Here they are! All the nitty gritty facts for the weekend. The who what where and when to keep you on track! If you need something that isn't here, just email me! (gena@marcandgena.com) I'll do whatever I can to get your question answered and put the info up on the site for others to see. Just make your selection from the black bar above.

Please take note: We are no longer using the Embassy Suites for our hotel accommodations. We would like to invite our guests to stay at the Doubletree Post Oak, near the Galleria.

If you have already made reservations at the Embassy Suites, please call 713.626.5444 to cancel them.

We have found a hotel that better suits our needs and is less expensive for our guests. Please call the Doubletree Post Oak at 713.961.9300 to make reservations. Tell them you are with the Rosenberg/Welk wedding, and they will you give you a rate of $79 + tax, which does not include breakfast. You may add breakfast at the rate of $10 per couple. If you would like a Junior Suite, the rate will be $132 + tax. Parking is complimentary or $7, depending on your choice of lots. There will be a hospitality suite available all weekend with great company and delicious treats!

The hotel is approximately 27 miles (40 minutes) from Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and is approximately 19 miles (27 minutes) from Houston Hobby (HOU). For directions to the Doubletree from Houston Intercontinental, click here. For directions to the Doubletree from Houston Hobby, click here.

Shuttle service (Express Shuttle USA) is available from both airports ($20 from IAH and $16 from HOU). The shuttle leaves every 30 minutes from outside the baggage claim area of each airport. They will drop off at the Embassy Suites by request. Call 713.523.8888 for complete shuttle information (advance reservations are not required).

Friday night services at Congregation Beth El in Missouri City will be at 8pm. If you are in town by then we would love to have you join us! That evening Marc and I will be called to the bimah for the Oyfruf, the traditional Jewish prenuptial blessing. It is a very happy and celebratory occasion, after which Marc and I duck so that we are not injured by all the candy you will be throwing at us! (Um, can we request Starburst Jelly Beans? Yumm!)

(Attire: Suit or Business Casual)

It just wouldn't be a Texan weddin' without barbecue! Saturday night we'll be headin' out to the George Ranch near Rosenberg to toast the bride and groom.

The George Ranch was formerly a large working ranch, and is now a living history ranch open daily with a variety of buildings and activities from different periods of history. We will be partying in an old "Lodge Hall" near the main parking lot. If you come with us on the bus, you won't get lost. If you want to come on your own, just follow the trail (Highway 59 South to the Crabb River Road exit and follow the road until you see the ranch entrance on your right). Maps will also be available at the hotel. (Distance from the hotel to the ranch is approximately 30 miles.) The rehearsal dinner is scheduled for 7:00pm.

(Attire: Western Casual)

Thanks to Jack & Debrah Cohen for hosting the hospitality suite!

Thanks to Laurie & Ken Charsinsky, and Mark & Abby Finkelstein for sponsoring the dinner on Friday evening!

Thanks to Louise Stolaroff, Pippa Viles Bolling, Sharon Charski, and Esther Lipinsky for hosting the bridal shower and luncheon on Saturday!

Thanks to Joan and Ron Welk for putting together the rehearsal dinner at the George Ranch!

Thanks to Marty & Mimi Cohen, Jack & Debrah Cohen, and Taube Cohen for feeding all of us on Sunday afternoon!

And finally, a super-duper-extra-special thanks to my parents for Sunday night!

Trying to figure out what you are going to do while there aren't any events planned? Let me show you some highlights of Houston that you may wish to visit.

The Houston Museum of Natural Science

NASA at Johnson Space Center

Shopping or ice skating at the Houston Galleria

Shopping in Highland Village

Hermann Park Zoo

Moody Gardens

Contemporary Arts Museum

Holocaust Museum

Museum of Health and Medical Science (I highly recommend this one!)

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston

Houston Aboretum

Brazos Bend State Park (If you want to see alligators, this is the place to be!)

Transco Tower Waterfall

The San Jacinto Monument

The Battleship Texas

Tour the Imperial Sugar Factory (If the wind blows just right, you can smell the sweet smell of sugar from my house! Many fond memories of this one!)

The Official Guide to Houston

The wedding ceremony will take place at 7:00 PM in the garden of Vargo's restaurant (approximately 4 miles from the hotel). Transportation from the Doubletree will be provided. If you choose to drive, you will find directions here.

(Attire: Black Tie Optional)

You won't have to go very far for the reception! Just walk across a suspended bridge and we'll go inside for a seated dinner and dancing. (You think I'm kidding about the bridge?) This of course is what Marc and I are looking forward to the most. Our nerves will be calm by this time and we'll be having a blast with you! We can't even tell you how excited we are that you will be sharing this special day with us!