Congregation Sha'ar Zahav

Aufruf

Kohl Mansion

Wedding Day

Wedding

Kohl Mansion, Burlingame, CA, United States

Reception

The Lampmans'

Brunch (invitation only--space constraints!)

Our Wedding

It was Stanford's "field day" for new graduate students, one of those getting-to-know-you events that you're a bit embarrassed to even attend. For the most part it was a pretty disappointing event--just some people sitting on a lawn eating Costco muffins and chips. Annie was sitting with her new friend Jeremy Calder, also from New Mexico, when up sauntered Tyler with a few other new students. When the group sat down, Annie saw to her shock that this interloper appeared to be wearing a shirt with his own likeness emblazoned on its front. A conversation was struck up. Tyler was utterly unfazed by Annie's snide remarks about the shirt and asked her to elaborate. And oh, Annie elaborated! But he seemed to think she was alright anyway.Tyler texted Annie regularly for the next week or so inviting her to various things. Only much later would Annie learn that all of those texts were actually mass texts he had sent out to everyone he had met--they weren't intended to be romantic at all. What a happy mistake on her part.

We met at Stanford on 9/24/11.

<a href="https://youtu.be/i3j-HsoDbfE">Check out this ukulele duet! Oh, how young we were.</a> This is from January 2012, just after we spent winter break in New Mexico together (because both of our families live there, not because we planned to go together). Tyler had decided he wanted to learn to play ukulele and Annie decided to go along for the ride. This video was shot in Annie's dorm room on Stanford campus at around midnight. In Annie's opinion, this clip may be the most adorable piece of documentation that remains from the days before either party had acknowledged that they were even MAYBE interested in each other romantically. In retrospect...it's blush-worthy.

At first, we were just friends.

Our Story

What to Wear

Have fun with it.

We want you to wear something that will make you feel like a million bucks. That's our dress code. For us, that means formalwear, but we wouldn't presume to know what that means for you. Parts of the wedding will be outside, so (in true Bay Area fashion) we suggest you layer. We expect it to be hot while the sun's out.Also: if you know us, you know we love colors and patterns--so colorful patterns are encouraged. Also bowties, headdresses, tassels, and bells.

Details

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Q + A

It's a long weekend in San Francisco! We hope you use the three days of festivities to delight in the alternately chic, vexing, futuristic, twee, and romantic area we call home. Lyft is basically always available in the Bay Area, so know that you can always get around that way. If you're coming in from out of town, we recommend renting a car so you can explore the Bay in its entirety and get to some nature spots in addition to the city attractions. Caltrain will get you from city to city if you prefer to take public transportation and/or bike.There is ample parking at Kohl Mansion but no public transportation that will get you directly there. Carpool if you can (for the fun of it if for no other reason), and make sure you either plan to use a car service or designate a driver!

Driving in San Francisco, parking at the Kohl Mansion

We loved this hippy-dippy Bed and Breakfast when we visited for Annie's birthday. Rooms are very limited, so if you're interested, book ahead. Expect existential conversations with fellow life wanderers over breakfast. Recommended for Haight-Ashbury nostalgics and wannabes.

The Red Victorian

There are three airports in the area: San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC), and Oakland (OAK). San Francisco is closest to the venue, and also (in our opinion) the most elegant. There's a yoga room, and the seating areas look like they were designed by the Jetsons' interior designer's hip cousin from LA. San Jose is a smaller airport; if you're staying in San Jose or the Peninsula, it's a quick and easy option. Oakland is more of a hike--and traffic can be quite bad getting in or out of the East Bay. However, Southwest has a much stronger presence in Oakland than in either of the airports, and tickets are sometimes cheaper. Long story short: any airport of those airports will work, but be sure to map the potential route to your hotel before you book. SFO is very near to the venue; SJC and OAK are probably a 1-hour drive away (without traffic).

