Wedding Day

Ceremony

Rim Rock House

Reception

Our Wedding

<p>Our wedding ceremony will be at the Gliko Family's cabin in Idyllwild, CA. The Vargas Family, and Nicole in particular, have the most wonderful memories of growing up at the cabin. We are forever thankful to Dawn and Larry Gliko for allowing us to have our wedding at their beautiful mountain home, and continue to create the most cherished memories that will stay with us forever.</p>

Our Story

Photos

Raquel is the sister of the Bride. She is Nicole's built in best friend and the person she look up to most. Nicole was Raquel's Maid of honor at her wedding in 2022, and not only is Raquel the Matron of Honor, but she has also accepted the Bride and Groom's request to be the wedding officant and will be marrying them. 

Raquel (Vargas) Semmelmayer

Nicole and her family moved into our neighborhood in 2001. Given we had the same name and lived a quick 20 second walk down the street from one other - the Nicoles were destined to be best friends for life. They have been friends for 23 years now and have a lifetime of more memories to make.

Nicole Gliko

Neptaly and Nicole met in the Barnes and Noble Cafe in 2016. They went from coworkers to best friends pretty quickly. Nicole was a bridesmaid in Neptaly’s wedding and got to witness her and her husband, Eric, bring their beautiful babygirl into the world.

Neptaly Wang

Maya and I met in homeroom our Freshman year of high school. She didn't love the fact that I would slam my chair on her desk when she sat behind me - but she got over that pretty quickly and the rest is history. We have gone through so many stages of life as best friends together, from obsessing over popstars to planning for a wedding. 

Maya Hutchinson

Bowen and Tommy met when they were 4 and 5 at the Alpine Community Center and have probably never gone more than 2-3 days without speaking.

Thomas Plunkett

Cameron and Bowen met on Playstation in 2016. They continued their long distance friendship until 2023, when Cam finally moved from the Bay Area to San Diego. 

Cameron Taylor

Mason is the older brother of the groom and Bowen's best friend (since birth). From diapers to tuxedos they have always shared a special bond from years of doing sports together, playing video games non stop together, building and troubleshooting PCs together (basically anything that is stereotypically nerdy together). Then they moved out together which allowed all of that to continue everyday, even sometimes to the chagrin of Nicole and Cam...

Mason Leonard

Hayden and Bowen went from playing Super Smash Bros in Mason's old room to practicing Jiu Jitsu in Kenny's garage 8 years later. Sharing a love for going out to eat, game nights and making fun of each other, there is no shortage of good memories.

Hayden Schmitt

Wedding Party

Q + A

<p>We suggest looking at Airbnb, VRBO and other house rentals as well. There are lots of great houses to stay at! Idyllwild is small, so wherever you choose to stay will be a quick drive (or walk) to the wedding.</p>

Near Idyllwild Nature CenterTreat yourself to a stay in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided on request.With a stay at The Fireside Inn 

Nicole & Bowen

Nicole & Bowen

Q + A

What is the address for the wedding ceremony and reception?

Can I bring a plus one?

Can I drive to the venue?

Where should I stay?

Is there a dresscode?