5:40 p.m. - Guests & Groom to arrive at CM/RRC. Mention “Leopardo/Silver Wedding” at gate to receive parking pass. Proceed to second parking loop on left. ONLY park there. If all ten passes are used, then other vehicles must pay entry fee of $9.00, and park in general parking. Meet up with vendors; flowers distributed appropriately, pre-ceremony photos begin. Gifts are presented to Mario.

5:45 p.m. – Anna escorts Mario, Groom and guests to ceremony site to "Set". Bride and party arrive at Covered Pavilion. At ceremony site, Groom and Best Man, Alex, are set in position to right of Mario. Guests form half-circle, leaving a space in the middle for bridal party entrance. Anna returns for Bride and her party. Drew and Robert wait with Bridal party.

5:55 p.m. – Anna brings Bride and her "party" to ceremony site, in this order: Ryan, Danielle, Ashley, then Claire with Martha.

6:00 p.m. - Ceremony starts with bridal party entrance, then Bride. Attendants proceed to top left of half-circle, with Ashley closest to Claire’s position.

6:25 p.m. - Ceremony complete, post-ceremony photos start. Marriage license signed. 

6:35 p.m. – Mario, Anthony, and Robert are off-duty. Once family photos are complete, Drew takes couple to “Point” for private photos. Guests head to Covered Pavilion and vehicles.

7:00 p.m. - Photos complete; all head back to Covered Pavilion and vehicles.

IF YOU ARE FLYING IN TO SEDONA, YOU WILL HAVE TO LAND IN THE FLAGSTAFF AIRPORT. EITHER RENT A CAR OR TAKE THE FLAGSTAFF-SEDONA SHUTTLE. THE SHUTTLE COSTS $25 EACH WAY AND WILL TAKE 45MINS TO GET TO SEDONA FROM FLAGSTAFF. HERE IS THE WEBSITE FOR THE SHUTTLE COMPANY

http://www.arizonashuttle.com/flagstaff-sedona

WE WILL BE STAYING AT THE HILTON RESORT IN THE VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK JUST SOUTH OF SEDONA. JUNE 20th-22nd

 HOWEVER, MY FAMILY WILL BE STAYING AT THE HAMPTON IN WEST SEDONA WHICH IS VERY NICE & MUCH MORE AFFORDABLE THAN THE HILTON.

IF YOU WILL NOT BE JOINING US AT EITHER OF THESE HOTELS, I SUGGEST BOOKING A ROOM SOMEWHERE IN WEST SEDONA. THERE ARE MANY AFFORDABLE HOTELS THERE & WEST SEDONA IS CENTRALLY LOCATED TO THE CEREMONY SITE, THE HAMPTON & THE AFTER-PARTY.

Hilton Resort & Spa
90 Ridge Trail Dr, Sedona, AZ 86351
Tel: 928.284.4040

http://www.hiltonsedonaresort.com/

HAMPTON INN SEDONA

1800 W. Highway 89A, Sedona, Arizona, USA 86336 

Tel:  1-928-282-4700

http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=FLGSDHX

WHERE: RESERVE ROOM AT THE BARKING FROG GRILLE (in West Sedona)

WHEN: RIGHT AFTER CEREMONY, 7pm-10pm

FOOD&DRINK: A 3 COURSE MEAL, A GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE and NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS WILL BE FREE FOR ALL GUESTS. YOU WILL HAVE TO BUY YOUR OWN COCKTAILS AT THE BAR.

MUSIC:  "WORLD MUSIC" DURING DINNER THEN TECHNO/HOUSE/CLUB TUNES AFTERWARDS 

WE WILL NOT BE HAVING A TRADITIONAL "RECEPTION". IT WILL BE AN AFTER-PARTY! THERE WILL BE NO CORNY BAND, NO OVERSIZED WEDDING CAKE, JUST SOME GOOD FOOD, DRINKS AND PARTY MUZAK!!!

DIRECTIONS FROM CEREMONY SITE TO BARKING FROG GRILLE:

 1. TURN RIGHT ONTO RED ROCK CROSSING RD (0.2 mi)

WHERE: CRESCENT MOON RANCH RECREATION AREA IN RED ROCK CROSSING.     SEDONA, AZ.

