The Crossings At Carlsbad

Welcome Cocktails & Dinner

Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens

Wedding Day

Arrival - Champagne Greet

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception 

Spring

Our Wedding

You know you've found your soulmate when they come up with a proposal that is more magical and perfect than you could have ever dreamed of. The day as I, Emeri, thought I'd planned: Lunch with both families at Casa de Pico - one of our favorite Mexican restaurants, and the site of our first date! Back to the Keffer household for drinks and to show the Rafterys around. Off to the Keffer/Raftery household (probably for more drinks). And ending the day down at Kevin's brother's place for the Notre Dame game. Apparently while I thought I was planning away, the real planning had been happening behind the scenes! As a joke, I sent a video of my hand (with no ring) that morning to some friends saying "this is my hand at the start of the first day of Thanksgiving break." Little did I know! We enjoyed a delicious lunch at Casa de Pico and headed back to my mom's. Our fourteen year old chocolate lab, Gracie, had been cooped up all day, so I was ushered outside with her rather quickly as to avoid any accidents. As Gracie was sniffing around, I suddenly heard a very urgent, "Babe!" and turned around to find Kevin on one knee right by home plate, where my dad caught my pitches for years, with my dad's catcher's mitt in hand. Leave it to me to complete every romantic moment as I yelled "while she's pooping???" (Spoiler alert, Gracie didn't need to go to the bathroom, they just needed me and Gracie outside!) I grabbed Gracie and hit my knees in total shock, exclaiming, "Gracie! We're getting married!" Time stood still for just a moment as the three of us became even more of a family right there by home plate. Our families were watching from the front porch, ready to celebrate! The rest of the afternoon was a blur of hugs, champagne, tears, phone calls and text messages galore! Of course, I had to send my friends a new video of my shaking hand (ring and all!) saying "this is my hand in the middle of the first day of Thanksgiving break!" I thought the day couldn't get any better...we headed out to a celebratory dinner and walked into a surprise engagement party full of family and friends! I couldn't have dreamed of a more fitting, perfect engagement story for the two of us. This is the stuff that dreams are made of. 🥰

The Most Perfect Day, as told by Emeri

Over the Years

All American Bachelorette

The day Kevin helped make Emeri's CRAZY DREAMS come true! Emeri got to sing All-American Girl WITH Carrie Underwood (her idol) on stage in Las Vegas in front of a crowd of 4,000!

Photos

Jenna Toth

Natalie Smith

Carolyn Burt

Michelle Meyer

Kaitlin Catlin

Lauren Young

Emery Meyer

Former Student (and Family Friend) of the Bride

Alessandra Cueto

Mike Raftery

Matt Purcell

Reed Cease

Todd Toth

Max Kortegast

Kevin Maloney

Scott Garrison

Christian Lumicao

Wedding Party

Transportation/Hotel Q+A

Venue Q+A

Q + A

Airports

54.5 miles from Fallbrook (venue)~1 hour ~35 miles from Carlsbad (hotel blocks)~40 minutes

San Diego International Airport

~23 miles from Fallbrook (venue)~40 minutes

McClellan-Palomar Airport

67 miles from Fallbrook (venue)~1 hour and 15 minutes 53 miles from Carlsbad (hotel block)~50 minutes

John Wayne Airport

104 miles from Fallbrook (venue)~1 hour and 45 minutes 90 miles from Carlsbad (hotel block)~1 hour and 30 minutes

Los Angeles International Airport

Hotels

BOOK BY FEBRUARY 6, 2026 The link should take you to the group reservations.*If that doesn't appear to be the case, call to book and tell the hotel you are with the Keffer Raftery Wedding* If the room block is full, contact Emeri (619-248-9069) and we will do our best to get more rooms added. **Please note the resort fee for this room block has been discounted to&nbsp;$15 per night.&nbsp; The self &amp; valet parking has also been discounted to&nbsp;$10 per night.&nbsp; The resort fee will state $35 on the link but we have been guaranteed you will only be charged $15 per night upon check out.&nbsp;&nbsp;As for parking - that is chosen upon check in at the resort &amp; will only be billed based on what you use.**&nbsp; 21 miles from the venue~40 minutes

The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

The link should take you to the group reservations.*If that doesn't appear to be the case, please call to book and tell the hotel you are with the Keffer Raftery Wedding.* 23 miles from the venue~45 minutes

Emeri & Kevin

Emeri & Kevin

Wedding Party