Roaring Camp Railroads

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Rehearsal Dinner

Our Wedding

We first met years ago in Concord through a circle of mutual friends, crossing paths long before we knew what the future held. Over time, friendship turned into something deeper, and on our wedding day we’ll be celebrating six years together. We quickly discovered how much we have in common — a shared love for the outdoors, fishing, camping, exploring new places, and most importantly, spending time with the people we love most. As if fate had a sense of humor, we later learned that our moms grew up in the same town, attended the same high school in Concord, and unknowingly shared roots long before we did. What began as coincidence has grown into a life built on love, adventure, and family — and we can’t wait to continue that journey together.

Our Story

Photos

Clayton Tanner

Kurosh Ghassem

Adam Puhger

Frank Famalett

Justin Lamb

Corey Daub

Lance Smith

Nick Looper

Chad Grant

Chas Rowe

Stephanie Reed

Jessica Lanctoe

Casey Dwy

Grace Covington

Cynthia Tanner

Alejandra Puhger

Kim Zocchi

Linda Leckliter

Sarah Pringle 

Wedding Party

Dress Code:Semi-Formal – Mountain StyleWe invite guests to dress in polished, semi-formal attire suitable for an outdoor mountain setting.All-Black Attire RequestedDress Code: Semi-Formal, All-Black Attire We kindly ask our guests to wear all-black attire for our wedding day. This will help create a timeless, elegant look that complements our celebration and setting. Thank you for being part of the vision. Pro Tip (Santa Cruz Mountains in June)Even in June, evenings can cool down.Light layers or jackets recommended for the evening.

Dress Code

Located in Ben Lomond, 11 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Quality Inn &amp; Suites Santa Cruz Mountains has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a TV. Quality Inn &amp; Suites Santa Cruz Mountains offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Pasatiempo Golf Club is 11 miles from the accommodation, while University of California Santa Cruz is 11 miles from the property. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 34 miles away.

Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains

Just minutes from area beaches and the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel features spacious and comfortable accommodations as well as relaxing amenities in Santa Cruz, California. Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valleyfeatures guestrooms and suites that are filled with unique amenities. Guests will enjoy free wireless high-speed internet access, microwaves and refrigerators. Enjoyable facilities at the Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley include an outdoor pool and well-equipped fitness center with Precor equipment. Guests can stay productive in the hotel's 24-hour business center. Stonehouse Bar &amp; Grill, located on-site, serves traditional California cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Located in Scotts Valley, 7.5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley has accommodations with free bikes, private parking, a fitness center and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and American options. The hotel has a terrace. Guests at Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley will be able to enjoy activities in and around Scotts Valley, like cycling. Guests can use the business center or relax in the bar. San Jose Convention Center is 25 miles from the accommodation, while Pasatiempo Golf Club is 5 miles from the property. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 25 miles away.

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Nestled in the picturesque Santa Cruz Mountains, Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley is a Spanish-style, California hotel featuring comfortable guest rooms and contemporary amenities. This hotel features a heated outdoor pool and serves a daily full breakfast served fresh every morning from 06:00 until 10:00. Offering free WiEi, the spacious, beautifully appointed 100% smoke-free guest rooms offer stylish furnishings, artful décor, and amenities such as cable TV and a refrigerator. Spa bath suites are also available at this pet-friendly hotel. An on-site business center is available to guests of Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley. An ideal location puts guests within close proximity of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, hiking and biking trails and fishing spots. San Jose International Airport is 25 minutes’ drive away.

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie. Free WiFi is accessible in all rooms at this boutique inn. Cable TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and an private bathroom are standard in every room at The Inn at Pasatiempo. French-country décor and light-colored linens furnish each room. A 24-hour reception welcomes guests to The Inn at Pasatiempo. Guests can enjoy seating on an elevated outdoor terrace surrounded by colorful gardens at this french-country inn. Within a 10 minutes’ drive of The Inn at Pasatiempo is Santa Cruz Beach Boadwalk and the University of Santa Cruz.

Inn At Pasatiempo

This motel is off the Santa Cruz Highway One and is 2 miles from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The motel offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. National 9 Motel rooms include a private bathroom. The rooms are also equipped with cable TV with HBO. The National 9 offers guests daily coffee in the lobby. The motel also offers air conditioning. The Henry Cowell Redwood State Park is 5 miles from the National 9 Motel. The University of California – Santa Cruz is 3 miles from the motel. Please use Google Maps for the directions to the Motel. Your cellphone app may take you to a different location.

National 9 Santa Cruz

Offering a fitness center, Best Western Inn is set in Santa Cruz in the California Region, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Pacific Avenue is 0.8 mi from Best Western Inn, while University of California Santa Cruz is 1.7 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport, 27 mi from the property.

Best Western Inn

Ideally located off Highway 17 and only minutes from the beautiful beaches of Santa Cruz, California, this hotel offers many thoughtful amenities, and is close to popular area attractions. The Hampton Inn Santa Cruz places guests near the historic downtown shopping district, top-rated golf courses and the exciting boardwalk. Scenic state parks, surfing and fishing are also easily accessible from the hotel. Guests can enjoy a restful night of sleep on the Santa Cruz Hampton Inn's signature Cloud Nine beds, then enjoy a free continental breakfast while reading a free weekday newspaper. The hotel also features an indoor swimming pool along with a modern business center.

