Deer Park Villa

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Heads Up!Ceremony begins at 5:30, and I’m sure there’ll be a 5 min-ish grace period, but the venue closes the gate for the gravel road that leads to the parking lot as soon as the ceremony begins. It’s to make sure there’s no noise interruption since the parking lot is right next to the ceremony area. That being said, guests are allowed to arrive as early as 5 pm. The open bar doesn’t begin til 6 but a cash bar will be good to go til then! 

&mdash;OUR STORY&mdash;

We met August 2014 at our local dive bar “4 Deuces”. Fun fact: we both lived 3 blocks from the bar, but in opposite directions. Anyway here’s the gist:&nbsp;

-drunk guy started bothering me









-Carl intervened to help









-we date for 2 months









-we break up *cough* Carl’s fault *cough*&nbsp;









-we get back together 3 months later&nbsp;









-Carl proposes almost&nbsp;3 years later&nbsp;









Everything in between: graduations, new jobs,&nbsp;promotions, 2&nbsp;heartbreaking losses, 2&nbsp;trips to Virginia, lots of&nbsp;trips to riverside, Las Vegas, Philippines, Canada, New Orleans, lots of camping, countless laughs, and a whole, whole, whole lot of&nbsp;lovin and grubbin.&nbsp;

Cait & Carl

Our Story

Details

The best way to describe my relationship with Hannah is to say that this wedding really is more like our wedding, and Carl is part of our party.&nbsp;

Jokes aside, Hannah and I have been best friends for 16 years now.&nbsp;We're pretty much obsessed with each other and make each other's lives 10 x better. Couldn't imagine anyone else as my MOH.&nbsp;

Hannah Fletcher

Garrett and Carl went to medic school together a long time ago, and now Garrett is the best man. 

Garrett Shockley 

Kaitlyn and I get each other on a spiritual level.&nbsp;We bond through loss and through that --&nbsp;an appreciation for life. Don't let that sappy stuff fool you though. You can find us drinking loads of champs while laughing hysterically over: Pennywise the clown, her weird love for hedgehogs, and my non-weird&nbsp;love for Bane. We also share the same name so clearly she's pretty great.&nbsp;

Kaitlyn Crowe 

Brandan Bickham

Mallory Mallory Mallory.&nbsp;Where do I&nbsp;start? Here's the simplified version: We share an ex boyfriend. Used to be enemies. Now she's one of my best friends. It's pretty clear why we share the same ex... we both used to play water polo, we're both broadcasting nerds, and we share the same goofy sense of humor. I love this girl and our VERY unique bond.&nbsp;

Mallory Abelhouzen

Jesse Stubbs 

My bartending, big booty babe. You could truly put Nik and I in a small room with no windows or anything in it.. and we would have the greatest time of our lives. Nikki is one of the best gals I&nbsp;know.. and always the life&nbsp;of the party. Plus, as many of you know, Carl and I broke up in the beginning of our relationship. Well when we got back together, she gave him a death threat if he ever hurt me again.&nbsp;Video and all.&nbsp;Love you, Nik.&nbsp;

Nikki Solis

Matt Gee

Nelson Navarette

British beauty queen&nbsp;Holly is the last bridesmaid.&nbsp;We&nbsp;met on a beach in Jamaica.. and the rest is history. We've spent trips back and forth&nbsp;visiting each other since then. We've even traveled around&nbsp;different countries together.&nbsp;We are so different in so many ways but my god we are such great friends. Long distance besties as we like to call it. So thankful to have you in my life, Hol.&nbsp;

Holly Yates

Wedding Party

CB squared

Photos

Q + A

Registry

SFO is one hour away from the venue! Also accessible through the BART (subway) to get to downtown San Francisco.

San Francisco International Airport

Located in Fairfax, Fairfax Inn is minutes from Marin Museum of Bicycling and Fairfax Pavillion.  This bed & breakfast is within close proximity of Peri Park and Fairfax Library.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones and ceiling fans.Dining A complimentary continental breakfast is included.Business, Other Amenities The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Fairfax Inn

Located in San Rafael, North Bay Inn is convenient to Marin Country Mart and Dominican University of California.  This motel is within close proximity of Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Gerstle Park.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.Amenities Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

North Bay Inn

Oakland airport is 45 minutes from the venue.

