Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station

Rehearsal Dinner

Kona Kai Resort & Spa

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Alyssa and Aaron first met in high school, but they&nbsp;didn't have much to do with each other. She was&nbsp;merely&nbsp;Krystin's little sister, and he was just&nbsp;Rachel's big brother.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In 2014 Alyssa and Aaron were each embarking on their own DIY projects. On&nbsp;social media&nbsp;they&nbsp;began commenting on each other's posts about what they were renovating and sharing a similar taste in Broadway musicals.&nbsp;In early January, it is ironic to mention that Nadia, out of the blue,&nbsp;&nbsp;asked Alyssa her thoughts of Aaron Hanke, noting "he has a good job, a house, a dog..." Alyssa gave a quick chuckle and a flat, firm&nbsp;"No". I think it is moments like that where the universe laughs to itself thinking "She&nbsp;has&nbsp;no idea what is coming".&nbsp;On January 13, 2016, at 11:13 pm, Aaron sent a Facebook message to Alyssa , "Are we FB/Insta flirting or am I reading that way wrong, lol." Alyssa was quick to reply, "No I think you can read just fine lol." 

From there it was a journey of questions, projects, laughs, epic&nbsp;date fails, road trips, and Broadway songs. Aaron and Alyssa moved into together later that year in September as her apartment lease concluded. With her boxes all moved in, and fresh paint on the walls (a must), it was definitely getting real.

Aaron and Alyssa were supposed to be engaged in January 2016, but just as many of their dates things didn't go quite accordingly to plan. But also like their dates, it worked out in it's own way.&nbsp;Aaron and Alyssa were engaged on May 14, 2016 on the only chilly, windy, rainy Saturday. Rachel had just graduated and so of course a big family dinner made sense to celebrate her accomplishment...or that's at least what Alyssa thought. Rachel convinced Alyssa to "doll-up" for the occasion. Minutes from the restaurant, Rachel&nbsp;insisted&nbsp;photos be taken&nbsp;in the park. Alyssa agreed and off they walked in the cold to the bridge in the park.&nbsp;While on the bridge Rachel stepped away to take a phone call. At that moment Alyssa, snuggling into Aaron to keep warm, commented, "You know, if you had the ring, right now would be a good time to propose". She laughed. Aaron replied, "Maybe I will." Alyssa was not expecting this and began saying "No, you don't have the ring with you." In a very unexpected moment, Aaron got on one knee and asked Alyssa to marry him and Alyssa obviously said yes since your reading this here on their wedding website. 

Since that engagement day, Alyssa and Aaron have continued to build their relationship and life together encouraging each other to pursue their passions and work together to be a compliment to each other's personalities and dreams.&nbsp;

Looking into their home one would expect to see dancing and laughing, hear Disney songs and political talks, witness home renovations going good or bad, and realize that Aaron and Alyssa are just two individuals loving life together one day at a time.&nbsp;

Alyssa & Aaron

Our Story

Details

Krystin Hall

Elijah Smith

Rachel Hanke

Micaiah Hanke

Brandon Taylor

Hannah Sanday

Wedding Party

Photos

Q + A

Registry

San Diego Taxi Service 

The Best Western Plus Island Palms is a beautiful hotel right on the San Diego Bay next door to the Kona Kai. To make reservations please call the Island Palms Reservation department at 800-551-5673, and mention the Hall-Hanke Wedding to ensure your discount. A 10% Discount applies to all standard rooms and suites on September 28th thru October 1st of 2018. Rooms are not reserved, it is a "first come, first serve" basis. A two night minimum stay may apply. An advance deposit or credit card guarantee for the first night's room and tax is required at the time the reservation is made. Rates do not include 10.5% tax, 2.0% tourism marketing assessment and 0.195% California Tourism fee.

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Travel

Liberty Station Art Galleries

Ocean Beach Surf & Skate Shop San Diego

Surfing Mission Beach: Cheap Rentals

Immerse yourself in the animal kingdom at the 100-acre (40-ha) San Diego Zoo, home to more than 4,000 animals across 800 rare and exotic species. Spend quality time with giant pandas, New Zealand kiwis, endangered sun bears, and Galápagos tortoises—the zoo’s oldest residents.
At the Polar Bear Plunge, get an up-close underwater view of these iconic Arctic bears as they swim and play. Visit Gorilla Tropics, one of the zoo’s bioclimatic zones, where the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest closely mimic the African lowland gorilla’s natural habitat.
The Children’s Zoo includes a nursery with baby animals and a popular petting area where sheep and goats await their next cuddle. And in the Outback, you can see hopping kangaroos, cuddly koalas, and hot pink flamingos hanging with their friends.
If your feet need a rest, board one of the open-air double-decker buses for a 35-minute narrated tour around many of the zoo's best exhibits, take the Express Bus and hop on and off at 5 different stops, or snag a bird’s-eye view of the entire grounds with a high-flying ride on the Skyfari® Aerial Tram.

San Diego Zoo

Art, Culture, and Beautiful Gardens

Balboa Park Visitors Center

Downtown Shopping Mall

Westfield Horton Plaza

The Coronado Golf Course, opened in 1957, is rated as one of the best public golf courses in the nation. For public golf in San Diego, Coronado is the best choice. We are located just minutes from downtown San Diego.The course measures 6,590 yards from the blue tees and is a par 72. Immaculate greens, wide inviting fairways and dramatic views coupled with incomparable weather, make Coronado a must-play for all golfers year round.Dress Code: No cut offs, tank tops or flip flops

Coronado Municipal Golf Course

The BEST place for a Chai Latte...I promise you will not be disappointed. They also have great little chocolates and treats.

Chi Chocolat

Climb aboard the USS Midway, known for serving in both Operation Frequent Wind in 1975 and Operation Desert Storm in 1991. Take time to explore all the main areas of this famed aircraft carrier, including access to 29 carefully restored aircraft on the flight deck.
Visit the 60 exhibits, each steeped with the sights, sounds, and smells of the Midway's past. Step into the massive galley, tour the engine room, and walk through the private sleeping quarters of the sailors. Then head to the 4-acre (1.6-ha) flight deck to get an up-close view of the F-14 Tomcat and the TBM Avenger.
A day spent on board this floating city allows you to take a journey back in time with the original crew of the Midway. Listen to their voices on the audio tour as they offer firsthand accounts of daily life at sea. In addition, the volunteer docents—many of whom also served on the Midway—share their personal stories and anecdotes with you during your day of discovering a piece of American history.

USS Midway Museum

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Passport to San Diego

Things to Do

One Year Engagement-iversary

The Engagement 5/14/16