next update, as we will provide more information after speaking with all hotels in the area tomorrow. In the meantime, if you could reply with the time/date you arrive and depart as well as which hotel you booked, that would greatly help if changes need to happen, send this info to our email: wedse2024@gmail.com or text us below. Please do not hesitate to call or text us if you have any concerns or questions. Stine's Cell: +1-626-615-0139 Ehrich's Cell: +1-818-438-7684 Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time. We look forward to celebrating with you soon. Warm regards, Ehrich & Stine
Dear Friends and Family, We are excited to celebrate our wedding with you in Tierra Verde, FL! Here are some important details to help you plan your trip: Dates: Recommended Stay: Thursday, October 3rd to Sunday, October 6th Airports: Please fly into either St. Petersburg or Tampa airport. Accommodations: We are encouraging everyone to stay at the Island Grand - TradeWinds Beach Resort. This resort offers a wide range of fun activities and events for your stay. The area around the hotel is very walkable, with access to beaches, stores, activities, and restaurants. Booking: Initially, we planned to secure hotel blocks for discounted rates at both hotels. However, we found that prices were significantly higher through the hotels directly. We encourage you to search through Google and booking sites to find the best deals, as booking directly with the hotels is often more expensive. Please book as soon as possible to secure the best rates and availability. Wedding Schedule: - Wedding Ceremony: Saturday at 4:00 PM (please arrive by 3:30 PM) - Reception: Immediately following the ceremony at the same venue Additional Information: - The wedding party will have a rehearsal on Friday. - More group events throughout the weekend will be announced closer to the date. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all! Warm regards, Ehrich and Stine
Hello Friends and Family, We hope this message finds you well and filled with joy. As we continue to plan our special day, we wanted to share a quick update and a bit of exciting news with all of you. We are thrilled to announce that our wedding will be held at the beautiful Tampa Bay Watch in Tierra Verde, Florida! This stunning location, with its breathtaking views of the bay, is the perfect backdrop for our ceremony and celebrations. We can't wait for you to experience its beauty with us. There's so much more we're eager to share with you, including the date, schedule of events, accommodations, and more. We're putting the finishing touches on our plans and promise to share more details very soon. Your love and support mean the world to us, and we're so excited to celebrate this joyous occasion with each and every one of you. Please use our Facebook group or our email, wedse2024@gmail.com, for questions.
Dear Guest and Family Members, We are excited to host you for our wedding this weekend. Friday and Sunday many of you are traveling in and departing, if you are staying longer, here are some recommendations in the Tampa area: - Clearwater Beach - Saint Petersburg Pier - Salvador Dali Museum - Tampa Aquarium - Busch Gardens - Sunken Gardens - Imagine Museum Friday night around 9 pm, we hope you join us at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino for a few hours before the big day. If you are expected at the rehearsal or rehearsal dinner, a separate email will be sent. Saturday Main Timeline 2.00 pm - Access to venue and bride + bridesmaids & MOG will arrive 2.45 pm - Groom and Groomsmen arrives 3.30 pm - Guest Arrives 4.00 pm - Ceremony Starts 4.30 pm - Cocktail Hour 6.00 pm - Reception 6.30 pm - Dinner 10.00 pm - Departure to after-party Trolley will go to the Hyatt Hotel Venue Address: Tampa Bay Watch - 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715 After Party Address: To be determined, but will be close by the venue or the hotels we recommended earlier. Best, Stine & Ehrich