Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Getting There

For those flying to California, there are several different airports to choose from.

PALM SPRINGS

First choice would definitely be Palm Springs. Takes the rental car totally out of the equation and you will completely avoid all traffic coming from LA, Orange County, and San Diego. The downside is it's a small regional airport with a more limited flight schedule. There are also a number of flights that fly to LAX first and then out to Palm Springs.

LOS ANGELES (LAX OR BURBANK) 

Flying into one of the LA airports and renting a car to drive to Palm Springs is another option. Car rentals tend to be cheap in CA. The drive to Palm Springs (without traffic) usually takes about an hour and a half. Traffic is terrible in LA, however, so be prepared to spend an extra hour or two depending on the time of day that you are traveling.

ONTARIO

Flying in to Ontario means you land 60 miles east of LA and you skip most of the traffic you'll encounter getting through downtown and the east LA communities. It's still another 70 miles to Palm springs from Ontario, but most of these will be traffic-free. Unless you land in the late afternoon on Friday.

See you in Palm Springs!

Monday, April 27, 2009

Accommodations


We are getting married at the Colony Palms Hotel in Palm Springs, CA.

Originally dubbed The Colonial House by reputed mobster owner Al Wertheimer, the Spanish Colonial style hotel began receiving guests in 1936 featuring plenty of sunshine, a good night's rest, as well as a legendary underground speakeasy and brothel. The hotel was renamed The Howard Manor in the late 1940's when Robert and Andrea Leeds Howard (owners of the champion thoroughbred Sea Biscuit) took possession. For the next 25 years the hotel was a haven for young Hollywood in Palms Springs. Having just re-opened after an extensive renovation, The Colony Palms Hotel, has regained its swagger as a stunning four-star boutique. The hotel was designed by Los Angeles based Martyn Lawrence-Bullard.

We have reserved the entire hotel (56 rooms) and negotiated special rates for our guests.

Reservations should be made by phone (800.557.2187). Be sure and mention you are with the Byrnes-Hirsch wedding.

The following rooms are available on a first-come-first-serve basis:

Superior King - $170/night
Deluxe King - $200/night
Deluxe Double - $200/night
Junior Suite - $295/night
Casita - $295/night
Winners Circle - $295/night

Room descriptions are available on the Colony Palms web site.



Sunday, April 26, 2009

The Wedding Party

THE LADIES:

Maid of Honor: Renee Pehanich















Bridesmaid: Eileen Ilic















Bridesmaid: Lillian Moya















Bridesmaid: Luma Al-Shibib















Bridesmaid: Casper Yaquob















Bridesmaid: Erin Blair















Bridesmaid: Lesley Seres




















THE FELLAS:

Best Man: Michael Lee

Best Man: Jason Steiner

Groomsman: Eric Fonacier

Groomsman: Detlef R. Buchrieser ("Robby")

Groomsman: Kevin McCarthy
Groomsman: Brian Giehl
Groomsman: Aaron Byrnes