Anthony Lopez
Carissa Hames
Anthony Lopez
Carissa Hames
November 8, 2024
Our Story
The beginning of Anthony's and my love story started 15 years ago. My brother, Brendan, invited Anthony over for a summer day at the pool and before we all knew it, he was in love...with his best friend's sister! Anthony, or Niko #5 as my mom called him, was always around and quickly became part of the Hames family. We loved him for his humor, devotion and kindness towards each and everyone of us. As his friendship grew with my family, so did his crush on me. However, throughout high school, I just knew Anthony to be my brother’s friend who loved to stir the pot. Never did I imagine that I'd fall in love with this handsome and charming guy, but his crush on me never stopped and God was working His match making skills. Anthony's persistence, flirtiness and chivalry finally became too much for me to resist. I thought to myself that if this guy isn't going anywhere I might as well agree to go on a date with him at least once. That first date in 2018 was the best first date I had ever been on and I knew there was more in store for us. Anthony's and my story continued on and led to some time apart, but then I saw him in mass one day in August of 2022 and I could not slow my heart beat down. So much so that after we said goodbye at mass, I texted him and then proceeded to power walk 5 miles while I waited for his response (longest 5 miles of my life). The butterflies returned, the joy in my heart was exploding and I wanted to see him again. We made plans to grab coffee in September and at that coffee shop our lives changed for the best. Our relationship rapidly strengthened as we fell in love and began dreaming of a life together. As we dated, we learned so much about each other and we believe that our friendship, faith, love, and family helped us establish a strong foundation to guide us through this engagement season as we prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage.
Schedule
Friday, November 8, 2024
Ceremony
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
37200 Whitewood Rd, Murrieta, CA 92562
This event is Semi Formal / Cocktail attire.
We are overjoyed to invite all of our friends and family join us for the Sacrament of Marriage. Guests are welcome to arrive as early as 3pm. The ceremony will begin promptly at 3:30pm.
Reception
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
39990 Anza Rd, Temecula, CA 92591
The reception will begin with the cocktail hour at the Vineyard Lawn. Dinner and dancing will be a short walk down to the Barrel Room Lawn. The grass is soft at the venue so please keep your shoe choice in mind.
Travel
Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Murrieta
We have a block of rooms reserved at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Murrieta. This hotel is about 5 mins from the church and 20 mins from the reception venue. Please remember to adjust the dates according to your stay.
Travel Note
Visit Temecula-Additional Places to Stay
If you're looking for a place in Temecula to explore, this website is a great start for your search. Temecula Wine Country is a beautiful area to visit with many wineries, restaurants, bars, golf courses and other outdoor activities.
Registry
Wedding Party
DeAnna Hames
Maid of Honor
Bryant Franco
Best Man
Sierra Keller
Bridesmaid
Joseph Salazar
Groomsman
Melissa Franco
Bridesmaid
Kyle Hames
Groomsman
Kaylee Toole
Bridesmaid
Thomas Toole
Groomsman
Jessica Lopez
Bridesmaid
Mateo Lopez
Groomsman
Julianne Cook
Bridesmaid
Danny Toole
Groomsman
Ashtyn Mueller
Bridesmaid
Christian Lopez
Groomsman
Sara Joosten
Bridesmaid
Brendan Hames
Groomsman
Sophie Lopez
Flower Girl
Mia Franco
Flower Girl
Colton Franco
Ring Bearer
Cashton Franco
Ring Bearer
Things To Do
THE PRESS ESPRESSO
The Tiramisu Latte and the Nutella Latte are just two of our favorite coffees from this shop. Depending on where you stay, there are five locations for your to pick from.
Montague Brothers Coffee
This coffee shop is a little out of the way, but if you are having a slow morning and wanting a good cup of coffee, this shop feels like home.
Temecula Wine Country Dining
The wineries are great to visit and many have dining options as well. We have included the website link to the wineries with dining. Be mindful of what time they close, some are only open during the day, but there are still many open for dinner and have great menus to choose from.
Old Town Temecula
Old Town Temecula has a fun night life with many places to wine, dine, and shop.
The Goat & Vine
This is our favorite date night restaurant. We went here for dinner after the proposal!
Oscar's Brewing Company
We recommend eating outside on the patio overlooking the lake and enjoying a breadstick or three!
8 bit Brewing Company
This fun local brewery has good beer, food and an arcade to enjoy.
Los Reyes Bar & Grill
You can't go wrong with a Cadillac margarita and delicious Mexican food. If you're staying in Temecula, La Cocina is their sister restaurant.
Luke's on Front
Great view, better burger! You cannot go wrong with the Wham Bam Thank You Jam Burger!
FAQs
Question
What date should I RSVP by?
Answer
Sunday, September 15th, 2024
Question
What is the dress code?
Answer
Cocktail/Semi-Formal Attire We cannot wait to see you all dressed up for our wedding. For the men we encourage you to wear a suit, or dress shirt, tie and slacks. For the women, we ask that you wear cocktail dresses, midi dresses, jumpsuits or dressy separates.
Question
Will our wedding be indoors or outdoors?
Answer
The ceremony will be held indoors. The cocktail hour and reception will be outdoors. There is a small walk between cocktail hour and reception. There will be golf carts available for those who need assistance. The reception venue grounds are on soft grass so be mindful of shoe choices.
Question
What is the weather like in Temecula?
Answer
California is blessed with warm days, beautiful sunsets, and cool nights. Temecula is in the desert area so our temperatures on average will be in the 70-80s during the day and can cool down to the 50-60s in the evening.
Question
Will there be parking available at both the ceremony and reception sites?
Answer
Both locations, St. Martha’s Catholic Church and Lorimar Vineyards and Winery, have plenty of parking available. St. Martha’s has a paved parking lot, Lorimar has a small paved lot and then a larger dirt lot. Lorimar's staff is kindly allowing our guests to leave their cars overnight to ensure everyone gets home safely after the celebration. If you do choose to leave your car overnight, please make arrangements to pick it up the following morning.
Question
Can I bring a date?
Answer
Please refer to your invitation to see if you have received a plus one.
Question
Am I allowed to bring my children?
Answer
As much as we would love to have your children join us in our celebration, our wedding is an adults only event.
Question
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones during the ceremony? During the reception?
Answer
We would love for you to take photos on this momentous day. We ask that you refrain from taking photos inside the church during the ceremony, but we cannot wait to see all the photos you take at our reception.
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