Tracy Oswell & Christopher Anderson
Our Story
It was a dark and stormy night...
Chris and Tracy were both trying their luck in the (cough) internet dating world. They were both subscribers to Match.com and Tracy was apparently intrigued by Chris's bad spelling and grammar. She gave him a wink and he emailed her the exact same day, obviously thrilled by her username, "I_Luv_Summertime." She was impressed at the fact that he actually read her profile, most guys just shot her messages asking for a full body photo. After weeks of messaging and eventually emailing each other they exchanged phone numbers. Their first conversation was a long one (over 6 hours) which was mostly spent huddled in a corner on the floor with their cell phones plugged into the wall.
After weeks of phone conversations and emails Chris finally asked Tracy on a date, which ended up more of a friendly get together with lots of beer and fire (Chris's idea of a romantic date). Tracy jumped right in with the crowd teasing Chris and having a good time. Some point in the night Chris gathered enough courage to kiss Tracy and even went further to catch a grab. From that night on Chris and Tracy were meant to be together and knew they would spend the rest of their lives with one another.
They both met one another within the 30 day free trial of match.com.
Our Wedding
Ceremony location:
Shrimp Haus Restaurant at Shlitterbaun Beach Waterpark on South Padre Island
Schlitterbahn's Shrimp Haus is easy to get to. Enter at the front, across a rustic boardwalk spanning a beautiful water garden, then right up the stairway, or a short elevator ride, to the Shrimp Haus' front patio. Please see travel arrangements section for directions.
Address:
Schlitterbahn's Shrimp Haus
90 Park Road Hwy. 100
South Padre Island, TX 78597
Phone: (956) 772-9772
Cocktail hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the ceremony is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. directly on the beach just down the private beach access located at the Restaurant.
Attire is beach casual. Shoes are optional however clothes are not.
Our Reception
Reception location:
Shrimp Haus Restaurant at Shlitterbaun Beach Waterpark on South Padre Island
Schlitterbahn's Shrimp Haus is easy to get to. Enter at the front, across a rustic boardwalk spanning a beautiful water garden, then right up the stairway, or a short elevator ride, to the Shrimp Haus' front patio. Please see travel arrangements section for directions.
Address:
Schlitterbahn's Shrimp Haus
90 Park Road Hwy. 100
South Padre Island, TX 78597
Phone: (956) 772-9772
Dinner will be served at approximately 7:30 p.m. with dancing, drinking, and a good time to follow.
Travel Arrangements
Nearest Airport:
Valley International Airport
Airport Terminal, 3rd Floor
3002 Heritage Way
Harlingen TX, 78550
Information (English & Espanol) (956) 430-8600
Shuttles are available from Harlingen to South Padre Island with South Padre Shuttle. One-way trips are $20 per person and round-trips are $35 person. Reservations can be made be calling 1(877) 774-0050 are online at https://www.southpadreshuttle.com/Reg_step1.aspx.
Rental car agencies at airport location:
Enterprise
National
Budget
Driving Directions from Harlingen to South Padre Island:
http://mapq.st/gXi2ZU
Hotel of Choice (close to wedding location and directly on the beach):
La Copa Inn Beach hotel South Padre Island - Rooms range from $85 to $199 per night, Suites are available
Visit the website for the cheapest possible rates http://www.lacoparesort.com/
350 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78597
Phone: (956) 761-6000
Fax: (956) 761-6013
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