Galveston Garten Verein

Wedding Day

Kempner Park 

Ceremony

Garten Verein

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Location TBA

After Party

Schaefer Haus

The Morning After

Our Wedding

Why Galveston?

We decided to have our wedding in Galveston because it holds a very special place in our hearts. Josh’s grandmother was born on the island and his family vacationed in Galveston when Josh was a child. Rebecca’s family also drove from Houston to spend the day at the beach on many occasions. We've got the baby photos to prove it! We have come to Galveston many times over the course of our relationship to enjoy the museums, architecture, and seafood. We also love swimming in the Gulf. Yes, the water is brownish but it isn’t dirty! Sediment from the Mississippi River &amp; Red River empty into the Gulf of Mexico. Galveston water is mostly shallow causing the sand and sediment turnover to be relatively high (unlike places like Florida where the water is deeper and there is more flora to catch the sediment.) We have made many special memories in Galveston over the years and we’re so glad to share this beach town with you. We hope you take some time to walk around the Strand, Post Office Street, and the Seawall.

Why Galveston 

Galveston is Awesome!

No, but seriously. It is. There are many more things to do and places to eat in Galveston than we list here. What follows are some of our favorites.

****Attractions****

Rides, carnival games, snacks and drinks all on the water! Live music and bar at one end and Bubba Gump Shrimp at the other!

Historic Pleasure Pier

Live music, sweets (including saltwater taffy made in front of you), bars, shops and restaurants. Also buy a drink and then walk around! You can have an open container on the Strand.

The Strand

Find shops, art galleries, ice cream and coffee on Post Office Street!

Historic Post Office District 

Enjoy the Rainforest and Aquarium Pyramids, MG3D Theater and 4D Theaters, Discovery Museum, 20,000 Leagues Interactive Adventure and the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat.

Moody Gardens

The Bryan's beautiful collection features original art, artifacts, and touch screen displays for interactive experiences. 

The Bryan Museum

The 1892 Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End Historic District, a National Historic Landmark. The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance in the area of architecture. Architectural historians list the Bishop’s Palace as one of the most significant of Victorian residences in the country.

1892 Bishop’s Palace

The Railroad Museum boasts one of the largest restored railroad collections in the southwest, and one of the five largest in the country, with numerous railroad memorabilia and exhibits, including more than 40 pieces of locomotives and rolling stock. The museum also owns a mile of track, allowing caboose rides on Saturdays between 11:00am and 2:00pm, weather permitting.&nbsp;A number of indoor and outdoor venues are available for private events.

Galveston Railroad Museum

Enjoy a free ferry ride! The Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry takes travelers on SH 87 between Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula.

Port Bolivar Ferry

****Shops****

Quintessential GI souvenir shop on the water. The breeze way loaded with rocking chairs is perfect for lounging while watching the waves after grabbing a drink from the bar or coolers inside.

Murdochs

The&nbsp;Kitchen Chick&nbsp;is a boutique&nbsp;kitchen&nbsp;store offering cooking classes,&nbsp;kitchenware &amp; and all sorts of cookin goodies!

Kitchen Chick

****Dining****

The old seafood stand by on GI. That crab dip is legit, friends. The lobster bisque is always a favorite as well!

Gaidos Seafood Restaurant

Smash fresh caught crab alongside your Jambalaya and Étouffée. A local favorite for cajun style seafood.

Benno's On the Beach

Excellent brunch spot along with killer baked goods you can take with ya! Satisfy that sweet tooth and snag some pie. The restaurant shares space with an antique store that serves up mimosas while you wait for a table.

The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe

VEGAN FRIENDLY! A new fish taco spot that's walkable from Murdochs. Make a day of it and get some slamming tacos, elote or even fresh made bagels or waffles in the morning before you hit Seawall for stroll.

Fish Company Taco

Step back in time at this vintage diner and snag some burgers, shakes, an egg cream or any of their soda fountain creations.

Star Drug Store

****Cocktails****

Specifically the Rooftop Bar! Enjoy cocktails, comfy seating, and breezy crosswinds high atop one of GI's swankiest historic hotels.

The Tremont House

Snag a craft cocktail on the Strand and enjoy the ambiance at Hearsay. Nice seating upstairs on the balcony patio!

Hearsay on the Strand

Great GI dive bar on Seawall BLVD. Stiff drinks and great view. Keep it classy.

The Poop Deck

Things To Do

Getting to Galveston

Amtrak

Amtrak stops on Galveston Island. Map routes on www.amtrak.com.

Fly & then Drive

Fly into either Bush Intercontinental or Hobby Airport in Houston. Then rent a car at the airport. Hobby to Galveston is approximately 40 miles. Bush to Galveston is approximately 70 miles.

Driving from Houston

Take 45 South (the Gulf Freeway) straight to Galveston. We recommend mapping directions from your starting location and avoiding tolls!   (Tolls can be tricky in Houston and some require a special toll tag.)

Fly and then take a Shuttle

Shuttle services from Houston airports to Galveston are about $65-$75 round trip.

