TRAVEL
The festivities are located east of San Francisco in the bay front community of Alameda. Alameda is about a half hour drive from the city.

The Oakland International Airport is your best bet for arriving by air. The airport is located just fifteen minutes south of the festivities. Southwest Airlines is the main carrier to Oakland.

You may want to rent a car to get around, or you could rely on cabs (especially if you are staying in Jack London Square).

HOTELS
For convenient access to the festivities, we recommend staying in a historic waterfront village called Jack London Square. It's walking distance from boutiques, restaurants, and the ferry to San Francisco. Try the Waterfront Plaza Hotel ($$)(800)729-3638, or Jack London Inn ($good price, but not too nice)(510)444-2032.

If you'd like a taste of luxury, and don't mind the drive, join the bride and groom at the Claremont Resort & Spa ($$$). Located in the Berkeley hills, this historic resort features the bride's favorite spot to get a massage. (800)551-7266

Be sure to mention you're with the Wilson-Peterson wedding party.

WEATHER
The bay area gets chilly at night, especially on the water. Mark Twain said it best: “'The coldest winter I ever spent was the summer I spent in San Francisco.”

For this reason, please bring a jacket or a wrap to the ceremony.

During the day, it is usually quite pleasant, but only the tourists wear shorts. :)

For up to date weather information closer to the event, click here.

ACTIVITIES
Stay a few extra days and make this a vacation! The Bay area has lots to do, and you probably have Monday off for July 4th weekend. Check out this online travel guide for ideas.

Andrew and Laurie suggest a few activities of their own:

FERRY TO SAN FRANCISCO
Just outside the Jack London Square, hop on the Ferry to San Francisco. Take a walking tour through China Town and Fisherman's Warf. Be sure to hike up to Coit Tower to see where the bride and groom walk their dog Joomi, and keep your eyes peeled for parrots. If you stick around through the evening, try out The Cigar Bar in North Beach for salsa dancing. You'll think you've been transported to Cuba!

WINE TASTING
Head an hour North to the quaint town of Sonoma. Stop by Ravenswood winery to sample the bride and groom's favorite dessert wine. For an extra dose of fun, rent bicycles.