Brewsters Beer Garden + Restaurant

Pre-Wedding Festivities

Olympia's Valley Estate

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Megan and Will met during their first year of law school. Will voted to keep her out of his study group, but luckily his friends outvoted him. After many stressful study sessions, Megan and Will became good friends and then started dating.&nbsp; On Saturday, September 22, 2018, Will had told Megan he was taking her to a nice dinner. On the way to this dinner, they stopped at the San Jose Rose Garden (where they went on one of their first dates). Will was very nervous walking into the park, rambling about how the park unfairly did not permit dogs (even service dogs) and how old the trees are. While looking for the perfect bench, Will said "There are... a lot more people here than I expected."&nbsp; After finding a good bench, they sat down and Will started saying many nice things to Megan that she still cannot quite remember. At some point, Will told Megan he had been keeping a secret from her and that he was excited to finally tell her. Then Will got down on one knee and asked Megan to marry him. After a good amount of crying, Megan said yes. Then Will let her know he did not know what to do next because their friends, Kristin Cameron and Kendall Plant, were there secretly taking pictures. After taking some more pictures (thank you to Kristin and Kendall!!! And check out their work in the photos section of the website), Will let Megan know they had to go to make their dinner reservation. Upon arriving at the De Anza Hotel for dinner, Megan saw their families both there waiting for them. After some more crying, they all got to enjoy an amazing dinner together. This was the first time the McAdoo family&nbsp;got to the meet the Gritsch family! When the meal was finished, Will let Megan know he had one more surprise. They walked to the back patio of the hotel to find many of their closest friends waiting with champagne. Yes, Megan cried again. Everyone got to party the night away and celebrate the happy news together. Let the fun continue on October 12, 2019!&nbsp;

Our Story

Dress Attire

Cocktail/Semi-Formal

Shoe suggestion: The ceremony is outdoors and there is a lot of grass to walk through, so ladies may want to consider wearing shoes with a thicker heel, wedge shoes, or grass stoppers for heels. 

Weather suggestion: While it is typically warm during the day in Petaluma in October, the evenings can get quite chilly. Guests may want to consider bringing jackets, sweaters, or shawls. The reception&nbsp;will be indoors.

Shuttles To and From the Wedding

Shuttle Info

Shuttle Service

 



Shuttles will be provided to transport guests to and from the venue.&nbsp;

 

Pick-Up Location:&nbsp;

Hampton Inn Rohnert Park (6248 Redwood Dr, Rohnert Park, CA 94928)

Departure Time from Pick-Up&nbsp;Location:&nbsp;

3:30pm

Return Time(s) from Venue:&nbsp;

9:30pm

10:15pm

11pm (end of night)&nbsp;

Note that these times are approximate - please listen for announcements at the reception



Return Location(s) from Venue:&nbsp;

Hampton Inn Rohnert Park (6248 Redwood Dr, Rohnert Park, CA 94928)&nbsp;

(earlier shuttles and 2 of the 3 end of night shuttles will return/drop off here)

*After Party Location TBD*

(1 of the 3 end of night shuttles will drop off here)



 

We strongly encourage all guests to park at the hotel even if you are not staying there so that you can take the shuttle. The country roads can get quite dark and are very windy and cell&nbsp;reception is very limited (something to consider for navigation/ride hailing purposes).

Details

Wedding Party

Photos

Q + A

Registry

23.7 miles/35 minutes away from venue

Sonoma County Airport

We have put a room block in place for this hotel. Please use the following link to access the group room block and rate:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/S/STSRPHX-GMW-20191011/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG" target="_blank">https://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/S/STSRPHX-GMW-20191011/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG</a>&nbsp;Rate: $200/night - includes parking, breakfast, wifi&nbsp;Choose&nbsp;1 King or 2 Queen beds for the roomAdditional Details:Group Name:Gritsch &amp; McAdooWeddingGroup Code:GMWCheck-in:11-OCT-2019Check-out:13-OCT-2019Hotel Name:<a href="https://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=STSRPHX" target="_blank">Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Rohnert Park - Sonoma County</a>Book By:11-SEP-2019 (cancellation must be at least 60 days prior to stay)Phone Number:5208381288 Note:&nbsp;you can book for just Saturday night as well using the link provided. However, if you want to extend your stay beyond the stated date range, please contact the hotel directly and let them know you are with the group.9.7&nbsp;miles/17 minutes from venue Shuttle Service: Shuttles will be provided from this hotel. Shuttles will be leaving the hotel to take guests to the venue starting at 3:30pm (look for the school buses!). See the "Shuttles To and From the Wedding" tab under the "Details" section of the website for even more details.

