River Highlands Ranch and Vineyards

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Please note: Our wedding invitations show the incorrect day of the week. The wedding is on Sunday, May 26, 2024.

Our Wedding

Johnny and Taylor’s story begins back in 2018 at the Rellik Tavern in Benicia, CA. They had their first date no more than 100 yards from what would end up being their first home together. When they met that very first night, they could have never predicted what was in store for them.&nbsp;While the timing may not have been perfect the first time around, they both knew that their paths would cross again. Fast forward to 2020. Johnny was living in Texas at the time, but made the trip back to California to visit family and friends. A familiar name popped up on his phone and at that very moment, everything would change. The timing was perfect. While they had to take several pandemic related precautions to see one another, they couldn’t stay away. They squeezed every ounce of happiness and positivity out of an otherwise difficult situation. They grew to love one another more and more every day, and with every disposable mask came a new and exciting adventure. After commuting from Hayward to Benicia for more than a year, they decided to move in together. They loved every extra moment that they got to spend with one another. After only a couple months as roommates, they made another big life decision, and this one came with four paws and unlimited energy! Johnny and Taylor welcomed June to their family in November of 2021 and she quickly stole the spotlight in their home. She brought them closer together than ever before, and was the perfect addition to their happy family. A year later, on a brisk November morning in Chico, CA, Johnny and Taylor took a hike that they would remember for the rest of their lives. The hike itself encapsulated the previous two and a half years of their life together. It was challenging at times and rewarding at others. There were slips and trips followed by hugs and kisses. When they finally made it to the top, and looked out over the beautiful sunrise, there was no place in the world either of them would rather be. With the assistance of June, Johnny got down on one knee and asked Taylor to make him the happiest person in the world. It was perfect.

Our Story

Photos

Logan Chism

Ashley Jackowski

Cassidy Smith

Haley Jones

Paul Delgado

Nicole Simpson

Nico Passalacqua

Natalie Plankenhorn

Quinn Rodrigues

Kathleen Coleman

Zach Smith

Michelle Sanchez

Michael Cruz

Mychal Mariani-Anders

Ronnie Cruz

Jenna Nunes

Taylor Gantt

Alexandra Avila

Nicholas Avila

Noiya Cruz

Wedding Party

Q + A

Places to Stay

Best Western Gold Country Inn

Creektown Cottages

Grass Valley Courtyard Suites

Gold Miners Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection

Holbrooke Hotel

Broad Street Inn

The National Exchange Hotel

Outside Inn

Travel

If you are flying in, we recommend arriving in the Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Sacramento International Airport

River Highlands Ranch

﻿*Please note that cell phone coverage is very limited at the Ranch

8600 Big Oak Valley Rd, Smartsville, CA, 95977

DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM GRASS VALLEY

Take CA- 20 WEST out of Grass Valley (towards Marysville about 12.5 miles)Turn LEFT on Hammonton Smartsville Rd. (Landmark: dollar general) &amp; continue approx. .9 milesTurn LEFT on Chuck Yeager Rd. (&amp; continue approx. .5 miles)Turn LEFT onto Big Oak Valley Rd.&nbsp;8600 Big Oak Valley Rd is the 2nd gate on your right

DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM SACRAMENTO AIRPORT

From I-5 S take CA-99 NStay right to continue on CA-70 NTake exit 18b towards Erle Rd.Turn left onto Lindhurst almost immediately&nbsp;Turn right onto N Beale Rd&nbsp;Turn left onto Hammonton Smartsville Rd&nbsp;(You’ll take this road for about 13 miles, passing Beale Air Force Base)Turn RIGHT onto Chuck Yeager RdTurn left on Big Oak Valley&nbsp;RoadWe’re the 2nd gate on your right- 8600 Big Oak Valley Rd.

Venue Details

Registry

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GRASS VALLEY

Downtown Grass Valley (Mill and Main Streets) features many restaurants, shops, and places to see.

GRASS VALLEY BREWING COMPANY

141 E MAIN ST, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945

This is a great local brewery that also features food and comes highly recommended from the bride and groom!

Thing to do

Taylor & Johnny

Taylor & Johnny

Wedding Party