Our awesome photographer has posted the first few photos from the wedding! Check them out at Jen O'Sullivan's blog.
Love,
Ronnie and Melissa Conn
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
Looking forward to wedding photos...
Our wedding photos will eventually be posted on Pictage for your viewing. You'll have to register to see them. If you register in advance at http://www.pictage.com/539663 our photographer has promised a $10 credit toward pictures you order!
We will also post the photos on Costco or Kodak Gallery after the wedding so that you can order reprints at a normal price ;-)
We will also post the photos on Costco or Kodak Gallery after the wedding so that you can order reprints at a normal price ;-)
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Engagement pics!
All of these awesome photos were taken at UCLA by our gifted friend Brian Ziff. Thanks!
Weather update
Looking ahead at the weather forecast, it will probably be mid-70's the weekend of our wedding. Enjoy!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Wedding Map(per)
For the out of towners, you can check out a map we've made of all the locations for the wedding AND some great attractions!
MAP
MAP
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
So you have a little free time? (a.k.a. things to do in LA)
Here are just a few of the many things to do during your trip to LA...
Getty Center http://www.getty.edu/
This museum is located across the street from the synagogue, just one mile north of the Hotel Angeleno on Sepulveda Boulevard. It has art from all genres, activities for kids, great architecture, beautiful gardens, and a fantastic view of LA and the ocean! There is no admission charge, you pay only for parking. Guests of the Hotel Angeleno can request free drop-off and pick-up there.
Skirball Cultural Center http://www.skirball.org/
Another mile or two north on Sepulveda Boulevard is the Skirball Cultural Center. This is a fantastic destination for Jewish history and culture, from antiquity to the modern era. Their permanent exhibit, Visions and Values, is well worth seeing and they have two other exhibits going on in September: Noah's Ark (a real ark!, need tickets in advance) and Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People.
Santa Monica
Head west until you hit the beach :-) Santa Monica has the beach, a pier complete with rides, and Third Street Promenade. It's a great place to while away an afternoon and it was the location of Ronnie and Melissa's third date!
Venice Beach
Venice is a funky little town with good beach and "must see" LA beach culture. There are a lot of artists and little shops on the boardwalk.
Beverly Hills
Drive east on Wilshire or Santa Monica until you start seeing expensive stores. It's a nice place to walk around and the streets off of Rodeo have stores that cost less than a year of college -- but where's the fun in that? Don't try to park in the neighborhoods nearby, as it's all permit. Instead, bring coins and park in one of the meter-operated lots off of Santa Monica Boulevard.
La Brea Tar Pits http://www.tarpits.org/
For something really different, visit the La Brea Tar Pits and the associated Page Museum. Learn about the saber-toothed tigers and woolly mammoths that lived in Los Angeles during the last Ice Age. The tar pits are next to LACMA (see below) and Hancock Park.
LACMA http://www.lacma.org/
Through September 14th, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is showing an awesome exhibit of Japanese art! We know it's awesome because we went. They also have an exhibit of LA Chicano painters, African art, and a large permanent collection. LACMA is next door to the La Brea Tar Pits and Hancock Park.
If you're looking for a day trip...
Disneyland
The name says it all. It's much quieter on weekdays than weekends, but the traffic to get there is lighter on a weekend. It will take at least an hour each way to get there.
Santa Barbara / Santa Ynez
About an hour and a half north of LA, Santa Barbara has a wonderful laid-back beach culture, State Street for strolling, shopping and eating, and a restored mission that tells great local history. Further north in the Santa Ynez Valley, you'll find tons of wineries (our favorites are Koehler, Blackjack and Foxen) and beautiful scenery.
We hope you enjoy your time in LA, and please let us know if you have any questions!
Getty Center http://www.getty.edu/
This museum is located across the street from the synagogue, just one mile north of the Hotel Angeleno on Sepulveda Boulevard. It has art from all genres, activities for kids, great architecture, beautiful gardens, and a fantastic view of LA and the ocean! There is no admission charge, you pay only for parking. Guests of the Hotel Angeleno can request free drop-off and pick-up there.
Skirball Cultural Center http://www.skirball.org/
Another mile or two north on Sepulveda Boulevard is the Skirball Cultural Center. This is a fantastic destination for Jewish history and culture, from antiquity to the modern era. Their permanent exhibit, Visions and Values, is well worth seeing and they have two other exhibits going on in September: Noah's Ark (a real ark!, need tickets in advance) and Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People.
Santa Monica
Head west until you hit the beach :-) Santa Monica has the beach, a pier complete with rides, and Third Street Promenade. It's a great place to while away an afternoon and it was the location of Ronnie and Melissa's third date!
Venice Beach
Venice is a funky little town with good beach and "must see" LA beach culture. There are a lot of artists and little shops on the boardwalk.
Beverly Hills
Drive east on Wilshire or Santa Monica until you start seeing expensive stores. It's a nice place to walk around and the streets off of Rodeo have stores that cost less than a year of college -- but where's the fun in that? Don't try to park in the neighborhoods nearby, as it's all permit. Instead, bring coins and park in one of the meter-operated lots off of Santa Monica Boulevard.
La Brea Tar Pits http://www.tarpits.org/
For something really different, visit the La Brea Tar Pits and the associated Page Museum. Learn about the saber-toothed tigers and woolly mammoths that lived in Los Angeles during the last Ice Age. The tar pits are next to LACMA (see below) and Hancock Park.
