A: We’ve reserved a room block for our guests so you can be close to all the festivities (and each other!). You can book directly through our booking link (https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1754408233559&key=GRP&app=resvlink) to get our special rate. Rooms are limited, so we recommend booking early.

A: Not at all! You’re welcome to stay anywhere you’d like, but the room block will make it easy for everyone to gather, mingle, and shuttle to and from the wedding events.

A: Yes — the shuttle will run to and from the hotel for the welcome party and the ceremony/reception so no one has to worry about driving.

Our favorites include: • Dixon Lake – Scenic picnics & fishing • Stone Brewing – For craft beer lovers • Carlsbad State Beach – Just 20 minutes away • Double Peak Park – Stunning hiking views of the coast

Both will be outdoors (under the stars!) with cozy spots to gather, so we recommend bringing a light wrap or jacket for the evening.

Warm afternoons and cooler evenings — usually sunny, with temperatures in the high 70s during the day and mid-60s at night.

We ask that you keep phones and cameras tucked away during the ceremony so you can be present in the moment — our photographer will capture it all!

Our wedding will be an adults-only celebration so everyone can relax and enjoy the evening. The only exception is our tiniest guest — a newborn whose mama is in the bridal party.

Formal attire — with room for magic. This celebration takes place outdoors, in a garden at dusk, where the veil is thin and the air hums with something unseen. We invite you to dress accordingly. Gowns, suits, flowing silhouettes, velvet, silk, florals, metallics, iridescent fabrics — all are welcome. Wings? Yes. Glittering eyeshadow? Please. Crown of dried flowers or a gold-dusted collarbone? Absolutely. Let your look feel enchanted, intentional, and worthy of a once-in-a-lifetime celebration in the woods. Note: The ceremony and reception will be outdoors. San Marcos evenings can get chilly in October — bring a wrap, coat, or outer layer that keeps the magic going once the sun goes down.