Humble Sea

Welcome Party

Avéline

Wedding Day

Reception

Our Wedding

It all started the place we love most: on the dancefloor. Lucas and I met at Lightning in a Bottle, a festival in a dusty corner of Bakersfield, California. Both being LIB veterans ourselves, we weren't anticipating what this year had in store for us, or how it'd shift the fabric of our lives so drastically. What started as a long caravan of cars on the side of the road turned into a group of 30 sheltering in tents as Bakersfield saw torrential downpour in May (for the first time... ever?). But somewhere between the mud, the music, and the chaos, lifelong friendships bloomed. So you may think the fairytale has begun, but really, the seeds have just been planted. Lucas and I spent the summer getting to know each other as friends before he moved to San Diego and I jetted off to Milan to study abroad. I got back from Italy in December 2019, and the world shut down not too long after. While I was sheltering in place with my best friend and roommate at the time, Carlin, in Santa Clara, Lucas was with Owen, Evan, Ryan, and Jess at their first place together in San Diego. One fateful weekend that year, the San Diego crew came home to Santa Cruz, and something finally clicked into place. I remember looking at Lucas like it was the first time, immediately nudging Jess to tell her how cute I thought he was. Later, under the stars on our friend Isaac's property, I'd learn the feeling was mutual. That weekend set into motion the rest of our lives —lives filled with lots of firsts, minimal poison oak (iykyk), but ever-growing adoration for each other. After graduating, I moved in with Lucas just a block and a half from the beach (a lifelong dream of mine!) in Ocean Beach—a little pocket of San Diego that feels a lot like Santa Cruz, which somehow makes everything feel full circle. The cherry on top has been sharing it all with our sweet pup, Linguini. This past summer, Lucas gave me the surprise of a lifetime when a paint-and-sip night at Isaac's turned into him asking me to be his wife where it all began 5 years prior. I'm a notorious planner and hard person to surprise, but they just kept coming as we arrived at an engagement party with our friends from near and far. It was the most magical weekend that made all my little girl dreams come true. We can't wait for the magic to continue as we convene in Santa Cruz in October of this year! We feel so blessed to have an amazing community around us, and to be able to share in the special moments of life with those that shaped who we are today. We can't wait to see you soon!

Our Story

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Wedding Party

Thank you for joining us for our wedding weekend! We are so excited to see you in just a few months.

Thursday, October 1stHumble Sea Brewing Co.820 Swift St, Santa Cruz, CA5-7 pm Kick off the weekend with us at one of our favorite breweries, Humble Sea!Wear whatever you want :)

Saturday, October 3rdAvéline1700 Granite Creek Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060Arrive at 3:30 pm, ceremony starts at 4 pm Join us at Avéline, a sprawling estate in the Santa Cruz Mountains, to say 'I do' to disco-ing together forever! Attire is cocktail, with a touch of European summer flair. Imagine dressing for a garden party at a villa: colorful, breezy, elegant, and ready for a night of feasting and dancing. The ceremony and reception will be outdoors and held mostly on grass. Please note: Aveline is located in the mountains so not all phone carriers have reliable service, but Verizon is one of the better carriers. Please plan accordingly for your transportation home! See our 'travel' page for more details.

Adults only

We love your kids and hope to see them soon, but our wedding will be adults-only, with the exception of our flower girls and ring bearers. The property isn't best suited for young children, and we hope this allows you to truly unwind and celebrate with us.

Details

Airports

The closest airports to Santa Cruz are San Jose (SJC) and San Francisco (SFO).

Transportation

We recommend renting a car if flying in. Many options are available at SJC and SFO, but if you're a Costco member, check out Costco Travel. We will provide limited shuttles on the wedding day, both to and from the event. More information on locations and timing to come. If you're looking to call an Uber or Lyft at the end of the night, please note that service at Avéline varies by carrier.

Accomodations

For your convenience, we've reserved a room blocks at the following hotels:Four Points in Scotts Valley. Use <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1769109691827&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink&amp;_branch_match_id=1537516174236498538&amp;_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5maWhgSWQsDAyV8tOrbR1DwpQqytKTUsF6s5Lj08qyi8vTi2ydc4oys9NBQAtZYyhYAAAAA%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this link</a> to book. Must book before September 2nd for discounted rates.Hilton in Scotts Valley. Use <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=SJCSVHF&amp;groupCode=90Y&amp;arrivaldate=2026-10-02&amp;departuredate=2026-10-04&amp;cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&amp;fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this link</a> to book. Must book before September 9th for discounted rates. Please note, the discounted rate will not be valid if you purchase through the following channels:Advance Purchase Reservation through HiltonPoint Redemption Reservation through HiltonThird-Party booking sites such as: Expedia, Booking.com, Travelocity, Etc. If you're traveling with a group, we recommend checking out the wide variety of options on Airbnb and VRBO.

Travel

There are so many great trails in Santa Cruz with a variety of difficulty. Our favorites for you to check out are:Wilder RanchLand of Medicine BuddhaFall CreekHenry Cowell (tons of different trails here, and river swimming!)Nisene MarksPogonipWest Cliff or East Cliff (easy and flat oceanside strolls)

Hiking

Santa Cruz Classics

If you're looking for some quintessential Santa Cruz experiences, we recommend:The Boardwalk (rides, arcade, mini golf, and bowling)Seymour Marine Discovery CenterRoaring CampSanta Cruz WharfMount Hermon Adventures (aerial ropes course and zipline)

To Eat

The Santa Cruz food scene has made some strides in recent years, and there are plenty of yummy places for you to check out:Bantam (wood-fired pizza)Home Soquel (new american)Harbor Cafe (breakfast and lunch)Zoccolis (sandwiches to-go)Stagnaro Bros (the best clam chowder and seafood)Laili (mediterranean)The Buttery (bakery and sandwiches)Mentone (italian)Bittersweet Bistro (american)

To Drink

There is no shortage of beer and cocktail spots! Here are a few of our favorites:Beer Thirty (30 beers, ciders, and kombuchas on tap)Woodhouse Blending &amp; Brewery (local brewery with yummy bites)Sante Adarius Rustic Ales (two locations)Venus Spirits Cocktails &amp; Kitchen (house-made spirits &amp; more)The Apéro Club (natural wine)Copal (oaxacan, aka mezcal and margs)

Lucas & Mackenzie

Lucas & Mackenzie

Things to Do

Hiking

Santa Cruz Classics

To Eat

To Drink