Bryan & Rachel

We can't wait to share our special day with you all! Join us this November to help us make some lifelong memories together.

Saturday November 18, 2023

Long Beach, CA, USA

Story

Bryan and Rachel met as budding artists and students at Ringling College of Art and Design. More specifically, they met when Bryan moved Rachel into her first dorm room (he claims not to remember this). For a year they grew their friendship, playing the very cool, not nerdy sport of Quidditch together, and hanging out with their close group of friends, getting up to the sorts of shenanigans only college students can get up to. On September 1st, 2012, they started dating, and they've been inseparable since.

After college, they moved out to the west coast to follow their careers, forming a tight-knit community of friends both new and old in the Golden State. For the better part of a decade, they've cooked together, traveled together, worked together, and even weathered a pandemic together. On September 3rd, 2022, Bryan proposed to Rachel, and now they are finally ready to tie the knot together! They can't wait to celebrate this new milestone in their lives with all of their loving family and friends.

Tidbits

How did you first meet?

Not many people can say they've met playing Quidditch, but Bryan and Rachel can; if you don't count them meeting when Bryan was a member of the Ringling Smile Staff and helped to move freshman Rachel in (brief, but fateful).

Who made the first move? How?

Bryan did with a kiss, but Rachel pined for him longer. ;)

Who's going to take out the trash?

Joint effort (Bryan)

What was your most memorable date?

There's been a LOT of memorable dates over the past years, but the date that ended with Bryan proposing to Rachel in a treehouse has the honor of being the most memorable.

What's your favorite activity together?

Traveling and exploring new places and hikes are their favorite activities, but eating good food together is a close second.

What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?

Road-tripping through New Zealand was Bryan and Rachel's favorite trip by far and a good contender for the honeymoon.

A life goal of ours

To have two dogs who both love Rachel more.

Schedule

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Ceremony and Reception

4:00 PM

We're getting married! Dinner, drinks, and dancing to follow! Parking is located in the lot across from the site. Both the Ceremony and the Reception will take place outdoors, so please dress accordingly. High heels and stilettos are not recommended, but good dancing shoes are.

Dress Code

Semi-Formal / Cocktail Attire

Travel

Plane

Getting In

For the most competitive prices and more flight options, we recommend flying into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), located half an hour away from Long Beach. For a more regional option, Long Beach Airport (LGB) is located only ten minutes away from the ceremony and reception site, with multiple hotels located in the area.

Car

Alamo Rent A Car, Aviation Boulevard, Inglewood, CA, USA

Car

Alamo Rent A Car, Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, CA, USA

Note

Rideshare Options

For anyone who wants an alternative to taxis or renting a car, Uber and Lyft are both good, relatively inexpensive options for the LA and Long Beach areas and are available at basically all times. Please note that if you're flying into LAX, they have a designated pickup area for rideshares, including taxis, called LAXit. You can walk or catch the free shuttle outside baggage claim on level one to LAX-it.

Hotel Product

The Cove Hotel, East Willow Street, Long Beach, CA, USA

Hotel Product

Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Airport, North Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, CA, USA

Hotel Product

Hampton Inn Long Beach Airport, North Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, CA, USA

Hotel Product

Sunlight Motel, East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA, USA

Assistance

Booking Assistant - Find Hotels Near Our Venue

Suggested Stay:

Fri, November 17 - Sun, November 19

4600 Virginia Rd, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA

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