Stanford Memorial Church

Rehearsal Dinner

Graduate Palo Alto

Drinks the Night Before

Wedding Day

Memorial Church

Ceremony

el PRADO (formerly known as Garden Court Hotel)

Cocktail Hour & Reception

La Quinta Pizza

Open House Brunch

Summer

Our Wedding

Frequently Asked Questions

Things to Do in Palo Alto & Beyond

Where to Eat & Drink

☕ Coffee &amp; Breakfast Cafés Verve Coffee&nbsp;– Bright, modern café with excellent espresso.Blue Bottle Coffee&nbsp;– Specialty brews in a sleek setting.Maru Seicha&nbsp;– Specialty matcha drinks (Ale's favorite! Try the strawberry or mango matcha).Coupa Café&nbsp;– Stanford/University Ave staple for Venezuelan coffee &amp; arepas.Cafe Borrone&nbsp;– Classic breakfast café with sweet &amp; savory dishes.Sweet Maple&nbsp;– Known for brunch, “millionaire’s bacon,” and hearty portions. 🥢 Casual &amp; Quick Eats Onigily&nbsp;– Super casual grab and go lunch. Japanese rice balls, quick and flavorful.Pho Ha Noi&nbsp;– Comforting Vietnamese pho.Dumpling Hours&nbsp;– Handmade Chinese dumplings and noodles.Ramen Nagi&nbsp;– Famous for ramen bowls! First come-first serve, usually a line to get in. 🍝🍷 Dining Bevri&nbsp;– Georgian cuisine (Ant &amp; Ale's FAVORITE RESTAURANT! You must get the khachapuri &amp; Khinkali!).San Agus&nbsp;– Trendy Mexican-inspired spot with tequila and mezcal cocktails.Ettan&nbsp;– Delicious Modern Indian cuisine with beautiful ambiance.Osteria Toscana&nbsp;– Tasty Italian classics in a warm setting. Would reccommend!Che Fico&nbsp;– Stylish Italian-inspired dishes, great for a night out.Burma Love&nbsp;– Delicious Burmese cuisine (great for sharing) &amp; cocktails. Cross between Thai &amp; Chinese.Meyhouse&nbsp;– Upscale vibrant Turkish/Mediterranean dining with speakeasy jazz bar in back.Terun&nbsp;– Local favorite for Neapolitan pizza. 🍸 Cocktails &amp; Bars Graduate President’s Terrace&nbsp;– Rooftop terrace bar with cocktails and campus views.The Wine Room&nbsp;– Cozy, intimate wine bar perfect for a date night out on the town.The Rose &amp; Crown&nbsp;– Classic dive bar pub with good beer selection.Dutch Goose&nbsp;– Casual local hangout known for burgers, peanuts, and beer.

Family & Outdoor Fun

🍻 Redwood City Oktoberfest – Celebrate with live music, beer, and festive Bavarian vibes. 🦁 Good with Kids Palo Alto Junior Museum &amp; Zoo – Small but delightful for kids and families.Rodin Sculpture Garden – Just outside the Cantor Arts Center, a beautiful outdoor collection of Auguste Rodin’s works.Cantor Arts Center – Free admission, world-class exhibits inside to where the Rodin Sculpture leads.Stanford University Campus Walk – Iconic Hoover Tower, Main Quad, and Memorial Church are worth strolling through.Filoli Historic House &amp; Garden – STUNNING afternoon adventure - cover fee. Stroll through gorgeous seasonal gardens and historic estate.Pulgas Water Temple – Gorgeous landmark in Woodside, originally built in 1934; serene and great for photos.Hiking Trails in Palo Alto – Explore Stanford Dish Loop (easy/moderate), Arastradero Preserve, or Windy Hill for scenic Bay views.Stanford Shopping Center – Outdoor luxury mall with shops, dining, and California landscaping.

Things to Do

The SFO airport is close to Downtown Palo Alto - 25 minutes away.

San Francisco International Airport

The SJC airport is close to Downtown Palo Alto - 25 minutes away.

San Jose Mineta International Airport

The OAK airport is further way from Palo Alto, but is still an option. This airport is approximately 40 minutes away from the reception.

