Schedule
Here's what to expect as the evening unfolds:
5:00 PM Arrivals
Seating will be open, and there will be time to mingle, sign the guest book and get settled before we begin.
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Wedding Ceremony
6:00 - 7:00 PM Cocktail Hour
Enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while exploring the beautiful grounds of The Heritage Museum of Orange County. During this time, the working blacksmith shop will be open — guests are welcome to watch the blacksmith at work and wander the beautiful historic property.
7:00 PM
Grand Entrance & First Dance
7:15 - 11:30 PM Dinner & Festivities
Buffet dinner, dessert spread, coffee cart (affogatos for all!), live music by The Big City Hillbillies, dance-floor favorites spun by our DJ and a beginner-friendly line dance lesson so everyone can join the fun.
Two-steppers, free-stylers and everyone in between — let’s meet on the dance floor. Boots optional, dancing encouraged. Come hungry and stay late.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Rutkowski/Heitzwebel Wedding
5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Heritage Museum of Orange County
3101 West Harvard Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
3101 West Harvard Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Please see FAQ page for more wedding details!
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