Rachel & Joseph

We can't wait to share our special day with you.

Saturday June 25, 2022

Palos Verdes Estates, CA, USA

1125 days 4 hrs 49 mins ago

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Story

We met in college at UC Santa Barbara. We were friends for a few years before we started dating in senior year.

I knew Rachel was the one long before we got together. I had almost given up once she went to study abroad in Germany, but once she returned we hit it off immediately. I remember crashing her debate club just to spend time with her! Fast forward a few years and we got engaged in the same city we met in.

We've been engaged for 2 years now - holding off on the wedding while Rachel focused on her law degree. We adopted a retired racing greyhound named, Mina. (You can see our family photo below!) We are excited for this next step in our lives together and are happy to share it with you!

Tidbits

How did you first meet?

See Our Story!

What was your most memorable date?

When we first started dating in college, we became regulars at an Irish pub called Dublin's. We had a 30-minute break between classes where we would meet up and play a game of pool before our next class. That was our routine 3+ days a week!

Where are you going for your honeymoon?

We haven't completely decided yet! Our favorite options so far are going to Japan or going somewhere in Europe. Any suggestions?

What's the best meal you have eaten together?

One of our favorite things to eat is the Oysters Rockefeller from Hendry's Boathouse in Santa Barbara. Hendry's is our favorite place to eat and we go there whenever we can!

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

When we got engaged, we spent the weekend in Santa Barbara. We did all of our favorite things and a few things we hadn't done before. One of which was going to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. When we got up to the Island View lookout it was the perfect place to propose.

The dorkiest thing about us is

Joseph.

Schedule

Saturday, June 25, 2022

Ceremony and Reception

4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

We're getting married! We'd like to share a few words with everyone. Dinner, drinks, and dancing to follow!

Cocktail Attire

South Coast Botanic Garden, Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, USA

To Be Announced

Post-Wedding Brunch 🥐🥓🥂

For all those of you who are staying a day longer, we are going to setup a breakfast, stay tuned.

Registry

Your presence is enough of a present to us! For those of you who are stubborn, we've put together a wish-list to help you out.

Browse Our Registry

Travel

Getting In

If you are flying, we recommend flying into LAX or Long Beach Airport!

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Torrance - South Bay, Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA, USA

This is where we are having our room block, with a limited number of rooms available at a discount. Please use the link below to book!

hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/laxthdt-cew-8f632003-8623-46dc-94ef-67a98594c6cb/

310-540-0500

21333 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, USA

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Suggested Stay:

Fri, June 24 - Sun, June 26

Rolling Hills Estates, CA, USA

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Our Favorite Restaurants

Coffee Cartel (Riviera Village)

El Pollo Inka - multiple locations in the area, try the Lomo Saltado!

Moon Donuts - best donuts we've ever had

Naja's Place - beer bar on the pier

Things to do in the South Bay

The Del Amo Fashion Center

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 Friday, May 13th, so we can have an accurate headcount. :)

Can I bring a date?

Please check your invite for your +1!

Are kids welcome?

As much as we love your little ones, we will not be including them in the ceremony or reception. Please reach out if you have questions!

Where should I park?

There is plenty of free parking at the botanic garden.

Are the ceremony and reception locations wheelchair accessible?

Yes, and we will have a golf cart available for anyone needing assistance getting around the property!

What should I wear?

Semi-formal cocktail attire

Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

Our wedding ceremony and reception are outdoors.

What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?

The reception will be held in the lower meadow of the botanic garden, which is all grass and not completely flat. Please plan your footwear accordingly!

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 with us on the Joy app.

Wedding Party

Samantha Enders

Maid of Honor

Edgar Meneses

Best Man

Tiffany Barrett

Matron of Honor

Connor Northend

Groomsman

Vanessa Torres

Bridesmaid

Keenan Sucov

Groomsman

Peerada Meemalayath

Bridesmaid

Justin Sims

Groomsman

Kate Benner

Bridesmaid

Jesus Diera

Groomsman

Tiffany Nguyen

Bridesmaid

Carson Sims

Groomsman

Katharina Serwe

Bridesmaid

Joseph Schiff

Groomsman

Lynette Clark

Bridesmaid

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