If you've stumbled upon this humble blog, you've probably just received your Save the Date card in the mail for Theo & Amber's upcoming wedding, otherwise known as "TNA Go Matrimony." We're thrilled to start our next great adventure together, and we're excited for you to celebrate with us!
There will be many wedding updates coming, so keep checking this space. Right now you can check out the hotel information and watch our EPIC Save the Date Trailer. If you're planning to fly to the wedding, we also put together some airport advice. If you're spending the weekend with us in Fort Wayne, we've also included some information on area attractions.
If you haven't visited our blog before, you can find recaps of our travel adventures here, links to our India pictures, and video of Theo's proposal at the Taj Mahal.
Stay tuned, and we can't wait to see you in Fort Wayne!
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Things to do in Fort Wayne
Never been to Fort Wayne before? If you're planning to spend some time in town before or after the wedding, there is plenty to do. Right next to the Hilton is the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, which showcases a tropical garden with a waterfall and a desert garden. The botanical garden's special exhibit at the time of the wedding will be Flower Power: Summer of Love, a flower display inspired by 1960s counter culture.
There is also the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. Along with their permanent collection, the museum will be hosting a special exhibit in September called We are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball, featuring Kadir Nelson's paintings. You can also find the History Center in downtown Fort Wayne, which features artifacts from the Miami tribe village of Kekionga and Little Turtle, an Anthony Wayne exhibit, and an exhibit that features inventions developed in Fort Wayne.
Northeastern Indiana is also Amish country, so if you're interested in venturing outside of town, 15 miles northwest of Fort Wayne is Grabill, Indiana, an Amish settlement with shops and farm tours. Southeast of Fort Wayne you'll find Amishville, USA, located near Geneva and Berne, that features tours and a campground.
Be sure to check out the Fort Wayne Visitors Bureau for more information.
There is also the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. Along with their permanent collection, the museum will be hosting a special exhibit in September called We are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball, featuring Kadir Nelson's paintings. You can also find the History Center in downtown Fort Wayne, which features artifacts from the Miami tribe village of Kekionga and Little Turtle, an Anthony Wayne exhibit, and an exhibit that features inventions developed in Fort Wayne.
Northeastern Indiana is also Amish country, so if you're interested in venturing outside of town, 15 miles northwest of Fort Wayne is Grabill, Indiana, an Amish settlement with shops and farm tours. Southeast of Fort Wayne you'll find Amishville, USA, located near Geneva and Berne, that features tours and a campground.
Be sure to check out the Fort Wayne Visitors Bureau for more information.
Flying to Fort Wayne?
Since a number of our wedding guests will be flying in from out of state, we wanted to give you a little bit of information on transportation in the area. The Fort Wayne International Airport is on the smaller side, but American, Delta, and United all fly into that airport. While it may be a little more expensive to fly into the Fort Wayne airport directly, renting a car won't be necessary (unless you want to!). The First Presbyterian Church and the Hilton are 3 blocks apart, and the reception hall (The Freemason Hall) is one block from the Hilton. The reception hall and the Hilton also share a parking structure. The Courtyard by Marriott is 3 blocks from the reception hall and 6 blocks from the church. Both hotels offer free shuttles to and from the airport; they suggest calling a few days ahead with your flight information so they'll know when to expect you.
If you're looking for cheaper flights, Air Tran and other discount airlines fly into the Indianapolis International Airport. Fort Wayne is two hours north of Indianapolis via I-69, so renting a car in Indianapolis will be a necessity. It's an easy drive, though, and a perfect way to tour the Indiana countryside if you'd like to take a side trip to Amish country.
If you're trying to make travel arrangements and you're not sure what to do, just call Theo or Amber. We're happy to answer any questions you might have.
If you're looking for cheaper flights, Air Tran and other discount airlines fly into the Indianapolis International Airport. Fort Wayne is two hours north of Indianapolis via I-69, so renting a car in Indianapolis will be a necessity. It's an easy drive, though, and a perfect way to tour the Indiana countryside if you'd like to take a side trip to Amish country.
If you're trying to make travel arrangements and you're not sure what to do, just call Theo or Amber. We're happy to answer any questions you might have.
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