Weekend Recap: Monterey Wedding

I’m really behind on my updates but a couple weeks ago we returned from a quick trip to Monterey, CA to see some of our closest friends get hitched. The trip was a whirlwind but so much fun!

I flew out on Thursday night and met Mark in San Jose. We made the drive to Monterey and then immediately passed out. Traveling really took it out of us!

The next morning we got an early start and headed to Fisherman's Wharf for breakfast. We didn't want to waste a minute of our trip! Breakfast was delicious and the views were gorgeous. Afterwards, we met up with Carly and Joey in Pebble Beach to have lunch at Stillwater. Carly raved about this place and it did not disappoint. It was so yummy and holy moly those views!

Later on, we headed back to get ready for the wedding and then met up with some friends to make our way there. The ceremony and reception were so beautiful and the bride and groom looked so happy! Plus their pup Atlas was up there with them looking like a stud! We danced the night away (as much as I could on crutches) and ate delicious food! Such a good wedding!

The next morning we met up with a bunch of people to explore the downtown area. We stopped at several restaurants/ bars and had the best time. It was so fun catching up with my sorority sisters and it was the perfect end to the weekend. We headed back to the hotel around 8 because we had to be up at 3:30 am to drive back to San Jose and catch our flight. It was a pretty rough day of travel because the airports were nuts but we made it home safe and sound. I'm still wishing the weekend wasn't over because we had such a great time. Thanks for hosting such an amazing wedding weekend TJ and Ashley!

Weekend Recap {Wedding fun}

Hi everyone! I hope you had a great weekend, I know I did! I feel like I'm still recovering from how quickly it went by. Holy moly! I drove home to Vegas on Friday after school and I was really hoping that I wouldn't hit traffic. Ha, like that was going to happen! Well, it ended up taking over 7 hours to get there. Why is that drive getting worse????? Okay rant over.

 So the next morning, I went to my hair appointment and then was supposed to go shopping and to lunch with my mom and sis. My plans changed though because my phone all of a sudden wouldn't turn on. I've had a ton of issues with it in the last few months but I was trying to just make it work. Well, driving all the way back to San Diego with no phone was not going to happen. Thankfully, I was able to get another one with enough time to go home and get ready for the wedding.

The purpose for my weekend in Vegas was to watch one of my closest friends get married. It was seriously one of the most beautiful venues. It was on a golf course and overlooked the water. So pretty! The bride looked absolutely stunning and the groom cleaned up pretty well too. :) It was so fun to spend some time with our second family and really good friends. We danced a ton and had a blast! It was a bittersweet night because it just made me miss Mark even more. I know he really wanted to be there and was sad to miss his best friend's wedding.

My parents :)

The groom and Mama Hellem

Haha best photo bomb!

My date (Katie) and her date lol!

Congrats!!!

The next morning I packed up and started my drive back to San Diego. Once again, traffic was terrible and I was driving all day. What is it about driving that makes you so tired?? I felt like I ran a marathon when I got home and all I did was sit haha! Oh well! It was a great weekend and the trip was well worth it.

Weekend Recap {Quinn Wedding}

We spent the weekend celebrating Tracy and Michael tying the knot. We had a blast with the family and WOW everything was absolutely beautiful. It was so fun getting to know Michael's east coast fam and everyone was so friendly. 

The wedding festivities started Thursday night at the Wooster's house (the bride's parents). We ate some delicious Mexican food and got to know some of Michael's family and friends.

On Friday, we went to Coronado for the Rehearsal Dinner. The groom's family hosted the dinner at a house they rented right on the water. It was absolutely beautiful! The views were amazing and we couldn't help but snoop around the whole house. The bed in the master bedroom faces out towards the water... gorgeous! 

As we were eating dinner, a sea plane pulled up to drop off the neighbors and they offered to take the bride and groom on a free ride. Of course they said yes! Michael carried Tracy to the place... a true gentleman! 

Baby Emi- I love her!

The groom and his parents 

The view from the backyard

Saturday morning coffee... Better Buzz, YUM!

On Saturday, Mark and I worked out and then picked up my mother in law to have lunch. We had planned on hanging by the pool all day but sadly the weather was overcast. Bummer!

Later on in the day we headed to the venue to see Tracy and Michael get hitched!

Wedding Ready!

Tracy looked stunning

Collin and Mark

My mother in law, Mark, and myself in the photo booth! So fun!

On Sunday, we went to the farewell brunch at the Riverwalk golf course. It was a nice relaxing morning and a nice way to send off the couple.

Lauren and Emi

Cousins picture!

I can't handle her romper and her jean jacket- this little babe is stylin' 

Sunday night dinner

Monday morning, we woke up early to head up to Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery for the Memorial Day ceremony. We've gone every year for the past 5 years now and it's a beautiful way to remember the real reason for this day.

We had a wonderful weekend and I'm ready to tackle the week. Only 4 more days with the kiddos at school. We can make it :)