Hampton Inn & Suites Rohnert Park - Sonoma County

No room block currently in place - will update if room block is put in place.

12.3 miles/18 minutes from venue

Hampton Inn Petaluma

San Francisco International Airport

Small Eclectic self-serve style Boutique Hotel - French charm - 140 year old building restored in 2010 - Located near historic downtown
15 minutes to Sonoma Wineries - 15 minutes to Pt. Reyes Seashore - Standard queens and 2 room suites&nbsp;

12.4 miles/20 minutes from venue

Metro Hotel & Cafe

Oakland International Airport

The Inn is Located 60 miles north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge and neighbors some of the finest State beaches, hiking trails, world-class wine tasting, championship golf, sport-fishing adventures, whale watching tours, and the magnificent Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve.

16.3 miles/20 minutes from the venue

The Inn at the Tides

Sacramento International Airport

97.4 miles/1.75 hours from the venue

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Our estate in Sonoma County reflects a placid Mediterranean influence, with terraced gardens, red tile roofs, terra cotta stucco and a columned veranda. Among the extensive list of amenities at our luxury hotel are private patios, swimming pool and indoor Whirlpool spa. The beauty of the Russian River valley and local Wine Country embraces guests and provides a dazzling backdrop to the lavish rooms. Guests will find wood burning fireplaces, the scent of fresh cut flowers, Italian slate floors and a unique collection of furnishings. Complete relaxation is assured by jetted tubs or large marbled walk-in showers.&nbsp;

*includes an option for a 12-person suite*

10.8 miles/15 minutes away from venue

Sonoma Coast Villa Resort and Spa

With a stay at Hotel Petaluma an Ascend Hotel Collection Member, you'll be centrally located in Petaluma, steps from Phoenix Theater and minutes from Petaluma Historical Museum. This hotel is within close proximity of Petaluma Arts Center and Petaluma Village Premium Outlets.

11.7 miles/17 minutes from venue

Hotel Petaluma, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

No room block yet in place - will update if a room block is put in place.

8.3 miles/15 minutes from venue

Quality Inn Petaluma - Sonoma

Travel

Megan and Will's favorite winery! They have a great selection of wines and a super fun tasting room. Just make sure to book your group tasting ahead of time.

Tedeschi Family Winery - Napa Valley, CA

Great eats! They are always pretty busy, so we recommend making a reservation ahead of time.

Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch

If you're feeling swanky, this is a fun splurge. Make sure to book a reservation ahead of time.

Solbar

For those that want to get their shucking on!&nbsp;Other locations: San Francisco and&nbsp;Napa

Hog Island Oyster Co

Lively taproom offering beer tastings, snacks, a retail store & regular live music.

Lagunitas Brewing Company

Giant biscuits and even bigger chicken with your waffles.

Sax's Joint

A cute little restaurant with funky decor but great taste. Plus, they have a great bakery two stores down.

Della Fattoria Downtown Café

For those feeling outdoorsy.Helen Putnam Park's looped trail system lets hikers create walks of varying length and difficulty, making the park a great choice for beginning hikers looking for a bit of a challenge.

Helen Putnam Regional Park

The park overlooks the Petaluma River and San Pablo Bay from the east-facing slopes of 1,558 foot Mount Burdell.&nbsp; Olompali contains "kitchen rock," a large boulder used as a mortar in which early people ground acorns and seeds into a fine flour for food preparation. Many women would gather near such grinding rocks to prepare food and socialize.

Olompali State Historic Park

Walk, hike, bike ride, horseback ride, bird watch, take pictures, paint, picnic, relax, learn, enjoy nature! The main attraction to the Park is certainly the man and the legend - Jack London, famous for his literary accomplishments as well as his dramatic exploits, exotic travels and adventures. This history is encapsulated in either a short half-mile loop that takes less than an hour or a more leisurely two-hour walk that affords visitors a chance to see the historic buildings and exhibits highlighting London’s life, including his innovative experiments with methods of sustainable farming. You can explore on your own or take a tour led by a docent, which offers an even deeper look into Jack London’s life and times. While the history is an important draw, many are enticed simply by the breath-taking natural resources there for all to experience.

Jack London State Historic Park

A visit to the Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park will bring you back to the largest privately owned adobe building in Northern California in the 1830-40's.&nbsp;

Megan & William

Megan & William

Registry