The Wedding

What a wonderful day. If you were there, it meant the world to us. If you weren't, you'll get to see the pictures and hear the stories. We thought Liz's Uncle Greg put it most eloquently in his card,

Brian & Liz

Today's rain is a blessing. Without it, nothing grows...

Well said.




Brian Eckel-Hare

Directions to Zia's

For those celebrating the rehearsal with us, here are some directions to Zia's restaurant where the rehearsal dinner is being held.

Zia's
20 Main Street, The Docks at International Park
Toledo, Ohio 43605

Directions From Zia's Website

Zia's is part of The Docks at International Park in Toledo, OH. You have to take the road into the park to find the parking lot for Zia's. If you have any troubles call the restaurant and they can guide you.

Information on the Reception

Riverview Banquet Centre (also American Legion Hall)
405 E Front St. Pemberville, OH 43450



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Following the ceremony hors d-oeuvres and cocktails will be served beginning at 4pm. Dinner will proceed shortly after the arrival of the bride and groom.

Directions from the church:
• Head East on Avondale Ave toward S 11th St.
• Turn Right at Anthony Wayne Trail
• Merge onto I-75 S via the ramp on the left to Dayton
• Take exit 198 for Wales Rd. toward Oregon Rd./Northwood
• Turn left at Wales Rd.
• Turn right at Oregon Rd.
• Turn left at Maumee-Western Reserve Pike/US-20/US-23
• Take exit 81B toward Pemberville Rd.
• Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Pemberville Rd.
• Turn left at Pemberville Rd.
• Continue on Bierley Ave
• Turn right at E Front St.
• The centre parking lot will be on your right

Hotel Information

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Express
in Bowling Green, Ohio. The hotel is only 25 minutes
from the church and 15 from the reception. Also, the hotel is located in the very city where Brian and Liz first met! Although there won't be a walking tour, you can call to make reservations.

If you require overnight accommodations on September 12 or 13, please contact them 419-353-5500 by August 12. Please reference the "Hare/Eckel Wedding."

Click here to see a map and more info.

Holiday Inn Express Bowling Green
2150 Wooster St.
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 353-5500

Directions to the Church

The Historic Church of St. Patrick
130 Avondale Ave
Toledo, OH 43604


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Directions

From South:
• I-75 North to Toledo
• Take exit 201B to emerge onto Anthony Wayne Trail/OH-25 N toward Downtown
• When you reach the first light take an immediate left onto Lafayette St.
• Continue on Avondale Ave and park in the church lot on your right.

From East (Pittsburgh):
• I-76 W towards Youngstown Ohio
• Continue on I-80 W/Ohio Turnpike (signs for Cleveland)
• Take exit 64 to merge onto I-75 N
• Take exit 201B to emerge onto Anthony Wayne Trail/OH-25 N toward Downtown
• When you reach the first light take an immediate left onto Lafayette St.
• Continue on Avondale Ave and park in the church lot on your right.

From West:
• I-80 E/I-90 E/Ohio Turnpike
• Take exit 64 to merge onto I-75 N
• Take exit 201B to emerge onto Anthony Wayne Trail/OH-25 N toward Downtown
• When you reach the first light take an immediate left onto Lafayette St.
• Continue on Avondale Ave and park in the church lot on your right.

From North:
• I-75 S towards Toledo
• Take exit 202A toward Downtown/Washington St.
• Merge onto Indiana Ave.
• Turn Right at S 13th St.
• Turn Left at Avondale Ave.
• Continue on Avondale Ave and park in the church lot on your left.