We’re getting married among the redwoods of Big Sur, and we’d love for you to be there. Come for a long weekend of tall trees, salt air, good food and the people we love most, all based in one little town on the California coast.
Three days on the coast. Times are approximate and we’ll share any updates here, so check back as the date gets closer.
Dinner and dancing under the string lights on the rooftop at Grasing’s
We’re all staying together at Le Petit Pali, a storybook inn of river-rock walls, brick courtyards and window boxes. It’s a short walk to the beach, Ocean Avenue and the restaurants in the village.
We’ll share booking details and any group rate here as soon as they’re confirmed.
Open in MapsMonterey is the easiest option. The larger Bay Area airports usually have more flights and cheaper fares.
Carmel is very walkable, and the hotel, shops and Grasing’s are all close together. If you fly into SJC or SFO, rent a car. The drive down Highway 1 is beautiful.
The ceremony is about 45 minutes down the coast in Big Sur, so you’ll want a car or a seat in someone else’s. We’ll help coordinate rides.
Heads up: Carmel homes famously have no street addresses, so use business names in your maps app.
A few of our favorite ways to spend Monday morning, or an extra day if you can stay.
Some of the most beautiful coastline anywhere. Easy trails, sea lions and hidden coves. Go early, because parking fills up fast.
Storybook cottages, art galleries, tucked-away courtyards and plenty of coffee shops.
White sand at the foot of Ocean Ave. It’s dog-friendly and perfect for a morning walk.
Pebble Beach, the Lone Cypress and ocean views that don’t quit. Enter through the Carmel Gate.
Want more time among the giants? Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park has easy trails through old-growth redwoods, and the Bixby Bridge is on the way.
Twenty minutes up the road on Cannery Row. The kelp forest and sea otters are worth it.
Please let us know if you can make it. RSVP once per invitation and include everyone in your party.
Garden formal with a woodland feel: think linen, light suits and flowy dresses in earthy and coastal tones. The ceremony is on a soft forest floor, so skip stilettos and bring block heels, wedges or flats. Sunday’s dinner is casual.
Carmel in early May is usually sunny and mild, around the mid-60s during the day and low 50s at night. It’s cooler in the shade of the redwoods and on the rooftop after sunset, so bring a layer or wrap.
Please RSVP for the guests named on your invitation. If you have questions about your party, just reach out to us directly.
Having you travel to celebrate with us is the greatest gift. If you’d like to give something anyway, we’ll post registry details here soon.
The grove is about 45 minutes south of Carmel on Highway 1, and dinner at Grasing’s is back in town. We’ll share shuttle, carpool and parking plans closer to the date. Cell service is spotty in Big Sur, so download directions before you leave.
Text or call us anytime, or leave a note in the RSVP form and we’ll get back to you.
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