Schedule
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Los Olivos Wine Crawl
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday we will welcome you into SYV by curating a wine crawl to partake in! Dustin and I will join in the action, visiting several of our favorite wine shops in Los Olivos. All these wine tasting rooms are within walking distance of one another, so the idea is that we'll all cross paths with each other throughout the afternoon. Please jump to the "Travel" tab to see our favorite Tasting Rooms, including some with deals just for our guests!
Welcome Party
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
We will be hosting a Welcome Party Thursday evening at Four Brothers in Los Olivos. Drinks and Food will be provided!
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Shuttle Bus 🚌
2:30 PM
Shuttles will be escorting guests to and from the venue. There will be two different times in which guests can be picked up at The Landsby Hotel. First scheduled pick up will be 2:30pm. The second scheduled pick up will be 3pm. Shuttles will start running at the end of the night as early as 7:30 for guests that would like to leave early. Shuttles will also accommodate transportation to the after party at The Maverick Saloon.
Ceremony and Reception
4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Wedding day! The ceremony and reception are at the same venue! Shuttle service will be provided to and from the venue from The Landsby in Solvang. We kindly ask that you do not drive to the venue as you cannot park on site.
Maverick Saloon After Hours
10:30 PM
If you want to keep the party going, join us at the Maverick Saloon for more music, drinks, and dancing.
Travel
WTF is SYV
Santa Ynez Valley is a beautiful wine region in Central California. SYV consists of a few small towns; Solvang, Buellton, Santa Ynez and Los Olivos. Recommend watching the movie SIDEWAYS to get an idea of the region and their delicious wines. We took our first trip to SYV in 2019 when we were celebrating our 5 year dating anniversary. On that trip we fell in love with the region.
It’s charming, low key, and has some of the best wines in California. After this first trip we both said to each other how special it would be to do a group trip and/or bring our families here one day, so when it came to where we wanted to get married - SYV was a no brainer!
We look forward to sharing some of our favorite wine shops and restaurants in the region. Head to our recommendations page for activities and things to do while in SYV. You can also make the 30 minute drive to explore Santa Barbara, the beautiful beach city nearby.
Getting In
Santa Ynez Valley is a beautiful wine region in Southern California near Santa Barbara. The closest airport to fly into will be Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). From there you’ll travel about 2 hours north by car to Solvang, where lodging will be.
Getting to Solvang
You’ll hop on the 405 North and end up on the 101 North. Once you get to Ventura County you’ll see some of the CA coastline for a good chunk of your drive.
Well wait .. Should I Rent a Car?
Sure! We know some of you will be flying in together with a group of friends, so going in on a large car together might be fun!
Or we also suggest a car service or shuttle. Uber/Lyft is pretty active in SYV so you don’t need to be dependent on a car once you get up there.
We'll be staying in Solvang, CA for the weekend.
We will be staying at The Landsby for our Wedding Weekend. We have a room block for this hotel for Friday and Saturday night. You can book through this link if you are also interested in staying here, and if it says sold out just let us know and we will add more rooms to the block.
If you would like to extend your stay at this hotel, say check in Thursday or checkout Monday you can do so by calling John Schulz (8056977050), the Reservation Manager at the number above. Just make sure you say you're part of the Stark-Jones/Kerns Wedding Block.
If The Landsby is not for you, don't worry we have a couple other recommendations below.
The Vineland -
The Hadsten -
Wine Valley Inn -
AirBnB's and other short term rental properties are also available. We recommend staying in Solvang or Los Olivos. Just make sure the listing says it is close to Downtown Solvang as that is where the shuttles will pick up guests for the wedding.
Los Olivos Wine Crawl - For the deals say you’re with The Kerns Wedding Party!
Our Favorite Restaurants
Things to do in SYV
Story
Chelsea and Dustin met the good ol’ fashioned way. At the club. One random night out in Los Angeles in which Dustin was celebrating his friend Joey Connard’s birthday, and Chelsea was having a girls night out with her friends.
When she and her friends arrived at the initial bar they planned to go to, on a whim, they chose to go inside “The Room” instead because the music and vibes seemed much more fun. This decision changed everything.
Chelsea spotted Dustin amongst him and his friends - cause I mean how could you not - and Dustin checked her out from across the room and hit her with the smooth head nod. As the night progressed, they finally connected. Dancing the night away. Grinding and gyrating til Chelsea took his Yankees hat and donned it upon her head. It was at this point Dustin knew “I’m gonna marry this girl someday.” But instead of getting down on one knee right then and there, He instead asked her out.