Oakland International Airport

The reception will be held at this hotel!!! &lt;3 &lt;3 &lt;3 AMT Wedding guests can enjoy 18% off of the best available room rates, using our group link. In full transparency, we are disappointed at how much these nightly rates have climbed to, and would actually recommend choosing The Graduate Hotel (listed further down) as your hotel of choice. <a href="https://www.elpradopaloalto.com/book/dates-of-stay?RatePlanId=8337441" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Please book your stay at el PRADO Hotel using our group rate link HERE.</a> Located in downtown Palo Alto, make yourself at home in one of the 62 individually decorated guest rooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available.

el PRADO

This hotel is directly next door to el PRADO Hotel (where the reception will be held). If you are traveling and want to be walking distance to the reception, this hotel would be our recommendation. AMT Wedding guests can enjoy room rates of $299/night using our group link or by calling in and requesting the "Talaugon Wedding Block". Please note that this group rate expires August 27th, 2025 so be sure to book before then. <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=PAOGPGU&amp;arrivalDate=2025-09-26&amp;departureDate=2025-09-29&amp;groupCode=905&amp;room1NumAdults=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Please book your stay at The Graduate Hotel using our group rate link HERE.</a> If the above link does not show "Talaugon Wedding" rates, please book via their reservations line at 1-800-HILTONS. In doing so, you may request the group rate for the&nbsp;Talaugon Wedding&nbsp;or by providing the unique group code:&nbsp;905.&nbsp; The Graduate hotel is located in Downtown Palo Alto and equipped with two hotel bars (one of which is Palo Alto's favorite rooftop bar).

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

AMT Wedding guests can enjoy 20% off of room rates using our group link . Please book using the link below. Located near Stanford University, just outside of Downtown Palo Alto, Stanford Park Hotel has 162 guestrooms. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

The Stanford Park Hotel

Group Rates are currently being negotiated for AMT Wedding guests. Please reach out to Alessandra before booking here.

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Park James

The Cottages Hotel

Travel

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Anthony and Ale’s story began in the most unexpected way: a middle school band class and a twist of fate. As newly next-door neighbors, their paths crossed when Ale was randomly assigned to write a biography about Anthony for his 8th-grade commencement. Naturally, she asked for his number—strictly for “research,” of course. Little did they know, this simple exchange would be the first note in a beautiful melody that would span more than a decade. Over the next few years, Anthony and Ale texted here and there, trading books, calculators, and bits of laughter as neighbors do. Though they went to different high schools—Anthony to De La Salle and Ale to Tracy High—their connection stayed strong. During Ale’s junior year, Anthony invited her to a New Year’s Eve outing with friends. That magical night marked the beginning of something special. A few weeks later, he picked her up from school for their first date—pho—and although the date included an unexpected (and highly embarrassing) run-in with three of Ale’s uncles, it was unforgettable. On February 1, 2014, Anthony officially asked Ale to be his girlfriend, and her heart said yes. As life took them in different directions, their love grew stronger. Anthony graduated high school that year and began college at UC San Diego, and Ale later headed to the University of Oregon. Though miles apart, they made the distance feel small, FaceTiming every night and flying across the country to see each other as often as they could. After Anthony graduated, he moved to Eugene, Oregon, to apply to medical school while Ale finished her senior year. They shared a cozy chapter of life together and supported each other’s dreams. When Anthony's medical school cycle didn't go as hoped that year, they decided to embrace the unknown together, moving to Portland, Oregon, where they shared a tiny 375-square-foot studio apartment as Ale would begin building her career. That tiny home held some of their biggest joys, including the arrival of their Shiba Inu puppy/son, Giorgio (or as they lovingly call him: Sonny, Giorgi, Mr. Sakamoto, and Bub). Their journey took another turn when Anthony was accepted into Wayne State Medical School in Detroit. Packing up their lives once again, they headed to the Midwest to start a new chapter. In Detroit, Ale found a home away from home at Bon Bon Bon, a chocolate company that became her family while Anthony pursued his dream of becoming a doctor. Despite the challenges of medical school and life in a new city, their love only deepened. One of their most magical summers came when Anthony’s away rotations brought them back to Northern California for two months. Together, they spent that time reconnecting with family and soaking in the beauty of home. It was during this chapter that Anthony fell in love with neurology and started dreaming about matching into a residency program at Stanford. Then, on the eve of their 10-year anniversary, Anthony surprised Ale in the sweetest way. After an evening of drinks and dumplings, he proposed to her in their driveway under the Detroit stars. Completely caught off guard, Ale said yes to forever. Just weeks later, surrounded by family, they celebrated Anthony’s Match Day, learning the news they had dreamed of: he had matched at Stanford, his top residency choice. This meant they could return to Northern California, close to family, to start the next chapter of their love story. Now, back in Ale’s birthplace of Redwood City, they are cherishing this new season together. Anthony is loving his residency program, pursuing his passion for neurology, while Ale is busy planning their wedding, helping out at the Family Pizzeria and excelling in her career as a Marketing Manager. Most of all, they are overjoyed to be back with their loved ones, ready to celebrate the next big adventure: their wedding day. Their love has traveled many miles and weathered countless challenges, but through it all, they’ve held onto each other. With hearts full of gratitude and excitement, they can’t wait to see what the future holds for them.

Alessandra & Anthony

Alessandra & Anthony

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