Rehearsal Dinner

Botanica

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Alex's Story

Going to try and keep this short as I do not want to write a really long story. I first met Alex online. I thought she was a nice girl and what stuck out is that she is a Lutheran. I thought she was from the mid west, but after having trouble finding the right one, I simply messaged her. She did not respond right away and I was ready to find another girl but she responded. I ended up talking to her and she seemed like a nice woman. Everybody was excited to find out that she was going to meet me. From taking the bus everywhere (spoiler alert: San Diego's public transit system is quite vast and takes forever to get to where you need to go) to being able to drive her all around San Diego We ended up doing a couple of dates and I felt like she was the one for me. Alex was more reserved but we ended up a couple. Her aunt Sharon thought we were good friends but later on she recognized our relationship. Alex even came to my graduation at CSUSM which was nice. She has been with me through thick and thin times, including the times when my Grandmother died and we went to MN for the funeral but also the time when my mom died. It was a sad day for all of us but I don't think I could have done it without Alex my fiancee. I also accompanied her to her Grandma's 100 birthday party and her family seemed like nice people. I also got to explore Phoenix/Chandler/Gilbert area in AZ and went to my favorite Record store. One of the attendees at that party was asking when are we getting married, but I kind of just brushed that off. What kicked this all off, was when my brother got married at Leo Carrillo Ranch. I saw this ring on Amazon and it looked beautiful but not expensive at all, so I bought it. Not only that my old brown Acura RDX (my moms old car) got rear ended by a modified FJ60 Toyota Land cruiser (ouch and I did walk from the crashed unharmed). Originally, I wanted to propose to her at UTC but ended doing it the day after. I did hint a few days earlier that she needed to bring some nicer clothes to wear, but she did not get the hint. We first had some good Ramen at Menya Ultra, then we went to Lake Poway. I was pretty nervous at the time. Then we walked around the park and sat on a bench overlooking the lake. We then got up and then I got on one knee on 11/20/2024 and proposed to her. All overlooking the beautiful Lake Poway. She was shocked at first and wanting to know when that ring came from and I said Amazon and she accepted it. I thought she was going to cry at first but she did not and we were both happy that this happened. We ended up going to Amazon Fresh afterwards and as they say the rest is history.

Michael's story

Our Story

at Japanese Friendship Garden

When we first met. 

Engagement Shoot

Photos

Rachel Gallenberger

Nathaniel Horgan

Mike Gallenberger

Robert Horgan

Wedding Party

General FAQ's

RSVP FAQ's

Q + A

Hotel Options

15 miles from Venue48 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN)7 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

Hampton Inn San Marcos

11 to 12 miles from Venue41 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN)19 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad) (CLD/KCRQ)

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk

9 miles from Venue40 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN)10 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms

15 miles from venue40 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN)5 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

Lakehouse Resort

20 miles from Venue33 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN)12 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

SpringHill Suites San Diego Escondido/Downtown

13 miles from Venue34 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN)2 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

Residence Inn San Diego Carlsbad

19 miles from Venue32 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN)4 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego

11 miles from Venue51 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN)28 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

Pala Mesa Resort

9 miles from Venue40 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN)11 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

Holiday Inn Oceanside Camp Pendleton Area, an IHG Hotel

10 miles from Venue39 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN)10 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

Club Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort

7 miles from Venue39 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN)6 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

11 miles from Venue35 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN)6 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

Tamarack Beach Resort & Hotel

13 miles from Venue36 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN)6 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

Beachwalk Villas

13 miles from Venue35 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN)7 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

18 miles from Venue30 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN)5 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and Spa

17 miles from Venue33 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN)3 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

Grand Pacific Palisades Resort

12 miles from Venue37 miles from San Diego International Airport 3 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

14 miles from Venue33 miles from San Diego International Airport1 mile from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

15 miles from Venue31 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN)3 miles McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

8 miles from Venue37 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN)7 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

Extended Stay America - San Diego - Oceanside

12 miles from Venue37 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN)3 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad aka CLD/KCRQ)

TownePlace Suites San Diego Carlsbad/Vista

Rental Options

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Travel

Wear good shoes as there is a lot of walking and steep inclines (ADA accessible shuttle available). There is also an optional zip line for those who like that sort of thing (not recommended if you are afraid of heights). Parking is not free but fairly reasonable.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

The world famous San Diego Zoo, which has lots of animals and even has a couple of cute pandas. If you are not afraid of heights, then you should ride the skyfari which allows you to have a picturesque view of San Diego, Balboa park as well as the zoo. Parking is free.

San Diego Zoo

Balboa Park

Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum

A fun museum themed after the wonderful San Diego Comic Con! Exhitbits change periodically, so it never gets stale.

Comic-Con Museum

Where San Diego used to be. Tons of shops, restaurants and museums to explore and easily accessible by car or public transit including the train, bus or trolley.

Old Town San Diego

Ocean Beach is our favorite beach and there are lots of good shops and restaurants as well as hotel options. Even has a mini target nearby. Parking is free, but can be quite limited so you might want to park at a nearby pay lot.

Ocean Beach Pier

Great burgers with big portions. Bring your appetite or share one with the people you love. There is also a jr size as well as great shakes. My fiancee loves the blue jay burger (featured on FN's Diners, Drive ins, and Dives while I like the bacon cheeseburger (only make it a double if your stomach and wallet can handle it). There is also a downtown location as well on 945 Broadway in San Diego, CA. As seen on the hit Food Network TV Show Diners, Dine Ins and Dives.

Alexandria & Michael

Alexandria & Michael

A&M

Rehearsal Dinner

6:00 PM–9:30 PM

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

4:30 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–10:00 PM

Reception