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

The Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is conveniently located where Highway 1 and Highway 17 meet. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All rooms offer a coffee machine, a hairdryer, ironing facilities, a refrigerator, and a microwave. Select rooms offer a spa bath. A grab-n-go style vegetarian breakfast is included with your stay. There are also four 24-hour restaurants within walking distance. This hotel also features an outdoor heated pool and hot tub, and business center services. The Comfort Inn Santa Cruz has a 24-hour front desk. Ample parking is available. Local attractions like Santa Cruz Beach, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Wharf, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Roaring Camp Railroads are close by. The beach, boardwalk, giant redwood trees, scenic Capitola, several shops and the wharf are less than 0.9 mi away. The University of California, Santa Cruz is 2 mi away.

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Located in Santa Cruz, 1.4 miles from Santa Cruz Beach, Quality Inn provides air-conditioned rooms and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. The property is around 1.4 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 31 miles from San Jose Convention Center and 2 miles from Pasatiempo Golf Club. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 2.4 miles away and Winchester Mystery House is 29 miles from the inn. Guests at the inn can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. Quality Inn has a sun terrace. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 2.1 miles from the accommodation, while University of California Santa Cruz is 2.1 miles away. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 30 miles from the property.

Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area

Centrally located in the heart of Santa Cruz, this motel offers pet-friendly accommodations just 1 mile from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk are available. Contactless check-in is provided. Decorated in cool tones, rooms at Ocean Lodge - Santa Cruz are fitted with carpeted flooring and wooden furnishings. A cable TV, ironing facilities and a hairdryer are included. Ice and vending machines are also available outside the room. Santa Cruz Ocean Lodge is 1.5 miles from the Santa Cruz Museum of National History and 2.7 miles from the University of California. It is 3.7 miles from Wilder Ranch State Park.

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Located in Downtown Santa Cruz this hotel is 15 minutes' walk from many shops and restaurants. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Parking is free for guests. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz rooms include a microwave and refrigerator, for midnight snacks and light meals. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz provides guests with a daily continental breakfast and USA Today Newspaper . This hotel is only 1.5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Wharf. Mystery Spot is less than 10 minutes' drive away. The University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) is 15 minutes' drive from the property.

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

Featuring an outdoor pool with cabanas available, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature free WiFi. All rooms are soundproofed. A seating area, an electronics charging station, a TV with cable channels, and a coffee machine are featured in each spacious room. Solaire Restaurant and Bar is onsite and features local wine and beer. Guests can enjoy farm to table ingredients and a seasonal menu. A fitness center is on site. A concierge service is provided for the hotel to assist guests with dinner reservations and area attractions. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Capital Village is 8.8 miles away, and Pacific Avenue with boutique shops and stores is just 15 minutes’ walk from the property.

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, this motel is 5 minutes' walk from downtown Santa Cruz. It offers free WiFi and free parking. The air-conditioned guest rooms at The Islander Motel are equipped with a 40-inch flat-screen HDTV and free local calls. A microwave and a refrigerator are featured in all rooms. A 24-hour reception is available to guests of the smoke-free Islander Motel. The famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk is 0.7 mi from this motel. Cowell's Beach is 5 minutes' drive away. The University of California, Santa Cruz is 2.5 miles away.

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Oceana Inn Santa Cruz - Adults Only.Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at inn. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available.Reception assistance is offered at the inn featuring express check-in or check-out. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation.Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the inn to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Oceana Inn Santa Cruz - Adults Only, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay.Enhance your experience at inn with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service and air conditioning for your convenience.A few accommodations within Oceana Inn Santa Cruz - Adults Only offer unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms within the inn, a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker is available to cater to your requirements when desired.It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Begin your day carefree at Oceana Inn Santa Cruz - Adults Only, as complimentary breakfast is offered for your convenience.

Seaside Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is 2 mi from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes' drive to the University of California Santa Cruz. The all-suite hotel features free WiFi, an outdoor hot tub, and spacious suites. Guest suites at the Best Western Plus All Suites Inn are equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. A separate seating area and a work desk are provided. A cable TV with HBO and in-room movies is also included. The Best Western Plus All Suites Inn provides free hot breakfast buffet. Guests have free access to the fitness center. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 5 minutes' drive from the Best Western Plus All Suites Inn.

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Arrival &amp; Schedule:Please plan to arrive at the parking lot by 2:30 PM on June 26, 2026. The train will depart promptly at 3:00 PM, so we kindly ask everyone to arrive on time. Our wedding celebration will continue until 10:00 PM, with optional help for cleanup until 11:00 PM. Afterward, we plan to head into downtown Santa Cruz for anyone who would like to keep the celebration going — possibly bowling and more fun to follow!

PLEASE NO CHILDREN:While we absolutely love your children, we have chosen to make our wedding an adults-only celebration so that everyone can relax, be fully present, and enjoy a special evening together. We hope this gives parents the chance to take a well-deserved night off to celebrate, unwind, and create lasting memories with us. Thank you so much for your understanding and support — it truly means the world to us. **** Infants are welcome to attend****

NO REGISTRY - HONEYMOON FUND ONLY Your presence at our wedding is truly the greatest gift we could ask for. As we begin this next chapter together, we kindly ask that in place of physical gifts, contributions be made to our honeymoon fund. Any support toward creating memories together means more to us than words can express, and we are so grateful to celebrate with you.

Accommodations:We have not reserved a hotel room block for our wedding. We kindly encourage guests to book their accommodations as soon as possible, as availability in the area may be limited. Thank you for planning ahead.

Unplugged Ceremony: We kindly ask that guests refrain from using cell phones or cameras during the ceremony. We are fortunate to have an extensive professional photography team capturing every moment, and we promise to share those photos with you shortly after the wedding via an email gallery. Thank you for being fully present with us.

Nate & Emilee

Nate & Emilee

Dress Code

SEMI-FORMAL