JOHN AND CAROLYN

John &
Carolyn

SEPTEMBER 2024

We are so excited to share one of our favorite slices of California with our closest friends and family from around the world. Join us in Carmel for a weekend-long celebration of love, life and partnership!

THE NIGHT BEFORE

WELCOME PARTY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH 6-9PM
LA PLAYA HOTEL
COCKTAIL ATTIRE
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Kick off the weekend with classic Carmel vibes — dinner & drinks will be provided!

THE WEDDING

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST
WIT'S END AT THE SANTA LUCIA PRESERVE
BLACK TIE OPTIONAL
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CEREMONY BEGINS AT 4 PM
COCKTAILS, DINNER & DANCING TO FOLLOW
AFTER PARTY FROM 11PM - 1AM

Shuttles

All guests are *required* to take a shuttle to and from the wedding (sorry, the venue does not permit Ubers or driving on your own).

Shuttle Details

While we love your children, this is an adult only celebration.

Should you need guidance on local childcare, please reach out to us directly.

THE MORNING AFTER

SUNDAY BRUNCH
SEPTEMBER 22ND 10AM - 1PM
MISSION RANCH
COMFY CASUAL

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Wrap up the weekend with us at this historic Clint Eastwood spot by the ocean!

GETTING TO CARMEL

Carmel is located 2.5 hours south of San Francisco & just north of Big Sur. You can fly into San Francisco or San Jose and drive, or connect to Monterey Regional Airport.

If you plan to explore the area at length on your own, we recommend renting a car. However, a car is not needed for wedding related events.

MONTEREY REGIONAL AIRPORT

DIRECT FLIGHTS TO MRY FROM SFO, LOS ANGELES, PHOENIX, DENVER AND DALLAS

MRY is located 15 minutes from Carmel

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SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL

SFO IS A 2 HOUR DRIVE TO CARMEL

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SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL

SJC IS A 1.5 HOUR DRIVE TO CARMEL

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WHERE TO STAY

We recommend staying in Carmel-by-the-Sea — a charming town on the coast. Here is a selection of hotels, priced low to high, that are within walking distance or a short Uber ride from the wedding shuttle pickup and surrounding events. September is "high season" in Carmel, so recommend booking early!

THE PINE INN

GREAT LOCATION IN A HISTORIC BUILDING WITH AFFORDABLE ROOMS, USUALLY UNDER $300/NIGHT

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THE BAY VIEW INN

JUST A ONE MINUTE WALK TO THE SHUTTLE PICKUP. AFFORDABLE, PLUS, A POOL!

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HORIZON INN

ANOTHER BUDGET FRIENDLY OPTION; A 4 MINUTE WALK FROM THE SHUTTLE PICKUP

BOOK A ROOM

HOTEL CARMEL

A CUTE HOTEL ATTACHED TO A LIVELY LITTLE SPORTS BAR, BROPHY'S

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LE PETIT PALI

THE NEW STYLISH SPOT IN TOWN. CURATED DESIGN MEETS COZY CARMEL

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VILLA MARA

A LUXURY, ADULTS-ONLY BOUTIQUE HOTEL AT CARMEL POINT

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LA PLAYA HOTEL

UPSCALE AND ELEGANT; CLASSIC CARMEL VIBES, AND THE LOCATION OF OUR WELCOME PARTY!

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WEDDING SHUTTLES

ALL GUESTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE OUR SHUTTLES TO AND FROM THE WEDDING (SORRY, UBERS OR DRIVING ON YOUR OWN IS NOT PERMITTED BY THE VENUE).

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Shuttles will depart promptly at 2:30pm from Carmel Plaza, at the corner Junipero & Ocean Ave in downtown Carmel.

Return shuttles from the Santa Lucia Preserve to Carmel-by-the-Sea will be available throughout the evening.

SHUTTLE LOCATION

THINGS TO DO

There is so much to explore in and around Carmel & neighboring Big Sur, Monterey & Pebble Beach! If you haven't been here before, we recommend extending your trip to explore this beautiful part of the world. A few top picks:

17 MILE DRIVE

THE ICONIC SCENIC COASTAL DRIVE THROUGH PEBBLE BEACH AND PACIFIC GROVE - A MUST DO IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN HERE BEFORE!

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HOG'S BREATH INN

COZY UP AT THIS CLASSIC CLINT EASTWOOD BAR FOR A BURGER AND A BEER !

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BIG SUR BAKERY

PERFECT SPOT FOR A PRE OR POST-HIKE PASTRY, LOCATED ABOUT 45 MINUTES DRIVE SOUTH OF CARMEL - IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DRIVE!

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HENRY MILLER LIBRARY

A DREAMY BOOKSHOP IN THE REDWOODS. A WALK BACK IN TIME!

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J&C's Carmel Faves

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Our registry

Many of you are traveling across the globe to celebrate with us — your presence is the greatest gift and all we ask for! While gifts are not necessary, we'll share our registry soon for those who are interested.

OUR STORY

John and Carolyn both moved back to San Francisco in 2021. John returned from 7 years in Sydney and Carolyn came back after years in NYC. Carolyn caught John's eye at a friend's Christmas party in bright red pants, and we quickly got into a deep chat and a bowl of red and green peanut M&Ms (our favorite candy). She was a California girl, yet she had survived four winters in Ithaca, NY, which scored her major points with John, an upstate NY native. Though the spark was undeniable, it wasn't until our paths crossed again a few months later at the Royal Cuckoo, that John asked for Carolyn's number. This time, we couldn't ignore the connection and started dating shortly thereafter.

We bonded over our surprisingly similar tastes for briny oysters and anchovies, love of getting outside for trail runs, surfs, swims, and deep powder days, and reflective mindsets and journaling practices (just ask us about our Check-Ins!). Since then, we've enjoyed cooking for and hosting many of you at our dinner, Christmas, and Pi Day parties, navigated the rollercoasters of jobs and life stage transitions of our early (mid?) 30s, and tore up dance floors at many of your weddings.

On a rainy day in November, John convinced Carolyn to go back to the site of one their early, turning point dates near Tomales Bay. After shucking a few oysters and a brief speech (that Carolyn tried to turn into a conversation), John proposed. Carolyn said yes and we enjoyed a picturesque sunset picnic, just the two of us and some happy cows overlooking the ocean.

Over the last few years, we've built a strong partnership together, deepened bonds with each other's families and created a community with all of you. Thanks for your support and love on our journey as individuals and now together.

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