We are registered at Crate and Barrel, Macy's, Target and Bed, Bath and Beyond. Because we are getting married out of state, consider giving gift cards or mailing gifts to our new address, which is available on our registries.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Registries
We are registered at Crate and Barrel, Macy's, Target and Bed, Bath and Beyond. Because we are getting married out of state, consider giving gift cards or mailing gifts to our new address, which is available on our registries.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Airports
If you are flying, the best airports to fly into are:Chicago Midway (1 hour south of the base)
Chicago O'Hare (40 minutes south of the base)
Milwaukee Airport (1 hour north of the base)
Directions to Great Lakes Naval Base
From the east and south: Connect to I-294 (Illinois Tollway) north. The Tollway system actually calls the direction “west”. Just follow the signs that say “Wisconsin” and you will be safe. I-294 will merge with I-94 and the road will then be called I-94. Follow I-94 north and exit at Route 137 also called Buckley Road. At the end of the exit ramp, turn RIGHT on Buckley Rd., heading east. You will pass Waukegan Road (Rt.43), and the next traffic light will be Route 41. Continue on across Route 41. You will see the Veteran’s Administration Hospital a little further down on your right. Go to “Going on the naval base instructions” below.From the north (Wisconsin): Take I-94 south. After you cross the Wisconsin/Illinois state line, stay in the LEFT lane. Exit to your LEFT onto Route 41. Continue south on Route 41 for approximately 10 miles. Once you see the exit for “Grand Avenue and Washington Street” you will see a traffic light for an industrial park on your right. The next traffic light will be Martin Luther King Drive (or22nd Street). Get into the LEFT lane AFTER you cross MLk Drive. The next light will be Route 137 (Buckley Road). Turn LEFT(east) onto Buckley Road and you will immediately cross a set of RR tracks. A bit further down you will see the Veterans Administration Hospital on the right. Go to “Going on the naval base instructions” below.
From O’Hare Airport: Take I-190 East to exit 1C and merge onto I-294 North toward Milwaukee. Then follow above instructions for directions “From the east and south”.
From the West: Take I-80 east to Illinois. Take Exit 4B to merge onto I-88 E/IL92 E toward Sterling/Rock Falls. Take exit for I-294 North and the follow instructions above for “From the east and south”.
Special Instructions for entering the base: When entering the base for the wedding, please disregard the sign that says, “All Visitors use 2nd left”. Make a RIGHT turn for the main gate. Your name will be on a master list at the main gate. Mention that you are attending the Schwabauer/Rydbeck wedding at the Port ‘O Call and have your driver’s license, proof of insurance and car registration out and ready to show the guard. If you are using a rental car, have your driver’s license and car rental papers ready.
Area Attractions
Six FlagsGreat America and Hurricane Harbor Water Park
847.249.4636
Chicago Botanic Garden
847.835.5440
Shopping at Gurnee Mills
847.263.7500
Volo Auto Museum
815.385.3644
Shows at Genesee Theatre
847.782.2366
847-662-4811
Lodging
Rooms have been blocked at: Other lodging in the area:
Red Carpet Inn
3207 Buckley Road
North Chicago, IL 60064
1.888.249.9119
La Quinta
5688 Northridge Dr.
Gurnee, IL 60031
1.800.531.5900
Comfort Inn
3031 Belvidere Road
Waukegen, IL 60085
1.800.416.1327
Holiday Inn
6161 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, Il 60031
1.847.336.6300
Ramada
200 N. Green Bay Road
Waukegan, IL 60085
1.866.209.4045
Courtyard Marriot
3800 Northpoint Blvd
Waukegan, IL 60085
1.847.689.8000
1.847.625.7300
What a Wedding on a Military Base Looks Like
Due to security on the naval base, we must have your RSVP card sent back with each person’s name as it appears on their photo ID (driver’s license). If we do not have that information, your name will not be on the master list at the main gate to the naval base and you will not be allowed on the base, able to attend the wedding or the reception. We also need the names of children attending, but if under age 16, they will not be required to have a photo ID.Photos of our wedding--getting a sneak peak coupon
Our photographer, Katherine McClure, is offering a $5.00 gift certificate to all guests who register to view our event prior to it being available online.Here's what you do:
1. Visit our event website link: http://www.pictage.com/629267
2. Register with pictage.com before the event is online.
3. Once our event is online, you'll receive a $5.00 credit in your pictage account!
Happy shopping!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Basic Information
When: Saturday, July 25, 2009Where: Naval Base Great Lakes in Illinois, right on Lake Michigan. The ceremony will be outdoors--if the weather permits.
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Additional Information: Kristin grew up in the Navy so any base feels like home to her. Her dad, who is a retired Navy chaplain, will officiate. Scott's Uncle Dean will assist with the ceremony.
Our Story
We met in middle school and had homeroom, English class and did track together. Scott used to coach Kristin at track meets when she was doing long jump.Kristin moved away after one year because her Dad had orders to move to Virginia but they kept in loose contact over the years by writing letters and emailing (Scott and Kristin still have those letters!). Every time Kristin would come to town to visit, Scott was out of town.
Finally, Kristin moved back to the area in 2005 to take a job and the two were reunited after not seeing each other since they were 13 years old. They got to know each other for the next year and then started dating.
After dating for 2 1/2 years, Scott took Kristin to their old middle school track to the long jump pt, got down on one knee in the rain, told her this is where they started their lives together and he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. She wholeheartedly accepted and as they plan for their future, they continually pray that God will guide their steps.
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