Our story starts in San Francisco...
#nikkiAndCarl
482 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
The Scene: Airy, island-inspired cocktail lounge offering punch bowls, beer & a patio with picnic tables.
We met in April 2021, fresh out of a global pandemic. Nikki was busy with ophthalmology residency, while Carl was beginning work on his tech startup.
Our first date was on a rare warm San Francisco evening at Anina in Hayes Valley, and the connection was instantaneous.
397 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
The Scene: French bakery with a petite, rustic interior & a pastry case for kouign-amann to scones & more.
Soon, we began exploring the best bakeries in San Francisco...
Marin County, CA
The Scene: Across the Golden Gate Strait, the sprawling Marin Headlands has Golden Gate Bridge views, trails and more.
...hiking coastal trails in Marin...
100 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118
The Scene: An urban park in the middle of San Francisco with 1,017 acres to explore.
...and picnicking in Golden Gate Park together.
Marin County, California 94941
The Scene: Three miles northwest of Golden Gate Bridge, the coastal trail offers breathtaking views of the ocean, and the perfect place to pop the question.
In December 2022, Carl popped the question after a blustery hike at Rodeo Beach! Naturally, we celebrated with a lovely assortment of pastries from Rustic Bakery.
MacArthur Place, Sonoma, California 95476
The Scene: Award-winning hotel, spa & culinary destination set on a magnificent estate in the heart of wine country
Join us next spring in Sonoma to celebrate our marriage!
