Linton and Gina's Wedding Blog

Welcome Friends and Family!

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We're thrilled to be getting married and can't wait to share the day with you!

Wedding day festivities will take place at Linganore Winery in the beautiful rolling hills of Maryland. We encourage those of you traveling from out of town to join us in the nearby historic city of Frederick for the weekend--it's about an hour northwest of D.C.

See you in May (if not before)!

Love,
Gina and Linton

Registries

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We are registered at the following stores:
Macy's
Bed Bath and Beyond (registry number 4804875)
Amazon

Local Activities and Dining

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Frederick is a great little city in a beautiful part of Maryland. We hope you'll take some time to explore shops, restaurants, and historical sites downtown, or enjoy the many hiking trails nearby. Check out the official tourist site for a few good ideas.

Getting There

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Getting to Linganore Winecellars

Linganore Winecellars is about an hour north of Washington, D.C. and about 20 minutes east of Frederick, MD. Feel free to drive directly to the winery, or meet us in Frederick and take the shuttle to and from the hotel.
Address: 13601 Glissans Mill Rd, Mt Airy, MD 21771
Google Maps
Driving Directions

Getting to Frederick

By Car
Frederick, MD is about an hour northwest of Washington, D.C., and is an easy drive from anywhere in the mid-Atlantic. For general driving directions, click here. To calculate precise directions and driving time, click here.

By Air
Frederick is approximately 50 miles from three international airports:
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Regan National Airport (DCA)
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

If you would like to coordinate car rental or transportation from one of these airports, please leave a comment below.

Hotel Information

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We've reserved blocks of rooms at two hotels in Frederick.

Holiday Inn Frederick  - this is where we'll be staying, and where after-party drinks and Sunday brunch will be held
5400 Holiday Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 694-7500

Room rate $109

Holiday Inn Express - this hotel is just down the road from the Holiday Inn
5579 Spectrum Dr
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 695-2881
Room rate $99

You'll need to make your reservation by phone, using the numbers above.  Ask for "King-Wells Wedding Block."   Rooms are available at that rate Thursday, May 14 through Sunday, May 17. The cut off date for the room block rate is April 16th, so please book early to ensure the best rate!

The hotels offer complimentary parking.  Check in is 3pm; check out is noon.  Cancellation is 72 hours prior to check in to avoid a charge.

Shuttle Bus

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Enjoy the beautiful drive to the winery from the comfort of a seat on our shuttle buses.

Buses will depart from each of the hotels at 3:45 p.m. and return around 10:30 p.m. Friends and family coming to town for the day are welcome to meet us at the hotel and hop on the bus.

Be sure to tell us on your RSVP card if you plan to ride with us!

Weekend Event Details

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We're excited to celebrate with you! Here's the schedule for the weekend.

Ceremony and Reception
Date: May 16, 2009
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Linganore Winecellars
Address: 13601 Glissans Mill Rd Mt Airy, MD 21771 (map)

Afterparty. If you're staying in Frederick for the night, we invite you to join us for a nightcap back at the hotel.
Date: May 16, 2009
Time: 10:30 p.m. until
Location: Holiday Inn Frederick, Casey's Grill
Address: 5400 Holiday Dr Frederick, MD 21703 (map)

Come-and-Go Breakfast
Date: May 17, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Holiday Inn Frederick, Marketplace Restaurant
Address: 5400 Holiday Dr Frederick, MD 21703 (map)