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Maddy Gaw

and

Coby Benheim

Maddy Gaw

and

Coby Benheim

May 17, 2026

Petaluma, CA
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Schedule

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Welcome Party

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Dressy Casual Attire (think slacks, not jeans)

As you arrive in town, join us at the welcome party just a quick two block walk from the hotel. There will be drinks, desserts, and light bites!

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Wedding

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Olympia's Valley Estate
1051 Walker Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952

Cocktail Attire

The main event! Join us outside by the chuppah for the ceremony at 4 o'clock and inside the barn for dinner and dancing afterwards. Transportation to-and-from the hotel will be provided.

After Party

Sun, May 17, 2026, 10:00 pm - Mon, May 18, 2026, 1:30 am

Mario & John's Tavern
428 E D St, Petaluma, CA 94952

21+ Please bring ID!

After the reception, come hang out with us at a local bar with a pool table and plenty of places to sit and chat. We will have late night snacks in addition to drinks.

Monday, May 18, 2026

Farewell Breakfast

8:00 am - 11:00 am

Casual Attire

Before you leave town, please stop by the Goldman Ballroom, which is adjacent to the hotel lobby, to say goodbye over lox, bagels, and coffee!

Travel

Hotel

Hotel Petaluma

205 Kentucky St, Petaluma, CA 94952
 

Located centrally in downtown Petaluma, this is where the shuttle to the ceremony will depart from and drop folks off afterwards. We have a block of rooms held here for guests so please use group code 91J ("nine-one-jay") and the provided link below when booking. We kindly ask that you book before March 14th. There is a hard deadline of April 13th for any new bookings within the block. After that date any unbooked rooms will no longer be held and will be made available to the general public. Petaluma also features several other hotels, including a Hampton Inn 15 minutes away near the train station and a Home2Suites up the road, in addition to many other options everywhere from San Francisco to Sonoma for those who would like to explore the greater Bay Area.

Discount Code - 91J

Shuttle

Transportation from Hotel to Olympia's Valley

May 17, 2026 3:00 pm

Shuttles to the ceremony at Olympia’s Valley will be provided for all guests. These will depart from the front door of Hotel Petaluma. Please plan to be outside the hotel and ready to go at 3:00pm to ensure you have a seat! After the reception concludes at 10:00pm, the shuttles will leave from Olympia's Valley and make stops at both Hotel Petaluma and Mario & John's. A smaller shuttle will continue to run every half hour or so between the after party and the hotel until 1:30am.

Flight

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

A major international airport 80 minutes away serving the city of San Francisco. Accessible via a dedicated stop on BART or by Caltrain (transfer to/from BART at Millbrae).

Flight

Oakland International Airport (OAK)

A medium sized airport 70 minutes away serving the East Bay region. Accessible via BART (transfer at the Coliseum).

Flight

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS)

A small regional airport 30 minutes away in the heart of Wine Country. Accessible via a stop on the SMART train.

Train

Golden Gate Ferry and Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit

One option to get up to Petaluma via public transit: Take the Golden Gate Ferry from the San Francisco Ferry Building to the Larkspur Ferry Terminal. Then, take the SMART train from Larkspur to Petaluma Downtown! One way trip total will be $13.50 ($9 for the Ferry and $4.50 for the Train) and take about an hour and 40 minutes.

Travel Note

Clipper Card

There are several bus, rail, and ferry routes to help you navigate the Bay Area and the CLIPPER card, available for download onto your mobile device, can be used to pay fares on nearly all of them.

Travel Note

Sonoma County Airport Express (Groome Transportation)

Shuttles with stops at Petaluma Fairgrounds Terminal and at all 3 local airports. Tickets are $55 from SFO/OAK and $25 from STS and can be purchased in advance. Visit their website for schedules and more information.

RSVP

Please enter the first and last name of one member of your party below.
If you're responding for you and a guest (or your family), you'll be able to RSVP for your entire group on the next page.

Ex. Sarah Fortune (not The Fortune Family or Dr. & Mr. Fortune)

FAQs

Question

When should I RSVP by?

Answer

We kindly request that you RSVP before March 14th, 2026.

Question

Is there a dress code for the wedding ceremony and reception?

Answer

Yes! The dress code for the wedding ceremony and reception is cocktail attire (e.g., suits; cocktail dresses of any length). As a springtime outdoor event in Northern California, we encourage you to consider brighter colors, floral prints, and lighter suits. It is typically warm this time of year but might get chilly in the evening.

