Wedding Day

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Our Wedding

Six years ago, Mike and Taylor’s paths crossed in a way that felt like fate, weaving a love story that’s led us to this very moment, our wedding day. Fresh from long-term relationships, we found each other at just the right time. As Head Coach of the Junipero Serra Crew Team, Mike had the honor of coaching Taylor’s brother, Matt, which meant he was already close with her family. That connection laid the groundwork for something truly special. We’d often spot each other at the gym, sharing quick smiles or chats that sparked something deeper. Those small moments, catching each other’s eye across the gym or laughing over a shared joke, grew into a bond we couldn’t ignore. Over the years, our relationship blossomed through shared adventures and quiet moments alike. From crazy vehicle adventures to coaching at crew regatta or even cozy nights dreaming about our future, every experience strengthened our love. Sharing many values made it feel like home from the start, blending familiarity with the thrill of new love. Now, as Mike and Taylor, we’re ready to step into forever, filled with gratitude for the serendipity that brought us together and the love that’s carried us through. We can’t wait to celebrate with our loved ones as we vow to cherish and support each other for all the years ahead.

Our Story

Photos

Elisabeth O'Keefe

Emily Contreras

Sara Guidotti

Olivia Zell

Chris Edmunds

Jay Dee Morgan

Matthew Collins

Matt Levin

Michael Hinderberger

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Q + A

The Room Block link is above. This is also the reception venue. If you want to book a room more than 2 or 3 people in a room you may have to call the hotel to get the room block rate.

The US Grant Hotel

Right across the street. Very cute inside.

The Westgate Hotel

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Farther away from venue, but a little cheaper and close to lots to do downtown

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Right on the waterfront but still close to the venue.

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

There is an easy shuttle from the San Diego Airport (SAN) to the car rental center.

National Car Rental

Getting to Downtown San Diego By Air: The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), located just 10 minutes from downtown. Taxis, ride-sharing services, and rental cars are readily available.By Car: Downtown San Diego is easily accessible from major highways, and valet parking is available at The US Grant.By Trolley: The San Diego Trolley system provides convenient public transportation to downtown locations.

Travel

Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre historic urban cultural park in San Diego, California. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. The park hosts various museums, theaters, restaurants, and the San Diego Zoo.

Balboa Park

The zoo sits on 100 acres of land leased from the City of San Diego. It houses over 12,000 animals of more than 680 species and&nbsp;subspecies. It is the most visited zoo in the United States; travelers have cited it as one of the best zoos in the world.

San Diego Zoo

The Spruce Street Suspension Bridge, colloquially known as the Wiggly Bridge, is a historic 375 ft long footbridge in the Bankers Hill neighborhood of San Diego, California. It was built in 1912 by Edwin M. Capps. It can hold a maximum of 327,900 lb and crosses Kate Sessions Canyon.&nbsp;

Spruce Street Suspension Bridge

Old Town is a neighborhood in San Diego, California. It contains 230 acres and is bounded by Interstate 8 on the north, Interstate 5 on the west, Mission Hills on the east and south. It is the oldest settled area in San Diego and is the site of the first European settlement in present-day California.

Old Town San Diego

La Jolla Cove is a small cove with a beach that is surrounded by cliffs in La Jolla, a community of San Diego, California. Point La Jolla forms the south side of the cove. The area is protected as part of a marine reserve and is popular with snorkelers, swimmers and scuba divers.

La Jolla Cove

Sunny Jim's Sea Cave is a cave in the La Jolla community of San Diego, California. It is a popular tourist attraction in the area for its resemblance to the British cereal mascot Sunny Jim. The Cave Store, a gift shop above the cave, offers access to it for a fee

Sunny Jim's Sea Cave

Black's Beach&nbsp;is a beautiful secluded section of beach beneath the bluffs of&nbsp;Torrey Pines in&nbsp;La Jolla.

Blacks Beach

Harper's Topiary Garden is a private garden in the Middletown neighborhood of San Diego, California, containing over 50 plant sculptures that have been used in topiary. All of the plants are trimmed by hand. Entering the garden is prohibited; visitors can only view and photograph the area.

Harper's Topiary Garden

Seaport Village is a waterfront shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego, California. The complex houses more than 70 shops, galleries, and eateries on 90,000 square feet of waterfront property.

Seaport Village

Sunset Cliffs is an affluent coastal community in the Point Loma community of San Diego, California. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, Ocean Beach to the north, Catalina Blvd. and Santa Barbara St. to the east, and Sunset Cliffs Natural Park to the south.

Sunset Cliffs

Rugged wilderness hiking paths in an ecological reserve with sweeping ocean &amp; lagoon views.

Annie's Canyon Trail 

The park houses over 3,000 animals representing more than 300 species. It hosts a large array of wild and endangered animals from every continent except Antarctica. It also includes a&nbsp;botanical garden&nbsp;with over one million plants.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Open Tuesday and Thursday 9AM-12PMQueen Califia's Magical Circle is an outdoor sculpture garden in Kit Carson Park in Escondido, California, named in honor of the legendary Queen Califia of California. Opened posthumously in 2003, it is one of the last works of Franco-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle.&nbsp;

Queen Califia's Magical Circle

Open Saturday 9AM-6PM, Sunday 10AM-4PMWW Ranch is open on specific days for Open Ranch events hosted by Alpacas &amp; Friends, Descanso. We are alpaca breeders from Descanso, CA that come together to sell items harvested from our orchards and animals, and we hope to offer our guests an escape from city life into the serenity and beauty of the mountains.

Alpacas and Friends

Galleta Meadows Estate is privately owned desert estate land that consists of many separate plots in Borrego Springs, California, and that features over 130 large metal art sculptures.

Michael & Taylor

Michael & Taylor

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