When is the wedding?
The wedding ceremony and reception will be on July 9, 2006. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. Guests may arrive starting at 10:30 a.m.Where is the wedding?
Both the ceremony and reception will take place at The River Mill in California's Central Valley.How do I get there by car?
- from Fremont
- from Modesto
- from Palo Alto
- from Sacramento
- from San Jose
- from Southern California
- from Stockton
How do I get there by plane?
The closest airports are as follows:- Oakland Airport (62 miles)
- Sacramento Airport (66 miles)
- San Jose Airport (71 miles)
- San Francisco (78 miles)
Where can I stay once I'm there?
The closest major city is Stockton, about 9 miles away. A smaller city, Lathrop, is about 6 miles away.
We've arranged a group rate at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Stockton. When you call the hotel, just say you're with the Olsson/Helfman wedding. A studio or one bedroom is $85/night and a two bedroom is $174/night. There are a limited number of rooms available, and to get this rate you should book before June 16.
Here is a list of other hotels in nearby cities:
- Courtyard by Mariott (Stockton)
- Radisson (Stockton)
- Holiday Inn (Stockton)
- Holiday Inn Express (Lathrop)
- Days Inn (Lathrop)
What will the weather be like there?
The California central valley in July will likely be rather toasty. Although the ceremony will be held outdoors, the reception will be indoors in an air-conditioned building.Do you have a gift registry?
We are registered at the following locations: We may update these lists periodically.How do I RSVP?
You will receive a response card with your invitation. If you misplace it, please contact us.What are the meal options at the reception?
- Roast top sirloin of beef in red wine and herb marinade with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetable en julienne
- Catalane breast of chicken with red peppers, tomato and calamata olives on penne pasta tossed with squash, balsamic red onion, garlic and herbs
- Fettuccine with fresh vegetables in a creamy herb sauce (vegetarian, no mushrooms)