THERE WILL BE 10 RESERVED PARKING SPACES AT A COVERED PICNIC PAVILION CALLED THE RAMADA. OUR WEDDING PARTY WILL BE WAITING AT THE PICNIC TABLES TO TAKE EVERYONE TO THE CEREMONY SITE AS A GROUP. THE SITE WILL BE OUT ON A FIELD WITH A VIEW OF CATHEDRAL ROCK.

WHEN: ON THE EVE OF THE SUMMER SOLSTICE.  JUNE 21st, 2012

-PLEASE ARRIVE BY 5:30PM. THE CEREMONY IS 20- 30 MIN LONG

WHO: IT WILL BE CONDUCTED BY A NATIVE AMERICAN MEDICINE MAN

DIRECTIONS: HERE ARE DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE. USING A NAVIGATOR MAY NOT TAKE YOU TO THE RIGHT LOCATION. PLEASE CARPOOL SINCE THERES ONLY 10 FREE PARKING SPACES AND WE HAVE 40 GUESTS. OTHER PARKING COSTS $9.

Directions to Crescent Moon Ranch Recreation Area – Covered Picnic Pavilion

From I-17 through the Village of Oak Creek:

1. From I-17, exit on Highway 179, turn left at stop

2. Drive several miles—first populated area is the Village of Oak Creek, NOT SEDONA

3. Continue 8 miles after the Village of Oak Creek to area where speed slows to 25 mph

4. Hwy 179 curves sharply to left over bridge on Oak Creek at a roundabout, in front of Tlaquepaque Village and Los Abrigados Resort, then goes up a short hill

5. At next roundabout (Highway 89A), turn left; proceed through 2^nd roundabout

6. Go straight to 6^th light: Upper Red Rock Loop Road (you’ll pass the 5^th light at Dry Creek Road, then Sedona Medical Center on right)

7. Turn left on Upper Red Rock Loop Road toward high school

8. Go 1.8 miles on Upper Red Rock Loop Road to Chavez Ranch Road, turn left (sign before corner says “Red Rock Crossing”) 

9. Follow Chavez Ranch Road, staying on pavement around sharp right turn, which is Red Rock Crossing Road

10. Turn left into entry for Crescent Moon Ranch Recreation Area; at gate ask for pass with your party’s name

11. Go past first parking lot, and before back parking lot, turn left into gated parking area for the Covered Pavilion called the "Ramada"; maximum of ten cars.

12. EVERYONE WILL MEET AT THE PICNIC TABLES NEXT TO THE PARKING LOT. OUR WEDDING PARTY WILL WAIT FOR EVERYONE THERE TO TAKE THE WHOLE GROUP TO THE CEREMONY SITE.THE SITE WILL BE OUT ON A FIELD WITH A VIEW OF CATHEDRAL ROCK.

From I-17 through Cottonwood:

1. From I-17, exit on Highway 260, turn left at stop light

2. Follow Hwy 260 to Cottonwood (about ten-fifteen minutes)

3. At Highway 89A, turn right (Taco Bell and Giant gas station directly in front of you)

4. Follow Hwy 89A for approximately 15 miles, to first light—Upper Red Rock Loop Road; turn right

5. Go 1.8 miles on Upper Red Rock Loop Road to Chavez Ranch Road, turn left (sign before corner says “Red Rock Crossing”)

6. Follow Chavez Ranch Road, staying on pavement around sharp right turn, which is Red Rock Crossing Road

7. Turn left into entry for Crescent Moon Ranch Recreation Area; at gate ask for pass with your party’s name

8. Go past first parking lot, and before back parking lot, turn left into gated parking area for the Covered Pavilion CALLED THE "Ramada"; maximum of ten cars. 

9. EVERYONE WILL MEET AT THE PICNIC TABLES NEXT TO THE PARKING LOT. OUR WEDDING PARTY WILL WAIT FOR EVERYONE THERE TO TAKE THE WHOLE GROUP TO THE CEREMONY SITE. THE SITE WILL BE OUT ON A FIELD WITH A VIEW OF CATHEDRAL ROCK.