Waterfall Lodge & Retreat

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

We met shortly after the new year of 2018 thanks to matching on several dating apps and the rest is history. We quickly bonded over our shared enjoyment of trying new things, hiking, but also the upmost lazy days off. We've now traveled the world together, from San Francisco to Greece to Vegas and the valleys of Hawaii. We've impressed ourselves with how much we've enjoyed moving in together (since March of 2020, just in time for the pandemic) and even have a cat named Darwin together. We're beyond excited for this next step of getting married and can't wait to celebrate it with all of you!

Natalie's Family

Natalie's immediate family consists of Mom - Adrienne, Dad - Dave, and older sister - Elana. Adrienne is the smartest person Natalie knows and a retired successful attorney. She continues to impress with the artwork she's been producing ever since retirement. Adrienne is also the most thoughtful person Natalie knows. She never fails to acknowledge and celebrate any occasion for everyone she cares about and has in her life.Dave is one of the first people Natalie thinks of when it comes to who her role models are. Natalie has never heard her dad say an unkind word about anyone. He excels at everything he puts his mind to, from his passion for tennis to his work as a CFO/President at School Apparel. He is responsible for her mindset to always work harder ("No, of course you can't skip 5:00 am morning practice"). Natalie hopes to age as gracefully as both of her parents in both looks and perspective on life.Elana is not only Natalie's older sister, but her soul sister. Elana is one of the only people on the planet that can understand Natalie without her even having to say anything. Elana is the best sister a human could ask for. She is unrelentingly forgiving, tenacious, generous, hilarious, kind, caring, hard working, and thoughtful. She indulges Natalie in her worst times; from watching trashy tv to listening to her vent. Elana is intelligent and excels at her work at Coinbase; a job Natalie would be terrible at.Natalie loves her family with her whole heart.

Ryan’s Family

Ryan comes from a big rambunctious midwestern family. Ryan’s immediate family consists of his father - Terry, mother - Dawn, four brothers - Michael, Robert, Trevor, Lennon, and their respective families. Ryan’s father has spent the majority of his life working in the trades and currently operates a commercial and residential painting business. He is an avid reader, learner, and will play trivia with the best of them. He has taught Ryan numerous life lessons, but hard work is without a doubt at the top of the list. Dawn spent the majority of Ryan’s life as a homemaker. She managed to get her five boys through childhood, puberty, and into adulthood with minimal hiccups. Dawn is the bedrock of the family and one of the most patient and supportive people Ryan knows. Ryan and his brothers will never be able to pay her back for the number of times she has “taken one for the team”. Michael, Ryan’s oldest brother, works in the networking/IT department at a community college. Michael, his wife - Kayla, and their two daughters - Keira and Bethany, are building a life of their own in Ryan’s hometown Fond du Lac, WI. Michael has been exemplary in showing Ryan and his brothers how to make the right decisions and how to be an outstanding family man. Robert, Ryan’s older brother, is currently preparing for a move to California to pursue a dream of working in media production. Ryan admires Robert’s resilience and willingness to thrust himself into a new adventure. Trevor, Ryan’s younger brother, manages a couple of medicinal supplement stores throughout the state of Wisconsin. Trevor and his girlfriend -Kathryn are building their life in Fond du Lac and recently purchased their first home! Trevor and Ryan worked together for many years and have traveled to numerous places with one another. Trevor is one of the most quick-witted and stubborn (in a good way) people Ryan knows which results in lively conversations when they are together. Finally, Lennon, Ryan’s youngest brother, works as a laborer in Lake Mills, Wisconsin with his wife - Lexi, and their two daughters - Daisy and Rosie. Lennon has an array of skills ranging from tattooing to auto mechanic repair. Lennon is one of the funniest people Ryan knows and consistently navigates the hurdles of life with a fantastic attitude and a smile on his face. Ryan is extremely close with his family and speaks to one of them almost daily. Besides Natalie, they are Ryan’s first call when he needs advice, a new perspective, or just a pair of ears for listening. Words can not describe the love Ryan has for his family and it is always a spectacle when everyone can be in the same room together. Just listen for wherever the volume is slowly increasing until it is loud enough to seem like people are fighting, they probably won’t be fighting. It will just be Ryan’s family.

Our Story

Photos

Elana Weil

Trevor is Ryan's younger brother. They have done some pretty special things together including a work trip to China, a Greyhound trip across the country, and a lifetime of intense competitions in just about anything that can be turned into a game. They caddied at multiple courses together and have spent hundreds of hours walking, talking, and discussing loads of ideas.  Trevor is a wealth of knowledge and a great teammate on trivia nights. 

Trevor Morrissey

Noah is one of Ryan's best friends. Noah and Ryan have known each other since freshman year of high school and over the years their friendship has grown. Noah and Ryan were roommates their first two years of college and then years later they were roommates again in Naples, FL. Noah is a passionate human and mindful in his analysis of the world. Also, Noah has the voice of an angel. 

Noah Goebel

Wedding Party

Any questions? Please email us. We'll update this page with information as we answer any questions. weilnatalie0@gmail.comPlease note the "o" at the end of my name should be the number zero; The Knot software does not record it that way. rmorrisseyhi@gmail.com

Q + A

Ben Lomond is in the mountains, adjacent to the town of Santa Cruz.&nbsp; The closest airport is San Jose International Airport. San Francisco International Airport is also an option. To drive to Ben Lomond, access California State Route 17 (Highway 17) via US101/SR85 or US 280/880. Exit at Mt Hermon Road at Scotts Valley. Follow&nbsp;Mt Hermon Rd&nbsp;and&nbsp;CA-9 N/Hwy 9&nbsp;to&nbsp;Glen Arbor Rd&nbsp;in&nbsp;Ben Lomond. For those who wish to book a hotel,&nbsp;there are many in the area to&nbsp;choose from.&nbsp;There are also a number of Air B&amp;Bs.&nbsp;We have made arrangements for preferred rates on September 18 and 19 at the following two hotels, which have limited rooms available on a first come, first served basis: The Hilton, Scotts Valley --&nbsp;Here is a direct hyperlink which (sometimes) works:<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=SJCSVHF&amp;corporateCode=3049023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley - Courtesy Link</a>&nbsp;Use the dates September 18 and/or 19-----or------Navigate to https://www.hilton.com; choose Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley; select the dates;Click on Special Rates and use Corporate Account number 3049023 Inn at Pasatiempo, at Highway 17, Santa Cruz--https://www.innatpasatiempo.comReference the Weil/Morrissey weddingFor questions, Naomi Hoppin is available:&nbsp;naomi@innatpasatiempo.com

Travel

Santa Cruz

Must See Attractions<a href="https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/santa-cruz-us-ca-scr.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/santa-cruz-us-ca-scr.htm</a>Hidden Gems<a href="https://www.santacruz.org/blog/secretly-awesome-santa-cruz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.santacruz.org/blog/secretly-awesome-santa-cruz/</a>Amazing Hikes<a href="https://theatlasheart.com/santa-cruz-hikes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theatlasheart.com/santa-cruz-hikes/</a>Golf Courses<a href="https://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/ca/santa-cruz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/ca/santa-cruz/</a>

San Francisco 

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Natalie & Ryan

Natalie & Ryan

Registry

We feel very fortunate for everything we already have and always appreciate everyone's generosity. Please find The Good Beginning registry at the bottom of this page. It's a registry that serves charities we feel passionate about. We already feel grateful for everyone's love and support.