Airports

Our affordable hotel option! A cute boutiquey hotel in Palo Alto with lovely grounds. Check it out if you're looking to stay in a tiny oasis and don't need anything too fancy.Also: we have a room block discount! Ask for the Atura/Bushnell block. Here are the pricing details if you book under our block BEFORE AUGUST 4. We have rooms available 09/01-09/04:Garden or Garden Deluxe rooms: $129/nightDeluxe: $140Deluxe with two beds (if booking Friday/Saturday, two-night minimum stay required): $150Deluxe Lagoon: $150Deluxe Patio: $165Executive Suite: $175Lanai Suite: $195Themed Suite: $210Room type availability is not guaranteed; the above discounted group rates are offered until room types are sold out or the cut-off date, whichever comes first. Additional accommodations on nights not indicated above are based on availability at a different rate. The above rates are for single and double occupancy. For triple occupancy, add $10. For quad occupancy add $20. All rates are net, non-commissionable and exclusive of hotel occupancy tax. The hotel occupancy tax is 14% and Business Improvement Tax is $.85 per day.Contact the Reservations Department at 650.493.2844 or use the online group booking link provided by the hotel to make reservations. Make sure to identify yourself as Atura – Bushnell Wedding participants in order to receive Group rates.A credit card will be required to confirm reservations. Reservations cancelled less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the arrival date will be assessed a late cancellation fee of one (1) night's Group room rate in effect and charged against the individual credit card on file for the guest.After August 4, rooms and the group rate will be accepted on a space and/or rate availability basis only. So book now!

Dinah's Garden Hotel Palo Alto

A mid-range hotel option! The Four Seasons is very close to the 101, so it's great if you'll be shooting north to San Francisco or south to San Jose at various points during your stay. Pleasant and straightforward.Our room block here gets you special rates too! Make your room reservations directly with the hotel--call 650-470-3847 and make sure to request the Atura / Bushnell Wedding Room Block, or the group rate that applies may not be extended.Also, keep in mind that the Four Seasons isn't SAVING these rooms; the guest rooms will not be held out of inventory, so all room reservations are subject to availability at the time of call in. Discounted room rates will be extended until corresponding room categories are sold out. So the sooner you book the better.Here are the rates:Superior King $235.00 Friday -Sunday, $375.00 MondayDeluxe Double $235.00 Friday -Sunday, $375.00 MondayFour Seasons Executive Suite $565.00 Friday -Sunday, $775.00 MondaySilicon Valley Suite $725.00 Friday -Sunday, $925.00 Monday...plus 12% occupancy tax and $1.00 San Mateo County Tourism Fee. A California Tourism Assessment Fee of 0.248% of total guestroom revenue will be charged on all guest bills. The above quoted rates are based on single or double occupancy. Additional adults will be $30 per person per night. The hotel is completely non-smoking.

The Four Seasons Silicon Valley

Our fancy-pants option. This is a hotel known for hosting swanky entrepreneurs who are in town to talk to venture capitalists and incubators. Poor Stanford students are known to make pilgrimages to the bar to observe the wildlife in their natural habitat. The Rosewood also has a lovely pool area, so if you plan to hang out at the hotel and enjoy the weather and a view of the rolling hills, this is the place for you!Our room block here will be available until 45 days before the check-in date. Here are the rates:Deluxe Rooms: Friday-Saturday $395.00, Sunday $495.00Premier Rooms: Friday-Saturday $445.00, Sunday $545.00Rosewood Junior Suite: Friday-Saturday $695.00, Sunday $795.00Luxury One-bedroom Suite: Friday-Saturday $895.00, Sunday$995.00Please note there are limited double queen rooms; an additional $50 per room, per night will apply to the above rates for those rooms. Room rates are subject to tax, which is currently 12%.Phone in reservation requests to 650.561.1515. Contact the hotel at least forty-five (45) days prior to your arrival date and identify yourself as part of the Annie Atura &amp; Tyler Bushnell Wedding Room Block to get the discounted rate.

