~Mr & Mrs Reardon~

Well, the wedding seemed to be a success. Thank you all so much for coming - I know some of you drove a long way, or flew across many states - so thank you. It means so much to Jerry & me that we could share this day with you all!

We will post some pictures here from the wedding, when we get them back, and of the honeymoon (it was FABULOUS!!)

thank you again & we hope to see you all again soon, and under equally exciting circumstances!

LOVE

Jerry & Liz

Things to Know Before You Go

Here are some tips on what to do in Myrtle Beach - if you have more time than the bride & groom will have :) I always encourage people to eat local! Of course, if you want to play it safe there are plenty of good chain restaurants as well. But here are some local places I have been to and can recommend. I also listed some activites - if you're staying longer than a night or two -Myrtle Beach does have a lot to offer. Just be sure to check beforehand to see what's available, as some places do operate seasonally. April is on the cusp of the "season" at the beach.

Dinner
($10-$20 entrees)
Cagney's Old Place
9911 N Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach
843-449-0288

Chesapeake House
9918 N Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
843-449-3231

Flamingo Seafood Grill
7100 North Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
843-449-5388

($20+ entrees)
Aspen Grill
5101 North Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-449-9191

Chestnut Hill
9922 N Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
843-449-3984

Cypress Room
6000 N. Ocean Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-449-6406

Breakfast/ Lunch
(under $10)
Croissants Bistro & Bakery
3751 Robert M Grissom Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-448-2253

Akels Family Restaurant
6429 North Kings HighwayMyrtle Beach
843-449-4815

Sea Captains House (my favorite!)
3002 N Ocean Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-448-8082

To-Do
SHOPPING

Tanger Outlets Hwy 17
10835 Kings Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 449-0491

Tanger Outlets Hwy 501
4635 Factory Stores Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-5100

Coastal Grand Mall
2000 Coastal Grand Circle
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-839-9100

GOLF

There are SO many courses here - it would probably be in your best interest to look on your own. If you're a "real golfer" I'd hate to lead you astray! Or ask Jerry - as he has played many a course in Myrtle Beach.

NIGHTLIFE

Broadway at the Beach - I doubt Jerry & I will have time for all this - but it's Myrtle Beach's collection of restaurants, shops, bars & clubs all in one place. It's not far from the rest of the festivities - who knows, maybe I will make an appearance in my wedding dress late night? (ok, probably not) It's about 8 miles from the hotels, 10 min taxi. (1325 Celebrity Circle)

Finn McCool's Irish Pub is just a mile from Marina Inn. Never been - but how can you go wrong with an Irish Pub?? Just a mile away. (501 Lake Arrowhead Rd)

Ocean Annie's Beach Bar is an old favorite, and if the weather is nice can be lots of fun! It's just a mile & a half. (9550 Shore Drive)

Tourist Attractions

This could be a LONG list. I will stick to the obvious...

At or near Broadway at the Beach you will find: Hard Rock Cafe, Pavillion Nostalgia Park, Ripley's Aquarium, Nascar Speedpark, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

other favorites -

Freestyle Music Park (theme park/ roller coasters)211 George Bishop ParkwayMyrtle Beach, SC 29579(843) 236-7625

Myrtle Waves Water Park1820 21st Avenue North Myrtle Beach, SC 29577(843) 918-8725

The best site I have found is http://www.visitmyrtlebeach.com/ It has tons of things to do, places to eat, activities & night life.

Air Travel Information

For those of you flying in - some things to think about/ good information for ya! I have people in the wedding party coming from all of the following places. Most conveniently - fly into the Myrtle Beach airport -the code is MYR - it's less than 10 miles from suggested hotels.

Columbia is about 2.5 hours away - and the airport code is CAE

Charlston is under 2 hours - airport code CHS

Charlotte is 3+ hours - and is CLT

Greenville is 4+ but I know a lot of people will be coming that way - GSP is the airport code there.

Engagement Photos

Hey everyone! I just had to share this - Jerry and I got our engagement photos back- and here is the one we'll be using for announcements & such. Amanda Zabrocki was our photographer, and she is AMAZING! Check out her website http://www.azphotograph.com/

If you have any questions or need help -

please email me here
elizabethcgunn@gmail.com

Hotels/ Accomodations

I will be updating this as I get more information. But for those of you who are really on the ball, I wanted to go ahead & post what I have. This has turned out to be one of the more frustrating parts of planning. Myrtle Beach is a tourist town - and because we're getting married the week after Easter (aka - Spring Break) hotels are not being quite as flexible for us. However the one we do have locked in is below. If you or your other half are in the wedding, this is a good spot. It's on the waterway, and inside the gates of Grande Dunes - where the rehearsal dinner is being held. (and it's just 3 miles from the reception) They have one, 2 & 3 bedrooms options. They are offering us a 20% discount. So book as soon as you want, just make sure you mention our name (Reardon/ Gunn wedding)

Marina Inn @ Grande Dunes http://www.marinainnatgrandedunes.com/index.aspx
Use the web site to check it out, but call to reserve to ensure the discounted rate!
8121 Amalfi Place
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(877) 913-1333

Marriott Hotel & Spa @ Grande Dunes http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/myrgd-myrtle-beach-marriott-resort-and-spa-at-grande-dunes/
8400 Costa Verde Drive
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
1-843-449-8880

Again - use the web site to check it out, but call for reservations so you can mention the wedding & get a better rate. This hotel is offering a special rate of $189/ nt. It's a little more than Marina Inn, but it's ocean front & also has a spa. It's about the same distance from the reception. (3 miles). **This rate is only good through Feb. 9!!!**