Shuttle Services 

Galveston Express Shuttle Service  https://galvestonexpress.com  409-762-GEXP (4397)        Galveston Limousine and Shuttle Service  https://galvestonlimo.com  409-744-5466

Getting Around Galveston

Drive

We recommend driving as the easiest way to get around that offers the most flexibility.

Taxi Service

Lyft/Uber

The island has both Uber and Lyft. If you’re gonna party very late, please be aware both rideshares may not have drivers out.

Galveston Bus System  

https://www.galvestontx.gov 409-797-3900

Galveston Island Trolley

The historic trolley is $1 for adults and minors ride free (exact change needed). The trolley has a downtown route and a seawall route. The trolleys pass each stop on the trolley route approximately every 30 minutes. A transfer between the Downtown and the Seawall Loop is included in the price.

Travel

Air B&B

We love staying at Air B&amp;Bs when we travel to Galveston. If you choose to do the same, we recommend staying in the East End Historic District. The district can be found easily on a map and you can limit your search to spots in this area when using the Air B&amp;B app.

Hotel Galvez

10% Discount for guests with code GSFWED. Must book using code at least 14 days before arrival date. NOTABLE HOTEL GALVEZ HISTORIC FACTS * Opened on June 10, 1911, at 6 pm* Known as “Queen of the Gulf"* Temporary White House for Franklin Delano Roosevelt* Former celebrity guests include Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach

Use this link to book your stay at the DoubleTree and get a discounted wedding rate. Please book at least one month before arrival. <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?&amp;ctyhocn=GLSDTDT&amp;corporateCode=0560061264" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click Here</a> to book!

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach

Use this link to book your stay at the the Holiday Inn Express and get a discounted wedding rate. Please book at least one month before arrival. <a href="https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=hd&amp;brandCode=EX&amp;localeCode=en&amp;hotelCode=GLSGV&amp;rateCode=IL4D4&amp;_PMID=99502056&amp;corpNum=100235822&amp;cn=no&amp;viewfullsite=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click Here</a> to book!

