Welcome to our wedding weekend, where we hope to immerse you in love, family, community, and joy amidst the stunning natural beauty of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
We chose this place because of our fondness for this section of the California coast. It is a place where we’ve found stillness for contemplation and practiced the art of presence – listening to nature’s powerful sounds and experiencing her hot springs and cold streams.
While we encourage you to find your own moment of reflection if you so desire, our activities this weekend will be centered around celebration and togetherness!
A few small requests:
1. Allow us to pamper you this weekend as our expression of gratitude for your friendship, support and love.
2. Connect with each other at the bonfire, during our workout, an ocean plunge or another activity. You are our favorite people and we want you to meet and enjoy each other’s company!
3. Drop into the beauty of Carmel-by-the-Sea and embrace your belonging.
Lastly, please let us know if there is anything you may need to make your weekend with us complete.
With much love,
Mike & Nichole
TRAVEL
Monterey Airport (MRY) is a short Uber ride from Carmel-by-the-Sea. San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the second closest airport. You will not need your own car for the weekend as all wedding events are in the same location and all hotels are walking distance to the event venue
LA PLAYA HOTEL
This is the event venue and where the bride and groom will be staying. Please join us!
We have reserved a limited room block: BOOK ROOM BLOCK
LE PETIT PALI AT OCEAN AVE.
This is a great option just up the hill in town at a lower price point.
CARMEL BAY VIEW INN
This hotel is a 10-15 minute walk and the least expensive option.
WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
We have plenty of activities planned throughout the weekend! None of these are mandatory and we only request an RSVP e-mail to our planners for the wine tasting and hikes.
WINE TASTING
We will be conducting wine tours on Friday and Saturday, led by Scott Willis. We will be visiting two wine tasting rooms each day which will give everyone plenty of time to prepare for each night's festivities.
Friday: Meet in the La Playa lobby at 12:30PM for wine tasting at Lepe Cellars at 12:45PM. We'll have time for lunch before heading to Chalone Vinyads at 3PM.
Saturday: Meet in the La Playa lobby at 11:15AM for wine tasting at Galante Vineyards at 11:30AM. We'll then head to Talbott Vineyards for a wine tasting at 1PM.
Please RSVP via the link above so we can plan for the accurate headcounts!
HIKING
FRIDAY
at Big Sur
Meet in hotel lobby at 10AM for 10:30AM hike. Drive time to the trail is about 30-40 minutes, please RSVP to secure transportation.
SATURDAY
at Point Lobos
Meet in hotel lobby at 11:30AM for a 12PM hike. Drive time to the trail is about 15 minutes, please RSVP to secure transportation.
SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BEACH
8AM - beach workout at Ocean Avenue
9AM - polar plunge at Ocean Avenue
REGISTRY
Your presence is enough, but if you feel so inclined, we welcome donations to the below causes:
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 25 | 6:00PM
COCKTAIL PARTY
POOLSIDE AT LA PLAYA
followed by
A BEACH BONFIRE
La Playa Hotel
Camino Real & 8th Avenue
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
POOLSIDE CHIC & COZY FOR THE BONFIRE
Dinner will be served at the cocktail party. For those staying off premise, we will have a room available to drop a bag and change before we walk over to the beach bonfire.
SUNDAY
OCTOBER 27 | 9:30AM
FAREWELL BRUNCH
La Playa Hotel Courtyard
Camino Real & 8th Avenue
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
CASUAL ATTIRE
POOLSIDE AT LA PLAYA
followed by
A BEACH BONFIRE
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 26 | 4:30PM
THE WEDDING
La Playa Hotel
Camino Real & 8th Avenue
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Our ceremony will take place in the courtyard followed by cocktails and dinner at the Pacific Terrace and Room.
FORMAL ATTIRE (NOT BLACK-TIE)
SUNDAY
OCTOBER 27 | 10:00AM
FAREWELL BRUNCH
La Playa Hotel
Camino Real & 8th Avenue
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
CASUAL ATTIRE
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 25 | 5:30PM
POOLSIDE AT LA PLAYA
followed by
A BEACH BONFIRE
La Playa Hotel
Camino Real & 8th Avenue
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
WELCOME PARTY
POOLSIDE CHIC & COZY FOR THE BONFIRE
More details to come.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 26 | 4:30PM
THE WEDDING
La Playa Hotel
Camino Real & 8th Avenue
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Our ceremony will take place in the courtyard followed by cocktails and dinner at the Pacific Terrace and Room.
FORMAL ATTIRE
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 25 | 5:30PM
POOLSIDE AT LA PLAYA
followed by
A BEACH BONFIRE
La Playa Hotel
Camino Real & 8th Avenue
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
WELCOME PARTY
POOLSIDE CHIC & COZY FOR THE BONFIRE
More details to come.
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 25 | 6:00PM
COCKTAIL PARTY
La Playa Hotel
Camino Real & 8th Avenue
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Dinner will be served at the cocktail party. For those staying off premise, we will have a room available to drop a bag and change before we walk over to the beach bonfire.
POOLSIDE AT LA PLAYA
followed by
A BEACH BONFIRE
POOLSIDE CHIC & COZY FOR THE BONFIRE
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 26 | 4:30PM
THE WEDDING
La Playa Hotel
Camino Real & 8th Avenue
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Our ceremony will take place in the courtyard followed by cocktails and dinner at the Pacific Terrace and Room.
FORMAL ATTIRE
TRAVEL
Monterey Airport (MRY) is a short Uber ride from Carmel-by-the-Sea. San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the second closest airport. You will not need your own car for the weekend as all wedding events are in the same location and all hotels are walking distance to the event venue
LA PLAYA HOTEL
This is the event venue and where the bride and groom will be staying. Please join us!
We have reserved a limited room block: BOOK ROOM BLOCK
LE PETIT PALI AT OCEAN AVE.
This is a great option just up the hill in town at a lower price point.
CARMEL BAY VIEW INN
This hotel is a 10-15 minute walk and the least expensive option.
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 25 | 5:30PM
POOLSIDE AT LA PLAYA
followed by
A BEACH BONFIRE
La Playa Hotel
Camino Real & 8th Avenue
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
WELCOME PARTY
POOLSIDE CHIC & COZY FOR THE BONFIRE
More details to come.
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 26 | 4:30PM
THE WEDDING
La Playa Hotel
Camino Real & 8th Avenue
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
FORMAL ATTIRE
Our ceremony will take place in the courtyard followed by cocktails and dinner at the Pacific Terrace and Room.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 26 | 4:30PM
THE WEDDING
La Playa Hotel
Camino Real & 8th Avenue
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Our ceremony will take place in the courtyard followed by cocktails and dinner at the Pacific Terrace and Room.
FORMAL ATTIRE