It was a dark and stormy night...

Chris and Tracy were both trying their luck in the (cough) internet dating world. They were both subscribers to Match.com and Tracy was apparently intrigued by Chris's bad spelling and grammar. She gave him a wink and he emailed her the exact same day, obviously thrilled by her username, "I_Luv_Summertime." She was impressed at the fact that he actually read her profile, most guys just shot her messages asking for a full body photo. After weeks of messaging and eventually emailing each other they exchanged phone numbers. Their first conversation was a long one (over 6 hours) which was mostly spent huddled in a corner on the floor with their cell phones plugged into the wall.

After weeks of phone conversations and emails Chris finally asked Tracy on a date, which ended up more of a friendly get together with lots of beer and fire (Chris's idea of a romantic date). Tracy jumped right in with the crowd teasing Chris and having a good time. Some point in the night Chris gathered enough courage to kiss Tracy and even went further to catch a grab. From that night on Chris and Tracy were meant to be together and knew they would spend the rest of their lives with one another.

They both met one another within the 30 day free trial of match.com.

Ceremony location:

Shrimp Haus Restaurant at Shlitterbaun Beach Waterpark on South Padre Island

Schlitterbahn's Shrimp Haus is easy to get to. Enter at the front, across a rustic boardwalk spanning a beautiful water garden, then right up the stairway, or a short elevator ride, to the Shrimp Haus' front patio. Please see travel arrangements section for directions.

Address:

Schlitterbahn's Shrimp Haus

90 Park Road Hwy. 100

South Padre Island, TX 78597

Phone: (956) 772-9772

Cocktail hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the ceremony is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. directly on the beach just down the private beach access located at the Restaurant.

Attire is beach casual. Shoes are optional however clothes are not.

Reception location:

Shrimp Haus Restaurant at Shlitterbaun Beach Waterpark on South Padre Island

Schlitterbahn's Shrimp Haus is easy to get to. Enter at the front, across a rustic boardwalk spanning a beautiful water garden, then right up the stairway, or a short elevator ride, to the Shrimp Haus' front patio. Please see travel arrangements section for directions.

Address:

Schlitterbahn's Shrimp Haus

90 Park Road Hwy. 100

South Padre Island, TX 78597

Phone: (956) 772-9772

Dinner will be served at approximately 7:30 p.m. with dancing, drinking, and a good time to follow.

Nearest Airport:

Valley International Airport

Airport Terminal, 3rd Floor

3002 Heritage Way

Harlingen TX, 78550

Information (English & Espanol) (956) 430-8600

Shuttles are available from Harlingen to South Padre Island with South Padre Shuttle. One-way trips are $20 per person and round-trips are $35 person. Reservations can be made be calling 1(877) 774-0050 are online at https://www.southpadreshuttle.com/Reg_step1.aspx.

Rental car agencies at airport location:

Enterprise

National

Budget

Driving Directions from Harlingen to South Padre Island:

http://mapq.st/gXi2ZU

Hotel of Choice (close to wedding location and directly on the beach):

La Copa Inn Beach hotel South Padre Island - Rooms range from $85 to $199 per night, Suites are available

Visit the website for the cheapest possible rates http://www.lacoparesort.com/

350 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, TX 78597

Phone: (956) 761-6000

Fax: (956) 761-6013

See travelocity.com for more choices or visit http://www.latitude26.com/ for vacation home and condos rentals.