Accommodations

Photos

Q + A

Registry

Thank you so much for RSVP-ing to our wedding to be held on November 21, 2021. We thank you for your generosity and kindness as we do our best to start our marriage while also prioritizing health, safety, and joy. The goal of this message is to tell you what to expect when you attend our wedding. Covid precautions may change as we track the state of the pandemic. This is the COVID safety policy for Josh King and Rebecca Mauldin’s wedding on 11/21/2021.Last updated Sunday, October 3, 2021. Location: Galveston, TX.&nbsp; Headcount: We expect we will have about 90 people in attendance (including vendors). It is our understanding that the indoor reception space can hold 250 people seated with a dance floor, so there will be room to spare. Vaccines: Guests (aside from children too young to get vaxxed - we anticipate about 7) are confirmed as vaccinated.&nbsp; Vendors &amp; Vaccination: All vendors, aside from our security guard, have confirmed they are vaccinated. We expect there to be a total of 8 staff and they will be wearing masks at all times. Masks: We will provide masks but guests are welcome to bring their own. Please feel free to wear your mask whenever and wherever. As of now, we are not requiring guests to wear masks.&nbsp; Social distancing &amp; Hand Sanitizer: Tables and chairs will be spaced apart. Hand sanitizer will be readily available at the venue.&nbsp; Indoors/outdoors: Our ceremony will be held outdoors and the reception will be indoors. The reception venue will be at about 35% capacity, and we plan to open doors and windows to create a cross-breeze so we have nice airflow and space throughout the venue. Testing: We encourage all guests to get tested before the wedding, whether by a professional or using an at-home test. Currently, the U.S. is experiencing a shortage of at-home tests, but we have had luck buying them on Walgreens’ website. Also, we list testing locations close to Galveston and in Galveston proper at the end of this email. Possible changes: If the pandemic sees major spikes, we may have to revisit safety protocols and make changes to this event. We will definitely keep you posted if this occurs. At this point, numbers are on a downward trend in Galveston and we’re hoping this continues. To quote the greatest band of all time, “I get by with a little help from my friends.” Thank you for your patience, love &amp; support as we navigate this all. - Josh &amp; Rebecca Testing Sites&nbsp;Tips:We recommend calling the Urgent Care centers before arrival.Walgreens &amp; CVS usually require online scheduling.There are many Walgreens &amp; CVS on the drive from Houston to Galveston that offer testing. Listed are but a few close to or on the island.&nbsp; In Galveston West Isle Urgent Care (15 min turnaround, no appointment needed) $50&nbsp;2027 61st St, Galveston, TX 77551<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=west+isle+urent+care&amp;oq=west+isle+urent+care&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j46i13i175i199j0i13i457j0i13i30l3.5582j0j4&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(409) 744-9800</a><a href="http://www.westisleurgentcare.com/covid.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">West Isle Urgent Care Website</a> Affinity Urgent Care (same day results, no appointment needed) $50&nbsp;2808 61st St #200, Galveston, TX 77551<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=affinity+urgent+care+galveston&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvJFZZlxlfD7R_rQRH1T0iE48Lahfg%3A1633120000436&amp;ei=AG9XYYiBGqmSxc8P4uSkgA8&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiIgYGMhqrzAhUpSfEDHWIyCfAQ4dUDCA4&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=affinity+urgent+care+galveston&amp;gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyDgguEIAEEMcBEK8BEJMCMggIABCABBDJAzIGCAAQFhAeOgcIABBHELADOgcIABCwAxBDOhAILhDHARDRAxDIAxCwAxBDOhAILhDHARCjAhDIAxCwAxBDOhAILhDHARCvARDIAxCwAxBDOgsILhCABBDHARCvAToFCAAQgAQ6CgguEMcBEK8BEENKBQg4EgExSgQIQRgAUPSUAVianQFglp8BaAFwAngAgAF1iAHRBpIBAzkuMZgBAKABAcgBD8ABAQ&amp;sclient=gws-wiz#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(409) 497-2808</a><a href="https://affinitydrs.com/rapid-covid-19-testing-galveston/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Affinity Urgent Care Website</a> UTMB Health (results usually within 24 hours, schedule online)&nbsp;6416 Broadway Street Galveston TX 77551-1456(832) 632-6731<a href="https://www.utmb.edu/covid-19/patients" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UTMB Website</a> CVS - (results in 24-48 hours) No cost&nbsp;Community Site Cvs 7756 - Avenue J,2425 Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Community+Site+Cvs+7756+-+Avenue+J%2C+2425+Avenue+J%2C+Galveston%2C+TX+77550&amp;oq=Community+Site+Cvs+7756+-+Avenue+J%2C+2425+Avenue+J%2C+Galveston%2C+TX+77550&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57.249j0j9&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(409) 763-3444</a><a href="https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CVS Website</a> CVS - PCR (results in 24-48 hours)61St Street - Galveston Covid - 19 Testing Site,2326 61st Street, Galveston, TX 77551(409) 740-0276<a href="https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CVS Website</a> CVS - (results in 24-48 hours) No cost&nbsp;Community Site Cvs 7756 - Avenue J,2425 Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Community+Site+Cvs+7756+-+Avenue+J%2C+2425+Avenue+J%2C+Galveston%2C+TX+77550&amp;oq=Community+Site+Cvs+7756+-+Avenue+J%2C+2425+Avenue+J%2C+Galveston%2C+TX+77550&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57.249j0j9&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(409) 763-3444</a><a href="https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CVS Website</a> Near GalvestonWalgreens (rapid results within 24 hours)1801 TEXAS AVELa Marque, TX 77568&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=walgreens+1801+TEXAS+AVE&amp;oq=walgreens+1801+TEXAS+AVE&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60.2205j0j4&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(409) 938-7264</a><a href="https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing?ban=covidfy21_newtestingpg_travel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Walgreens Website</a> Walgreens &nbsp;(rapid results within 24 hours)1088 W MAIN STLeague City, TX 77573<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=1088+W+MAIN+ST+League+City%2C+TX+77573+walgreens&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvKfsZOxDqF7UW79NO04cRsjp8ZjtQ%3A1633120689517&amp;ei=sXFXYfzZHvyqqtsP4LyUuA0&amp;ved=0ahUKEwi89srUiKrzAhV8lWoFHWAeBdcQ4dUDCA4&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=1088+W+MAIN+ST+League+City%2C+TX+77573+walgreens&amp;gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyBQgAEM0COgcIIxCwAxAnOgcIABBHELADOgQIIxAnOgYIABAWEB46BQghEKsCOgcIIRAKEKABSgQIQRgAUOcLWPkaYP0baANwAngAgAF9iAGBCJIBBDExLjGYAQCgAQHIAQnAAQE&amp;sclient=gws-wiz#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(281) 332-3445</a><a href="https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing?ban=covidfy21_newtestingpg_travel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Walgreens Website</a> Walgreens (rapid results within 24 hours)4902 W MAIN STLeague City, TX 77573<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=4902+W+MAIN+ST+League+City%2C+TX+77573+walgreens&amp;oq=4902+W+MAIN+ST+League+City%2C+TX+77573+walgreens&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j0i333.1521j0j9&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(281) 316-7625</a><a href="https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing?ban=covidfy21_newtestingpg_travel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Walgreens Website</a> CVS - (rapid test, results within hours)Seabrook - Repsdorph Rd Poct Covid -19 Testing Site,2242 Repsdorph RD, Seabrook, TX 77586<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=phone+cvs+seabrook&amp;tbm=lcl&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvJIHU4Vkq3jv1v1RvjbmR0n2cZzkQ%3A1633120858740&amp;ei=WnJXYZy1LJKoqtsPn6qyoAc&amp;oq=phone+cvs+seabrook&amp;gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i22i30k1.15972.16872.0.17106.8.8.0.0.0.0.111.679.6j2.8.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.8.676...0i8i13i30k1.0.jiDLjNw0FL4#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(281) 474-4042</a><a href="https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CVS Website</a>

Josh & Rebecca

Josh & Rebecca

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