Where to Stay in the Canadian Rockies

G'day!

It's been brought to my attention that people like a roof over their head. So, to the lovely guests venturing from far and away we've secured some bad ass discounts. The nitty gritty details are below. And make sure you quote 'Allard/Goodey Wedding' to secure these sweet rates.

1) Banff Park Lodge, www.banffparklodge.com , rate $175.00 plus 9 percent tax.

2) Bow View Lodge, www.bowview.com , rate $140.00 plus 9 percent tax.

3) Homestead Inn, www.homesteadinnbanff.com , rate $118.00 plus 9 percent tax.

These prices are for doubles or twins. You will have to contact them for price of extra bed in the room or price of a triple

Still too much?

Check out these hostels.

http://banffhostel.com/

http://www.hihostels.ca/westerncanada/332/HI-Banff_Alpine_Centre.hostel

Looking to surround yourselves with spectacular scenery and canvas, while fighting off the grizzlies? (think camping)
Tunnel Mountain Campground
Two Jack Lake Campground 
You'd be best to google these campsites. I don't think you can book in advance. 
Ciao!
Sarah & Richard

Daily Telegraph - wedding announcement

We're famous!

Thanks to Doreen (the lovely mother of my husband-to-be) we made it in the Daily Telegraph - one of Britain's premiere newspapers. Rest assured this is not from the 1940's (check out the right side of the photo). Suffice to say I'm stoked about this fantastic little blurb, and even more stoked about our matching hats.
Love

Sarah & Richard

Update

Good News!

The Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1 Waterproof HD Camcorder (Yellow) has been claimed from the wedding list. Be sure to take a peak at our wedding list further down on our blog.

Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1 Waterproof HD Camcorder (Yellow)

Cheers and Maple Syrup,

Sarah & Richard

Important-invites lost in the sea

Well, it's real live crying shame.

Invitations sent in a package to my Pops seem to have disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean. Some will blame volcanoes, others will blame Royal Mail or Canada Post. I on the other hand will blame David Guest.

Anyways, to all that are invitation-less, I will be creating a beautiful virtual invite ASAP.

Muchos Gracias,

Sarah & Richard

On Top of the World

One year ago, on top of the world (almost) in the Langtang Himalayas, Nepal.

He asked. I said yes.

Goodey/Allard Wedding List

Hello, and with out further ado, Richard & I present to you the official wedding list! Go on, take a gander. Simply click on the links provided below to have a look-see. We will be adding to this list shortly.

If you decide to purchase one of these items, simply comment on this blog (anonymously) regarding the item purchased.

Nikon D3000 w/ 18-55mm VR Lens

Life Systems Mountain Leader First Aid Kit

Life Systems Dental Kit

Black Diamond Camalot size 5 inch

Pac Safe (85 Litres)

Eagle Creek Deluxe Security Belt

Eagle Creek All Terrain Money Belt

Black Diamond Predator 50 Backpack

Waterproof Neck Pouch

Snakes of South East Asia & Thailand (book) - not to be confused with the Malaysia book that has the same cover

Medical Kit (Needles)

Karrimor Panther 65 Litre Rucksack

Pouch Safe 100 (anti-theft neck pouch)

MEC Brooks Bag Dry Bag - 1 35 Litre - colour optional

MEC Brooks Bag Dry Bag - 1 55 Litre - colour optional

Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1 Waterproof HD Camcorder (Yellow) - Has been taken!

Expedition Target Throwbag

Thanks a bundle,

Richard & Sarah

Flight of the Pigeons - Wedding Invitations

My tongue is raw and I'm high on glue from the dozens and dozens of wedding envelopes I sealed this afternoon.

I gathered my flock of loyal carrier pigeons, and then nimbly attached every single invitation to each of their necks with precision and care. The volcano in Iceland and the continuous "no-fly" area in all of the UK has reeked havoc on these tough little guys. And now, they embark on a long and arduous journey, across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada, over the England Channel to France, across the Indian Ocean to Australia and dodging traffic down the M1 to parts throughout England.

'Tis, though, a labour of love.

The wedding invitations are on enroute. You should be receiving them soon, though due to a volcano in Iceland, there may be some delays. No, really.

We can't wait to hear from you, and would love it if you could RSVP as soon as you possibly can.

-Richard and Sarah-

We Be Getting Hitched

Word's out, and we can't contain it any longer. We (Richard & Sarah) are getting hitched, and we want you to be there. Stay tuned for updates, and perhaps some embarrassing photos (of Richard of course.)

-Richard & Sarah-

Wedding List

Well, we're not your normal conventional couple, though I'm sure I didn't have to put that in writing, to state the obvious. That disclaimer aside if you want to give us a gift, we'll be putting out a list very shortly. We'll let you know asap.

Just to give you a head start...

Toasters, fondue sets, silverware, a set of fish knives, a 7-tiered chandelier, The George Foreman Grill, a microwave, doilies, toilet seat covers, or a heated towel rack is just not our kettle of fish.

-Richard & Sarah-

PS: A pleasant reminder that our gifts will also have to be brought back with us from Canada all the way back to Ol' Blighty.