LACMA http://www.lacma.org/
Through September 14th, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is showing an awesome exhibit of Japanese art! We know it's awesome because we went. They also have an exhibit of LA Chicano painters, African art, and a large permanent collection. LACMA is next door to the La Brea Tar Pits and Hancock Park.
If you're looking for a day trip...
Disneyland
The name says it all. It's much quieter on weekdays than weekends, but the traffic to get there is lighter on a weekend. It will take at least an hour each way to get there.
Santa Barbara / Santa Ynez
About an hour and a half north of LA, Santa Barbara has a wonderful laid-back beach culture, State Street for strolling, shopping and eating, and a restored mission that tells great local history. Further north in the Santa Ynez Valley, you'll find tons of wineries (our favorites are Koehler, Blackjack and Foxen) and beautiful scenery.
We hope you enjoy your time in LA, and please let us know if you have any questions!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Expedia Deals
It looks like Expedia's vacation packages (flight + hotel + optional car) are a pretty good deal for some cities. They have Hotel Angeleno available and for good rates, so check it out before you book your travel arrangements!
Hotel Information
The "official" hotel for our wedding with be the Hotel Angeleno. Their website is http://www.hotelangeleno.com/ . The hotel is located approximately one mile south of the synagogue at the intersection of Brentwood, Bel Air and Westwood.
Directions from LAX to the hotel
Directions from the hotel to the synagogue
Joining the hotel's Loyalty Club (link) may get you a room upgrade or some other perks.
Prices are $179 per night (including parking) for a Deluxe Double or Deluxe King room. A King Executive room (higher floor, slightly nicer amenities) is $199. The discounted pricing begins Thursday, September 11 and is good for checkout through Monday, September 15.
Rooms must be booked by Friday, August 15 to receive the discounted rates. You can reserve online (link) or by telephone at (310)476-6411 (mention the Strausberg/Conn wedding).
If you do book at the hotel through another site, just remember that parking is an additional $18 per night! Welcome to LA...
Directions from LAX to the hotel
Directions from the hotel to the synagogue
Joining the hotel's Loyalty Club (link) may get you a room upgrade or some other perks.
Prices are $179 per night (including parking) for a Deluxe Double or Deluxe King room. A King Executive room (higher floor, slightly nicer amenities) is $199. The discounted pricing begins Thursday, September 11 and is good for checkout through Monday, September 15.
Rooms must be booked by Friday, August 15 to receive the discounted rates. You can reserve online (link) or by telephone at (310)476-6411 (mention the Strausberg/Conn wedding).
If you do book at the hotel through another site, just remember that parking is an additional $18 per night! Welcome to LA...
Travel Discount
We have arranged for a 10% discount with American Airlines. The promotion code is A9398AR and it should be valid on AA.com starting Thursday or Friday. The discount is valid Septmber 6-20, in case you decided to make a little vacation out of your trip to LA.
You can also get a discount with Avis using code AWD - J868824 (link). You may need to call their reservation line at 800-331-1600 to take advantage of it. This discount may not be any better than other deals you can get online, but it's worth checking out!
You can also get a discount with Avis using code AWD - J868824 (link). You may need to call their reservation line at 800-331-1600 to take advantage of it. This discount may not be any better than other deals you can get online, but it's worth checking out!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
A little about us...
Ronnie: Dashingly handsome fundraiser with a killer sense of humor. Ronnie is an LA native through and through; he loves the Lakers, the Dodgers, your UCLA Bruins, driving, a gorgeous weather year-round.
Melissa: I only look innocent... Melissa has a sweet smile, but can never resist the opportunity for a good wise crack.
How we met: In a bar. But it's really not that bad. Two fine ladies were sharing their birthday party one summer night in 2006 and we were each friends with one of them. We came, we danced, we said hello... and that was it. Then two weeks later, we ran into each other at a pirate-themed party. Ronnie finally asked for Melissa's number at the end of the night and he made good use of it a week later. Our first date was meeting for coffee on August 20 2006, but that one drink lasted three hours. After that, neither of us really wondered.
Frequently found at: places that serve a good brunch, Bigg Chill Frozen Yogurt, Borders, various Jewish places throughout the city, and our own couch watching a good movie
Melissa: I only look innocent... Melissa has a sweet smile, but can never resist the opportunity for a good wise crack.
How we met: In a bar. But it's really not that bad. Two fine ladies were sharing their birthday party one summer night in 2006 and we were each friends with one of them. We came, we danced, we said hello... and that was it. Then two weeks later, we ran into each other at a pirate-themed party. Ronnie finally asked for Melissa's number at the end of the night and he made good use of it a week later. Our first date was meeting for coffee on August 20 2006, but that one drink lasted three hours. After that, neither of us really wondered.
Frequently found at: places that serve a good brunch, Bigg Chill Frozen Yogurt, Borders, various Jewish places throughout the city, and our own couch watching a good movie
We're getting married!
Since you've arrived here, you must know that we're getting married. We're so excited and we hope you'll be able to join us!
When: Saturday, September 13th 2008 ... late
Where: Leo Baeck Temple (1300 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles)
When: Saturday, September 13th 2008 ... late
Where: Leo Baeck Temple (1300 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles)
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