Wedding Day

St. Patrick’s Church

Ceremony

St. Patrick’s Church Hall

Reception

Our Wedding

It all started with a click—literally. We met online, and after exchanging a few messages, we decided to meet in person. Our first date was at a cozy coffee shop, and what we thought would be a quick chat turned into hours of effortless conversation. We had such great chemistry that the barista had to gently remind us they were closing. From that moment on, we were off on our own adventure. We've spent our time together exploring the world around us—camping under the stars near Point Reyes, strolling along the beaches of Santa Cruz, bringing our dog Clover to the San Fransisco Giants Doggie Day baseball game, and spotting banana slugs on misty trails in the mountains of Nisene Marks. One of our favorite memories (so far) was our trip to New Zealand, where we climbed through glowworm caves, soaked in geothermal mud baths, and took in the stunning beauty of Milford Sound. Each experience has brought us closer, showing us not just the world, but how lucky we are to navigate it together. We’re so excited to start this next chapter and celebrate with the people we love most. Thank you for being part of our story.

How It All Began

Our Story

Photos

Christy LaSalvia

Allison Nunes

Amy Loredo

Bethany Bravo

Jeremy Estabillo

Matthew Vitorino

John Moore

Jeff Palacio

Felicity Seward

Holden Seward

Clover Brooks

Janet Nunes

Mary Brooks

Daniel Brooks

Joyce Lawrence

Wedding Party

Q + A

Located in Merced and with University of California, Merced reachable within 7.3 miles, El Capitan Hotel provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. At the hotel each room comes with a private bathroom. El Capitan Hotel has a sun terrace. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English and Spanish. California State University, Stanislaus is 28 miles from the accommodation. Merced Municipal Airport is 1.9 miles away.

El Capitan Hotel

Located 7.9 miles from University of California, Merced, Courtyard by Marriott Merced offers 3-star accommodations in Merced and has a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. The hotel features an indoor pool, spa center and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel also provides a business center and guests can use the on-site ATM machine at Courtyard by Marriott Merced. California State University, Stanislaus is 29 miles from the accommodation. Merced Municipal Airport is 3.1 miles from the property.

Courtyard by Marriott Merced

This hotel is an 8-minute drive from downtown Merced, California and the Applegate Zoo. It features spacious rooms with a 55-inch TV and serves a daily buffet breakfast. Free access to the gym, jacuzzi and outdoor pool is provided to all guests of the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Merced. A business center, laundry facilities and free parking are also available. Free Wi-Fi and free cable are standard in every room at the Merced Holiday Inn Express. All rooms are decorated with white linens and dark wood furniture. They each include a coffee maker and work desk. The Merced Agricultural Museum is just 3.2 miles from the hotel. The University of California at Merced is 7 miles away.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Justin & Marisa

Justin & Marisa

J&M

Wedding Day

2:00 PM–3:30 PM

Ceremony

3:30 PM–10:00 PM

Reception