Murrieta's Well

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

I said "Yes!", and this is how it happened. My mom and I were due for a nail appointment and we usually go on Saturday mornings, but this time Mom insisted we go after work on a Friday night. She was extra involved in helping to pick my color, and I ended up with a pretty pale pink. The appointment took forever and we didn't get home until close to 8pm. I had asked Cody to meet me at my house so we could grab some dinner together and when I arrived home I found a glass bottle on my bed with a message inside! We had both been having a really stressful week at work and the message said that we would be leaving in the morning for an overnight trip and gave me a list of things to pack.Anyone who knows me knows that I don't do well with the unknown and can't help but ask a million questions; Cody finally gave in and told me that we were going to San Francisco! He had everything all planned out, so all I had to do was enjoy the weekend.The next morning I was running a bit late as I debated over what to wear and finally ended up in blue and grey, which just so happened to match what Cody was wearing that day. He was so patient about my running late,and calmly ushered me out the door.On the drive to SF he told me that he wanted to stop at a beach one of his coworkers had recommended for great pictures. We arrived at the beach and Cody went to grab the camera out of the trunk as I followed, offering to help. He quickly distracted me by asking me to put something away inside the car (little did I know he didn't want me to see him put the ring in his pocket!).As we walked down to the beach, Cody pointed out a message in a bottle at the bottom of the steps. He started to pick it up and I quickly told him to leave it alone because someone was clearly trying to set up a surprise for someone else. He picked it up anyway and it only took me a few seconds to realize that was the same type of bottle as the one I had found on my bed the night before! I opened it up to read the message inside which was a list of the dates of all of our firsts... our first date, our first kiss, dance, overnight trip, etc. and as I was reading, Cody keep me walking further onto the beach. This is the point where everything becomes a blur, not just in a sense of what was taking place, but literally because I could barely see through my tears as I had finally realized what might be happening. I then looked up to see that we were standing next to a picnic blanket with pillows, our photo, flowers, chocolate covered strawberries and champagne, and Cody was telling me how much he loved me and how much he loved us together. Next, he got down on one knee in the sand, opened up a ring box and proposed!! Of course I said "YES!!", and then gently pointed out that the ring box was upside down, which I absolutely love because it is so quirky and so us. He flipped it right side up and I saw the most beautiful, sparkly ring ever!! We hugged and kissed and he put the ring on my finger and led me to sit down on the blanket so we could pop the champagne he had waiting. I was in complete shock, happy tears streaming down my face.It took me about a minute to somewhat gather my thoughts and wonder how on earth he pulled this all off ahead of time and I looked up to see someone in a hoodie crouching in the sand, far away, taking photos of us. I instantly knew it was Cody's sister, seven months pregnant , capturing the entire proposal in photos. She had helped him set everything up based on his sketches and the two of them had even driven out to the beach the day before to scope out a spot. I had no idea that he had taken the afternoon off of work! I have never felt so loved or so special.It all made sense now, why my mom insisted we get our nails done early and why the color was so important. Why Cody had managed the lunch arrangements so I wouldn't make reservations elsewhere, why the timing of when we left was so important and why he had been extra patient and sweet.Cody had planned everything so well - it was perfect. He opted out of our family summer trip so that he could go ring shopping with his sister, and he had met with my parents weeks before to ask for my hand. He had even thought to invite his father, brother and sister, along with my parents, to lunch at Pier 39's Hard Rock Cafe to celebrate immediately after the proposal. All of this AND a romantic dinner/ overnight trip, just the two of us. It was the perfect engagement weekend. I couldn't have asked for anything more and we absolutely cannot wait to start our lives together!

The Proposal 

Love Makes You Do Crazy Things...

Like making six of your closest friends dress exactly the same

Our Story

Our Wedding

Ceremony & Reception

Ceremony 

We'll be saying our "I do's" in an outdoor, sunset ceremony at 6:00pm on Friday, October 27th. We want our guests to be comfortable and relaxed, so please bring a light wrap if you think you might get chilly, and remember that Friday traffic in the Bay Area begins in the early afternoon and is not a calming experience. Please leave plenty of time to arrive at the venue...our ceremony won't be the same without you.

Cocktail Hour 

While we're off taking a few photos, you'll enjoy soft drinks, wine and beer along with some delicious appetizers during the after-ceremony cocktail hour.

Reception 

Our reception will be indoors, and if you've not enjoyed the ambiance, food, and wine at Murrieta's Well you are in for a treat! Afterwards, prepare to dance under the stars with us...remember you're here to #PartyWithThePettys !!!

