Katherine Gantz & Keith Herbert

Katherine & Keith

June 25, 2012

Katherine Gantz & Keith Herbert

Katherine & Keith

June 25, 2012

Hi, everyone!

First off, we'd like to say that your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for. The time, effort, and expense of traveling to be with us is something we deeply appreciate, and we're so thrilled that we'll be able to celebrate the big day with you.

Need info on the wedding? Visit our wedding website at <a href="http://www.katieandkeith.wedsite.com"> www.katieandkeith.wedsite.com </a>

You've probably already guessed that, at this stage in our lives, we're very lucky to already have a lot of the essential home items a newly engaged couple needs (in many cases, a Maryland set and a California set!). It's because of the lifetime of memories we'll take away from this trip that we decided to set up a honeymoon registry. Some of our best moments in the ten years we've known each other have come from our travels, and as we wind up this incredible year together in the Bay Area, we're very much looking forward to our trip to Kauai, our first real adventure as a married couple. We greatly appreciate and will fondly remember these gifts for years to come. After all, the memories from this honeymoon will last a lot longer than a new set of china (especially at our breakage rate...).

We'll do our best to document our experience via photo and include it in your much-deserved "thank you" note.

Thanks again, and we can't wait to see you at the wedding (or earlier!).
Love from Keith and Katie


Unsure of how this works?

It's simple, and there are plenty of options. Just like with a traditional registry, all you do is browse around below for the trip-related items we've registered for and find a gift that resonates with you. Each activity is broken up into portions-- there's really no need for anyone to break the bank on this! Once you've made your selection, please click the "Give Gift" button at the bottom. The site will then direct you to another page and help you complete your transaction. Note that Traveler's Joy doesn't add any fees to your purchase (one of the reasons we went with this company), and that they're a member of the Better Business Bureau. Feel free to check them out directly at www.travelersjoy.com.

We thank you again for your kindness and generosity!

We're going to Kauai!

From Fodor's:
"Even a nickname like "The Garden Island" fails to do justice to Kauai's beauty. Verdant trees grow canopies over the few roads, and brooding mountains are framed by long, sandy beaches, coral reefs, and sheer sea cliffs. Pristine trade winds moderate warm daily temperatures while offering comfort for deep, refreshing sleep through gentle nights."

Sounded good to us for our first visit to Hawaii.
<a href="http://www.frommers.com/slideshow/index.cfm?destID=11"> Check out Frommer's Kauai slideshow here. </a>

Instead of going the resort route, we've opted to stay on the north shore, which is a bit more remote and home to some amazing beaches and hiking. We've rented a studio cottage in Hanea complete with kitchen and grill, and plan to do some serious cooking out on the lanai during the week.

Keith's itinerary: DIVE. KAYAK. DIVE SOME MORE. ZIP-LINE. HIKE. DIVE.
Katie's itinerary: Hang out on the beach, do a little snorkeling. Get a massage. Repeat.

We're convinced it'll all work out-- it always does. Counting down the days to Our Big Hawaiian Adventure!

Our Registry

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Car rental: seven days tooling around in a vintage Jaguar! Just kidding... something in a compact blue plastic will suit us just fine.
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Airfaire: can't see Hawaii without a trip to the airport-- two economy seats, SFO to Lihue International.
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Kauai Kayak Adventure : It'll be a day of discovery and adventure as we paddle to secret beaches and past rugged coastline -- all while keeping an eye out for sea turtles and dolphins.
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Hawaii National Park Entry fees/Parking fees (Russian Fort state park, Na Pali Coast state wilderness park, Haena Scenic Wetcaves state park, Wailua River state park... we're exhausted already!)
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Zipline Trek from Outfitters Kauai: a full velocity cruise above the Banyan trees above a tropical waterfall. Then it's off to the Treehouse Zipline for a couple runs of high speed tandem fun across a mountain stream-fed river.
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Massage: The hotel spa is one of the best on the island. Nothing like a deep tissue massage and some hot stones on our back to lull us into relaxation!
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Once-in-a-lifetime certified dive at Tunnels Beach through Aquatic Adventures (yep, this is Keith's thing. Katie will probably be getting a massage and then falling asleep under an umbrella...)
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Post cards and souvenirs: Because how can you go to Hawaii and not send post cards?
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Guidebooks and Maps: Wait, where are we? We'll need guidebooks and maps to help us explore the island.
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Snorkel gear rental: Fins, snorkels, and masks...everything that allows us to snorkel at the drop of a hat.
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Hiking and Beach supplies: you can't tackle a week on Kauai without a good supply of bug repellent and sun screen!
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Lodging: we've rented Kuraoka Hale, a small studio cottage with views of the northern mountains and waterfalls.
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Groceries and provisions: we'll be stocking the fridge (and keeping the grill busy) during the week. Papayas, pineapples, poi...
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Romantic dinner at the North Shore's tastiest and coziest tapas restaurant, Bar Acuda (yep, that's really its name!)
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Coffee break at Java Kai: Java Kai roasts its own locally grown Kauaian coffee. Such staples as iced mochas and lattes are great remedies to ward off the tropical heat on the wrap-around lanai.
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Lunch Out at Caffè Coco - just off the main road at the edge of a cane field in Wailua, its backyard shaded by fruit trees, with a view of Sleeping Giant Mountain. Spanakopita, Greek salad, fish wraps, macadamia nut-black sesame ahi with wasabi cream.
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Takeout from Kilauea Fish Market: Perfect for a takeout lunch or dinner on the beach, this tiny deli (with a handful of tables outside) pumps out incredibly delicious meals with fresh, healthy, locally grown and caught ingredients.
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Dinner out for Katie's birthday on July 3rd. Destination TBD, but preferably with outdoor seating: it's the night of the full moon!
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Dog care: the thing we're most preoccupied with while we should be daydreaming about our honeymoon. Seven days of attentive care and boarding for Grace, Scout, and June back in Berkeley (shhh... don't let on until we absolutely have to).
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