Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Family and Friends*

Hello to all,
First, we both would like to thank you all for taking time out of your busy lives to share in what will be the most important moment of ours! Below we have prepared a list of accommodation options, directions to Amelia Island, and places at which we are registered. Each of you holds a very special place in our hearts; we look forward to sharing this special day with all of you and making memories which we will hold to for a lifetime!

Mike and Jaime*

Amelia Island Accommodations*

Priced from highest to lowest- (Distance from wedding/reception)

Hotels


The Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island (1.2 Miles) ****Limited availability
4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island, FL 32034
(904) 277-1100
www.ritzcarlton.com
Average price - $350 per night

Amelia Island Plantation Hotel (3.8 Miles)
41 Beach Lagoon Rd
Amelia Island, FL 32034
www.aipfl.com/
(888) 261-61611
Average price - $350 per night

Amelia Island Plantation Villas (2.7 Miles)
6800 First Coast Hwy
Building A
Amelia Island, FL 32034
www.aipfl.com/
(888) 261-6161
Average price - $289 per night

Hampton Inn, Amelia Island (2.1 Miles) ****There are 2 Hampton Inns in Amelia Island but this is the one closest to the reception.
2549 Sadler Rd
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-1111
www.hamptoninn.com
Average price - $139 per night (WE HAVE ROOMS BLOCKED HERE SO YOU HAVE TO BOOK OVER THE PHONE AND ASK FOR THE FAIN/BERENS WEDDING TO GET THIS RATE)



Comfort Suites (4.1 Miles)
2801 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 261-0193
www.comfortsuites.com
Average price - $ 137 per night

Amelia Hotel (2.0 Miles) **** This hotel is our personal favorite.
1997 S Fletcher Ave
Amelia Island, FL 32034
(904) 206-5200
www.ameliahotel.com/
Average price - $99 per night (WE HAVE ROOMS BLOCKED HERE SO YOU HAVE TO BOOK OVER THE PHONE AND ASK FOR THE FAIN/BERENS WEDDING TO GET THIS RATE.)



Days Inn (2.0 Miles)
2707 Sadler Rd
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
904-277-2300
www.daysinn.com
Average price - $89 per night


Bed and Breakfast Accommodations

Elizabeth Pointe Lodge (3.9 Miles) **** Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast. Staff is very accommodating and the lodge is beautiful.
98 S Fletcher Ave
Amelia Island, FL 32034
(800) 772-3359
www.elizabethpointelodge.com
Average price - $300- 350 per night

Florida Inn (4.3 Miles) **** This is the location of the rehearsal dinner
22 S 3rd St.
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
www.floridahouseinn.com
(800) 258-3301
Average price - $100 – 200 per night
(Mike and I stayed here also during a recent visit in room 18 which was really nice)

Directions to Amelia Island*

Directions from Atlanta:

I-75 S
Slight right at I-16 E (signs for Macon/I-16 E/Savannah)
Take exit 157A to merge onto I-95 S toward Brunswick/Jacksonville
Take exit 380 for US-17
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Hilliard/Yulee
Turn left at SR-5/US-17
Turn left at A1A/Buccaneer Trail/SR-200/E State Rd 200
Continue to follow A1A/Buccaneer Trail/SR-200


Directions from the Jacksonville Airport:

I-95 N toward Savannah
Take exit 373 for State Hwy 200/State Hwy A1A toward Fernandina Beach/Callahan
Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Yulee/Fernandina Beach and merge onto A1A/Buccaneer Trail/SR-200/E State Rd 200
Continue to follow A1A/Buccaneer Trail/SR-200

Gift Registry and Charity Donations*

If you would like to send a wedding gift, Jaime and I have registered at the locations listed below. However, we both feel that we have been truly blessed and already have everything we could ever need! As another option, below we have listed a few charities that we support and instead of giving a gift we would love it if you made a donation.

Mike and Jaime*

Target

Crate and Barrel

Lowes - Gift cards for home improvements


Charity Donations*


American Cancer Society - www.cancer.org

St. Jude Children's Research - www.stjude.org

Children's Defense Fund - www.childrensdefense.org

World Wildlife Fund - www.wwfus.org