Casa de los Siete Patios

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Drinks and Dessert

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Optional Sunday Paella Brunch

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Michelle and Lea have been best friends since high school where they met in Mrs. Caimian's sophomore English class. Inseparable for most of their adolescence, Lea and Michelle have traveled the world together and share a love for all things LOTRs and Disney.

Michelle Serra

Nathan and Joe met on move in day at university, being each the first face they saw! Nearly 10 years on, they have spent many a night painting Manchester red (Or as Joe would like it; blue), sharing a fierce mutual interest of football. They once led the fabled 5-a-side football team Dyslexia Untied to top of the league.

Joe Barrowclough

Saul and Lea didn't get close until after they graduated UCSD despite finding out they shared many college friends! But from there they became partners in crime. From planning camping trips to birthday parties to rave trips, these two feral cats rally the troops and make every event spectacular!

Saul Cruz

Nathan and Roy have only known one another a short few years but what they lack in quantity they more than make up for in quality. Nathan practically lived at Roy's house, the two never short of conversation or entertainment - they even joked should Nathan not have Lea, to engage in platonic civil partnership.

Roy Van de Graaf

Rosalily and Lea are two of a kind! Peas in a party pod! They both are down for a cute cafe they found on instagram or complete and total debauchery! Whether it's Las Vegas or wine country, these two will be there in stylish fits with a drink in hand!

Rosalily Mayorquin

Being Nathan's older brother, Alex is both the first friend and foe of Nathan. Whether it be a games console or a few blades of grass and a football, they were always competitive growing up. Since 'maturing' into young men, the two have remained close; Nathan was recently Alex's best man at his wedding.

Alex Ankers

Kevin and Lea met doing what they both love: Musical Theater! From In the Heights to Sweeney Todd to Legally Blonde, Lea and Kevin have performed together in musicals, both on and off the stage, since 2013!

Kevin Stapornkul

Jimmy has been a very close friend of Lea's since their college days and it seems appropriate that he was one of the first people Nathan was introduced to when visiting California for the very first time (Apologies again for the carpet)! Since, he has become one of Nathan's closest friends - whether it's singing karaoke or taking one too many shots, these two will always be up for fun.

Jimmy Martinez

Sarah and Lea have grown close over the years and share a love of food and theater! From driving an hour and a half for an all you can eat seafood boil to buying season tickets for the San Diego Civic Theater, Lea and Sarah are down for any outting!

Sarah Smith

The two met in the office and were the very definition of work hard, play hard - taking their competitive nature from being top performers at work, to many a night battling on a dartboard, where Nathan would be a regular wingman for Calum. Calum recently visited Nathan in California, signifying how important they are to each other.

Calum Nolan

Adolfo and Lea have known each other for quite some time but have gotten very close over the past few years. You'll often find these two exploring San Diego. From beach walks to trampoline parks, these two are always down for an adventure!

Adolfo Carranza

These two were first introduced selling car finance, where you could often find them frequenting The Bank (spending money rather than depositing!) They are always laughing, either at each other or with each other, even when Stephen nearly ran Nathan over with his car.

Stephen Johnson

Nas and Lea met through Saul and Rosalily just a few short years ago on Nas's birthday. They immediately became close friends as most fire sign girlies with impeccable communication and emotional intelligence do!

Nasreen Nabizadeh

Nathan and Jacob's story is unique, they were friends as toddlers and throughout elementary school. However different high schools meant different paths and the pair did not reconnect until 10 years later during the pandemic. Learning they had mutual interests and similar wavelengths, they've shared many experiences since.

Jacob Moseley

Riley and Lea have known each other since college, singing in the same a cappella group, Daughters of Triton. They've remained close ever since and have had the pleasure of reconnecting musically within their brand-new group, Children of the Waves!

Riley Dewitt-Richards

Alex and Lea have been besties since High School. Prone to violent fits of laughter at literally nothing and often at very inappropriate times, the two would often drive around together singing showtunes! Alex was the first friend Lea introduced to Nathan during Nathan's first trip to the US. Of course they met at Disneyland! Alex's kind, genuine, and thoughtful nature were some of the reasons the couple decided he'd be the perfect person to officiate their wedding!

Alex Lasser-Gold

Wedding Party

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Travel Information

We recommend booking right away! Please see the first hotel below for more information.

Please note that when you go to book accommodations, prices may be in either USD or pesos.

We have blocked off rooms at this gorgeous, 4-star, beachfront hotel that's just a short, 10-minute drive from the venue. Please call the hotel and book with their reservations department using our special wedding code "LEANATHAN" or use the link/QR code below. If you book directly through their website, don't forget to add our code after selecting the "Rate Access/Corporate Code" option. You do not have to book the entire time we have reserved for you, but in order to get the discount with our code, you must book a minimum of 2 nights. We recommend making reservations promptly as the discount code will no longer work once the hotel reaches 60% capacity. They will require a credit card for booking. However, you will not be charged until you check-in at the hotel at which point you can then use the payment method of your choice. *Please note, you may also cancel your reservations free of charge up to 24 hours before your reservation in the event your plans change, or you decide to go with other accommodations. LINK TO BOOK: https://reservations.travelclick.com/103673?RatePlanId=9357232&amp;identifier=LEANATHAN This hotel offers 24-hour room service, multiple restaurants, a rooftop bar, gym, spa, and more! Explore their website below to see all the luxuries they offer!

Torre Lucerna Hotel Ensenada

While we do not have rooms blocked at this hotel, we'd like to feature it as another great option for your stay! In the heart of Ensenada, just a 15-minute drive from the venue, Posada El Rey Sol is within walking distance of many restaurants and shops in the beautiful seaside town. It is owned by the same person who owns our venue and sports the oldest French restaurant in Mexico! The very same restaurant that will be catering our special event &lt;3 Enjoy the food more than just at our wedding with a stay at Posada El Rey Sol! Please see their website for all their features including complimentary breakfast and a pool.

Americas Best Value Inn - Posada El Rey Sol

Accommodations

A mere 20-minute drive from our wedding venue, Valle de Guadalupe is Baja California's beautiful wine country! Here you can tour vineyards, have brunch, go to wine tastings, even rent off roading vehicles or take a tour of the gorgeous lavender fields!

Valle de Guadalupe

Several companies offer the opportunity to take a horseback riding tour along the beautiful beaches of Ensenada! How fun!

Horseback Riding

La Bufadora is a marine geyser that regularly shoots seawater up to 100 feet in the air from a submerged cave. Even on a calm day, be prepared to get wet from the spray. But the best time to visit is when the waves are high and the sprays are more impressive. La Bufadora is located on the beautiful Punta Banda peninsula, making it a highlight on day trips from Ensenada. Consider joining a tour that includes transportation and a local guide who'll show you around the blowhole and nearby market for plenty of food and trinkets. You'll also get to see the Ensenada Sign!

La Bufadora Blowhole

El Rey Sol is the delicious restaurant catering our wedding. It is the oldest French restaurant in Baja California (possibly Mexico!). It's conveniently located in the middle of downtown Ensenada, full of food, shops, and, of course, beaches! Take a stroll through the streets of downtown Ensenada and enjoy its rich culture.

Lea & Nathan

Lea & Nathan

Photos

Photos coming soon!