The Orchard by Wedgewood Weddings

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Like most people your place of work is the first or second place you spend the most time at. So NATURALLY you build relationships, yes mostly friendships, but for Kiersten and Luke little sparks for 3 years were happening, never a thing but always a great connection, learning about each other and wholesomely building their friendship. Somewhere in that 3rd year of friendship, the time was right, a night out with mutual friends ended up being the..."cherry on top", to the time and space they needed to realize "oh this is a thing." Couple of golf range sessions, bar outings, movie dates, sporting events, and even a spartan race this was more official than they anticipated. After Kiersten moved into Luke's Pacific Beach apartment, that he lived at for 6 years, it was clear that they loved each other and wanted to take all of the future next steps together. Despite the pandemic, Kiersten and Luke kept moving forward, bought a house in Oceanside and their dream puppy (now practically a horse), Mando. Then finally Luke sealed the deal by proposing Easter weekend in front of Kiersten's favorite human, her grandmother Dee, at the beach and then surprising family with the news. They couldn't be more excited for this next adventure and are so happy to celebrate it with you!

The Scoop

The Story 

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Bride's ride or die, person she shares a matching tattoo with, met in high school and has spent way too many drunk nights crying or laughing in the bathroom.

Cassidy Heidt

Bride's first best friend, her sister from another mister, the only person she will fight off monsters in the dark for and pays to curl her hair.

Mattie Baker

Type-A, Groom's older sister, his best friend in life, the glue for all family events and started a movie watching club called "cinemates" that only includes Kiersten, Lindsay, Luke and Jeff.

Lindsay Strong

Bride's sister, Mario party CHAMP, front of the roller coaster partner,  most likely to watch a scary movie with you, will dance if it's choreographed

Danielle Pitsenberg

Groom's sister,  Palm Spraangs roomie,  sang with Foo Fighters in front of thousands, camping queen, most likely to cut herself while cutting a bagel.

Jamie Geller

Bride's baby sister, always has an escape plan, hit's very hard, has more talent in her pinky then we do in our whole bodies, the best sense of style, spends way too much money on sweat shirts and once cried because she was scared of Bruce from Finding Nemo

Angelyne Baker

Known him since his day 1 literally,  He's my younger bro, the Sauske to my Itachi.  It's been great seeing him grow into an amazing person and my best friend.    He'll be the life of the party, try to out dance everyone but also be there for me no matter what.  Can't wait to have him as my best man for my wedding day!

David Geller

I've known Matt my entire life, Our parents were partners on LAPD together and Barnes and I just took it from there.  We lived about a mile apart when growing up and got into no trouble what so ever together as kids...He's been one of my best friends my whole life and it's only right to have him there standing with me when I say "I do".

Matt Barnes

I met Jason when we played football together at the fort in college and I'm so glad I did.  He's become one of my best friends still to this day 10+ years later and someone I always go to for great advice and recommendations on improving my vert (even though I won a dunk challenge we had).  An amazing addition to the wedding party and so excited to have him share the big day with us!

Jason Gay

Ferris has been one of my best friends since we played on opposite sides of the line in college.  Our friendship grew even more when we moved down to San Diego after college.   Even though he rarely answers his phone and sometimes he's harder to get a text back from then anyone else on this planet, He's one of the most genuine people I know.  Can't wait to have him standing next to me on 5/13

David Ferris

Multiple time roommate, multiple time amazing friend and first time Groomsmen for me.  Zach has been one of my best friends since college when we played O-Line together.  He's someone I can count on to always have my back and help me through any tough times.  He's an amazing person and friend and going to be a top notch part of the wedding party!

Zach Lines

I met Marc back in college at Fort Lewis when he was a soccer player that hung out with all the football kids.  Him and I ended up being college roommates together and building one of the best friendships I have.  He's one of the smartest and funniest guys I know and I'm happy to call him a friend and one of my Groomsmen.

Marc Morris

I met Calvert playing football in college but our friendship really grew after college living in San Diego together.  From forcing him to go out with me on week nights to him yelling at me for my whole wardrobe and the million keys I have on my keychain, Calvert is always looking out for me.  He's been an amazing friend and is going to be there once again for me as one of my groomsman

Chris Calvert

Anthony and Luke met playing pick up basketball back in 2013.  Their friendship continued to grow throughout the years.  Once Luke and Kiersten started dating Anthony was able to see that relationship build as he became friends with Kiersten and even had a brief stint of being a roommate to them both while living in the nook!  Anthony has seen the relationship grow through the years while he started his own family and we both can't wait to have him be the officiant on our wedding day!