Their first date was at Bosa Nova in Hollywood where they spent hours talking over Brazilian food. They bonded over Sports, and their love for the Lakers and Kobe Bryant. Their journey continued through travel, wine tastings, concerts, family trips, and sports games. And to even raising their fur child together, whom they inevitably named, Kobe.
On November 14, 2022 while vacationing in Cabo San Lucas for their anniversary, Dustin (finally) got down on one knee and proposed at The Sunset Monalisa. Chelsea said, “Yes!”
Thus we are here today, excited to celebrate our love and joining of our families with all of you.
Tidbits
What's your favorite activity together?
We love to travel, go camping, big foodies, and enjoy sports games, comedy shows, concerts together.
What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?
If we had to pick one, we'll say our entire trip to Europe this past May was our most epic adventure yet. We visited Paris, Berlin, and Stockholm in the span of two weeks.
What's the best meal you have eaten together?
Ooof, we eat GOOD! We had an amazing Omakase experience in Stockholm, Sushi Sho. And also the best Steak and Frites in Paris, Severo. But in the States, the top spot goes to Fia Steak in Santa Monica.
First Sporting Event
On their 3rd date, Chelsea and Dustin went to the USC/Arizona St. football game. They ran the beer pong table at the Trojan tailgate, then enjoyed an epic college football game ... well, sort of. Down three TDs with 3:53 to play, ASU scored three straight TDs including a hail mary game-winning TD to upset #16 USC... And the best part, Chelsea and Dustin missed the whole damn thing. Thinking the game was over and trying to beat the traffic, they left early and could only hear the roars of the crowd from a 7-11 parking lot. Regardless, this early sports date set the tone for their shared love in live events.
Best Concert Together?
Dustin will say Tom Petty's final concert performance ever at the Hollywood Bowl, before his untimely death just days after. And Chelsea will say her first time at Coachella watching Queen Bey put on the most iconic performance the desert has ever seen.
Best Comedy Show you saw Together?
Tossup between Bill Burr at The Forum or Dave Chappelle at The Hollywood Bowl. Both of Chelsea and Dustin's favorites. The Chappelle show included Chris Rock taking the stage for the first time since "the slap", and Chappelle being rushed on stage by a crazed fan. Both epic nights of Comedy by The Greats.
Our Best Camping Trip?
We caught the camping bug on our first trip to Big Sur, CA. The serene beauty of the California Coast Line and Mountains, inspired us to go on many more trips outdoors. And our pup Kobe loved it so we were sold. Our most memorable would be when we packed up the car and headed to the Grand Canyon and Sedona.
Where are you going for your honeymoon?
Italia baby!
Q & A
For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!
When is the RSVP deadline?
If you know you will no be able to make it, don't fret, we understand; but please let us know as soon as possible.
Can I bring a date?
We are so excited to celebrate this day with our closest friends and family! As we have a strict guest list to stay within our venues capacity and our budget, we can only accommodate those listed on your specific invitation. Thank you for understanding.
Are kids welcome?
As much as we love your little ones, we are not having kids outside the bridal party at the wedding.
What will the weather be like?
You can expect mid-70s during April in Solvang.
Where should I park?
We will be providing transportation to and from the wedding venue for all wedding guest. Parking on site is limited and we DO NOT encourage our guests to drive as parking will not be available on site. Please check back after invitations are sent out for shuttle information.
What should I wear?
For the wedding we ask that you wear semi-formal attire. Women think dresses, florals, spring colors, etc. Men let’s put on our sharpest suit and steer clear of denim.
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Kind of! Our ceremony will be outdoors and the reception will be in an indoor/outdoor space.
What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?
Calling all ladies! Do not wear stiletto heels. I repeat, do not wear stiletto heels. There are a bunch of grassy areas that you will have to walk in so wear chunky heels or wedges. Can't have any of you ruining nice shoes or breaking any ankles.
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
Yes! We would love for you to take photos and share them. However, please refrain from taking photos/videos during the ceremony.
What if I have a dietary restriction?
As soon as possible, please text Chelsea or Dustin if you have any dietary restrictions we should know of.
Will there be an open bar?
You're coming to The Wedding of The Future Mr. and Mrs. Kerns - Duh! Put some Respect on our Name.
Wedding Party
Melissa
Maid of Honor
Karl
Best Man
Avneet
Bridesmaid
Ryan
Groomsman
Kristal
Bridesmaid
Jason
Groomsman
Raquelle
Bridesmaid
Nima
Groomsman
Andrea
Bridesmaid
Sal
Groomsman
Mey
Bridesmaid
Camden
Groomsman
Kobe
Best Pup
Miraya & Jhett
Flower Girl & Ring Bearer
Registry
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