Music by Don & Eric, The Bipolar Opposites

The Gage Hotel

Welcome Dinner Fiesta

Wedding Day

The Gage Gardens

Ceremony

Ritchey Brothers Building

Reception

White Buffalo Late Night

Gringo Honeymoon!

Our Wedding

GETTING TO MARATHON, TX

For those traveling from Central Texas, we recommend traveling I-10 to The Gage Hotel. Be sure to download GPS directions prior to losing cell service briefly after passing through Fort Stockton. Don't panic, cell service will resume near Marathon!

Gage Hotel Map

Maps & Locations

Thursday, October 2

7:30 P.M. --  Music by Don & Eric, The Bipolar Opposites

Everyone is invited to come kick off the weekend festivities with the bride and groom! Meet at The Gage Hotel behind the White Buffalo Bar.  Dinner reservations can be made at the 12Gage Restaurant in advance. The White Buffalo Bar kitchen will also be open for guests to purchase meals from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Drinks will be available for purchase at the The White Buffalo Bar until 11:00 p.m.

Friday, October 3

11:00 A.M. -- Gage Hotel Pool

Put on your swimsuit and come celebrate the bride and groom at the Gage Hotel's heated pool! All guests may join. Pool bar opens at 12:00 p.m.

6:30 -  9:30 PM -- WELCOME DINNER

Western chic meets fiesta flair! All guests are invited to the Welcome Party at The Gage Hotel in the Dance Court located to the left of the hotel entrance, nearest the covered wagon. Dinner and drinks hosted by The Hardy family.

Saturday, October 4

5:00 P.M. -- CEREMONY SEATING

Seating, music, and ceremony bar opens at 5:00 p.m. in the Gage Gardens, located a short distance across the railroad tracks from The Gage Hotel. Parking will be available. Wedding attire is black tie.

5:30 P.M. -- CEREMONY BEGINS

The wedding ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. Guests are asked to please be seated before then. Ceremony to be officiated by Pastor Ray Still.

6:00 P.M. -- RECEPTION 

Guests may drive 0.2 miles (or 3 min walk) from the Gage Gardens to The Ritchey Brothers Building for cocktail hour and the wedding reception. Music will be performed by Jay Eric &amp; Rumor Town! All are asked to participate in the sparkler send off in front of the building at 11:45 p.m.

12:00 A.M. -- WHITE BUFFALO LATE NIGHT

Come grab a late night sip with the bride and groom at The White Buffalo Bar! Open only for Hardy wedding guests until 1:00 a.m.

Sunday, October 5

11:00 AM -- Gringo Honeymoon!

All guests are invited to join the bride and groom on a quick roadtrip to Boquillas, Mexico. We will depart from out front of the Gage Hotel. **MUST HAVE A PASSPORT TO PARTICIPATE! :)** We will drive into Big Bend National Park to the [very] small border checkpoint, take a row boat across the Rio Grande, and ride a donkey up the road to have a margarita and some guac in Boquillas, Mexico! This is a very safe, small town located right near the river bank of the park. For any questions, please reach out to Catherine Land (830) 832-2968.

Weekend Itinerary

Registry

Our Story

Wedding Party

Where can I get breakfast and lunch?

**The V6 coffee bar is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. **The French Grocer is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.**Gilda's (located inside of Marathon's gas station) is open everyday for mexican food and hamburgers. **The Brick Vault Brewery &amp; BBQ is open on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.**Ghostfire Pizza opens at 4:00 p.m. daily.

Can I go to the Gage Hotel Pool?

All wedding guests, including those not staying at the Gage Hotel, are welcome to use the Gage Pool. The pool is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The pool bar opens at 12:30 p.m. for drinks only (no food service).

Frequently Asked Questions

Make sure to call and tell them you are booking for the Land Hardy Wedding

Eve's Garden Bed & Breakfast

Make sure to call and tell them you are booking for the Land Hardy Wedding. They are holding five rooms with two double beds. They are holding two rooms with two queens. They are holding two rooms with one double bed. And they are holding a one bedroom apartment. These won’t be held past the end of August. So if you want to stay here, you need to book soon. ￼

Marathon Motel & RV Park

Garcia House 

My Adobe Hacienda

Grand Oasis 

Casa Blanca

Casa Ocotillo

Snug Harbor

Stardust Corral

Marathon Rock House

Sweet Adobe Home

Spacious New Private House

Cowboy Place

Oasis Cottage

Pips Place

Call the host, Laura, at 512-423-2695 to reserve. House is held for the Land Hardy Wedding

Rancho Villa 

The Blas Payne

If property shows unavailable, message the host Ron.

Snake Bite Saloon

Relatively Easy — quaint 2BR house in Marathon, TX

Sunset Ranch

Travel

Named one of Texas' "Best Hotel Bars" by Texas Monthly Magazine, this legendary watering hole features an extensive tequila selection, fresh squeezed margaritas and delicious signature cocktails that can be sipped inside by the fireplace or outside on the patio. Open 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. daily. Special hours for wedding guests! Please see wedding itinerary.

