The Hour Approaches
Until We Say “I Do”
A new chapter, written in El Dorado Hills.
Saturday · August First · MMXXVI
Chapter One
Our Story
Four years, countless passport stamps, one clean whiskey.
The Silly Goose
We met at work — coworkers, nothing more — until a company night out spilled into the Silly Goose, a bar tucked away in Memphis. Both fresh out of our previous chapters, both, apparently, bad at small talk.
Brittanie, doing what Brittanie does, took everyone’s order for a fresh round. David asked for a whiskey, neat. She marched to the bar and — to the bartender’s visible confusion — ordered him a “clean whiskey.” He drank it. He has never stopped drinking it.
Four years, four continents, and one very earnest proposal later — November 15, 2025, in which David forgot every word he’d rehearsed — here we are. The speech, he promises, is saved for the aisle.
2022
First “clean whiskey”
11·15·25
The question, asked
Chapter Two
The Venue
A wedding at home — our backyard, under the California sky.
The El Dorado Hills Residence
Backyard ceremony & reception
6012 Ladero Way
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
- Arrival6:00 PM · Drinks & Mingling
- Ceremony7:00 PM · Backyard
- Cocktails7:30 PM · To immediately follow
- Dinner + ReceptionThrough the evening
Open in Maps →home & backyard · hero image
Where To Stay
Town Center & Travel
We’ve reserved a room block at a genuinely lovely Holiday Inn — and El Dorado Hills Town Center is a gem worth exploring.
Holiday Inn · Room Block
4360 Town Center Blvd, El Dorado Hills, CA
- Group CodeBKW
- Rate≈ $170 / night
- Book ByJune 4, 2026
- ShuttleHired all night, hotel ⇄ home
Other hotels work too, of course — the block is simply the easiest path, and shuttle service runs straight from the Holiday Inn to our door and back throughout the evening.
El Dorado Hills Town Center
A small love letter to the neighborhood.
Town Center is a walkable little oasis — think tree-lined courtyards, fountains, and a weekend-long list of excellent reasons to arrive early or linger on Sunday.
- DiningHigh-end restaurants & patios
- CafésEspresso, pastries, slow mornings
- Spa & MassageWalk-in ready
- Cigar BarsFor the nightcap crowd
- Around EDHFolsom Lake, wineries, rolling hills
Getting To El Dorado Hills
Just east of Sacramento, on the way to Lake Tahoe.
- By AirSacramento Intl (SMF) · ~45 min
- By RoadUS-50 · Exit El Dorado Hills Blvd
- ShuttleHotel ⇄ home, all evening
Chapter Three
The Programme
An evening in the backyard, a live band, and the best of us under the stars.
Saturday, August 1 · 2026
6:00 PM
Arrival & Drinks
Our home · El Dorado Hills
Come early, settle in, say hello. Welcome cocktails poured on arrival and a quiet half-hour to mingle before the ceremony.
MinglingCocktails
7:00 PM
The Ceremony
In our backyard
A short and tender ceremony under the California sky. Please be seated by 6:50.
OutdoorsBackyard
7:30 PM
Cocktails, Dinner & Reception
Immediately to follow
Dinner, toasts, and a live band playing late. No interval — we simply slide from ceremony into the party.
Live BandDinnerDancing
All Night
Shuttle Service
Hotel ⇄ Home
A shuttle runs between the Holiday Inn room block and our home throughout the evening — hop on whenever suits you.
Complimentary
The overall theme is GREAT GATSBY — art deco, a little sparkle, a little swagger. No pressure to lean in; the only rule is that it’s meant to be fun.
Chapter Four
Dress Code
Great Gatsby — with absolutely zero pressure.
The VibeGatsby, Gently
Art deco with a wink. Come as yourself, or come as 1925 — either is welcome, and both are encouraged.
Suggested palette
- I.
Gentlemen
Suits, tuxedos, or a sharp dinner jacket. Bow ties and pocket squares very welcome.
- II.
Ladies
Cocktail or floor-length. Drop waists, beading, and a little sparkle always right.
- III.
Shoes
The ceremony is in our backyard — grass and patio underfoot. Block heels and flats will thank you.
- IV.
Flourish
Feathers, fringe, long gloves, a pocket watch — lean in if you like. Truly no pressure.
- V.
Avoid
Ivory, champagne, and anything that photographs as white.
Chapter Five
The Album
A few favorites from the road to this weekend.
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