Occasions at Laguna Village

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Andrew and Rachel met a few weeks before starting law school at a mutual friend's apartment. They hit it off right away, talking about music, sports, and politics. Then, a Justin Timberlake song played and Andrew commented on how much he loves Justin Timberlake - and the rest is history! Andrew asked Rachel out the day they met and they started dating soon after.

How We Met

Andrew and Rachel were on vacation in California, staying across the street from Lover's Point in Pacific Grove. Lover's Point is one of the only places on the West Coast where you can watch the sunrise above the shore, so they decided to wake up early and watch the sunrise. After watching the beautiful sunrise they took a walk along the beach, when Andrew got down on one knee and asked Rachel to marry him.

The Proposal

Our Story

Restaurants in Laguna

The Cliff

This restaurant is located near the site of our wedding. The Cliff provides a can't-beat view of the Pacific as well as no shortage of great food to eat.

Orange Inn

Located near the hotel, this is a great spot to grab a bite to eat for breakfast or lunch! Best coffee in Laguna Beach, too!

Taco Loco

Romeo Cucina

Tortilla Republic

Nick's - Laguna Beach

Las Brisas

Johnny Rockets

Details

Photos

Abby and Rachel have been friends since elementary school. They became super close in 5th grade and have been inseparable ever since. Abby has been brainstorming ideas for Rachel's bachelorette party since high school.

Abby Vig

Andrew and Seth met in college at UNI the fall of 2010,  when they were assigned as random roommates. It did not take long for them to become close friends.  Little did they know that random assignment would turn into a life-long friendship. 

Seth Meyer

Sarah and Rachel have been friends since 2008 when they went on an organized trip to Morocco and Israel. They met in the airport of Rome and hit it off right away, and then ended up going to college together and becoming roommates at UW-Madison.

Sarah Langer

Sean and Andrew met the very first day both began college at UNI in the fall of 2009 because they lived on the same floor of the same residence hall. The friendship didn't begin until the residence hall Madden NFL tournament brought them together. Since then, they have been very close friends. 

Sean Buchsbaum

Andrea and Rachel became friends in 10th grade while goofing off in math class. They have been goofing off together ever since. 

Andrea Carlson

Jason and Andrew have been close friends since high school. When Andrew moved to Minnesota to begin law school, he moved in with Jason and they lived together for 3 years. 

Jason Hein

Brennan and Andrew have been very close friends (&amp; neighbors!) since they were young kids tearing up the town together. Both grew up in the tiny town known affectionately as Farmersburg, Iowa. 

Brennan Howe

The Rachels go way back to the sandbox. Born just three days apart, Rachel Abrams and Rachel Davis became friends in preschool. The Rachels have been very fortunate to travel the world together, including Morocco, Israel, and around Europe. 

Rachel Abrams

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

We are currently finalizing room block arrangements at this beach-front hotel. The hotel has amazing views and a variety of rooms. It is located about two blocks from the wedding venue.Check back soon for more information about the room block!

Laguna Riviera Beach Resort

The easiest way to get to Laguna Beach is to fly into John Wayne Airport (airport code: SNA), located in Orange County. The airport is relatively small and very easy to fly into, and is just a short Uber/cab drive into Laguna Beach. There are nonstop flights from many cities across the country, including Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Atlanta, and Las Vegas. This is the easiest option because it is so close to Laguna Beach that there is no need for a rental car or other transportation arrangements!

John Wayne Airport

Alternatively, you can fly into Los Angeles (LAX) or San Diego (SAN). LA is about an hour drive, and San Diego is about two hours away from Laguna Beach. This is a good option for anyone who would like to rent a car and drive up California's beautiful Pacific Coast Highway!

Los Angeles & San Diego 

Travel

Main Beach is a beachfront park located in the heart of downtown Laguna Beach. The Cliff restaurant (site of the wedding ceremony) is located above and in front of Main Beach. The boardwalk area is perfect for strolling and the pathway leads up to the Heisler Park area. The beach area has sand volleyball courts, two half-court basketball courts, children's playground, benches, picnic tables, and public showers and restrooms. Tide pool area is located in the northern section of Main Beach.

Main Beach

Heisler Park is located just north of Main Beach, along the Pacific. Stretching along the bluffs on Cliff Drive from Aster Street to Diver's Cove, this oceanfront park has walking trails, gardens, a marine refuge with tide pools, picnic tables, barbecues, lawn bowling greens.

Heisler Park

Referenced as the "Top of the World," this scenic lookout point offers some of the best views in Laguna Beach. Alta Laguna Park is located here, as well as a trail head for Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park.

"Top of the World" - Lookout of Pacific

Laguna Beach has no shortage watersports, including swimming, surfing, skimboarding, kayaking.

Rachel & Andrew

Rachel & Andrew

Registry