To Our Guests,

Welcome and thank you for visiting our wedding site! We're continuing to make updates so please check back often. Take a few minutes to browse around the app / site. Here you will find answers to many of the questions you might have including: travel, lodging, parking and more.

AppyCouple (this website) offers a free app you can download from the iTunes store. If you access our wedsite from an Android or iPhone, you might find the app more user-friendly (with a bit faster load-time as well). To download for iPhone or iPad click here: itunes.apple.com/us/app/appy-couple/id492345619?mt=8
If you have an Android, you can download the app here: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hipwooddigital.appycouple
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either of us directly. We can be reached by phone or email.

Emily: 214-668-6861
emily.fortenberry@gmail.com

Will: 424-209-5056
will@adsupply.com

Thank you again, and remember to check back periodically for updates. We're so excited and can't wait to share this day with friends and family!

Emily & Will

Please RSVP as soon as you can. The deadline is May 30th, 2014. If you have any trouble using this site please contact us directly.

For guests flying from out of state, we have listed the surrounding airports from closest to furthest average* drive time:

San Diego Int'l Airport / SAN - 1 Hour
Ontario Int'l Airport / ONT - 1.25 Hours
John Wayne Airport / SNA - 1.25 Hours
Los Angeles Int'l / LAX - 2 - 2.5 Hours

11154 California 76
Pala, CA 92059
877-725-2766

We have a block of rooms available at Pala Casino Resort & Spa at discounted rates. Please make note that in order to take advantage of these rates, you must secure your reservation on or before May 30th. Hotel rooms sell fast so we recommend you book early to secure your spot. You can confirm your reservation by phone or online:

By Phone
Contact their Room Reservations Department at (877) 725-2766 and identify yourself with Fortenberry/Hodges Wedding Party.

Online
Visit palacasino.com and select Reservations and then select Group Sales. Here, you will be asked to provide the following information:

Group Offer: FORF14A
Group Password: Wedding

Please also make note that they will request a credit card to secure your reservation.

Again, in order to take advantage of the locked-in group rate you must book on or before 5/30/14. Please don't wait until the cut-off date approaches!

Condor’s Nest Ranch is located 5-1\2 miles northeast of Pala Casino Resort & Spa. Unfortunately, all the mapping programs to the ranch lead you to a dead end high up on a hill, and a long way from the event. That said, we ask that you plug in Pala Casino's address:
11154 Highway 76
Pala, CA 92059
into your preferred mapping program and park in their secured lot (you do not need to reserve a room to utilize their free parking) and enjoy the shuttle ride from the hotel to the ranch! More info on parking and transportation below.

Parking for the ranch is extremely limited, and perilous for most cars. However, we have a simple solution to get you on and off property with class and ease.

Pala Casino Resort & Spa offers secure, plentiful parking for our guests. Regardless if you choose to stay overnight or not. Goldfield Shuttle Service and their luxury motor coaches will whisk you away from the HOTEL lobby (please do not go to the CASINO lobby. You'll never make the trip:) at the following pickup times:
3:00 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
This shuttle will drop you off right to the event and you and your car will be much happier in the end. Please contact us for any special needs or services for transport.

Theme? What theme?
We're incorporating a variety of items that represent things we love and that mean something to us. So while we're probably not going to have a slew of vintage cars or a giant flying pig piñata (please bring one if you have an extra), we think you'll find the overall theme to be slightly modern-eclectic with an old-soul swing.

*Casual Cocktail
Examples:
Women: Summer sun/maxi dress
Men: Slacks with a button down; tie optional
The ceremony & reception will be on the lawn so we encourage everyone to choose your footwear accordingly. The average high/low temp in late-June is 75/55. That said, you might consider wearing something light-weight & airy for the daytime, and bringing a sweater for when the sun sets and it's a bit cooler.

FAQ’s (Frequently Administered Quirks)

Q: What’s the “Lay of the Land”?
A: Condor’s Nest Ranch is a privately owned, 20-acre ranch nestled in the hills of Pala, CA. The Ceremony and Reception will be held on their open-lawn and poolside patio overlooking the ocean. The 6,000 sq. ft. glass and adobe ranch house and pool area supply the backdrop to the event.
The remainder of the location is a beautiful, vintage-style working ranch which is home to a variety of animals including; horses, llamas, alpaca, chickens, turkeys, pigs, goats and more.
Hills, animals, cliff-side drops, a swimming pool (with diving board) and other pitfalls and potential dangers surround the event, so please use caution if you get adventurous and watch minors closely.

Q: Can I bring a guest?
A: Of course. We just ask that you’re sure to include them as a +1 when you RSVP.

Q: Are children welcome?
A: Yes. However, please read and understand the Lay of the Land information above. While the event space itself is relatively harmless, the rest of the ranch could be dangerous to little ones.

Q: Can I bring my pet?
A: Unfortunately the rules state that guests cannot bring pets. While it is a ranch with lots of animals, it is fence-less and dangerous for them.

Q: Will food and drinks be provided?
A: Yes. Dinner and a cocktail reception will follow the ceremony. The food will be catered by an excellent BBQ company that fires up the grill and smokers on-site, cooking all of the meats over white and red oak. It's top grade and passed our Texas BBQ, “Snob-Quality-Test.”

Q: I have food allergies / special dietary needs. How will these be addressed?
A: Please contact us directly and we'll make sure we arrange something that fits your dietary needs.

Q: Will there be music or dancing?
A: Yes. We have an excellent DJ, so be sure to bring your dancing shoes so you can show us your moves on the dance floor!

Q: Can I take pictures?
A: We encourage it! In fact, if you have an iPhone or Android you can download the app below and share them with us:
iPhone/iPad: itunes.apple.com/us/app/appy-couple/id492345619?mt=8
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hipwooddigital.appycouple

Q: I’m extending my stay. What is there to do in the area?
A: There are activities galore in the immediate area including:
LOCAL ACTIVITIES

Temecula
Only 10 minutes from our wedding site is the beautiful wine country of Temecula. There are tons of award winning wineries, old town historic center shopping, hot air balloon rides, championship golf courses, and hiking. To learn more about what Temecula has to offer, please explore the City of Temecula Visitor’s Guide www.cityoftemecula.org/temecula/visitors/ and the Temecula Wine Country website www.temeculawines.org/

Oceanside
A 40-minute drive from Pala takes you to the California coastal city of Oceanside. Just want to sink your feet in the sand for the morning? This is the place for you!
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Website: www.oceansidechamber.com/visit

Palomar Observatory
The Palomar range is a short distance from the ranch and offers some great easy day hikes. The observatory is about an hour to the east of the casino on a nice, windy mountain drive.
Palomar Observatory: www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/visiting.html

And below are a few more ideas:
1. San Diego Wild Animal Park
2. Del Mar Racetrack
3. The Pala Raceway
4. Hot Air Ballooning in Temecula
5. Antique Shopping (check out Main St. in Downtown Temecula)
6. Historical Julian
8. Gems of Pala and Ocean View Mine
9. 7 Nearby Golf Courses