Oakland Airport 3F

Located in San Rafael, Travelodge in San Rafael is convenient to Marin Country Mart and Dominican University of California.  This hotel is within close proximity of Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Gerstle Park.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.Dining A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Travelodge in San Rafael

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Travel

Hilly streets lined with colorful Victorians, eclectic neighborhoods from the piers of Fisherman's Wharf to the sunny streets of the Mission, and picture-perfect landmarks from the Golden Gate to the Haight&mdash;San Francisco's a treasure trove of must-see sights. Get a lay of the land and take in the City by the Bay on a convenient double-decker bus, hopping off whenever you want to stretch your legs and get a closer look.

Snag a seat in the comfortable interior or up on the open-air top deck of a double-decker bus. Take in views of the city as you cruise up and over the trolley tracks of Pacific Heights, feel the breeze off the water by the Ferry Building on the Embarcadero, and pass beneath the international orange span of the Golden Gate Bridge to reach an incredible viewpoint looking back at the city skyline.

You can choose to just sit back and admire the passing scenery, or hop on and off wherever you want to explore more in depth, whether that means scoping out the shops of Union Square or hunting down delicious Italian cuisine in beatnik-friendly North Beach. If you want to stretch you legs, cash in on a bike rental to zip around town like a local, or join one of 3 engaging walking tours in Chinatown, North Beach, and Fisherman's Wharf&mdash;the latter brings the Gold Rush boom and Barbary Coast debauchery of the city's earliest days to life.

Upgrade your ticket to include a bus ride through artsy Sausalito&mdash;the charming town just across the bay&mdash;or a night tour, which lets you admire the glittering lights of the city after dark.

Route stops include:

<ul><li>Fisherman's Wharf</li><li>Washington Square / North Beach</li><li>Ferry Building</li><li>Union Square South</li><li>Alamo Square</li><li>Golden Gate Bridge</li><li>Palace of Fine Arts</li><li>Marina / Cow Hollow</li><li>Golden Gate Park</li><li>Chinatown</li></ul>

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Get an up-close look at the foreboding island penitentiary of Alcatraz from the waters of the San Francisco Bay. See the borders of this fearsome former prison from every angle and listen to engaging audio commentary about the island’s infamous inmates as you cruise around its formidable shores.

Step aboard a comfortable sightseeing boat at Fisherman’s Wharf and set off across the waves of the bay. Take in views of the city skyline and waterfront of the Marina District as you approach the iconic span of the Golden Gate Bridge, and snap a photo from the deck as you pass directly underneath it.

Connect to engaging audio-commentary on your smartphone or tablet, and turn your gaze toward Alcatraz’s rocky shores as the boat loops back through the bay toward this ominous outpost. Study the prison’s grounds, fences, and cell block buildings from the water, listening to stories about escape attempts by notorious former prisoners like Al Capone, Clyde Johnson, and Billy Cook the Killer before heading back to shore.

Alcatraz Island

Gaze up at the green canopy formed by massive redwoods, stroll down pine needle-laden paths, and learn about the acclaimed work of naturalist John Muir. Visit the Muir Woods National Monument and make a detour to charming Sausalito, returning to San Francisco by bus or by scenic ferry ride.

After getting picked up from your hotel, cruise away from the City by the Bay, rolling over the Golden Gate Bridge to catch breathtaking looks at the Pacific Ocean to the west and the white cap-covered bay to the east. Wind through rolling hills as you make your way to Muir Woods, hopping out when you arrive to lace up your hiking shoes and hit the trails. Spend over an hour wandering through the sun-dappled forest, savoring the fresh air, and remembering to snap a few photos of trees that reach heights of up to 258 feet (79 m).

Afterward, climb back on your spacious bus and head to Sausalito, listening as your guide shares stories about the history of this bayside hamlet. Spend the afternoon walking along the waterfront or exploring the town's quaint shops, restaurants, and cafes before heading back to San Fran. If you want to linger longer, opt to stay in Sausalito and catch the ferry back to the city at your leisure.

Muir Woods National Monument

Sonoma Valley is the perfect wine country destination for wine enthusiasts, both novice and seasoned alike. With 100+ wineries – from striking castles and garden chateaus to modern lounges and Mediterranean-style villas – Sonoma Valley offers a unique wine tasting experience for everyone and is the birthplace of California wine. Sonoma Valley’s rolling vineyards are nestled between two mountain ranges offering exquisite and peaceful beauty. Sip award-winning wines while learning about the history of California wine alongside a winemaker, tour a production facility or wine cave, take a tractor tour through the vineyards, peruse the tasting rooms on the historic Sonoma Plaza or enjoy a mountaintop wine tasting. Embrace new and exciting flavors from spirits to micro brews at Sonoma Valley's distilleries and brew houses.

Caitlin & Carl

Caitlin & Carl

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CB squared