Dear Guests;
We are delighted to know that you’ll be joining us for the big wedding day, which is now just around the corner. Thank you for getting back to us and also for taking the time away from home, work, and – for some – even state and country to celebrate with us. We couldn’t be more excited to see you very soon for an outstanding party!
In addition to the wedding ceremony and reception on Saturday evening, October 16th, we’re planning a couple of other get-togethers that form a kind of bookend on each side of the event. Because sometimes friends and family on both sides of a marriage don’t yet know each other very well, this will give us an opportunity to meet up, have some laughs, and share with you some of our favorite things around the Bay Area. For those who would like to join in, the information is below. We only ask that you contact us as soon as you can with your intention to be a part of it, whatever part or parts that might be.
On Thursday, October 14th, we’ve arranged a short but beautiful hike in the Marin Headlands, along the Tennessee Valley Trail. It’s less than two miles from car parking to beach, and the hike itself is mostly level and shouldn’t be very strenuous for most. It will take about forty-five minutes to walk each way, and we’re planning on having a picnic at the beach once we arrive. We expect the weather to be clear and wonderful (as are many fall days around San Francisco), but you’ll want to bring layers of clothes in case it gets chilly. You can feel free to bring a packed or purchased lunch, or something pot-luck style to share. Blankets or things to sit on are also a good idea, and there will be space to run around and get some exercise, as well as some great photography opportunities all through the valley and at the ocean.
From there, it’s just a short drive to one of our favorite pubs in the Bay Area, the Pelican Inn. Nestled in the trees near Muir Beach, we’ve reserved the back patio for a casual evening of food and drink for anyone who would like to come. Built in the British Tudor style, the family-friendly Pelican has long been a comfy roadhouse to hikers and visitors from all over the world. Their pub grub is great, the beer and wine list is top-notch, and they even have a full dinner menu with fresh local ingredients. We have the patio for four hours, 6-10pm. People can trickle in when they like from the hike, or are welcome to meet us there if you find yourself traveling or busy on Thursday afternoon. This will be a dutch event.
Saturday, of course, is the ceremony and reception. Directions and detailed venue information can be found elsewhere on our website. The ceremony will start at 5pm sharp, so please plan on arriving a little earlier, if possible. Free valet parking is at your disposal, but you are more than welcome to take public transportation if you’re already within the city limits, and we encourage it! The reception will continue until 11pm, and we will be supplying two shuttle buses at the end of the evening that will take guests to Hotel del Sol and the Powell Street BART station in Union Square.
If you’re still able to eat and drink (and walk) the morning after the party, we’ve arranged for a scrumptious Sunday brunch buffet at the Presidio Golf Club, and every guest is more than welcome to join us. We’re providing a complimentary spread of wonderful breakfast and lunch foods, mimosas, coffee and tea, and some other surprises. We have the Palmer Room and the lovely front patio for four hours, 11am-3pm, and you can roll in whenever you like and spend part of your day lounging in the sun, noshing up a storm, and chatting with old and new friends.
Please examine the links above for thorough directions and maps, and don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions whatsoever about any part of the weekend. We’re more than happy to help arrange transportation, carpools, Zipcars, or any other type of travel within the area. And please do let us know if you think you’ll be coming along.
To recap:
Thursday, October 14th 11am-5pm
Tennessee Valley Hike
Thursday, October 14th 6-10pm
Pelican Inn Gathering
Saturday, October 16th 5-11pm
Wedding & Reception @ Hamlin Mansion
Sunday, October 17th 11am-3pm
Brunch Buffet @ Presidio Golf Club
We greatly look forward to seeing you!
-D&H