Greystone

Good day! There are a few Durham -centric blogs that I keep up with on a consistent basis. One of those websites is Endangered Durham. Follow this link for a brief history of "The Greystone". What once was the residence of J.E. Stagg will now be the home of our reception.

Keep it great in '08!

-the groom

Formal Wear?

This is my first official post to the our wedding blog. Xtina has done such a wonderful job with the posts I was a bit overwhelmed with what to write. Not anymore! It's a new year everybody!

As a first bit of correspondence, I would like your help in choosing what to wear at the wedding. I was thinking of adopting this fine piece of formal wear for our special day. Is it just me or do those boots and revolver scream, "Catholic Mass."?

Keep it great in '08.

Hotel & Travel Information

Jared and I have booked rooms at the Durham Marriott located downtown. Mention the Rentz/Martinson wedding to receive our group rate of $109 a night. If you have any problems getting the group rate, please let Jared or I know!

Durham Marriott
201 Foster St., Durham 919.768.6000
The airport closest to Durham is Raleigh-Durham International Airport. RDU is serviced by many airlines and major car rental agencies.

If you are interested in other hotels nearby, here is a sampling of several others to choose from:

Washington Duke Inn
3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham 919.490.0999

Old North Durham Inn
922 N. Mangum St., Durham 919.683.1885

Morehead Manor
914 Vickers Ave., Durham 919.687.4366

Durham Hilton
3800 Hillsborough Rd., Durham 919.383.8033

Courtyard by Marriott
1815 Front St., Durham 919.309.1500

Hope this helps in your travel plans!

Love,
Christina & Jared

Cake Idea!

Wow. The internet is just full of great wedding tips!

Durham!

I've had quite a few people ask me what there is to do in this fine city of ours. The Visitors center has a fantastic website that will give you tons of ideas of things to keep you busy while here to celebrate our nuptials! Click here for all you could ever want to know about Durham, NC!

First Dance inspiration!

Mom's visit

Mom came to visit and check out the church and the Greystone firsthand. We giggled and teased our way through meetings with two caterers and an adorable florist. We whispered through mass and counted pews. We decorated the Christmas tree while drinking copious amounts of wine. We pillaged at Southern Season, fondled bedding at Macy's, and drooled on Kitchenaid mixers at Williams-Sonoma.

Most importantly, though, we found my wedding dress! I will look like the princess I have always wanted to be!

Cooper, Henry, Jared & I miss Mom already, and I am having to physically restrain myself from going over to Josh & Brooke's where my dress lives to put it on everyday!

(If you want to see a picture of the dress, and your name isn't Jared, email me!)

Christina