Saint John Vianney Chapel

Ceremony

The Richland

Reception

Our Wedding

David and Ashley’s love story began long before either of them knew what love really meant, while they were still young and attending St Edward (K-8) in Corona; barely paying each other any mind. Their families were friends, camped together, shared meals and milestones together, sharing the same faith. As they got older, life took them in and out of each other’s worlds. In college, they shared a brief, sweet chapter of young love before life called them in different directions. David joined the Air Force, beginning a career that would take him across states and seas, driven by duty and adventure. Ashley followed her own calling, traveling the world in pursuit of her master’s degree and eventually becoming an Environmental Scientist with a passion for protecting the animals and places she loved to explore. Through all the changes, their families remained intertwined—holiday greetings, shared memories, and the same church roots always keeping a quiet thread between them. Years later, on one of David’s trips home, that thread pulled a little tighter. He and Ashley reconnected, first with familiar laughter, then with the unmistakable feeling that something deeper had been waiting patiently for its moment. What began as catching up quickly blossomed into a love both new and beautifully familiar—as if all the years apart had simply been leading them back to each other. Even with David stationed in Florida and Ashley building her career in California, their love grew stronger across the miles. They found comfort in calls that stretched late into the night, visits that felt all too short, and the certainty that they had finally found their forever. The miles between them may have been long, but the journey toward each other was always meant to be.

2025

Our Story

Photos

314 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, Newport Beach, CA 92662

Parking 

2-hour street parking is available along Marine Ave. and neighboring streets. If no street parking is available, the fee has been covered for 40 spots at Bayside Park's parking lot located at the corner of Bayside Drive and Marine Ave. It is a short 5-minute walk across the bridge to the chapel.

Catholic Mass

Because we reverence the place in which the Church gathers for worship, we kindly ask our guests to be aware of the sacredness of the Church building. In each Catholic Church, the Eucharist is reserved in the tabernacle so it may be taken to the sick and homebound. For these reasons we ask that all who enter the Church for the wedding ceremony observe these principles:1. Silence, respect, and reverence while in the Church.2. No food, drink, or chewing gum.3. No alcoholic beverages on the Church grounds.4. Cell phones are to be turned off.

Ceremony Details

137 East Maple Avenue, Orange, California 92866

Cocktail hour and the reception will have indoor and outdoor spaces available to guests.

During cocktail hour, the courtyard, Porte Cochere, and Living Room will be open to guests. The Porte Cochere is an outdoor patio on the west side of the venue. It is partially covered and will have cocktail tables and heaters. The Living Room has an indoor bar and various seating options. Some patio seating will also be available in the courtyard.

The reception will be in the Estelle Ballroom. The Living Room will be available to guests throughout the evening. The outdoor spaces will remain available to guests until 10pm.

Directions & Parking

Driving Directions from the Ceremony

Lemon Street Parking Structure

We recommend parking at the Lemon Street Parking Structure (608 spaces) at the corner of W. Maple Ave. and N. Lemon St. The Richland Trolley will shuttle guests from the parking structure to the Richland. If you prefer to walk, it is only 3 minutes away. The Trolley will begin picking up guests at 4:30 pm and will continuously operate until 30 minutes after the close of the reception. There are also other parking opportunities in the surrounding areas, depicted in the map below. Please be mindful of parking restrictions and pay stations.

The Richland Trolley

Reception Details

Attire

Dressy Cocktail 

We would love for our guests to join us in refined cocktail attire.

Men: A suit and tie—or a blazer with tailored slacks—and dress shoes are encouraged.

Women: Elevated cocktail attire such as tea-length, midi, or knee-length dresses, elegant jumpsuits, or polished evening separates.

If you’d like to embrace our forest-inspired celebration, we welcome earth tones or the rich hues of the season, though this is completely optional.

We kindly ask guests to avoid white or near-white attire, as well as overly casual clothing such as jeans, sneakers, or shorts.

Local Accommodation Options 

-Distance to Saint John Vianney Chapel: 16 miles 

-Distance to Saint John Vianney Chapel: 16.8 miles-Distance From The Richland: 2.6 miles.-Estimated Price Range: $154 - $270.-Google Rating: 4.1/5-Stars: 4 Stars

Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton

-Distance to Saint John Vianney Chapel: 16.5 miles -Distance From The Richland: 2.7 miles. -Estimated Price Range: $265 - $480. -Google Rating: 4.0/5 -Stars: 3 Stars

Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim Orange

-Distance to Saint John Vianney Chapel: 17.9 miles-Distance From The Richland: 4 miles.-Estimated Price Range: $240 - $381.-Google Rating: 4.1/5-Stars: 3 Stars

Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South

-Distance to Saint John Vianney Chapel: 18 miles-Distance From The Richland: 4.1 miles.-Estimated Price Range: $220-$350.-Google Rating: 4.4/5-Stars: 4 Stars

Hyatt Regency Orange County

-Distance to Saint John Vianney Chapel: 18.1 miles-Distance From The Richland: 5.3 miles.-Estimated Price Range: $300-$460.-Google Rating: 4.3/5-Stars: 5 Stars

JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort

-Distance to Saint John Vianney Chapel: 18 miles-Distance From The Richland: 6 miles.-Estimated Price Range: $332 - $500.-Google Rating: 4.5/5-Stars: 4 Stars

The Westin Anaheim Resort

-Distance to Saint John Vianney Chapel: 3.6 miles-Distance From The Richland: 15.4 miles.-Estimated Price Range: $700.-Google Rating: 3.9/5-Stars: 2 Stars

Little Inn By the Bay

-Distance to Saint John Vianney Chapel: 1.7 miles-Distance From The Richland: 16 miles.-Estimated Price Range: $425 - $650.-Google Rating: 4.6/5-Stars: 4 Stars

Balboa Bay Resort

-Distance to Saint John Vianney Chapel: 4 miles-Distance From The Richland: 16 miles.-Estimated Price Range: $350 - $450.-Google Rating: 4.7/5-Stars: 2 Stars

Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel

Travel

Old Towne Orange

Coffee/Tea, Antiques, Restaurants and More!

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Balboa Island

Coastal Shops, Restaurants, and frozen bananas!

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Ashley & David

Ashley & David

Old Towne Orange

Coffee/Tea, Antiques, Restaurants and More!

Balboa Island

Coastal Shops, Restaurants, and frozen bananas!