San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour & Wildlife Encounter

Reception

Our Wedding

Our story began in 9th grade of high school, when Amanda noticed Brian on the bus. One night, Amanda and her best friend, Kaitlyn, decided to send a message to Brian on Facebook to introduce themselves. The next week, on March 1, 2013, Brian invited Amanda to sit next to him on the bus for the first time. On March 8, 2013, Brian asked Amanda to be his girlfriend, and, the rest is history! To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Brian and Amanda visited Washington D.C. to explore museums, cherry blossoms, and Giant Pandas, but they stumbled their way onto George Washington's estate in Mount Vernon in Virginia. It was there that Brian surprised Amanda with the proposal, just a short walk away from scenic views overlooking the lovely Potomac river.

Our Story

Photos

Kaitlyn Umsted

Christina Gminski

Bud Gminski

Ben Shepherd

Nick Shepherd

Wedding Party

Note: You may also walk to Kijamii Overlook. Keep in mind, this map does not account for the Elephant Valley construction project currently underway, which may block certain walking areas.

Q + A

Each guest who drives to the Safari Park will need to present the below parking voucher to the parking attendant to receive hosted parking. You may choose to either print out the voucher or display it to the attendant on your mobile device when you arrive.

Note: If you plan on leaving your car overnight, please make a note of where you parked and let the staff know when you check in. The park recommends picking up your car by 8:00am the next morning to avoid paying any parking fees.

Brian & Amanda

Brian & Amanda

Registry