FEBRUARY 19, 2022
THE WEDDING
THE CEREMONY
Four Thirty in the Afternoon
Indian Wells Golf Resort
44-500 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210
-Black Tie-
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Immediately Following the Ceremony
LET'S PARTY!
Adults Only
Immediately Following Cocktail Hour
Location: Indian Wells Golf Resort
Bring your dancing shoes, it's going to be a late night!
OUR STORY
HOW WE MET
In life, they always say, good things come when you least expect it. Well, that's exactly how our story began. It had been 15 years since my last trip to San Francisco, so when a friend was visiting from Australia to celebrate her birthday, I jumped at the chance to join in the fun. We started with dinner and drinks in the city and on a whim, decided to continue the night at the Redwood Room, located at The Clift Hotel. If someone ever tells you can't meet a quality person at a bar...think again! The mood was set. The Kier Royales were flowing and the DJ was spinning those Justin Bieber jams. Out of nowhere, and in a room packed with people, this handsome man approaches me and strikes up a conversation. To this day, we aren't sure if we talked for 5 minutes or an hour...but towards the end of the night, Victor says, "normally, I would ask for your phone number but you live in Orange County...and I'm in the Bay area..." to which I said, "So? It's a 45 minute flight." Needless to say, we exchanged numbers and talked every day for the next month before work would take me back to the Bay Area. Victor said, "when you're in town, I would like to take you out on a proper date. Let's see how Friday goes."
THE FIRST DATE
Sometimes true love means taking a risk. And if you want to find true love...distance shouldn't be a barrier. For our first date, I hopped on a flight, put it all out there and flew back to San Francisco with the theme, "let's see how Friday goes." We started the night with a bottle of Peju's Cab Franc Reserve and dinner at one of Victor's favorite restaurants, Bluestem Brasserie. The first date went so well that we spent the next 5 days together...and have been committed to each other ever since.
THE PROPOSAL
Just like everything in our relationship, the proposal was non-conventional; which has taught us that pivoting, being flexible and enjoying what life throws at us is what it's all about. Victor had a proposal planned at our favorite Napa winery, Peju. It was to start with a surprise proposal, followed by a joining of both our families to celebrate. This elaborate proposal was planned for March 28, 2020 but God had other plans. The pandemic and shelter in place hit on March 16, 2020. Needless to say, all plans were cancelled. In a surprising turn of events, Plan B turned out to be more magical and intimate than either of us could of imagined. After being in the house for nearly a week, we took a drive to a national wildlife reserve in Moss Beach. Once we arrive, a Park Ranger asked us to leave because the park was closed...but if we were quitters this story would have never been told. So like two little kids we parked around the corner, waited for the right time and snuck in the park. Once we reached the top of the cliff, overlooking the vast Pacific Ocean the sun was setting. Well, that was the moment our lives changed forever.
TRAVEL
PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT
15 Miles from Indian Wells
JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT
115 Miles from Indian Wells
LAX
138 Miles from Indian Wells
ACCOMMODATIONS
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells
$285/Night
Book before January 18th to receive the special wedding rate
RESTAURANTS
EDDIE V'S
Shop til you drop then head to Eddie V's! An elegant fine-dining restaurant with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz.
THE NEST
Legendary hot spot with live music, drinks, dancing & a full-service restaurant with American cuisine.
LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA
A Palm Springs staple for great Mexican food and strong margaritas!
SITES TO SEE
PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY
The world's largest rotating tram car.
PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM
SHOP TIL YOU DROP!
EL PASEO
The Shops on El Paseo located in the heart of Palm Desert is the desert's premier luxury shopping and dining destination.
PALM CANYON DRIVE
Home of the Palm Springs Walk of Stars and beautifully lined with majestic palm trees continuously lit in a wrapping of sparkling lights, Palm Canyon Drive features a goldmine of art galleries, restaurants, pubs and every kind of shop.
WITH LOVE & GRATITUDE
We couldn't be more excited to embark on this next chapter together. Your presence at our wedding is gift enough but if you do wish to make a gesture, contributions towards lasting memories would be greatly appreciated.
For those who wish to give something else, here are a few things we've had our eyes on.
Love Always,
Victor & Erin