Edwards Mansion

Our Wedding

Ceremony

Reception

Summer

With joy and excitement,&nbsp;Marc Stephen and Krystal April&nbsp;invite you to join us as we exchange vows and celebrate our love!&nbsp; NOTE: RSVP closed on August 1st, 2024. If you missed the deadline, please contact us at marclovesapril@gmail.com If possible, we will do our best to squeeze you in. Thank you for understanding.

Our Love Story

What began as an open invitation to playing a few video games together blossomed into a close friendship and - not long after - true love. Marc was initially attracted to April’s kind heart, brilliant mind, fun-loving nature, and selfless spirit. April found Marc exuberantly charming, intelligent, funny, and dependable. In each other they saw their perfect match, with everything in common from their likes, wants, and needs, to their beliefs, morals, and values, to their goals and dreams. It all seemed like fate, except for the hundreds of miles of land between their homes. For an entire year, they spent every moment possible together on the phone; talking, reading, playing games, watching movies, sharing their lives and planning their future all through the wonders of technology. Every month they would steal away a few bittersweet days together, always to return home too soon. Now it’s time to shorten the distance between them as they join together to build the rest of their forever, together.

Our Story

Photography by Cait Loper

Photos

The Bridal Party 

Diana Rios ~ Maid of HonorAlina Xiong ~ Maid of HonorJessica Legaspi ~ Maid of HonorTrisha Manangan ~ BridesmaidGoretty Lopez ~ BridesmaidNatalie Bonello ~ BridesmaidCaylie Klein ~ Bridesmaid

The Groom's Party

Kevin Seibert ~ Best ManKyle Brosius ~Best ManAislinn Kunkel&nbsp;~ Best WomanAshley Bucquoy ~ GroomswomanCait Loper ~ GroomswomanKristopher Vang ~ GroomsmanKaleb Vang ~ Groomsman

Flower Girl & Ring Bearer 

Rose Charlotte Matters &amp; Edgar Arthur Matters

Mother and Father of Bride 

Nina &amp; Timothy Vang

Mother of Groom

Janet Matters

Wedding Party

Q + A

The Vibe

Three words: Ornate, Vintage, and Dark.

The Colour Palette 

Can't decide what to wear?We suggest darker, dusty, or muted shades of color.

The Food & Drinks

We're having Italian Cuisine! Pasta:Fettuccine / Spaghetti Sauces:Marinara / Meat Sauce / Alfredo Meats and Toppings:Grilled Chicken/Italian Sausage/Meatballs/Cilantro /Parmesan Cheese/Chili Flakes Sides:Freshly baked breadsticks House salad topped with olives, onions, pepperoncini and tomatoes. Optional croutons and parmesan cheese. A selection of charcuterie and cheeses, antipasti, artisan breads and crackers, fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, dips, chutneys and other homemade condiments, and snacks like olives, berries, and nuts. Gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options are available. Please specify your dietary restrictions on the online RSVP so we can work with you. We can offer gluten free noodles and let you know exactly what we can serve you beforehand.

The Drinks

There will be water and iced tea served throughout the evening. Although the newlyweds do not drink alcoholic beverages themselves, enjoy a glass of wine on us. Chardonnay / Cabernet Sauvignon There will also be a cash bar with more drink options.

The Details

For those who are traveling, this page is for you! ♡ Marc Stephen and Krystal April are incredibly thankful and excited for you to spend the time, energy, and money to be present on our special day. We are incredibly blessed by your support! If you have any questions or need further assistance with accommodations, please do not hesitate to reach out. We're happy to help our nearest and dearest be there.

Nearby Airports

Ontario International Airport (ONT)

We encourage you to land at Ontario International Airport. The Ontario airport is less busy and much closer to our wedding venue; about a 30-minute drive.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

The next closest airport to our wedding venue is Los Angeles International Airport. We encourage you to land at LAX only if you are planning to do more activities besides our wedding, as it is near Anaheim and other popular cities, including Los Angeles itself. Using LAX means slightly cheaper flights, however, be aware that it is busier and farther away from our wedding venue; about an hour and a half drive.

What To Do In Redlands, CA

Visit Downtown Redlands

Downtown Redlands offers the perfect mix of small-town charm and modern convenience. It's home to a plethora of art galleries, clothing shops, novelty boutiques, and more. It is also a place the newlyweds spent a special date grabbing burgers and ice cream, visiting local shops, and taking photos in the colorful umbrella alley. See if you can recreate our date!

Visit The Redlands Theatre

Redlands also offers a huge outdoor theatre. Take a visit just to see how beautiful it looks and if you can, watch a live play. Fun fact, the bride and her mother used to watch Shakespearean plays here for school.

Visit The Kimberly Crest House and Gardens

Built in 1897, this 6-¼ acre estate in Redlands, CA features a Victorian Chateau and Italian Renaissance styled gardens. Today, The Kimberly Crest House and Gardens is owned and operated by a non-profit organization on behalf of the people of Redlands. Public tours on Thursday, Friday, and Sundays. Gates are open to their parking lot until 5pm.

What To Do Outside of Redlands

Anaheim / DisneyLand

For anyone traveling, here's your excuse to visit the original Magic Kingdom. Disneyland is around a 40-minute drive from the Ontario Airport, as well as a 40-minute drive from the Los Angeles Airport. Other than Disneyland, there are many other attractions in Anaheim such as Knotts Berry Farm, Anaheim Packing District, Angel Stadium, South Coast Plaza, The Spectrum, Fashion Island, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Dana Point Beach, Catalina Island, and more.

Los Angeles 

There are so many things to experience in the famous county of Los Angeles. More than we could possibly list. Here are a few attractions that many visitors may be interested in: Hollywood's Walk of Fame, Universal Studios Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, Little Tokyo, Chinatown, Santa Monica Pier, Beverly Hills, Huntington Botanical Gardens, Venice Beach, and more. Happy Planning!

San Diego

San Diego is about 2 hours away from our wedding venue. We recommend you visit only if you have a day or two to spare before or after the wedding date. There are many things to experience in the famous county of San Diego. Some attractions that we know our visitors will enjoy are: The San Diego Zoo, LegoLand, La Jolla, Balboa Park, Downtown San Diego, The Gaslamp, Coronado Island, and more.