Welcome Party

Valhalla Grand Hall

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

AleworX Stateline

After Party

Camp Richardson Campground

Camp Gilles

Our Wedding

Our story starts in San Francisco with a blind date on the 23rd night of September, 2021. Neither of us had been on a blind date before and turns out our cupid was right, we did hit it off! We got each other's phone numbers and decided to meet for dinner in the Marina District at a wine bar called The Patio. I had done a little online sleuthing after cupid shared Hailey's Instagram account with me, but Hailey later admitted she had NO idea what I looked like other than I would be sitting at a curbside table out front and I was wearing a jean jacket. Turns out, I wasn't the only guy wearing a jean jacket sitting curbside that night. When Hailey arrived she rounded the corner and gave herself a 50/50 chance by carefully asking "Michael?" and awaiting a response. This other jean jacketed gentleman also looked up from his table, but she knew as soon as she saw me smile that I was the RIGHT guy for the date. From that moment we shared a night which both of us wish would've lasted forever. It was the best night of our lives because it was when the universe finally brought us together. The conversation felt easy and natural from the start. We bonded over movies, food, and many other things, including our encounter with a strange man named Stefan at a bar we ended up closing the night at. Stefan swore he was a commercial fishing boat owner/Navy SEAL, he was neither, but he was memorable and we still laugh about how long he tried to interrupt our date. By the time the night ended it was well past midnight and I could barely bring myself to walk the 10-minutes back to my apartment, I simply didn't want it to be over. We quickly scheduled another date, this time for mini golf in the Mission District, then a third, then a fourth...then Tahoe a few months in, which is where Hailey says she knew she was in love with me. What followed were adventures in Monterey, New York, Philadelphia, a trip to Italy and visits with family in multiple states. A year in and we were moving into an apartment together. Fast forward to 2024 and we were buying our house in Santa Rosa. On Wednesday November 27th, 2024 I asked her to marry me after knowing I was in love with her since our first night on September 23rd, 2021. She's always been different, magnetic. I felt it then and I know it now. She's always been perfect. I won't give away the whole story yet, but we can't wait for you to celebrate with us and we hope to share a little bit of our magic with all of you. We hope to see you back in Tahoe in September 2026, a place and a month of utmost importance to our life together. Cheers,Michael

Our Story

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When I moved to San Francisco in 2020, Erika became my COVID roommate — and honestly, we’ve been inseparable ever since. From quarantini nights to surviving the great toilet paper shortage together, we bonded through friendship and the traumas of COVID. She’s my partner in crime, my emotional support human, and the ultimate hype woman — wouldn’t survive wedding planning (or life) without her! 💕

Erika Crowell 

The older sister/ second mom.  Despite purposely eating all of my favorite snacks and giving away my entire Pokemon card collection, she surprised with one of the biggest honors of my life by asking me to be the Man of Honor at her wedding.  I told her I would do it as long as she didn't make me wear a bridesmaid dress.  I'm returning the honor and there is no one else I would rather have beside me on this day.

Victoria Hughes

Sheiva and I met 10 years ago, and it was truly friendship at first sight! Since then, we’ve traveled the world together and shared more adventures (and laughs) than I can count. She’s the kind of person who lights up every room she walks into — with an energy so infectious, she can make anyone laugh. Couldn’t imagine this day without my globe-trotting, joy-bringing bestie by my side! ✨🌎💕

Sheiva Solaimani 

Gina and I met at our very first job out of college and instantly bonded over a six-pack of cupcakes… each! 🍰 From there, our friendship was sealed in frosting. I helped move her up to San Francisco over 8 years ago, and after countless visits to see her, I eventually followed — which (plot twist!) led me to my future husband! Safe to say, I owe this sweet friend a lot — including my happily ever after. 💕

Gina Czyzowski

Drinks whiskey, plays Dungeons & Dragons.  Could've been a professional hockey player in another life if he had stronger ankles.  Officially, we've been friends since 4th grade.  Unofficially, we've been brothers for life.  Codename: Shieldsie.

Brett Shields 

The original kid around the corner and founding member of the Wolf Pack.  The Kesler family home was our main Base of Operations from 5th grade until we all left for college.  My other brother from another mother.  Codename: Willyspecs.

William Kesler

Wedding Party

Where Michael and I stayed during our first weekend away together.

Bally's Lake Tahoe

Growing up we would stay here every summer for the most incredible week, it is where my love of Tahoe began!

Marriott's Timber Lodge

Harrah's Lake Tahoe - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

For any guest flying in, you will fly into Reno NV and take the South Tahoe Airporter which will drop you off at the Caesars Republic Casino Hotel.

Hailey + Michael

Hailey + Michael

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