Ashley: Yes, we're getting married! *Kurtis laughs, visibly uncomfortable about being in the spotlight, likely a prequel to the wedding day* Ashley: Omg! why are you laughing?! We ARE getting married, on August 9th in San Diego! Kurtis: At Meraki, in South Park, near downtown and Balboa Park. Ashley: Its this is super cute restaurant fully turned venue. It's Italian, kitchen on site, The food's gonna be fabulous. And the bar is amazing - so beautiful! We're very excited
Ashley: We have a lot of guests coming from outside San Diego, so We’re going to informally kick things off on Thursday afternoon. We plan to have a fun itinerary for the weekend with some optional activities, And, you know, some, Very wedding specific events, which i’d call less optional! But! thinking Thursday afternoon we'd start off, have people meet us at the pool or the hotel bar, casual, get some of San Diego’s top tacos … then after the welcome party, friends can join us for baseball game! just trying to spend as much time with guests as possible! Kurtis: Then a Welcome event on Friday. Everyone's invited. And that'll be really casual and fun! Of course, wedding Saturday, then a goodbye casual deal on Sunday.
Ashley: Bright, cheery, summery. My goal is that you are gonna walk in there, and it's going to evoke Joy. Dammit, You will be joyful! … You better be joyful! *Both laugh. Ashley appears to be joking, but also unclear* Kurtis: If you're not happy, the bride's not happy, and nobody wants an unhappy bride! So please be happy…
Ashley: So glad you asked! The dress code is a summery Cocktail Attire! To be completely honest, I never have a damn clue what any dress code means and have to ask my friend Kelsey - she’s my fashion expert! But for this wedding, I’m recommending bright, summery colors and patterns! If you like a little guidance and inspiration, we have a Pinterest board [see below] with Kurtis’ recommended wedding styles! Kurtis: I’m wearing a suit, because I’m in the wedding. Ashley: Yes, the guests will wear suits too. Kurtis: Okay. But to be clear, I am in the wedding, though Ashley: you know, your cousin Sarah already found her dress and it is fabulous! I think her and Seth are setting are really high bar for best dressed! Interviewer: guests can see the inspiration board here: https://pin.it/Ey907DmIH
Ashley: So, I think it'll be pretty standard wedding schedule. We'll have to do all the bridal things in the morning, then ceremony will start around 4PM… we'll do the ceremony, Cocktail hour. And then it's really the fun beginning. You know what? We want fun The WHOLE time. BRING THE ENERGY… a lot of energy. Laugh, cry, cheer! Especially cheer! We're not having a wedding, so people will be quiet and respectful. Kurtis: I would love to be disrespected. I bet Ashley would love it if you flashed her when she walks down the aisle. Ashley: I mean, I absolutely would. But I’d also like our families to stay the entire event, so maybe we just save that for the bachelorette party, Noelle… god, I hope our mom’s don’t read this. [interviewer], can we strike this from the record? Interviewer: sorry, that’ll be up to my publisher. Kurtis: Don’t forget the after party! Ashley: Yes, the venue has strict noise restriction after 10PM, but fret not, Jerry, we’re gonna keep things going! Kurtis: Wait, did we talk about the bar, yet?
Ashley: well, yes, obviously.. Kurtis It’s a really standard open bar, beer, wine, premium liquor and specialty cocktails. So, actually, Pretty normal. Ashley: We’re just really trying to set expectations early here. This is a party! We expect you to have fun! And visit the bar! Kurtis: Just draw the line before puking, Taylor. Ashley: And don’t even attempt to go drink for drink with Chase. Kurtis: Or Derek… Really, it’s a bad idea. Ashley: Don’t do it, Jackson!
Ashley: It is! We’re really excited to have such a great time and let loose with you! Kurtis: Get after it!
Ashley: That is absolutely correct. The venue also has pretty limited parking, so even for local guests, I would really recommend ubering please! Kurtis: or take the bus! Ashley: Kurtis is obsessed with public transit… Kurtis: take the bus. San Diego 2 line runs directly from our recommended hotel to the venue and back. Ashley: Guests staying at the hotel can also just Uber or Lyft - it will be your best options for getting to many events from downtown San Diego! The venue is less than 10 minutes away, and it will save you any added hotel parking fees - note most areas of downtown San Diego charge $50 per night to park there, so unless you plan on driving all over, that will likely be preferable, but up to you!
Kurtis: yes! The Alma downtown San Diego. We are securing the hotel block, for a good rate! Ashley: it has a rooftop bar AND pool - great for entertaining parents and kids, Todd! And, perk for us, pretty photogenic, because- Kurtis: We’re staying there too! So if you want to see us through the weekend - Ashley: CUZ WE WANNA SEE YOU! Kurtis: Then you should stay there too! We plan to have get a bit of pool time in so we can see everyone! Ashley: It’s so nice of people to come all the way to paradise [San Diego], in August during optimal beautiful weather to see us get married! Paul, bring your sunscreen!
Kurtis: Check your invitation for your plus 1!
Ashley: You mean other than marrying the love of my life?! *squeezes Kurtis’ face* Kurtis: seeing every last one of our guests on the dance floor! Ashley: If they don’t bring their 120% for Levels [by Avicii], they’re all dead to me. Caroline will ensure everyone BRINGS IT! And don’t be fooled by how adorable, petite and beautiful she is! Kurtis: Yeah, she’s fucking ripped. I think she’d kick someone’s ass… Ashley: Zach has plenty of experience in this area. We kicked off my 30th birthday with Levels. Kurtis: I’ll include one ska song, just for you, John!
Kurtis: You better Ashley: We’ll allow the professional photographer to capture our ceremony photos, after that fair game! We can’t be everywhere all at once so take your selfies, capture your favorite parts of the night! Just make sure you meet us on the dance floor for a great time! Kurtis: We will have a google photos album for everyone to share their weekend photos! Ashley: We want to see it all! Show us how much fun you had in San Diego! We like it!
Ashley: Only if they tag us in every single photo so we can relive all the memories!! Plus, if I’m going to drop [wedding dress dollar amount] on a dress, you best believe I’m re-sharing all those photos! My 52 followers are gonna hate me. I can’t wait! Kurtis: you should ask Ashley to say ‘tag’ Ashley: I hate this idea. Now Diane is so tempted! Interview over!