La Valencia Hotel

Tex-Mex Welcome

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Morning after brunch

Spring

Our Wedding

KRIS AND NATALIE FIRST MET AT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT AS GRADUATE&nbsp;SCHOOL CLASSMATES IN 2014, AND BECAME QUICK FRIENDS&nbsp;AND GOLF BUDDIES. YEARS LATER, DURING THE PANDEMIC, THEY RECONNECTED OVER NETFLIX AND CHEESECAKE, AND THE REST IS HISTORY.&nbsp;IN TRUE COVID FASHION, THEY STARTED&nbsp;DATING&nbsp;OVER ZOOM AND FACETIME, EVEN FORMING A LONG DISTANCE BOOK CLUB,&nbsp;BEFORE KRIS MOVED BACK TO WASHINGTON DC&nbsp;IN AUGUST OF 2020.&nbsp;ONE YEAR LATER, HE PROPOSED ALONG THE ALEXANDRIA WATERFRONT&nbsp;BASED UPON&nbsp;A&nbsp;TWO-PAGE (SINGLE SPACED)&nbsp;OPERATIONAL PLAN THAT WOULD MAKE HKS AND THE&nbsp;MILITARY&nbsp;PROUD, COMPLETE WITH FRIENDS STRATEGICALLY STAGED IN NEARBY BUSHES WITH ROSES, CHAMPAGNE, BRUNCH, THE PERFECT WEATHER,&nbsp;AND AN AFTERNOON BOAT PARTY&nbsp;TO CELEBRATE.&nbsp;WE CAN'T WAIT TO SAIL INTO THE FUTURE TOGETHER AND SHARE OUR BIG DAY WITH YOU--OUR FAMILY AND CLOSEST FRIENDS. THROUGH OUR CAREERS, OUR&nbsp;MANY MOVES,&nbsp;AND&nbsp;OUR 15+&nbsp;CITIES, YOU&nbsp;HAVE&nbsp;REMAINED&nbsp;THE&nbsp;ONE&nbsp;CONSTANT&nbsp;IN OUR LIVES. WE HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT FOR A WEEKEND WITH AN OCEAN&nbsp;BREEZE, LOTS OF FUN,&nbsp;AND&nbsp;GREAT&nbsp;LAUGHS IN ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITIES IN THE WORLD: LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA.

Our Story 

Some favorite past La Jolla moments....

Wedding Party

NEW! COVID ANNOUNCEMENT 

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Venue: La Valencia 

The wedding rate is available for a full week on both sides of the above date for those who may want to stay for a longer time.&nbsp;&nbsp;Single night reservations are fine too.&nbsp;&nbsp;($149.00 / night + tax (12.5%) Standard Room,&nbsp;$189.00 / night + tax (12.5%) Ocean view Room*) The wedding rate is not available online.&nbsp;&nbsp;To make a reservation with us and get the wedding rate and free parking, guests will need to call us here at the front desk at 1-800-526-4545.&nbsp;Just ask for the wedding rate or mention the wedding name and we will take it from there."

Inn by the Sea at La Jolla (Room block, special rate available)

Additional options nearby: Grand Colonial

Travel

Can't beat a sunset toast + lobster tacos. George's upper deck has an unbeatable view with great food. Perfect for a romantic dinner or friends reconnecting, if you get into town a day or two early.

Let's eat!  Some of Natalie's La Jolla favorites: George's Ocean Terrace

You can't really come to San Diego without feasting on tacos at least once or twice

Puesto La Jolla

AMAZING spot for breakfast, lunch and baked goods. Chef Maeve is famous...she won Food Network's holiday baking championship, so save room for dessert

Sugar and Scribe Bakery - Fine Food

Need a sandwich, like a really good sandwich for the beach or waterfront picnic? This place has been around since Natalie was a five year old visiting La Jolla shores during summer break.

Cheese Shop

Additional great options compiled by Inn By the Sea

Whether you are looking to relax and stay close to downtown La Jolla and nearby La Jolla Shores beach, or hit some of San Diego's famous tourist destinations....Inn by the Sea has put together a great guide of options. We also highly recommend kayaking near the seals https://www.lajollakayak.com/original-kayak-cave-tour/

Natalie & Kristopher

Natalie & Kristopher

Some favorite past La Jolla moments....