Rasta Rita Cantina

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Tortoise Rock Casino

After Party

Our Wedding

A young woman decided to take a chance, leaving behind the part of the world she knew, to try to pursue a dream. She suddenly found herself 2,000 miles away in Los Angeles, California. She loved to make people laugh, and with that dream, she enrolled in improv classes. A young man grew up wanting to be an actor and performer. Early on, the grim realities of Hollywood pushed that dream away. However, during the stress of graduate school, he thought… I need to do something fun, something to make me smile. He loved performing. And with that, he enrolled in improv classes. Though these two never took a class together, glances in the hallways became smiles, which became follows on social media and the occasional emoji or two on a story. As the world locked down, isolation became the norm. Thanks to isolation, those emojis on a story turned into a sentence, a paragraph, and eventually a conversation that never stopped. Words on the screen became words over the phone which became a lonnng drive from LAX to the San Fernando Valley. She drove to “meet” this boy, but in many ways, it was someone she had already always known. As she drove, he made chicken pad Thai, knowing it would be a comfort for her since seeing anyone new after isolation would be scary.&nbsp;She knocked, and there before her stood a man wearing… banana swim trunks? Maybe quarantine had hurt both of their social skills.&nbsp; They talked. They sat. They watched the sexiest show on television-- The Great British Bake Off! After a few hours, she left for home, hungry as she was, too nervous to eat the food he had prepared for her. But she was changed. As she left, he wondered if he had done anything wrong, as she didn’t want any of the food, but at least he thought… I have food for the next few days.&nbsp;But he was changed. They could feel it in the silence. They were in love.&nbsp; And soon she began to know that long drive all too well, as he started the process of buying a condo, not realizing he was buying their future home. One day, he asked her to stop making that long drive and to live with him instead. Slowly, but suddenly, they found themselves the parents of four pets, building a whole-ass life together.&nbsp; By chance, these two, across the vast expanse of the universe and time, had their paths cross, and the fabric of their worlds changed forever. And so they said, “yes, and” to each other. Please join them as we say, “yes, and” to their future.&nbsp;

Our Story

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Charli Fant - Matron of HonorAcey Page - BridesmaidYael Offen - BridesmaidMilli Koch - Bridesmaid Jesse Bustamante - GroomsmanOr-El Vaknin - GroomsmanKenny Cunanan - GroomsmanCameron Cudiamat - Groomsman

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

Thank you so much for joining us! For those flying, the closest airport is the Palm Springs Airport, which is about an hour drive from the Airport to the wedding Venue. For more flexibility with flight times and options, LAX is always an option. Please note the drive from LAX to the venue is 3 hours. There are many great hotels nearby. For a more unique experience, there are many wonderful Airbnbs nearby!

This motel in Twentynine Palms is 6 miles from the US Marine Base Air Ground Combat Center. The motel features an outdoor seasonal pool and guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. Guest rooms at El Rancho Dolores Motel are equipped with satellite TV and the HBO channel. They are furnished with a microwave and a refrigerator. The motel offers a 24-hour front desk, fax and photocopying services. Free parking is possible at the motel. Dolores Motel El Rancho is 4 miles from the east entrance of Joshua Tree National Park. The motel is 2.6 miles from Roadrunner Dunes Golf Course.

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

9 Palms Inn is located right off of Highway 62 just 3 mi from the US Marine Corps base. This historic motel is a former 1940s landmark destination. Free WiFi is available. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each air-conditioned room at 9 Palms Inn. Complete with a microwave the dining area also has a refrigerator and a coffee machine. Featuring a bath or shower private bathrooms also come with towels. You can enjoy a mountain view from all the rooms. Joshua Tree National Park is 8 minutes' drive away. Roadrunner Dunes Golf Course is 3.9 mi away from 9 Palms Inn and Smith's Ranch Drive-In Theater is 3.4 mi away. Luckie Park is 2.7 mi away.

9 Palms Inn

Sunnyvale Garden Suites Hotel 29 Palms at Joshua T is a popular choice amongst travelers in Twentynine Palms (CA), whether exploring or just passing through. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, daily housekeeping, laundromat, wheelchair accessible, kitchen are on the list of things guests can enjoy. Some of the well-appointed guestrooms feature television LCD/plasma screen, additional toilet, carpeting, clothes rack, complimentary instant coffee. Access to the hotel's hot tub, fitness center, golf course (within 3 km), billiards, table tennis will further enhance your satisfying stay. For reliable service and professional staff, Sunnyvale Garden Suites Hotel 29 Palms at Joshua T caters to your needs.

Sunnyvale Garden Suites

RESET Hotel Joshua Tree features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Twentynine Palms. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The hotel has a sun terrace and a hot tub. Each room includes air conditioning, and certain units at the hotel have a patio. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail is 5.7 miles from RESET Hotel Joshua Tree, while Arch Rock Trailhead is 12 miles away. Palm Springs International Airport is 51 miles from the property.

RESET Hotel Joshua Tree

Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, 5 miles from Joshua Tree National Park, offers guest rooms with expanded cable TVs. This California motel features an outdoor pool. Rooms provide desks and telephones. Wi-Fi is available. Microwaves and refrigerators are also available. Twentynine Palms Motel 6 offers guests laundry facilities, free local calls and a 24-hour front desk. Motel 6 is 4 miles from Roadrunner Dunes Golf Course and 6 miles from the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base. It is 19 miles from Joshua Village Shopping Center.

Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA

This hotel features non-smoking rooms with a 32” TV, a fitness center and an outdoor heated pool. It provides guest laundry facilities. Joshua Tree National Park is 6.5 miles away. All rooms at Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites have air conditioning, ironing facilities and a tea/coffee maker. A microwave and small fridge are also included. Guests can relax in the spa at Holiday Inn Twentynine Palms or enjoy a hearty grilled meals using the barbecue facilities. Yucca Valley is a 30 minute-drive from Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Twentynine Palms.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Twentynine Palms by IHG

Travel

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Bobby & Jessie

Bobby & Jessie

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