California Botanic Gardens

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

February 03, 2016

Our First Date

Thomas picked Ally up at Cal State LA for their first date (or low-pressure hang). The Costco food court was the place to be. They picked up some good eats for a picnic at a local park in Alhambra, CA. Words were exchanged, laughter was plenty, and they watched the sunset over an LA city skyline that cool February evening. And now we're here!

NYE 2025

Happy 2025, the year we get married!

Our Story

Photos

Rea Chupek

Kaira Castillejo

Jocelyn Metoxen

Melissa Bailey

Charlene Gomez

Kayla Yamada

Rhian Advincula

Guillermo Marron

Carlos Gomez Jr.

Dr. Shri Shankar

Johnathan Silvas

Sergio Chavez

Travis Metoxen

Matthew Bravo

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have a complimentary hotel room block with the DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont! Located in Claremont, California, this hotel is 4 minutes away from the California Botanic Garden! The hotel features an outdoor pool and rooms with a refrigerator. The modern rooms offered at Doubletree Hotel Claremont are equipped with a 55-inch, flat-screen TV and WiFi. Each air-conditioned room has a balcony and convenience amenities including a work desk, coffee maker and ironing facilities.

DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont

Hotel Casa 425   Lounge, A Four Sisters Inn has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Claremont. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located 27 miles from California Institute of Technology. At the hotel all rooms include air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and bathrobes. All rooms feature a desk. Guests at Hotel Casa 425   Lounge, A Four Sisters Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Claremont, like hiking. Disneyland is 28 miles from the accommodation, while Anaheim Convention Center is 28 miles from the property. LA/Ontario International Airport is 8.7 miles away.

Hotel Casa 425   Lounge

Travel

Claremont Packing House

Claremont Village

Claremont Wilderness Park, 5 Mile Loop Trail

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Things to Do

Registry

The category is: Semi-Formal Garden Party!

September is a lovely time when summer rolls into fall, and we encourage you to do the same! COLOR:Feel free to dress in summer or autumn colors! We ask guests to please avoid white, ivory dresses. Our color scheme is more of a "moody floral". Think colors like burgundy/deep reds/wine, golden yellow, orange, and warm vanilla/beige! With almost all shades of green. Some other great seasonal colors are mauve pinks and dusty blues/purples! STYLE/LAYERS:It will be warmer during the day, and expect the temperature to drop a bit when the sun sets. Consider layering for the weather! Look for a dress with sleeves, a lightweight suit, or a pashmina or blazer to wear over your dress. Formal wear for gentlemen may include a jacket and tie or a traditional suit. For women, floor-length or midi-length dresses.

Dress Code

Thomas & Ally

Thomas & Ally

T&A

Wedding Day

5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:30 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM–10:00 PM

Reception