El Cortez Don Room

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Jessica and Josh were introduced through mutual friends that they work with. They met for their friend Rachel's birthday party at a Mexican restaurant in Lakeside called La Palapa (which is now one of their favorite date night spots). Later Rachel asked what Jessica thought of Josh. She told Rachel to go ahead and give him her number. Josh texted Jessica the next day and set up a date. He gave her three options: 1) dinner, 2) a movie, or 3) mini golf! Of course, Jessica chose mini golf. On the days leading up to the date, Jessica and Josh decided to make a wager on the outcome of the golf game. Whoever won had to buy the loser a beer. However, halfway through the game, Jessica and Josh got so caught up with getting to know each other and laughing and being silly that they forgot to keep score. In the end, Josh was a gentleman and still bought Jessica a beer.

Our First Date

Josh decided to propose to Jessica after about a year of dating. He invited her father out to a baseball game and after the game he asked for&nbsp;her fathers permission. Her fathers response was, "Hell Yes!" Josh then went to Jessica's mother to ask to use the diamond from Jessica's great great Aunt Judy's wedding ring. The last wearer of this ring was Aunt Peggy while she was married to Uncle Jack. Josh and Jessica's mom contacted a jeweler and had the diamond put in a new setting. Josh then set up a fancy dinner for their 1 year anniversary at Ruth's Chris. Little did Jessica know her family was having dinner next door and would soon meet up with&nbsp;Josh and Jessica for the surprise of Jessica's lifetime. After a very lovely dinner filled with great steak and lots of wine (and maybe a glass of champagne), Josh suggested a romantic walk along the Harbor right at sunset. Josh and Jessica gazed at the pretty boats and dreamed of owning a fancy yacht when they won the lottery. Jessica started to notice the beautiful building in front of them and&nbsp;an extraordinary fountain. Just beyond the fountain Jessica notices some familiar people. She started to wonder, "Did we have plans with my parents? Is that Kerry and Patrick? Oh and that's Aunt Zette and Uncle Paul too! And Joshua?" Josh took her hands in his and got down on one knee and started to propose. Jessica threw her purse on the ground and yelled, "What are you doing? What's happening?" Josh beckoned Jessica to come closer, took one of her hands, held out a beautiful ring and said, "Jessica Frances? Will you marry me?" SHE&nbsp;SAID&nbsp;YES! And they hugged and kissed while her family stood by watching. Jessica thought the ring was absolutely perfect! Josh then told her where the diamond actually&nbsp;came from. She cried and cried tears of joy and wonderful emotion. Jessica's dad (illegally) popped bottles of champagne and the whole family (minus Joshua, he was on FaceTime), drank&nbsp;in public on&nbsp;city property...which is illegal.

The Engagement

Our Story

Parking

We suggest&nbsp;using Uber or Lyft to arrive&nbsp;due to limited parking. However, metered parking is available surrounding the block, and there is a parking structure next door at the Holiday Inn Express for only $9.&nbsp;

Arrival

Our wedding will start promptly at 4:00pm. Please arrive 15-30 minutes ahead of time to allow time for parking, walking in, and finding your seat. The Bride will not forgive you if you are late!&nbsp;

Details

Jordan De La Torre

Ethan Allen

Elizabeth Cavanaugh

Keri Rosenbloom

Ryan Sullivan

Eric Drabe

Charissa Olivas

Kerry Cavanaugh

Marissa Haughey

Matt Cobb

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Q + A

This hotel is directly across the walkway from El Cortez. The rooms are very comfortable. It is approximately 5 blocks away from the other option for hotels. 

Holiday Inn Express

This is the hotel that the bride and groom, bridal party and most family members will be staying at for the wedding weekend. Use Group Code: SE1 for a group discount.

Jessica & Joshua

Jessica & Joshua

Photos