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Hiking

No Host Social

Waterfall Lodge & Retreat

Wedding Day

Fall

*All group events will occur between Friday and Saturday. Exact dates and times of events will depend upon hockey schedule, and will be finalized prior to RSVP delivery.

Our Wedding

In the fall of 2021, Shayla arrived in Newport, RI for a seven-month training course. Steve had been living in Portsmouth, RI for 10 years. We both joined Bumble.This is where our story begins.

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Our Story

Photos

Shayla's sister and original #1 in her life, Sarah is a Navy doctor, currently living in San Diego. 

This union would not be possible without the emotional translation and pep-talk efforts of Sarah.  

Sarah

Steve's college engineering classmate and Bruins-watching buddy who lives in MA. Convinced Steve to finally learn how to play hockey. Original participant in taking the figurative Z-line.

Brandon

Shayla's Broadway-Musical-watching partner-in-crime.  Thanks to her friendship, Steve has been spared many hours watching live theatre.  

Katrina

Steve’s college engineering classmate and snowboarding partner who moved to WA. Original Board Game Night participant. Visited Steve in Japan and found the actual Z-line.

Wedding Party

Travel

Waterfall Lodge is approximately 1.5 hours from the San Francisco International Airport and 1 hour from the San Jose International Airport. The road to the venue is gorgeous, but winding and hilly through the redwoods between San Jose and Santa Cruz.

Lodging

LOCAL HOTELWe have reserved a block of rooms at Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley on Saturday night (31 OCT). Guests can extend their stay up to 3 days before and after 31 OCT at the group rate. This is the recommended option for guests not staying in a cabin on the night of the wedding 01 NOV. Steve and Shayla will be staying there through Saturday night (31 OCT). The hotel is 25 mins from Waterfall Lodge. We will provide a free shuttle service between this hotel and Waterfall Lodge on the day of the wedding. If you intend to stay at the hotel, we recommend booking early in order to guarantee availability for your full stay. Guests are responsible for the cost of their stay. The group rate is $159 + tax + $25 parking (if applicable) per night. To reserve your room: 1. Go to: <a href="http://www.santacruzscottsvalley.hilton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.santacruzscottsvalley.hilton.com</a>2. Enter the dates of your stay3. Click the “Special Rates” button4. Enter the code provided in your wedding invitation in the “Group Code” field5. Click the “Check Rooms &amp; Rates” button, and verify it says "Stephen and Shayla's wedding" under the itemized room charges ON-SITEFor the night of the wedding (Sunday, 01 NOV), there are a limited number of on-site, primarily 2-person cabins at Waterfall Lodge. All guests, please indicate in your RSVP if you want to reserve a cabin, provided one is available. Cabins cost $295 + 12% tax. On-site parking is available for those reserving a cabin. Check-in starts at 1330 on Sunday, 01 NOV, and check-out is by 1000 on Monday, 02 NOV. All guests have been provided an insert in their invitation indicating current status of cabin reservation. Cabin booking opens 01 JUL. OTHERFor those wishing to do your own thing and stay elsewhere: you do you! We hope our guests are able to make the most out of this vacation.

Transportation / Parking

On-site parking at Waterfall Lodge is only available to guests with a cabin reservation.Waterfall Lodge location: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/56ryAaQfydrGhSF66" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://maps.app.goo.gl/56ryAaQfydrGhSF66</a> For those wishing to drive themselves, free parking is available at the nearby St. Peter &amp; St. Paul Orthodox Church. A free shuttle will be provided between the parking lot and Waterfall Lodge. Final times of the shuttle will be confirmed closer to the day of the event, but we tentatively expect shuttle pick-up to begin around 1415 on 01 NOV.Church location: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/Hu8SE8jjAhRU8dqL7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://maps.app.goo.gl/Hu8SE8jjAhRU8dqL7</a> For those coming from the Hilton, we will provide a free shuttle to and from Waterfall Lodge. This shuttle is available to anyone who does not wish to drive to the venue, not just those staying at the Hilton, but it will depart and return only to the Hilton. Final times of the shuttle will be confirmed closer to the day of the wedding, but we tentatively expect the shuttle pick-up to begin around 1400 on 01 NOV. Rideshares are available in town but can be spotty up near Waterfall Lodge. Getting a ride to Waterfall Lodge should be easy, but we recommend reserving ahead if you plan on using a Rideshare service back to your lodging at the end of the night.

Travel / Parking

Things to Do

Registry

Guide to Wedding-Appropriate Casual Attire

What to Wear to a Backyard Wedding

How to Level-Up Casual Wedding Attire

Reminder, this is an outdoor wedding in the woods on the mountains! Temps may be anywhere from 40-80 degrees F with a chance of rain. Therefore, our primary criteria for guests is to dress warmly and comfortably. That being said, please avoid shorts and jeans. There is not a set color scheme for guests.

Dress Code

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Shayla & Stephen

Shayla & Stephen

Things to Do

Things to Do coming soon!