Wedding Timeline

The ceremony will be held at The UCSC Arboretum, a beautiful collection of gardens from around the world. We will be in the Australian garden. Arboretum Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 14:00 Guests can arrive early to enjoy the gardens 15:00 Ceremony 15:30 Champagne toast 16:45 Guests go to Persephone The reception will be at Persephone, our favorite restaurant. 7945 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 18:00 Walter and Alex arrive 18:30 Four-course dinner 20:00 Party 馃グ

August 17, 2023 路 Alex

Dress code: formal fairytale

Dress in formal attire. If you would like, you can lean into the high fantasy style by adding a touch of whimsy to your formal outfit; if you鈥檙e not sure what to wear, you can look at the mood board for inspiration! Please keep in mind that September is still summer in our area, so dress for heat. Above are some examples of what we mean by formal, whimsical, and cool enough for summer....

July 27, 2023 路 Alex

RSVP Information

RSVPs are now open Please take a moment to RSVP on our invitation site: https://walterandalex.rsvpify.com

June 21, 2023 路 1 min 路 Walter, Alex

Gifts of the Heart

As our wedding day approaches, we would like to express our sincere thanks for your well wishes and support. Instead of wedding gifts, we kindly request that you consider making a donation to a cause close to our hearts. We suggest the Vera Moulton Wall Center, part of Stanford Children鈥檚 Hospital and an international leader in the field of pulmonary vascular disease. The Center is pioneering new and novel clinical therapies to transform pulmonary hypertension treatment....

June 15, 2023 路 1 min 路 Walter, Alex

Our Mood Board

High romance | High fantasy This mood board is a collection of images evocative of the style and emotional tone of our wedding. Lanterns, fairy lights, and ribbons decorate a natural setting, as if wood elves were gathered for late summer festivities. Deep purples and blues ground the color palette in soulful sincerity, while bright amber accents add sparks of joy. Warm grey and silver are the soft, neutral meeting point between these opposites....

June 15, 2023 路 1 min 路 Walter, Alex