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St. Peter the Apostle Serbian Orthodox Church 

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Our Wedding

On the evening of September 14, 2020 , two singles browsing a dating site called Bumble, stumbled upon one another's profile. John found a tall, beautiful woman with long brown hair and blue eyes holding the sweetest little dog and he could not swipe right fast enough. Erika was captivated by the profile of a man with one clear selfie showing off a very handsome face, but it was paired with two grainy Facebook photos from maybe 2015. However, his profile stated he was 6'6. Being the taller than average woman that she was, she decided to roll the dice and see what would happen with a bold first message. From then on, the pair messaged for weeks bonding over their passion for food, love of cooking, and possession of similar values. On October 1, the pair met for the first time. Their first date was under a makeshift Covid patio, constructed in the parking lot of Blast &amp; Brew. John was a long time Fresno resident, born and raised, while Erika had just moved to the area 6 weeks previously. On that Thursday evening date, John stayed out past 9 pm which was unheard of for him on a work night. Needless to say, there was a connection from first sight. Over the next two years, John and Erika fell in love on road trips, wine tasting, dinner dates, and dog walks. John's love and some solid air conditioning were strong enough to turn the girl from the coast who thought she might try Fresno for a year into a standing Central California resident. On August 20, 2022, John asked Erika to marry him in Capitola. It was the easiest "yes" of her life. These two could not be more excited to be getting married this fall to start the rest of their days together as husband and wife.

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Near Masters GalleryMake yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at Best Western Clovis Cole in Clovis, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Masters Gallery and Round Table.  This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from California State University, Fresno and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Save Mart Center.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Masters Gallery - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi  Round Table - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi  A Book Barn - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi  Sierra Vista Mall - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi  AMF Rodeo Lanes - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi  No Surrender Laser Tag & Adventure Park - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi  MB2 Raceway Indoor Go Carting - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi  California State University, Fresno - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi  Valley Children's Hospital - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi  Veteran's Memorial Stadium - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi  Dan Rouit's Flat Track Museum - 4 km / 2.5 mi  Clovis Community Medical Center - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi  Buchanan High School - 4.8 km / 3 mi  Save Mart Center - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi  Beiden Field - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi  The preferred airport for Best Western Clovis Cole is Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center.Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 5 AM to 9 AM.

Best Western Clovis Cole

Near Dan Rouit's Flat Track MuseumMake yourself at home in one of the 99 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.A stay at Hilton Garden Inn Clovis places you in the heart of Clovis, within a 15-minute walk of Dan Rouit's Flat Track Museum and California State University, Fresno.  This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Save Mart Center and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from AMF Rodeo Lanes.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Dan Rouit's Flat Track Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi  California State University, Fresno - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi  AMF Rodeo Lanes - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi  Save Mart Center - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi  Sierra Vista Mall - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi  MB2 Raceway Indoor Go Carting - 3.2 km / 2 mi  No Surrender Laser Tag & Adventure Park - 3.3 km / 2 mi  A Book Barn - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi  Round Table - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi  Masters Gallery - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi  Valley Children's Stadium - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi  Beiden Field - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi  St. James' Anglican Cathedral - 5 km / 3.1 mi  Fashion Fair Mall - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi  Discovery Center - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi  The preferred airport for Hilton Garden Inn Clovis is Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a banquet hall.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.Enjoy American cuisine at Garden Grille & Bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).

Hilton Garden Inn Clovis

Near Masters GalleryMake yourself at home in one of the 54 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while MP3 docking stations and satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.A stay at Comfort Suites places you in the heart of Clovis, within a 10-minute walk of Masters Gallery and Round Table.  This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from California State University, Fresno and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Save Mart Center.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Masters Gallery - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi  Round Table - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi  A Book Barn - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi  AMF Rodeo Lanes - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi  Sierra Vista Mall - 3 km / 1.8 mi  No Surrender Laser Tag & Adventure Park - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi  MB2 Raceway Indoor Go Carting - 3.2 km / 2 mi  Veteran's Memorial Stadium - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi  California State University, Fresno - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi  Valley Children's Hospital - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi  Dan Rouit's Flat Track Museum - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi  Clovis Community Medical Center - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi  Buchanan High School - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi  Save Mart Center - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi  Beiden Field - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi  The preferred airport for Comfort Suites is Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Comfort Suites

Near Dan Rouit's Flat Track MuseumMake yourself at home in one of the 91 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.Located in Clovis, Holiday Inn Express® Hotel Clovis / Fresno, an IHG Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Save Mart Center and AMF Rodeo Lanes. This hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from California State University, Fresno and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Riverpark Shopping Center.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Dan Rouit's Flat Track Museum - 1.6 km / 1 mi Save Mart Center - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi AMF Rodeo Lanes - 2 km / 1.2 mi California State University, Fresno - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi Sierra Vista Mall - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi MB2 Raceway Indoor Go Carting - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi No Surrender Laser Tag &amp; Adventure Park - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi Valley Children's Stadium - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi A Book Barn - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi Beiden Field - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi Round Table - 4 km / 2.5 mi Masters Gallery - 4 km / 2.5 mi St. James' Anglican Cathedral - 5 km / 3.1 mi Fashion Fair Mall - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi Discovery Center - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express® Hotel Clovis / Fresno, an IHG Hotel is Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 9 km / 5.6 mi Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and gift shops/newsstands.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Clovis /  Fresno an IHG Hotel

Near AMF Rodeo LanesMake yourself at home in one of the 79 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.Located in Clovis, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clovis CA is within a 15-minute walk of Sierra Vista Mall and AMF Rodeo Lanes.  This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from California State University, Fresno and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Save Mart Center.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Sierra Vista Mall - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi  AMF Rodeo Lanes - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi  A Book Barn - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi  Masters Gallery - 1.7 km / 1 mi  MB2 Raceway Indoor Go Carting - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi  Round Table - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi  No Surrender Laser Tag & Adventure Park - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi  Dan Rouit's Flat Track Museum - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi  California State University, Fresno - 3 km / 1.9 mi  Save Mart Center - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi  Valley Children's Hospital - 5 km / 3.1 mi  Veteran's Memorial Stadium - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi  Clovis Community Medical Center - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi  Beiden Field - 6 km / 3.7 mi  Valley Children's Stadium - 6.4 km / 4 mi  The nearest major airport is Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 7.6 km / 4.7 miTake advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and gift shops/newsstands. This hotel also features a television in a common area and a vending machine.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Clovis? This hotel has 1200 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clovis CA. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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Travel

Clovis Farmers Market

Woodward Park (Fresno)

Millerton Lake State Recreation Area

Fig Garden Village

Gazebo Gardens Inc

ENZO'S TABLE

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ButterfishHeirloomWasabi on FireSam's DeliFiveYosemite RanchSalsa'sWestwoodsPismo'sKuppa JoyBatter Up Pancakes

Bride and Groom's Favorite Restaurants

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Erika & John