Scheduling Your Trip
Friday, August 10 at 6 p.m.
We hope that everyone we're inviting to the wedding will be able to join us for a private gathering at the Kentucky Gateway Museum in downtown Maysville. We'll be having drinks and hors d'oeuvres and you can learn about the local history, see some art, and take in their world-renowned collection of miniatures (they're amazing).
Also, I should let you know that Maysville's 2nd Annual Oktoberfest will begin on the 10th, so there should be a lot of activity downtown, which is a good thing!
Saturday, August 11 at 7 p.m.
This is the big day. Please refer to your invitation for the specific address. We'll start the ceremony at 7:15 p.m., so come on over sometime between 6:45 - 7 p.m. Weather permitting, everything will be outdoors (we'll move it inside if in the case of thunderstorms or severe heat). As for attire, think "dressy casual" or "garden party", and do bear in mind that August nights in Kentucky are humid and warm.
Getting to Maysville
By Plane
If you'll be flying in, your best bet is most likely going to be the Cincinnati airport (CVG). It is located an hour northwest of Maysville. CVG is a major hub and offers more flights and options than the surrounding airports. Helpful Hint: Build our wedding into your other vacation plans for the summer by booking a multiple city ticket. Because CVG is a major hub it's fairly easy to find flights that go through there.
Your other option is the Lexington airport (LEX). It's roughly the same distance as the Cincinnati airport, but it's a regional airport, so there are fewer flights in and out.
By Train
There is an Amtrak station located in Maysville. I haven't heard anyone mention that they're considering this method of travel, but it's certainly a viable option.
Car Rentals
This is pretty straightforward, and I don't need to say much here, but I will recommend that people post comments if they are looking for people to buddy up with for this. If you don't anticipate wanting to do much exploring, and need help just getting to and from the airport let me (Megan) know and I can try to help with that.
Staying in Maysville
We have room blocks at two nearby hotels. When calling, just let them know that you'd like to make a reservation in the Meyer/McCormick room block. Please be sure to book your room by July 10, as they can only hold the rooms for us until that date. Both options have similar, very reasonable rates.
Hampton Inn, 606-759-0600
The Hampton Inn is only three miles away from the location of the wedding and only four miles from the Kentucky Gateway Museum, where we will be having drinks and hors d'oeuvres on Friday, August 10 (by invitation only, it's not a public event). What this hotel has going for it is that it's newer than the French Quarter Inn, the rooms are bigger, and there's a nicer, indoor pool. Oh yeah, and they include breakfast. Between the two options I think I would recommend this hotel. French Quarter Inn, 606-564-8000
The French Quarter Inn is located in historic downtown Maysville. The number one reason to consider this hotel is it's location. It would be so easy and convenient to get out and about for a walk, and it's within walking distance of the Kentucky Gateway Museum. They have a small outdoor pool.
Other
We do have a limited number of alternative options for people who are open to sleeping on a floor and sharing space with others (maybe some beds, but I'd prefer to under promise and over deliver on that). Get in touch with me (Megan), if you fall into that category and we can work on hooking you up with a spot on the floor in the basement or something like that. Also, there's plenty of room for tents or sleeping out under the stars, and you can count on having access to bathrooms.