Travel & Transportation

Travel

For those traveling from out of state, there are several airports near Livermore, California. * 28 miles: Oakland, CA (OAK / KOAK) Oakland International Airport * 31 miles: San Jose, CA (SJC / KSJC) Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport * 56 miles: San Francisco, CA (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco International Airport

Details

How We Met

His View: 

Scrolling through social media I saw a familiar face. I recognized this girl from my junior year pre-cal class, sent her a friend request and the courting began. I remember talking to her for hours and finally asked if she would want to meet up in person the next day. She said yes, but made it clear that this would not be a date. We decided to meet at the park near her house and chat after my dentist appointment that left part of my mouth still numb. We sat on a picnic bench and talked for a while, then we both got a little chilly and a little hungry, so we decided to go somewhere for dinner. While we ate, we continued to talk and connect. When we got back to her house my car wouldn't start so I got to meet her dad and he gave me a jump. By the time we said goodbye, I got a kiss on the cheek and a pretty girl saying " I guess this was a date." I got in my car and knew there was something special about this girl, and that I wanted to see her again soon. I giggled all the way home from the excitement of the night, and was beaming from ear to ear not knowing I had just met my future wife.

Her View:

We connected through social media and once we began a conversation we couldn't stop talking. The next day we decided to meet in person and I insisted that this was not a date. He had just had some dental work done and his face was still numb, and I had just baked some very ugly looking chocolate chip cookies to bring him (in my excitement to meet up with him I'm pretty sure I used baking powder instead of baking soda). He ate them anyway. I had only intended to chat for a while at the park but I quickly realized that I didn't want my time with this funny, sweet, handsome guy to end. We talked until the sun went down and then continued our conversation over dinner. His car battery ended up dying and the poor guy had to meet my father on day one (luckily my dad was really cool about it and gave him a jump). I knew by the end of the night that I didn't want to let this guy go, so I gave him a quick, nervous kiss on the cheek and told him that I guessed this could be considered a date. From that point on we were pretty much inseperable.

The Proposal

I said "YES!", and this is how it happened. 

My mom and I were due for a nail appointment and we usually go on Saturday mornings, but this time Mom insisted we go after work on a Friday night. She was extra involved in helping to pick my color, and I ended up with a pretty pale pink. The appointment took forever and we didn't get home until close to 8pm. I had asked Cody to meet me at my house so we could grab some dinner together and when I arrived home I found a glass bottle on my bed with a message inside! We had both been having a really stressful week at work and the message said that we would be leaving in the morning for an overnight trip and gave me a list of things to pack.Anyone who knows me knows that I don't do well with the unknown and can't help but ask a million questions; Cody finally gave in and told me that we were going to San Francisco! He had everything all planned out, so all I had to do was enjoy the weekend.The next morning I was running a bit late as I debated over what to wear and finally ended up in blue and grey, which just so happened to match what Cody was wearing that day. He was so patient about my running late, and calmly ushered me out the door.On the drive to SF he told me that he wanted to stop at a beach one of his coworkers had recommended for great pictures. We arrived at the beach and Cody went to grab the camera out of the trunk as I followed, offering to help. He quickly distracted me by asking me to put something away inside the car (little did I know he didn't want me to see him put the ring in his pocket!).As we walked down to the beach, Cody pointed out a message in a bottle at the bottom of the steps. He started to pick it up and I quickly told him to leave it alone because someone was clearly trying to set up a surprise for someone else. He picked it up anyway and it only took me a few seconds to realize that was the same type of bottle as the one I had found on my bed the night before! I opened it up to read the message inside which was a list of the dates of all of our firsts... our first date, our first kiss, dance, overnight trip, etc. and as I was reading, Cody keep me walking further onto the beach. This is the point where everything becomes a blur, not just in a sense of what was taking place, but literally because I could barely see through my tears as I had finally realized what might be happening. I then looked up to see that we were standing next to a picnic blanket with pillows, our photo, flowers, chocolate covered strawberries and champagne, and Cody was telling me how much he loved me and how much he loved us together. Next, he got down on one knee in the sand, opened up a ring box and proposed!! Of course I said "YES!!", and then gently pointed out that the ring box was upside down, which I absolutely love because it is so quirky and so us. He flipped it right side up and I saw the most beautiful, sparkly ring ever!! We hugged and kissed and he put the ring on my finger and led me to sit down on the blanket so we could pop the champagne he had waiting. I was in complete shock, happy tears streaming down my face.It took me about a minute to somewhat gather my thoughts and wonder how on earth he pulled this all off ahead of time and I looked up to see someone in a hoodie crouching in the sand, far away, taking photos of us. I instantly knew it was Cody's sister, seven months pregnant, capturing the entire proposal in photos. She had helped him set everything up based on his sketches and the two of them had even driven out to the beach the day before to scope out a spot. I had no idea that he had taken the afternoon off of work! I have never felt so loved or so special.It all made sense now, why my mom insisted we get our nails done early and why the color was so important. Why Cody had managed the lunch arrangements so I wouldn't make reservations elsewhere, why the timing of when we left was so important and why he had been extra patient and sweet.Cody had planned everything so well - it was perfect. He opted out of our family summer trip so that he could go ring shopping with his sister, and he had met with my parents weeks before to ask for my hand. He had even thought to invite his father, brother and sister, along with my parents, to lunch at Pier 39's Hard Rock Cafe to celebrate immediately after the proposal. All of this AND a romantic dinner/ overnight trip, just the two of us. It was the perfect engagement weekend. I couldn't have asked for anything more and we absolutely cannot wait to start our lives together!

