Wedding Day

Ceremony

The Clubhouse at Peacock Gap

Reception

<a href="https://www.theknot.com/us/alyssa-nakken-and-robert-abel-nov-2021/rsvp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RSVP</a> by October 29th -- please &amp; thank you!

Our Wedding

The typical boy-meets-girl-in-a-bar story, with added pick up lines such as "I'm your birthday present," &amp; "You know, if we had kids, they'd be first round draft picks." But this story starts 7 years prior to that night in the bar, when Alyssa first saw Rob at Woodland High School and knew she wanted to marry him solely because of his good looks and athletic ability. She was a gangly, awkward freshman. He was a junior and the exact opposite of gangly and awkward. Robert was Alyssa's celebrity crush -- the kind where you have his photo next to your bedside table and only call him by his full name "Robert Abel." There was no shot these two would date each other in high school. But there was one night where Robert called Alyssa after a tough playoff loss and gave her a pep talk on how to bounce back, control only what you can control, and probably something silly &amp; slightly inappropriate to make her giggle. Little did she know (Robert claims to have known) that these types of conversations would come up clutch and come up often as they both navigated adulthood, careers, and life outside of the comfort of their hometown 10 years later. Alyssa turned 21 and Rob turned into butter when he saw her walk in to the bar in June of 2011. She had just wrapped up her junior season at Sac State and had grown into the once gangly body of the awkward freshman who was obsessed with The Robert Abel. But the tides had turned -- Rob was now the one trying to sneak hugs and kisses and late night phone calls from Alyssa. He spent the summer woo-ing her by giving her hitting lessons in the Woodland High cages and teaching her the life lesson of going oppo and avoiding the roll-over. Alyssa had her best offensive season that following year and the most fun dating her celebrity crush. The relationship grew fast. Robert was labeled "Slash" because Mama Nak would introduce him to family and friends as "Alyssa's 'friend slash boyfriend'." Alyssa tried to figure out life after college and Robert encouraged her to step away from the 9a - 5p lifestyle and explore different paths that could take her to places she never thought possible. Hello, San Francisco. Robert took Alyssa on a weekend getaway to SF. They frolicked around the Outer Sunset and Ocean Beach at odd hours of the night, walked around the USF campus and baseball stadium, and imagined what life could be like living in a place like San Francisco. Fast forward a couple years, and instead of imagining what life could be like in SF, they took charge of their careers &amp; set themselves up to actually experience life in SF. In a world full of change, Robert and Alyssa have been each other's constant. Through some of the darkest days and losing loved ones, they've been each other's rock and greatest support system. Their individuality &amp; "teammate" mentality has allowed them to create and reach dreams that, on paper, seemed unreachable. "Our journey through life and love with one another has been nothing short of eventful. We are excited and honored to celebrate with our closest friends and family and share more stories of our wild ride." Much love,Lyss &amp; Rob

Our Story

We understand that not everyone has the easy drive over the bridge to our venue &amp; may need a place to stay! Below are 2 hotels offering a Nakken Wedding Room Block available for the November 19th weekend. Four Points By Sheraton: Visit our <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1629236517018&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">group reservation page</a> or call the Marriott central reservations hotline (1-888-236-2427) for any assistance with making reservations. Embassy Suites: You may book for one night or two at the preferred rate. We recommend reaching out to Hope Fuerniss from the Hilton directly by clicking on the "Email" button below. As always, reach out to Rob or Alyssa if you have any questions or concerns. Much Love!

Discover all the natural attractions surrounding this hotel. After the wedding, explore Muir Woods and Mount Tamalpais State Park -- you can also enjoy lounging poolside by the outdoor heated pool or hot tub. Relax by the firepit or enjoy a nice meal al fresco in the outdoor patio. Stop by the Hillside Tavern restaurant for a hearty and locally inspired breakfast or dinner and drinks with locally craft beer or wine.

Four Points by Sheraton San Rafael Marin County

Celebrate &amp; stay a while. Book a one or two night stay with our friends at the Embassy Suites -- just a short drive from the wedding venue.&nbsp;Live the suite life with a uniquely California spin. Embrace the bohemian spirit of San Rafael's eclectic population of artists, musicians, filmmakers and rule breakers. Enjoy!

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County

Hotels

<a href="https://www.peacockgapgolfclub.com/Golf/Reserve-Tee-Times" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Golf at the Peacock Gap</a> <a href="https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=466" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hike in China Camp</a> <a href="https://downtownsanrafael.org/downtown/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dine &amp; Shop Downtown</a> <a href="https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=471" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hike Mt. Tam</a> <a href="https://www.nps.gov/muwo/planyourvisit/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit Muir Woods</a>

Things to Do

Carly Groves

Juliet Groves

Terry Fleming

Megan Kritscher

Joe Whitehead

Courtney Robinson

Dwight Childs

Hannah Shank

Jason Nakken

Stephanie Nakken

Be ready for Greg to steal the show with his humor, his stories, & his epic way of bringing a smile & a laugh to everyone around him. Thank you, Greg, for being such a positive influence in our lives & our relationship. We love you.

Alyssa & Robert

Alyssa & Robert

Hotels

Four Points by Sheraton San Rafael Marin County

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County