The Rosewood

This is where we got engaged! We were at a wedding fair of theirs for the free champagne when Tyler popped the question inside a photo booth. Happy memories.This place is smack dab in the middle of Union Square, a touristy spot with lots of shopping and foot traffic. A cable car stops right outside. The hotel itself is historic. If you'd like to stay in a more standard tourist spot with access to San Francisco's attractions, check it out.We have a block of 15 rooms reserved here; it's the "traditional" room at $269/night. Available Friday through Monday. Identify yourself as part of the Atura-Bushnell wedding party--and make sure you reserve by August 1! That's the cut-off date.

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square

If you're interested in staying with other people (and probably saving a buck or two), check out our Group Accommodations tab and fill out the google form!

Splitting any of the above or an Airbnb

Travel

Fill out our form so we can help you find a place to stay with other guests!

Looking to stay with other people? We can hook ya up.

Let's make the whole weekend a party!We're reserving some Airbnb's for guests looking for a social option that's cheaper than a hotel. We also have access to some friendly couches for our scrappier guests. If you're interested in group accommodations--i.e., splitting a hotel room, sharing an Airbnb, and/or crashing at a local's home--fill out the form below ASAP!<a href="https://goo.gl/forms/SJs8DOMbIN8UxaxD3">https://goo.gl/forms/SJs8DOMbIN8UxaxD3</a>We'd like to settle group accommodations by the RSVP deadline of August 1, so get in there, folks.

Group Accommodations

The wedding isn't until the afternoon, so be sure to partake in a San Francisco hipster classic: the Sunday Brunch. You'll find countless delicious locations to have brunch, including Stackz, Brenda's, or Hobee's the local diner chain.

Sunday Brunch

Afternoon coffee at our favorite local coffee joint. We were regulars here throughout grad school, and continue to be patrons to this day. Their custom blends have a fabulous range of flavors, and if you take cream this is the place to be. There are also locations in San Francisco.

Philz Coffee

We have wonderful memories of this dining experience in Saratoga. Great for an intimate and fun 3-course dinner, or just cheese and chocolate, on Friday, Saturday, or Monday. Make reservations because it can get busy!

La Fondue

If you're coming in for the weekend, definitely get to the beach! Ocean beach is where San Francisco meets the sea, Pacifica is a lovely town just around the mountains, San Gregorio is a beach we frequented in grad school, and Santa Cruz is known for its world-class surfing!

The Beach

We went on a hike here the day after we were engaged to get married. We find it a lovely and fascinating nature park that is deceptively close to the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley.

Castle Rock State Park

Things to Do

other shenanigans you should know about.

KARAOKE IS HAPPENING! what's your jam?

The wedding will feature dance karaoke hosted by DJ Purple (of Rudy's fame). Get ready for saxophone solos.What's dance karaoke, you ask? It's karaoke that's specifically intended to be entertaining rather than punishing to onlookers. So. Yes to your favorite banger. No to maudlin show tunes and the Star-Spangled Banner. Whatever you sing must also make people dance.You can put in a song request on the night of, but there might not be room for you if you wait! So mull it over and submit your dance karaoke request <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/RXnQqTI6nEvAjv3h2">here</a> by August:<a href="https://goo.gl/forms/RXnQqTI6nEvAjv3h2">https://goo.gl/forms/RXnQqTI6nEvAjv3h2 </a>Keep in mind that you can sing with a group if you're a shrinking violet! And remember that everyone will love you. Even (maybe especially) if you can't carry a tune in a bucket.

how hard do you party? enough to come to an afterparty, perchance?

Are you someone who imagines that when Kohl Mansion shuts down at 11 you'll be chompin' at the bit for more? If so, please <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/7Qgm3WKrCoGIkdSz1">RSVP</a><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/7Qgm3WKrCoGIkdSz1"> here</a> so we can plan accordingly. An afterparty is in the works at our dear friends' home; depending on interest, we may rent a party bus from the venue to the afterparty for the die-hards. Now wouldn't THAT be fun!So let us know if you're in! You surely shan't be disappointed.

Annie & Tyler

Annie & Tyler

Photos