We were engaged on April 21, 2003... I guess you could say it was and it wasn't a surprise. Jamey lost a lot of sleep over choosing a ring, so he had already consulted me about what I liked--which meant I knew The Question was coming soon. Anyhoo, we went out to eat after work, and Jamey suggested we take a walk in Quiet Waters Park "for exercise." That got me a little suspicious, because he NEVER suggests exercising after eating... he usually falls asleep. After we were there about 45 minutes [squinting into a very blustery sunset and trying not to get blown off the steps into the water], Jamey said he had something to ask me... and got down one knee and popped the question! :)

Deb and Jamey are registered at Williams-Sonoma, and a few other places that they haven't gotten to yet.

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Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 2pm

St. Andrew by the Bay Catholic Church, Annapolis, MD

Reception immediately following at St. Andrew's upper hall... just follow the sidewalk!

Please note: there is a Navy football game on October 23. You may want to leave a little extra time to get to the church, as stadium traffic will back up onto Route 50.

From Baltimore and points north:
Take I-97 south towards Annapolis. I-97 can be accessed from I-695 [Baltimore Beltway] or I-895 [Harbor Tunnel Thruway]. If coming from I-95, you can also take Route 100 east. I-97 merges with US 50/301--go east towards the Bay Bridge. Take exit 29B for East College Pkwy/Cape St. Claire Rd. At the first traffic light, make a left onto College Parkway. Go about 500 feet and make a left [there is a big wooden sign for St. Andrew's]. Please park close to the Church hall [pass by 1 parking lot and the church, and park in the upper parking lot].

From Washington DC and points south:
Take US 50 east towards Annapolis/Bay Bridge. Follow directions from above.

The closest airport is BWI, approximately 20 miles away. Dulles and Reagan National are also possibilities; Dulles is over an hour's drive, and National Airport is somewhere in between, depending on traffic and how often you get lost in DC [which is quite often for me].

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The reception begins immediately following the ceremony [2:30ish] and lasts until whenever! The food will be served buffet-style. More details to come.

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We have two hotels booked in the city of Annapolis, within a few blocks of the mall and several restaurants. They are approximately 5 miles away from the church and reception site.

Radisson: $129/night
410-224-3150

Best Western: $89/night [2-night minimum], $99 for one-night stay
410-224-2800

State that you are with the VanDereedt/Dulin wedding block. You have a choice of double or king rooms. Please note: several other hotels have raised their rates because of the "special event" [the Navy football game, not our wedding ;) ]. If you choose not to stay at the Radisson or Best Western it is advised to make your reservations EARLY!

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