Question

Should I wear my stilettos?

Answer

Up to you! However, we feel inclined to inform you that the terrain at the venue consists of some paved flooring, areas of decomposed granite, and a small gravel path that you will have to cross. We encourage you to keep this in mind when selecting your footwear for the event.

Question

I keep kosher, what do I need to know?

Answer

The wedding reception and farewell breakfast are both being catered under kosher supervision. Food and drink at the welcome party and afterparty are being provided by local restaurants in Petaluma.

Question

I need help RSVPing, who can help me?

Answer

Coby is the chief tech support officer for this event. Contact him at 703-585-0907 if you need any help RSVPing online or have any other questions about the event.

Question

Who drew the wonderful illustrations on the invitation I received?

Answer

Maddy's talented older sister, Izzy, painted the landscape on the envelope liner and the special event icons. Thank you so much Izzy!

Question

Breakfast Places in Petaluma:

Answer

Della Fattoria Hallie's Diner Sax's Joint Avid Coffee Stella Pronto The Bagel Mill Costeaux Bakery Petaluma Coffee & Tea Company

Question

Dinner Places in Petaluma:

Answer

Risibisi Stockhome Seared Street Social Sol Food L'oro Di Napoli Table Culture Provisions Levant Brewster's Beer Garden McNear's Saloon Old Chicago Pizza Brixx Pizzeria

Question

Wine Tastings in Wine Country:

Answer

PETALUMA Petaluma Cheese Shop Montagne Russe Winery + Record Lounge Barber Lee Nightcap Dessert Bar SONOMA Benzinger Scribe Lassetter Repris NAPA Regusci Duckhorn Robert Sinskey Nickel & Nickel

Question

Other fun things to do in Petaluma:

Answer

Sonoma Spice Queen Paradise Found Records + Music Copperfield's Books Petaluma Seed Bank Summer Cottage Antiques Sienna Antiques Boho Bungalow Obsessed Ooh La Luxe Angela's Ice Cream Petaluma Pie Company

Question

Local Markets for Provisions:

Answer

Jupiter Foods Petaluma Market

Question

I like classic films and classic cars. Is there anything for me to do?

Answer

Cruisin' the Boulevard: Petaluma's Salute to American Graffiti is a car show and parade held annually in Petaluma in honor of George Lucas's debut film American Graffiti (1973). This year's event is on Saturday May 16th right around the block from the hotel! More information here: americangraffiti.net

Question

I like classic films and the beach. Is there anything for me to do?

Answer

Visit Bodega Bay! The setting of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds (1963). While you are there, take a walk out to Bodega State Beach and stop for a bite at the Fishitarian Fish Market on your way out!

Question

Hotel Petaluma does not have a parking lot. Where should I park my car over the weekend?

Answer

In addition to the Keller Street Garage, the premier public parking destination in downtown Petaluma, we are happy to provide complimentary designated parking lots to our guests for the weekend. Parking Lot A is located at 200 Kentucky Street and is open from 5pm on Friday to 8am on Monday. Parking Lot B is located at 200 Washington Street and is open from 2pm on Friday to 1pm on Monday. Guests should receive an email from Michael on Monday May 11th informing them which lot (A or B) they were assigned. If you have any questions about this, please contact Coby at 703-585-0907.

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Registry

We are so grateful that so many of you are willing to make the trip out to the Bay to celebrate with us. Your presence alone is more than enough of a gift. However, for those who are interested, we are registered at the link below.
Honeymoon Fund: Italy 2027!
Our featured fund
Cash fund
Honeymoon Fund: Italy 2027!

Contribute what you wish

Garden Party Placemats (Set of 4) by Payton James
 
Garden Party Placemats (Set of 4) by Payton James
$88

Still needs 1

Nesting Glass Mixing Bowls, Set of 4
Purchased
 
Nesting Glass Mixing Bowls, Set of 4
$39.95
GreenPan™ Kyoto 14" Carbon Steel Wok with Helper Handle
Purchased
 
GreenPan™ Kyoto 14" Carbon Steel Wok with Helper Handle
$69.95
Marin White Stoneware Seder Platter with Six Mini Bowls
Purchased
 
Marin White Stoneware Seder Platter with Six Mini Bowls
$99.95
Medium Cookie Dough Scoop
Purchased
 
Medium Cookie Dough Scoop
$19.95
Bagel Slicer
Purchased
 
Bagel Slicer
$25.95
Marin White Covered Butter Dish
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Marin White Covered Butter Dish
$24.95