RUTH WONG
MATTHEW WONG
RUTH WONG
MATTHEW WONG
October 18, 2025
How We Met
We met in first grade. Played saxophone together in fifth. Ruth hated Matt in sixth. Became friends in Junior High. Stayed friends throughout high school and then went our separate ways. Fast forward 10 years: we ran into each other by chance at Dolores Park in San Francisco. We chatted, hugged, and went on with our lives. Still, no sparks. Just a, “Huh, funny seeing you here.” Then came 2020. The world hit pause, and we both found ourselves back in San Diego. We reconnected—this time for real. Something felt different. The timing was right, Matt had a glow up… and now here we are, planning a wedding in the backyard of the life we’ve started building together and would love to share with you all! Join us at home.
Registry
Schedule
Friday, October 17, 2025
Meet and Greet
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
629 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
Cocktail Attire: Wear cocktail dresses, LBDs, dressy jumpsuits, and dark jackets and slacks.
Meet us outside the unmarked door next to the Lion's Share. We will have Wine and Beer with small bites! Can't wait to see you all!
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Marriage Celebration
Sat, Oct 18, 2025, 4:00 pm - Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 2:00 am
Plan to Uber, show up on time, and have a great time! For everything else, check the FAQs.
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Tornaboda
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
San Diego, CA
Casual Attire: Anything goes, from sundresses and sandals to jeans and tees.
Current plan is to set up on the beach and spend the day out on a couple of pontoons. You are more than welcome to come in and out. Bring a swimsuit if you plan on getting in the water. Snacks and small bites will be provided. We will text you the exact location on Sunday morning.
Travel
Hotel
The Lafayette Hotel
The Lafayette is a newly revamped, retro hotel in North Park with great food, several bars and a pool in the middle of it all. A 10 minute drive to our home.
Hotel
The Pearl Hotel
The Pearl is a retro-chic spot in Point Loma with mid-century style, a pool in the middle of everything, and seriously good food at Ponyboy, the on-site restaurant. A 20 minute drive to our home.
Hotel
Pendry San Diego
The Pendry is a sleek hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter—rooftop pool, six bars and restaurants, at the heart of downtown. A 15 minute Uber to our home.
Hotel
The Guild Hotel
A boutique hotel in downtown San Diego—historic bones with a nice courtyard. A 15 minute drive to our home.
Hotel
Or Anywhere You Like!
We are centrally located so it won't be an issue getting around!
FAQs
Question
Wedding Attire
Answer
Sick fits, only! Funky formal! But really, make a statement while keeping it formal. Suits and ties for men at a minimum. For women: formal long dresses, but with personality. Feel free to have fun with bold colors, cool textures, statement accessories, or a little drama (we love a good shoe moment). Glam it up, but make it you. Think Carrie Bradshaw if she got married in a backyard with good cocktails and great music. We’ll be outdoors during the day and celebrating well into the night, so plan for sun, breezes, and a cozy night. Mid-October in San Diego is usually lovely, but a coat for the night wouldn’t hurt. Yes, it's San Diego, but leave flip flops at home - looking at you Sam... For women, I recommend you bring extra dancing shoes (sneakers) in case your heels become your enemy at the end of the night and to make your way down the canyon. We will have a DIY coat/sneaker check! If you've got any doubts, text me - Ruth.
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Wedding Setting
Answer
Yes, the rumors are true, Matt is building a deck! He hasn't finished yet... but he is working on it as we speak! Matt says the deck will be "sturdy" enough, but we will strongly encourage people to move around the entire house and explore the different rooms. Be sure to make yourselves at home!
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Food
Answer
Come hungry. There won’t be a formal sit-down dinner, but food will be served throughout the night from different vendors. We'll start with tacos (vegan options included), pass around plenty of small bites, have an elotero stop by with fresh corn, and later, churros — maybe even some late-night hot dogs. No assigned seats, no big production — just good food, great drinks, and a fun night. Eat when you're hungry, hang out, and enjoy. Come ready to snack, wander and dance.
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Getting to Our Home
Answer
We strongly recommend Ubering / Ridshare! We are about 10-20 minute ride from Downtown SD and the hotels we recommended- so should be a breeze! Can't guarantee there will be enough street parking for everyone, as it is a residential area. Address again for good measure: 2524 44th St. San Diego, CA 92105.
Question
Dogs or Children?
Answer
Adults only wedding.
Things To Do
Balboa Park
There are a ton of museums at Balboa! Our favorite spots are the Botanical Garden and Japanese Tea Garden.
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
This pop up market is great for an early morning coffee before the wedding. Its open from 8:00am to 2:00pm on Saturdays.
Mission Beach
Cant go wrong. Take a stroll down the boardwalk, rent a bike or sun bathe!
Mission Bay
You can rent Kayaks, Jet Skis, and Paddleboards.
Old Town San Diego
Great for a stroll and lunch.
Coronado Ferry Terminal
Take the Ferry from Seaport Village to Coronado Island!
Seaport Village
Great spot to walk around and explore.
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