Anthony DeTuro

Wedding Party

Q + A

Hello everyone! This beautiful venue is a short ride away from Temecula, this is where we would like for our guests to stay but it's not a requirement but just note this is where the Bride and Groom will be partying. If you are driving note that the venue has a fairly large dirt parking lot (fancy, we know). We will be working on some kind of group transportation that will take us to and from the wedding (and to an after party).

This is where the Bride and Groom will be staying and where optional transportation will pick up and drop off guests that don't want to drive to the venue the day of the wedding. We encourage you to stay here or near here as there is limited availability

Temecula Creek Inn

The closest hotel to Temecula Creek Inn if you are looking for a more affordable option

Signature Temecula

Another close option in the heart of Temecula

Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country

This is the closest hotel to the venue. If you are looking for a place to stay the night of the wedding then this would be a great option.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Menifee

Travel

Wilson Creek Winery is warm and friendly, comfortable yet exhilarating, simple yet elegant Temecula Valley winery. With inspirations from the Estate wines, vineyards and Mount Palomar in the distance-you will feel transported. The Wilson family all join together to make your wine country experience enjoyable and one that you will remember! Home of the famous "Almond Sparkling Wine", Wilson Creek offers world-class wines, corporate event facilities, beautiful wedding venues, fun tasting experiences, and a robust Wine Club. Make your visit complete with a visit to the Creekside Grille for vineyard view dining.

Wilson Creek Winery

The Old Town is authentic as it shared the history of the Califorina Gold Rush and a number of buildings have been preserved. It is filled with interesting boutiques, an amazing farmers market on Saturdays, fine and casual dining as well as numerous venues with live music. Temecula is a very special place. Visit it, you won't be disappointed!

Old town Temecula

What began as a long-time dream for Brother-in-laws Lawrie Lipton and Mark Manfield, came to fruition with the opening of Lorimar Vineyards and Winery. In fact, the name Lorimar itself was formed by combining Lawrie and Mark's first names. Lorimar's Old Town location was opened in 2009 while the Wine Country property was under construction. Featuring breathtaking views of Mount Palomar and the Santa Ana Mountains, Lorimar features live music on the sunset patio every weekend all year long. Guests will also enjoy relaxing by the stone fireplace surrounded by a living art gallery, filled with works from many local artists. Balanced with warm sunny days and cool nights, the vines flourish and produce excellent fruit in our climate. The soil composition of decomposed granite and clay drains well and is ideal for retaining moisture reserves deep below the surface roots. "Our goal is to create a Fusion of Wine, Art, Music and Food"

Lorimar Vineyards and Winery

Menifee Lakes Golf Course is a lushly-designed golf course in Menifee offering two courses of 18-hole championship golf designed by landscape architect Ted Robinson. The club offers challenging and interesting play for golfers of all skill levels, with staff tips offered freely for playing optimal rounds on both courses. Highly-playable fairways traverse lovely rolling greens, with over 100 strategic bunkers and 36 acres of waterways woven into the route of each hole.

Menifee Lakes Country Club

Pechanga Resort Casino is wholly owned and operated by the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians. Opened in 2002, Pechanga is the largest resort/casino on the West Coast and one of the largest in the country, with 200,000 square feet of gaming space.Nestled in the Temecula Valley’s picturesque Southern California Wine Country, Pechanga offers unparalleled quality and service, along with the comfort and amenities guests expect and deserve from an AAA Four Diamond Award-winning property. Since earning that prestigious honor upon its 2002 opening, Pechanga was also named “Best U.S. Casino” by USA Today in 2015.Pechanga recently completed a 27-month, $300 million expansion that nearly doubled its room capacity to 1,090, expanded it’s already palatial spa facility to 25,000 square feet, created a 40,000-square foot events center perfect for concerts, meetings and conventions, and built a 4 ½-acre tropical pool complex that features a dedicated restaurant, swim-up bar, three pools, two waterslides, a fountain and 27 spacious, well-appointed cabanas.

Kiersten & Luke

Kiersten & Luke

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