Our Story 1

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Registry

Groom's BrotherGroom's Favorite Memory: Some of my favorite memories with Corey are from back when he worked at Game Crazy and he would get free movie rentals. He would bring home movies and snacks and we would hang out and watch them together.  I will always treasure those memories. I am grateful to have my brother as my Best Man on the most important day of my life.

Corey Petty

Bride's New SisterBride's Favorite Memory: The first time Meghan and I ever had "girl time" together we talked for hours and realized just how similar we really are. I remember thinking, "this is going to be great, I'm so lucky my boyfriend has such a sweet sister who totally gets me!" Over the past few years I have been lucky enough to see Meghan become a wonderful mom and hold both of her kids on the days they were born. I am so grateful to have her by my side on our special day. 

Meghan Moss

Groom's Brother-in-LawGroom's Favorite Memory: When Mitch first started dating my sister, the two of us went to Olive Garden and got unlimited soup, salad, and bread sticks. We ate a ton of food and got to know each other better - it was the first real bonding experience we had. I will always cherish the times we lived under the same roof and getting to workout together. ("You can't bench this mess.") I'm very thankful he is my brother-in-law and will be standing up there with me when I say, "I do". 

Mitch Moss

Bride's CousinBride's Favorite Memory: Paige was born when I was 9 months old and I've been told that when I met her in the hospital I put my hand on her head and said "HI!". From that moment on we were like peas &amp; carrots, always together. From sleepovers &amp; walkie talkies, to middle school dances and high school graduation, there are too many inside jokes to count. My favorite memory is just basically having a sister to grow up with. I can't imagine getting married without her standing up there with me. 

Paige Fischer

Bride's  CousinBride's Favorite Memory: The first time it was ever okay to tell a little white lie was when I was 7 years old and Sara was born. My Aunt and Uncle pretended that I was Sara's sister so that I could go in to meet her on the day she was born. These days Sara and I have a tradition of making a Starbucks run for the entire family every December when we all get together to decorate our grandpa's Christmas tree. Our wedding day just wouldn't be the same without her. 

Sara Fischer

Groom's CousinGroom's Favorite Memory: My favorite memories with Brendon are when we would throw the football around. I'll never forget the many Turkey Bowls we played in together as kids. Now that we're older, I love being able to spend more time with him, bond over different things, and go on double dates. Brendon is always fun to be around so I am so glad he will be celebrating with us on this special day. 

Brendon Prince

Groom's CousinGroom's Favorite Memory: Some of my fondest memories with Ryan are when our family would go visit his down in Fresno and as soon as we would get into town, Ryan and I would take our guitars and go jam out. Ryan and I were really close as kids and it's been great to grow up with him. It' means a lot to me that we get to be a part of each other's weddings.

Ryan Prince

Bride's Best FriendBride's Favorite Memory: We've been friends since high school  and became friends in the funniest of ways. I was lucky enough to get to be Cynthia's maid of honor at her wedding and I am so happy that she is going to be a part of mine. Helping her get into her wedding dress and seeing how gorgeous she looked made me tear up and was one of the best experiences ever. It means so much to me to have her be a part of our big day. 

Cynthia Davis

Bride's New CousinBride's Favorite Memory: As soon as I met Amanda I remember thinking, "This girl is fun and I'm really going to like her!" One weekend Amanda had a pontoon birthday party and everyone was going tubing.. I was too scared to go in but Amanda convinced me to go with her and get in touch with my adventurous side - I needed that! Although I wish she lived closer, any time we do get together we have a blast, whether it be chatting over drinks, getting ready to go out together, or  going shopping. I'm so excited to have her in my bridal party and celebrate with her! 

Amanda Prince

Groom's CousinGroom's Favorite Memory: When were kids Keenan and I would play Navy Seals in Grandma's pool, pretending we were on missions and would play with our G.I. Joe's in the dirt. These days, Keenan and I are always sending Snapchats of our drawings to each other. I'm really looking forward having him in my wedding party to help me celebrate! 

Keenan Prince

Groom's CousinGroom's Favorite Memory: One time, Devon came to visit and he and I pulled an all-nighter playing Resident Evil 5 and we beat the game! Devon and I always had a great time playing games online and talking on the phone and bonding. I am really happy to see Devon happily married and am so glad that he will be a part of our big day. 

Devon Prince

Bride's New Cousin Bride's Favorite Memory: Kira is one of the sweetest people I've ever met. I love hearing about her school, dance competitions, and giving her boy advice, but my absolute favorite memory is when I asked her to be my bridesmaid. As she read the inside of the box, her lower lip came further and further out and she started to cry. It was by far the best reaction out of everyone. I was so touched that it meant that much to her and I am so happy to have her be a part of our special day. 

Kira Navison

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham Livermore Wine Country

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Courtyard by Marriott Livermore

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Amberlee & Cody

Amberlee & Cody

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