La Mar

Rehearsal Dinner

Rehearsal Dinner*

Palace Hotel

Wedding Day

Wedding Day*

Our Wedding

Ashley and Doug’s story begins in 2020, during covid when restaurants opened temporarily. They met on Hinge and decided to go on a date at Cultivar in the Marina. What Ashley knows now is that Doug is always early, which she is too but her friends told her to be 10 minutes late. Doug is waiting at the restaurant and thinks he got stood up… Ashley messaged him on Hinge but her message didn’t send. Ashley finally arrives around 10 minutes late, but Doug has been standing outside for over 15 minutes. Despite that hiccup they had a great first date and he walked her back to her apartment. Ashley lived in the Marina and Doug lived in North Beach and they frequented restaurants in both areas, after two years Doug made the move and became a “Marina guy”. Ashley and Doug LOVE living on Chestnut Street in the Marina, and have found some of their favorite restaurants and bars. They love San Francisco and can’t wait for everyone to join them for their special day!!   Over the years Ashley and Doug have taken trips near and far - Stinson Beach, Truckee, Glenbrook, San Diego, Charleston, Bend, Cancun, Sun Valley, Aspen, Tahiti, Carmel, Denver, Scottsdale, NYC, and their most favorite Italy! They love to travel and can’t wait to go to so many more places!   Both Ashley and Doug are from the East Bay and love spending holidays with their families. They have both grown to love each others families and are so lucky to have almost everyone live nearby. There have been several family trips (on both sides) - Glenbrook/Stinson Beach/Sun Valley with Doug’s family, Truckee/Denver/Hawaii with Ashley’s family. We’re so excited for future family trips!   If you haven’t noticed the several mentions of Stinson Beach yet, it has become one of our favorite places. It was the first weekend trip we took together, and has become a frequent weekend getaway. We love going with family, friends, and sometimes just the two of us. If you didn’t guess… it’s where we got engaged! Doug planned the perfect proposal on the beach at sunset! Did Ashley know it would happen then? Well, there were some signs… as we’re packing for the weekend Doug says “let’s bring nice outfits and cook dinner at the house”. Ashley went along with it, but she knows they are usually in athlesure all weekend and order pizza. But in the end she didn’t know it would happen until Doug got down on one knee. Stinson Beach was always a special place for us, but now it is even more special and we love going back and talking about where Doug proposed.

Our Story

Photos

Greg Bradner

Megan Rust

Arthur McPadden

Brad Peck

Christina Zaychenko

Evan Whitelock

Jordan Sanchez

MaryKate Leisk

Matt Lehman

Michael Ladouceur

Rudy Singelstad

Sammie Hugo

Wedding Party

Q + A

The bride & groom will be staying at the Palace Hotel, but we do not have a room block. There are also many hotels near by with a range of prices. The parking options at Palace Hotel: Valet: Daily: $72.00 Electric Car Charging Station Oversized vehicles $84/day. Unlimited in-and-out privileges until 6pm day of checkout. Garage height limit 9 feet.

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

SFO is the closest airport to San Francisco and is about a 25 minute drive (13 miles) to the Palace Hotel. Depending on the time of day you land there may be traffic driving into the city.

San Francisco International Airport

OAK is another option to fly into, you will have to drive across the Bay Bridge to get into San Francisco, it is about a 30 minute drive (19 miles) to the Palace Hotel. Depending on the time of day you land, there may be traffic driving into the city.

Oakland International Airport

The Palace Hotel is right near the Montgomery BART station, it is about a 2 minute walk.

Montgomery BART Station

Hearst Parking Center is one block from the Palace Hotel, and an inexpensive option. Hours: Monday-Friday: 5am - Midnight Saturday: 8am - Midnight Sunday: 8am - 10pm

Hearst Parking Center

Travel

Palace of Fine Arts is one of our favorite places in San Francisco. We live a few blocks from there and it has become part of our walking route. Take a stroll around the Palace of Fine Arts then get food or drinks on Chestnut Street, or head to the Marina Green for gorgeous views of the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Palace of Fine Arts

The Marina Green stretches for blocks and is a great place to take a walk, grab coffee from Philz food truck, and see beautiful views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Marina Green

We LOVE Chestnut Street, there are so many fun things to do! Amazing restaurants, bars, coffee shops, movie theaters, and shopping - ask us for recommendations if you’re looking for something specific! Some of our favorite restaurants are Cultivar, Little Original Joe’s, Roma Antica, Mamanoko, Tacolicious, Delarosa, Causwell’s, and Wago. We love Reveille for coffee (also has great food and pastries). And our favorite bar is Geelou!

Chestnut Street Food/Drinks/Shopping

If you’re looking for a workout and/or gorgeous view of the Bay then the Lyon Street Steps are for you! If you’re not in the mood to exercise you can drive to Vallejo Street and Lyon Street for the gorgeous view. If you want to exercise, you should start your walk at Lyon Street and Green Street. If you’re a fan of the Princess Diaries, you’ll recognize the school from the movie at this location.

Lyon Street Steps

If you want to chill and have a park day, Washington Square Park is great. You’ll see the beautiful Saint Peter and Paul Church, and you’re surrounded by amazing Italian Food! Some of our favorite restaurants around there are Original Joe’s, Tony’s, Trattoria Contadina, Golden Boy, and Sodini’s. Doug loves Tony Nik’s bar!

Ashley & Doug

Ashley & Doug

Wedding Party