Saturday October 7, 2023
Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA
603 days 8 hrs 40 mins ago
Schedule
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?
Please RSVP by September 1st! :)
Can I bring a date?
Please check when you RSVP whether you have a plus one! Please do not bring a date if you do not have a +1 on your RSVP.
Are kids welcome?
We kindly request this be an adult-only wedding. However, special exceptions can be made if you discuss with the bride and groom beforehand.
What will the weather be like?
The weather in San Diego in early October should be beautiful, averaging 75-80 degrees. Sometimes it can get a little chilly at night though.
Where should I park?
There is plenty of street parking all around the venue. There is also a small parking lot behind the venue. Both options are free. You cannot leave your car overnight in their parking lot.
What should I wear?
Please dress for a colorful garden party! Need some ideas? Here's a Pinterest board with some ideas: www.pinterest.com/kmcline21/colorful-garden-party-attire/
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour will be outdoors, and our reception will be indoor/outdoor.
What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?
Calling all ladies! Do not wear stiletto heels. I repeat, do not wear stiletto heels. The wedding ceremony will be in grass, and cocktail hour will on the patio which has uneven surfaces, so wear chunky heels or sandals. We don't want any of you ruining nice shoes or breaking any ankles!
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
Please refrain from taking photos during the ceremony.
Yes! We would love for you to take photos and share them. Please use the following link to share your photos of our wedding day with us:
You'll see QR codes you can scan at the wedding for easy photo sharing.
Whom should I call with questions?
Please text the bride or groom with any questions at 916-956-6656 (Kayla) or 408-960-4453 (Kit).
Registry
Your presence on our big day is enough of a present to us! Please consider donating to one of the below charities that mean a lot to us and our families instead of bringing a gift.
Travel
Getting In
We recommend flying into the San Diego International Airport
Getting to the Wedding Venue (Secret Garden at RSF)
The San Diego International Airport is located in downtown, which is approximately 35-40 minutes from the wedding venue (without traffic). The wedding venue is located in Rancho Santa Fe, which is in northern San Diego. Lyft and Uber are usually an easy option, but renting a car for the weekend might be a cheaper option. If you are feeling adventurous, you could also take the tram in some parts of San Diego!
October is still Summer in San Diego, and our wedding weekend is a holiday weekend so please make your arrangements as soon as possible for the best rates and availability.
Our Favorite Restaurants
Most Affordable Hotels - Hotel Circle / Mission Valley
This area is not close to the beach (about a 15 min drive), but close to Fashion Valley Mall and restaurants. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the wedding venue from this area (without traffic). Here are some hotel suggestions:
Best Western Seven Seas
411 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA 92108
Approx. $135/night
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
901 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108
Approx. $180/night
Town & Country San Diego
500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, California, United States, 92108
Approx. $239/night
Affordable Hotels - Mission Bay/Pacific Beach
This area is in between the airport and the wedding venue. It takes about 20-25 minutes to get to the wedding venue from this area (without traffic). Here are a few suggested hotels:
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay
4610 De Soto St, San Diego, CA 92109
Approx. $137/night
Bahia Resort Hotel
998 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
Approx. $291/night
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
1404 Vacation Rd, San Diego, CA 92109
Approx. $369/night
Expensive Hotels - La Jolla
This area is a really nice, touristy location close to beaches, shops, and the UTC Mall. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the wedding venue from La Jolla (without traffic). Here are a few hotel suggestions:
Grande Colonial
910 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037
Walking distance to La Jolla's Cove
Approx. $345/night
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
10950 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Walking distance to Black's Beach
Approx. $400/night
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
9700 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
5 min drive to Black's Beach, 10 min to La Jolla Shores
Approx. $450/night
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
5 min drive to Black's Beach, 10 min to La Jolla Shores
Approx. $750/night
Expensive Hotels - Del Mar
This area is close to beaches, shops, restaurants, and the wedding venue. It takes about 10-15 minutes to get to the venue from this area (without traffic). Here are hotel suggestions:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Del Mar
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
10 minute drive to the nearest beach
Approx. $345/night
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
5 minute drive to the nearest beach
Approx. $375/night
L'Auberge Del Mar
1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
On the beach
Approx. $683/night
Check for Traffic!
Please make sure to check the traffic before leaving, and even give yourself a little buffer time. San Diego can have heavy traffic on Fridays and Saturdays, on most of our freeways. Please plan accordingly, and keep in mind the wedding venue is in the northern county of San Diego.
Story
We went to Santa Barbara City College and became best friends after the first time we met. We spent most days together after that - playing Spikeball at the beach, walking around the Santa Barbara zoo, cheering Chad on at his softball games, going to college parties on Del Playa Dr. or at Sigma Nu, and getting late night burritos at Rosarito.
About a year into our friendship, we decided to start dating and shortly after we made the big decision to move to San Diego together.
In the last 5 years living in San Diego, we've survived Kit going to Law School at USD, sharing a 1 bedroom apartment during COVID, raising two insanely hyperactive dogs, and starting our careers.
We went back to Santa Barbara at the end of August in 2022 where Kit proposed on the beach we used to play Spikeball at with all of our friends. Where this whole thing started!
Tidbits
What was your most memorable date?
Our first date - we went to a really fancy dinner at Tre Lune in Montecito, CA
What's your favorite activity together?
Taking the dogs to the park, a dog beach, or on a long walk/hike
Where are you going for your honeymoon?
Barcelona, Spain > Dubai, Saudi Arabia > The Maldives
What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?
Probably a tie between when we went to Munich, Rome, and Venice before Kit started his study abroad program and St. Croix to celebrate our friend's wedding!
We’re on the same page about
Almost everything... except for whether the dogs should be allowed on the bed and the couch ;)
A life goal of ours
To continue traveling and buy a house someday with a yard for Lola and Oakley!
The dorkiest thing about us is
How funny we think we are or how hard we laugh at our really dumb jokes and sarcastic comments...
We are regulars at
Baked Bear, Starbucks, Fiesta Island Dog Beach, Fidel's Little Mexico, Zia's Pizza, Snap Dragon Stadium, Ken Sushi Workshop, OB Dog Beach, & OB Brewery