Friday, October 17 @ 4:00pm - Rehearsal at Altisima Winery followed by a Rehearsal Dinner at Bluewater Grill (Immediate family/participants of the ceremony only please.)

Saturday, October 18 @ 4:30pm to 10:00pm - The wedding, reception will all take place at Altisima Winery in Temecula, California. The ceremony, reception, and dancing will be outdoors under the stars. Please arrive promptly at 4:30pm!

10:00pm-12:00am - For VIPs and those feeling energized......an after-party will be held in the members-only club!

Sunday, October 19 @ 11:00am - Survivor's Gathering at Peltzer Winery

The closest major airport to Temecula is San Diego, California (SAN), about 45 minutes drive from Temecula. Other good options include Ontario (ONT) at one hour distance, Santa Ana, (SNA) at 1.5 hour distance, and Long Beach (LGB) at 1.5 to 2 hour distance. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) would be 2.5 hours drive and is probably a last resort option, as it is a hectic and inconvenient airport to fly into and out from.

Public transit options are limited, as Temecula is a suburban/agricultural area away from any major cities. Renting a car is the best option for local travel once your air travel is arranged.

In October, in Temecula, the weather is typically warm and dry, with evenings cooling down quickly after sunset, which will occur at 6:15pm on the night of the wedding. Expect highs in the 80s, cooling to 60s.

Black Tie

"Black tie" refers to a semiformal evening dress code, primarily used for formal events like dinners, galas, and weddings, where men are expected to wear a tuxedo (or a dinner jacket) and women, floor-length evening gowns.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

For men:

A tuxedo or dinner jacket (ideally black, but darker colors like midnight blue or grey are also acceptable) is worn with a white dress shirt, a black bow tie (or sometimes a black or dark-colored tie), and black patent leather shoes. A cummerbund or waistcoat may also be worn.

For women:

Long, floor-length evening gowns are the standard, although some modern interpretations allow for more flexibility, such as cocktail dresses or jumpsuits that meet the formality requirements.

For those who don't own a tux and would rarely wear one, renting is the best option. Mens Wearhouse is a great option, as they have many styles and options to choose from and are located nationwide (https://tuxedo.menswearhouse.com/). Another great place to rent a tux is The Black Tux, located inside some Nordstrom locations (https://theblacktux.com/pages/showrooms/#all-showrooms) or Generation Tux, a business that can ship your rental to you without you having to visit a store (https://generationtux.com/how-it-works).

Yes! Unlike other parts of the country, October is still warm and sunny in Southern California. There are excellent beaches in San Diego, La Jolla, Carlsbad, and San Clemente, which are only a 45-minute drive away from Temecula. The area boasts many tourist attractions, such as Disneyland, Legoland, Sea World, Pacific Beach, and Petco Park. World-class fishing, surfing, mountain biking, sailing, and beach volleyball venues abound.