Carly x Mackenzie

The Wedding

Saturday, September 25, 2021

4:30 in the afternoon

Biddle Ranch Vineyards
2050 Biddle Ranch Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Although we love your little ones, this is an adult only affair.

Attire + Weather

Black tie optional. All events will take place outdoors. While we are anticipating a warm fall evening, it can cool off considerably in the Edna Valley at night. We suggest you bring a wrap or jacket.

Transportation

Our bar will be flowing. We encourage everyone imbibing to take advantage of our shuttle or take a rideshare. Parking will be available on-site. There will be shuttle pickups at The Kinney/La Quinta hotels and at Hotel Cerro in downtown SLO. You are welcome to catch a ride at either location to Biddle Ranch Vineyard. Following the ceremony and reception, the shuttles will return guests to either of the two downtown hotel stops.

Shuttle Schedule:

The Kinney & La Quinta Guest:
- Pick-up Location: The Kinney Hotel parking lot
-Staged: 3:45 pm
-Departs The Kinney: 4:00 pm

Hotel Cerro/SLO Brew Lofts/ Hotel SLO Guests
- Pick-up Location: Wells Fargo Parking Lot 665 Marsh St (Marsh and Broad Streets)
-Staged: 3:45 pm
-Departs Well's Fargo Parking Lot: 4:00 pm

#SafetyFirst

We can't wait to safely celebrate with you all! While we are hoping the situation continues to improve, we ask all guests to be vaccinated or test negative within three days of the festivities. The entire wedding will take place outdoors, but masks are always welcome for those who wish to wear them.

Welcome Reception

Friday, September 24

6:30 – 9:00 pm

MARFARM
430 Green Gate Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Food, Wine + Good Company

Attire: Colorful attire

Sunday Hangover

Sunday, September 26

10:30 am

Biddle Ranch Vineyard House
2050 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Join us for SloDoCo donuts and coffee to aid the Sunday Scaries

Travel + Accommodations

Travel

Flying

The San Luis Obispo Airport (SBP) has many direct daily flights from San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Denver and is served by Alaska, American and United Airlines.

Driving

San Luis Obispo is located 3 ½ hours south of San Francisco and 3 hours north of Los Angeles via Highway 101. If you have an extra day or two, we’d recommend making a long weekend out of your road trip and seeing some of the splendor of the California Coast!

Rail

Those traveling from Southern California can take advantage of the scenic Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train with departures in San Diego, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara and a station conveniently located in downtown SLO.

Accommodations

Hotel Cerro

1125 Garden Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-548-1000

Hotel Cerro is a sophisticated new and happening hotel in downtown SLO and features a rooftop pool. A limited number of rooms are available in our block. To book, please call (805) 548-1000 and mention "Leviant/Hess Wedding Room Block" no later than July 24, 2021. Room types vary and range in price from $400 - $600 a night.

The Kinney

1800 Monterey Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 94301
805-544-8600

A trendy hotel with a college vibe featuring a pool, bar and bicycles! $189.00++ nightly room rate available 9/24-9/26, 2021 by calling or via online booking link before August 13, 2021. Roundtrip shuttle service provided to wedding.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham

1845 Monterey Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 94301
805-439-4555

Located just across the street from The Kinney, the La Quinta offers deluxe accommodations and a rooftop pool. 10% off best available rate from 9/22-9/28, 2021 with a 2-night minimum weekend stay by booking online via online the link. Roundtrip shuttle service provided to wedding.

Hotel San Luis Obispo

877 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-235-0700

Located in the heart of downtown SLO, this trendy and elegant 5-star hotel offers all the amenities. Use the direct booking link below or follow these instructions:
- Select dates to reserve at https://hotel-slo.com/
- Click Book Now button
- Select ADD CODE dropdown button and choose RATE ACCESS/CORPORATE CODE
- Enter Code: IDO2U
- Select ADD and UPDATE DATES OF Stay

Pismo Beach

If you would prefer to stay in Pismo Beach, it is a 15 minute drive up in the hills to Biddle Ranch Vineyard in the Edna Valley. We would recommend the Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, The Cliffs Hotel & Spa or a vacation rental.

Things to Do

Wineries

- Edna Valley
- Chamisal
- Tolosa
- Baileyana
- Malene Wines
- Pierfront Wine & Brew

Breweries

- Slo Brew Rock
- Libertine Brewing Company
- Blast 825 Taproom
- Barrelhouse Brewing Company
- Central Coast Brewing
- Bang the Drum
- Slo Cider Co
- Whalebird Kombucha

On The Coast

- Avila Beach (Shops, restaurants & boardwalk. Also check out Avila Hot Springs and Avila Barn)
- Pismo Beach (Classic beach town with pier, shops & restaurants. Visit the Splash Cafe for their famous clam chowder)
- Morro Bay (Lots of small shops and restaurants with a great view of Morro Rock)

Get Outdoors

- Bishop Peak (3.5 mile hike to the the tallest of “The Nine Sisters” & overlooks downtown San Luis Obispo)
- Valencia Peak (4.5 miles in Montana De Oro state beach with panoramic ocean views)
- Cerro San Luis Obispo(Madonna mountain) ( 4 miles & more moderate than the other two, Views of San Luis Obispo & open land)
- Sycamore Crest Trail (2 miles in Avila Beach through the woods and ends in ocean views)
- Poly Canyon design village (2.5 miles located on Cal Poly campus, visit the “architecture graveyard” where past projects have been placed for viewing)
- Pismo Preserve
- SLO Botanical Gardens

Coffee + Sweets

- Scout Coffee
- Blackhorse
- Nautical Bean
- Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab
- Cowboy Cookies & Ice Cream
- Batch Ice Cream
- Madonna Inn Cake

Breakfast

- The Breakfast Buzz
- Kreuzberg
- Granada
- Sally Loo’s Wholesome Cafe
- Old West Cinnamon Rolls (Pismo Beach)
- Brasserie SLO
- SLO Do Co*
- Joliene Bakery
- Linnaea’s Cafe
- Mint & Craft

Lunch

- Lincoln Deli
- High St Deli
- Novo
- Goshi Sushi
- Firestone
- Custom House (Avila Beach)
- Zorros (Pismo Beach)
- Big Sky Cafe
- Momo’s BBQ

Dinner

- Luna Red
- La Esquina
- Ember (Arroyo Grande)
- Guiseppes
- Buona Tavola
- Petra
- Taste!
- Eureka!
- Flour House
- Lido at the Dolphin Bay (Pismo Beach)
- Oyster Loft (Pismo Beach)
- Madonna Steakhouse
- Ventana Grill (Pismo Beach)
- Kanpai Sushi (Shell Beach)

Drinks

- Wooly’s (Pismo Beach)
- Mr. Rick’s (Avila Beach)
- Finney’s Crafthouse
- Sidecar Cocktail Co
- High Bar at Hotel SLO

Registry

Our Love Story

We met at a bar...and the rest is history.