Welcome Party

Gaidos Seafood Restaurant

Rehearsal Dinner

Grand Galvez

Wedding Day

Details coming soon!

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Annie Daley

Micha Balourdas

Katie Larratt

Jack Wood

Eliza Donaghy

Jake Ehret

Hanna Borsack

Reece Dower

Julia DiMartino

Sam Morgan

Kristin Daniels

Sebastian White

Paula Arredondo

Tyler Serfas

Sarah Tillman

Zach Yoo

Sophie Billings

Wedding Party

Q + A

Our&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;ceremony&nbsp;and&nbsp;reception&nbsp;will&nbsp;take&nbsp;place&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;historic&nbsp;Grand&nbsp;Galvez.&nbsp;We&nbsp;have&nbsp;arranged&nbsp;a&nbsp;15%&nbsp;discounted&nbsp;room&nbsp;rate&nbsp;for&nbsp;our&nbsp;guests,&nbsp;and&nbsp;we&nbsp;would&nbsp;love&nbsp;for&nbsp;you&nbsp;to&nbsp;stay&nbsp;with&nbsp;us&nbsp;and&nbsp;enjoy&nbsp;a&nbsp;weekend&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;island!For&nbsp;your&nbsp;convenience,&nbsp;transportation&nbsp;will&nbsp;also&nbsp;be&nbsp;provided&nbsp;to&nbsp;and&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;Grand&nbsp;Galvez&nbsp;for&nbsp;Friday’s&nbsp;events.&nbsp;Marriott&nbsp;members&nbsp;may&nbsp;earn&nbsp;and&nbsp;redeem&nbsp;points&nbsp;on&nbsp;booking.&nbsp;We&nbsp;recommend&nbsp;booking&nbsp;early&nbsp;as&nbsp;rates&nbsp;may&nbsp;later&nbsp;increase.&nbsp;Please&nbsp;click&nbsp;the&nbsp;following&nbsp;link&nbsp;to&nbsp;book&nbsp;at&nbsp;our&nbsp;discounted&nbsp;rate:

The Grand Galvez

Other Recommendations

The Tremont House(409) 763-0300<a href="https://www.thetremonthouse.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thetremonthouse.com</a>Hilton Galveston Island Resort(409) 744-5000<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/glsgihf-hilton-galveston-island-resort/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.hilton.com/en/hotels/glsgihf-hilton-galveston-island-resort/</a>Hotel Lucine(409) 867-5500<a href="https://www.hotellucine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.hotellucine.com</a>The Mansard House(409) 333-0604<a href="https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&amp;pf=1&amp;ai=DChsSEwj1586w8PWWAxXsLdQBHdtpAYMYACICCAEQARoCb2E&amp;co=1&amp;ase=2&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwn67VBhBnEiwAXUIN1aDAW_nS3dEFKiH1zmPkwfFAeUdmAuzSnURcOMCkuk_OZqjTc0z9CRoCqkYQAvD_BwE&amp;cid=CAAS0wHkaHUDC-rwyVURV3G64ea1MEzEBpGQ8793xC6d4e3IN9SAVvke2dIR2ARFBfXdoqgp5nUkNMIWv82Gxd4kzFm5ktR_I0sNWULlYtfgEGdNrsrh9UGpTZS2EkNfBxemCFo1LWWSx5MKiplIOf0IXN7zCpfU6SuleFDw5STM5IIoa8Dvp3NwXUX2ATX3otqtIXJVm_5T_Cf5nO0wInLjYsTPUH2HFf7qyP6otOUZWAXRJW8KIbT4wRa5oReJwZRTH78hn30xPJdw3iOusl1gcNGleBOo&amp;cce=2&amp;category=acrcp_v1_32&amp;sig=AOD64_0z1g7Ap9chb1JRqqOA5xa9dA8UJA&amp;q&amp;nis=4&amp;adurl=https://themansardhouse.com/?gad_source%3D1%26gad_campaignid%3D23378081037%26gbraid%3D0AAAABAQC2x4VN68aKH3RCycNlBM2m9zSW%26gclid%3DCjwKCAjwn67VBhBnEiwAXUIN1aDAW_nS3dEFKiH1zmPkwfFAeUdmAuzSnURcOMCkuk_OZqjTc0z9CRoCqkYQAvD_BwE&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiU18Kw8PWWAxV4kyYFHexIGKMQ0Qx6BAhIEAE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.themansardhouse.com</a>

Travel

Beach & Outdoors

Galveston SeawallTake a walk along the Seawall, enjoy the views, or find a spot on the beach!GiGi Beach ClubThe Grand Galvez beach club is located right across the street from the resort. Guests can reserve a chair, order food/drinks, and enjoy the beach.

Brunch & Coffee

MOD CoffeehouseEmma's favorite coffee shop on the island!Sunflower Bakery &amp; CafeA Galveston classic for weekend brunch.El Nopalito Grill (Broadway)A local favorite for a classic Tex-Mex breakfast burrito.Miller'sAnother classic Galveston brunch spot, Miller's is right on the Seawall with delicious food and a view of the ocean.Galveston Bagel CompanyA local favorite for fresh bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee.

Lunch & Dinner

Gaido'sA Galveston spot since 1911, Gaido's is a great choice for fresh Gulf seafood and a nice dinner.Rudy &amp; Paco'sAnother great spot for a nice dinner in downtown Galveston with seafood, steak, and cocktails.YamatoA local favorite for sushi or hibachi and one of the Kitchel family's go-to spots!Koop's BBQIf you're in the mood for Texas BBQ, this is our favorite spot in Galveston for delicious smoked brisket.Nick's Kitchen and Beach BarA casual spot on the Seawall with great seafood, burgers, and drinks. Perfect for an easy lunch with a view!The Original Mexican CafeFor fajitas and queso, this is our favorite local Tex-Mex spot.Katie's SeafoodFor fresh Gulf seafood right on the water, Katie's is a great spot to grab lunch or dinner and enjoy the harbor.MAC-IESA casual local spot for smashburgers and fries.

Drinks

Galveston Island BrewingOne of our favorite spots for a local beer. It's laid-back, casual, and close to the beach.The Rooftop Bar at The Tremont HouseHead to the rooftop at the Tremont House in downtown Galveston for a cocktail and a great view! It's especially nice around sunset.Daquiri Time OutA fun downtown spot for creative cocktails. Perfect for a casual drink!

Explore

The StrandSpend some time walking around the historic Strand in downtown Galveston. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, bars, and historic buildings to explore!Texas Seaport Museum &amp; Tall Ship ELISSAExplore Galveston's history and the ELISSA, a historic 1877 tall ship docked at the Strand.Bishop's PalaceWe recommend taking a tour of this Victorian mansion, one of Galveston's most beautiful historic homes.Moody GardensA Galveston classic! Visit the aquariums, rainforest, and other attractions at Moody Gardens for a fun way to spend an afternoon.Buc-ee'sIf you're making the drive from Houston to Galveston, make a stop at Buc-ee's, the iconic Texas-sized gas station. Dean recommends the brisket burrito.

Click <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1QF9DWJQuHThfrlAaXbVVXm2yviilvIM&amp;usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for a map of our recommendations!

Things to Do

Registry

We’re beyond grateful to celebrate our wedding with our favorite people. Being surrounded by you on our wedding day is what matters most to us. If you feel inclined to contribute further, you can find our registry linked below.

<a href="https://www.myregistry.com/wedding-registry/emma-kitchel-and-dean-begun-houston-tx/5348020" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">E&amp;D's registry!</a>

Emma & Dean

Emma & Dean

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