Rehearsal Dinner

Pitiona

Welcome Party*

Los Lavaderos, La Quinta Real

Wedding Day

Quinta Real

Wedding Ceremony

Calenda

Hotel Azul

Cocktail Reception

Dinner

Speeches & First Dance

Bailando y Fiesta

Farewell Brunch

Our Wedding

2011

Alison and Leo both grew up in Fremont, CA, they went to the same school since junior high and even shared the same geometry, PE, pre-calculus, and calculus classes. Although they knew of each other for years, it was not until their senior year of high school that their love for one another took shape.

Their story begins in 2011 with the “innocent” sale of a graphing calculator. Leo sat behind Alison one day in Mr. Karmali’s calculus class and offered to sell her a calculator at a price she couldn’t resist. Little did they know this was a sine of their relationship to come – and let’s just say things started adding up from there.

In March 2011, Alison and Leo weren’t “official” yet, so Alison tested the waters by asking Leo to ditch school and spend a day together in Oakland. Little did Leo know, Alison had gone to Fenton’s the night before to drop off paper cutouts she’d made to ask him to the Sadie Hawkings Dance. Fortunately, he said yes and their friendship continued...

On April 3, 2011, Leo finally mustered up the courage to ask Alison to officially be his girlfriend, and they’ve been together ever since (she should have known this would take a while).

Below are some photos from what feels like a lifetime ago, the year it all began – prom, graduation, Leo’s 18th birthday, camping, skiing, and the first of many Florence and the Machine concerts. Fast forward to another month of April but this time it feels Oaxacan.

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Photos

Tori Lopez - Officiant

Marisa Lenci

Sean Kimball

Vivian Fan 

Alex Yang

Avery Hsuing

Terry Yang

Rachel Vincent

Eric Yang

Lexie Kimball

Adam Lenci

Julie Cramer

Nick Raimondi

Jackie Acosta

Austin Acosta

Wedding Party

We have done our best to answer some questions you may have before traveling to Oaxaca and about the wedding weekend details. Our Wedding Planner, Oaxaca Destination Weddings (ODW), has also put together a Guest Guide. If you have any other questions that we haven't answered please don't hesitate to reach out to us and we'd be happy to help!

VIEW OUR WEDDING PLANNER'S GUEST GUIDE BELOW

<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14BDnCsxp71yurJuZmHI2HPwdY8wC2FVM/edit " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Guest Guide</a>

travel related 

wedding weekend related 

Q + A

All wedding weekend festivities will take place in the Historic City Center (Centro Histórico) of Oaxaca. Below is information about flights, transportation and getting around Oaxaca. If you have any travel related questions or would like help booking flights or private transportation to/from the airport in advance please don't hesitate to reach out and we can help arrange that for you.

Getting to oaxaca

Flights 

To get to the Centro Histórico, we recommend flying into <a href="https://oaxaca-airport.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oaxaca Airport (OAX)</a> which is small and easy to navigate.

transportation 

Once you land you can either (1) take a taxi or (2) hire private transportation from the OAX airport to Centro Histórico, which takes about 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic. Note: There is no Uber in Oaxaca. 1. Taking a TaxiWhen you land, exit the airport and go to the official taxi counter.o Tell them your hotel name.o Pay a fixed rateo You’ll receive a ticket and your assigned driver.o Estimated time: 20–25 minutes to Centro. (Note: these transports are shared, so the time to reach your hotel will vary depending on the number of passengers). 2. Hire Private Transportationo Company: Transportación en Oaxaca Ejecutivao Tel: 9515172039o E-mail: conoce_oaxaca@hotmail.com

getting around oaxaca 

Oaxaca is a perfect city for walking short and medium distances. Unless you plan to venture far outside Centro Histórico during the wedding weekend we strongly recommend not renting your own car and just exploring the city by foot. Parking is limited in the Centro Histórico and it is almost always faster (and more enjoyable) to explore the town via foot or call a taxi to get around (yellow taxis are safe, affordable, and cash only).