White Buffalo Bar

V6 Coffee is a casual cafe east of the hotel entrance on Main Street. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, fresh smoothies, and locally roasted coffee drinks in the laid-back ambience of the V6 Coffee. When you’re ready to stretch your legs, grab your java and browse the gift shop, the V6 Collection, right next door. The Gage Hotel's unique gift shop features one of a kind gifts, unique artwork from local artists, as well as interesting books on the region.V6 Coffee is open every day from 7:00am to 3:00pm. Heading out for an adventure? Grab a boxed lunch to-go. V6 Collection is open every day from 9:00am to 5:00pm

V6 Coffee Bar

Open Sunday – Thursday 6pm-9pm and Friday – Saturday 6pm-10pm. Reservations are highly recommended. Menu may change daily based on seasonal ingredients. Please call 432-386-4205 for your table or make a reservation through Open Table.

12 Gage Restaurant

Handmade Sourdough Pizza. Woodfired in Marathon. Our locally owned pizzeria is situated at the west end of Marathon, right next to The Desert Ghost Distillery. If you are craving a delicious Texas blend of flavors, give us a call or stop by, and we’ll prepare your perfect pizza to go!

Ghostfire Pizza

The Gage Hotel’s Brick Vault Brewery &amp; BBQ features the true Texas two-step: BBQ &amp; beer. A stone’s throw from the Gage Hotel, Brick Vault Brewery &amp; BBQ shares the spirit of the Big Bend Region with its on-site nanobrewery beer selections, crafted to perfectly pair with expertly smoked meats. Open Thursday, Friday &amp; Saturday

Brick Vault Brewery and Barbecue-Marathon

Enjoy our heated, salt-water pool year-round. Located between our historic hotel and Los Portales, our beautifully designed pool with a cascading water feature is stocked with plush towels and comfortable lounge chairs, shade umbrellas Grab a fluffy towel and lounge under the big West Texas sun. It’s the perfect place to gather, relax and enjoy the sun-filled beautiful desert mountain weather.

The Gage Pool

Desert Ghost Distilling Co. makes small-batch Texas Whiskey and Bourbon. Our spirits are born from a 100-gallon pot still and placed in custom oak barrels to age in one of the most remote places in North America. Only the strong and determined survive in this desert, the Big Bend country of Texas. Cached and left to age in the high desert, our bourbon and whiskey achieve a unique flavor only the desert can provide. Desert Ghost proudly serves The Bastard Bourbon (our flagship brand), Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Honey Bourbon (made with Honey harvested locally in Marathon, Texas), and our triple-distilled Vodka. The bar will offer whiskey flights, hand-crafted cocktails, and amazing sunsets from our patio.

Desert Ghost Distilling Company

Fully disconnect from the rest of the world in the soulful natural setting of the Big Bend at our newly enhanced destination wellness spa. Choose from wide range of healing spa treatments, enjoy a yoga session, or work up a sweat in our fitness center followed by a cool dip in our refreshing pool. Whatever you choose, our goal is to create a space for your well-being.

Gage Wellness

PASSPORT REQUIJRED. Visiting Mexico through the parks Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry is an option for visitors possessing a valid passport book or passport card. Enhanced Drivers Licenses do not apply. May - October 4 days a week: Fridays through Mondays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. If you plan to do this, you should plan on Sunday or Monday. Cross the Rio Grande in a row boat and ride up on a donkey or a horse. Too Fun!

Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry

Inside Big Bend on the way to Boquillas Crossing, the two-mile gravel road descends down a rough, narrow wash to the Hot Springs Historic District and trailhead area. From the trailhead, the hot spring is a 0.5 mile round trip. A one-mile loop trail continues from the hot spring around on the bluff above the Rio Grande, returning to the trailhead area. Hot spring water is considered old water, fossil water, ancient and irreplaceable. Heated by geothermal processes and emerging at 105° F., the water carries dissolved mineral salts reputed to have healing powers. The therapeutic value of heat has long been touted as a remedy of both body and soul. If the river is high, it could be a little muddy.

Hot Springs Trailhead

Discover this 1.6-mile out-and-back trail, inside Big Bend National Park and near Terlingua, Texas. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of&nbsp;41 min&nbsp;to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

Santa Elena Canyon Trailhead

Inside Big Bend National Park just up from the Boquillas Crossing (NOT IN ALPINE) hike to Ernst Tinaja involves a 5 mile drive along the rugged, primitive, Old Ore Road, and then a walk of 1/2 mile each way. The hike is mostly flat, but consists of deep sand with stretches of bedrock. To access the best viewing of the tinaja requires scrambling on and over some smooth limestone boulders and ledges.&nbsp;Do NOT&nbsp;attempt to reach this trail without a&nbsp;rugged high-clearance four-wheel drive vehicle with sturdy tires. Carry 1 liter of water per person per hour that you plan to hike.&nbsp;

Morrigan & Hunter

Morrigan & Hunter

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