Jason Buenker & Clara Kim

Jason & Clara

September 8, 2012

Jason Buenker & Clara Kim

Jason & Clara

September 8, 2012

Hi family and friends!

The big day is almost here! On September 8, 2012 we will finally be getting married! It means the world to be surrounded by people we love on this special day. We can't thank each of you enough for the love and support you've given us during the past five years.

An extra thank you to all those who are traveling a little further to be at our wedding. We sent invitations or save-the-dates to 18 states and 6 different countries. That's quite a travel burden and we're incredibly grateful that you're able to make it.

As you can probably tell from our exquisitely designed invitations (props to the bride), Clara and I love to travel together! Some of our fondest memories are Yellowstone and the Badlands on the road trip out to Seattle, or Denver and Salt Lake on the way back, or Orlando to visit Heather (the maid of honor!), or LA to visit Kim (bridesmaid!), or California to visit Doug (groomsman!). These are lasting memories and we've always looked forward to making more while traveling on our honeymoon someday.

When the time came to assemble the wedding registry, we decided to incorporate our love of travel. After over two years in Seattle, we've been lucky enough to accumulate most of the necessary household amenities (or two in some cases). So instead of the typical registry items, we decided to "register" for pieces of our honeymoon. Below, you can find the fun food, tours, plans, and activities we hope to experience on our honeymoon next year. There is no obligation of course, we're just happy to share our special day and a dream getaway with all of you.

We're going to Rome, Venice, Zurich, and Paris!!

It's the European vacation of our dreams! Rome for four days, Venice for two, Zurich and the rest of Switzerland in three days, and a grand finale in Paris for the remaining five days. We plan to tour to the max, enjoy to the fullest, and probably get lost more than a few times.

Our Registry

Getting There
Roma, Italia
Venezia, Italia
Zurich, Switzerland
Paris, France
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Flight to Rome - Launching from Seattle, we will enjoy an overnight transatlantic ride to the Eternal City.
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Guidebooks and Maps - Wait, where are we? This is actually for Jason because Clara loathes maps and directions!
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Exorbitantly Expensive Airport Coffee - It could be early. We may need it. Possibly two cups apiece.
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Bed & Breakfast Athena - Two days at this quaint B&B puts us in the heart of the action. Thanks to Chris and Michelle for the recommendation!
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Wine & Relaxation - Living the Italian life. Now we're on vacation!
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Gelato - Italian ice cream. Everyday. Sometimes twice.
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Chiostro Del Bramante Brunch - Rumor has it, this exquisite brunch location is the best in Rome. Mimosas required.
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Your Must-See Rome Tour - Because we will likely get lost on our own, we'll take a guided tour through Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon before digging into some local eats.
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Osteria Allegro Pachino - The MOH says she still has memories of how great this pasta was. Near Trevi Fountain!
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Colosseum & Forum Pass - An afternoon amid 2000 years of mighty Roman history.
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Musei Capitolini - A potential afternoon adventure is these beautiful museums on Capitoline Hill. Recommended by the MOH! (Maid of Honor)
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Dino & Tony's Restaurant - No menu, just sit back and let them bring you the best pasta in Rome. Another Chris and Michelle recommendation!
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Hotel Morgana - A hotel with swag. Two days at these digs provide some luxury and get us closer to the Vatican.
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Cafe Stops and People Watching - All this relaxing and vacationing will be exhausting. We plan to take coffee breaks at these famous sidewalk bars and cafes.
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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour - This ticket gives us access to a guided tour of the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms, St. Peter's Basilica, and St. Peter's Square and includes access to all Vatican museums!
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The Scavi Tour - A walk beneath the great St. Peter's Basilica to the final resting place of Saint Peter.
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Ristorante La Carbonara - Traditional Italian dining adjacent to the beautiful Piazza Campo de' Fiori.
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Tre Scalini - Heather (MOH) says they have a Death by Chocolate Gelato. We will die happy!
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Evening Explorations - After several great days of adventure, we'll need an evening or two to grab drinks and enjoy Rome by twilight.
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Train to Venice - Rail is the way to go on a short trip trough Italy. Trenitalia, Italy's national train service, will get us there.
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Gondola Ride - The height of romance in Venice!
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St. Marks Basilica - A walking tour of the iconic Venetian church and surrounding attractions.
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La Boutique del Gelato - The locals dub it the best gelato in Venice. We're willing to find out.
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Hotel Albergo San Samuele - It's a five minute walk to anywhere. The perfect location for a relaxing few days.
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Train to Zurich - Possibly the most beautiful train ride in the world. We're passing over the Swiss Alps and taking in the scenery on the way to Zurich.
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Visit to the Lindt & Sprugli Chocolate Factory - Entry to the factory is free. We just figure we'll eat this much chocolate.
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Zeughauskeller - Massive local brew house founded in 1487. Serves 30 different kinds of brats and, of course, the beer arrives in a stein.
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Zurich City Tour - Full admittance to all essentials including the Opera House, National Museum, Patriarchal Guild Houses, and the medieval Old Town.
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Swiss Beer - That wedding diet is OVER.
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Hotel Platzhirsch - Cobblestone streets, gas lamps, and balconies. Everything a European hotel should be.
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Grossmünster Cathedral Tour - This ticket gets us inside the spires of Zurich's signature landmark.
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Boat Ride to Rhine Falls - Visitors call these falls magnificent, spectacular, and breathtaking. We can't wait to see for ourselves!
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Day Trip to Berne - This beautifully historic city is a quick train ride from Zurich. Steve (Clara's bro) says this is a must-see.
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Train to Paris - At 200km/hr, we're not messing around.
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The Eiffel Tower - A stunning nigh time view of the City of Light.
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Tour of Notre Dame - A chance to explore the most recognizable structure in all of Catholicism.
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Arc de Triomphe - Iconic monument to French military victory. There's a joke here somewhere.
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The Louvre - Da Vinci, Raphael, and the other greats. Jason's been here before, but as a high schooler spent most of his time in the food court. We'll appreciate the art this time.
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Picnic on the Seine River - Bread, cheese, and a bottle of wine. We'll take an afternoon to relax and take in Paris to the fullest.
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Le Fumoir Restaurant - Many recommend this blending of Paris cuisine, old and new.
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Parisian Sidewalk Cafes - Every visitor's ideal afternoon in Paris!
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Château de Versailles - A nice afternoon trip to see the extravagance of French royalty.
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Hotel Sevigne - We'll spend our last few nights in Europe at this beautiful Parisian hotel in the Marais district.
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Just need 2 cups of coffee to stroll through Jardin du Luxembourg hand in hand.
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Rick Steves' Rome Guidebook - We need guidance!
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Rick Steve' Venice Guidebook - More guidance!
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Rick Steves' Switzerland Guidebook - We could still get lost.....
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Rick Steves' Paris Guidebook - Directions in French, anyone?
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Jibbigo Voice Translator App - Clara loosely knows French and Jason can order a beer in German, but beyond that we'll need some help.
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A Big Kid Camera - Clara & Jason's primary cameras are their iPhones. This is a great chance to grab a real camera to capture our honeymoon!
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Mr. & Mrs. Passport Covers - The bride would like to travel in style.
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Mr. & Mrs. Luggage Tags - More style suggestions from the bride!
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