Oaxaca has plenty of amazing places to stay all right in the heart of the City Center. Below is a list of our favorite hotels we've stayed at during our past visits. There's also plenty of great air b n bs in town. If you would like any recs for air b n bs we've stayed at or have questions about these hotels, or others, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly! 1. La Quinta Real An ex-convent founded by Fray Domingo de Betanzos in the 16th Century. Also where our wedding ceremony will be held! Website: https://www.caminoreal.com/en/quintareal/quinta-real-oaxaca 2. Casa Oaxaca Located in the heart of Oaxaca and owned by chef Alejandro Ruiz who also owns and operates the Michelin star restaurant Casa Oaxaca, located just a few blocks away from the hotel. Website: https://casaoaxaca.com.mx/index.php 3. Grana B&amp;B A warm-hearted bed &amp; breakfast in an excellent location. Website: https://www.granabnb.com/ 4. Casa Antionette A beautiful, modern boutique hotel centrally located with a nice cafe on the ground floor. Website: https://www.casaantonieta.com/ 5. Grand Fiesta Americana Oaxaca A nice chain hotel that blends traditional Oaxacan style with a slight western vibe (think a Oaxacan twist on the Marriott). Website: https://www.fiestamericanatravelty.com/grand-fiesta-americana/hoteles/grand-fiesta-americana-oaxaca 6. Hotel El Callejon This is a boutique hotel with a beautiful, peaceful garden. They offer a few different suite layouts, some with a kitchen, living room area and multiple bedrooms. Website: https://hotelelcallejon.com/

Accomodations

Travel

As many of you know, we absolutely LOVE Mexico, and after first visiting Oaxaca in 2021, it quickly became one of our favorite places to come back to. Below is a list of some of our favorite restaurants, bars, cafes and things to do while you're in Oaxaca. We can't for you to experience all there is to love about this beautiful town!

Optional activities for Friday April 24, 2026 

Our wedding planner, ODW, is coordinating two optional tours for our guests on Friday April 24th before the Welcome Party.

1) Visit Monte Alban: 10 AM - 2 PM2) Take a Mezcal Tour: 10 AM - 2 PM View the <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZSK1bW4DQeqarHXa_-kesUbZyWDxdVBbaePHb4jym9E/edit?gid=0#gid=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign Up Sheet</a> for details*. Deadline to sign up for both tours is April 20th.

*A few days before the event, the ODW Team will reach out directly to guests that have signed up to confirm attendance and coordinate payment and transportation (pick-up/drop-off).

Must-See Places in the city center

We went to the botanical gardens during our first visit to Oaxaca in 2021 and it was one of the highlights of our trip. Located in the heart of the city center, this is an absolute must see if you have the time!

Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca

Mercado 20 de Noviembre

Mercado Benito Juárez

Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán

Restaurants

Los Danzantes

Asador Bacanora Oaxaca

Casa Oaxaca el Restaurante

Barra Brio

Bars

Los Amantes Mezcalería

Selva Oaxaca Cocktail Bar

CANTINITA

Expendio Tradición

Cafés

Pabilo Café

Once In Oaxaca - Art & Specialty Coffee

Café Brújula Alcalá | Café de Especialidad de Oaxaca, México

Muss Café

Cafébre

Features panoramic views of the Oaxaca Valley, signature cocktails, and a full menu. Head up to the terrace to enjoy your food and drink or stay downstairs in the sun-filled courtyard and eat next to the resident axolotls!

Hotel Sin Nombre

Places to visit outside the city center

Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán

Teotitlán del Valle Craft Market

Hierve el Agua

Things to Do

Wedding Weekend Details

Registry

2012

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2014

2015

2016

2017

Please bare with us as we build out our photos for 'Over the Years'. More to come soon!

Alison y Leo

Alison y Leo

Wedding Party