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Schedule

The Wedding Website of Melanie Evonne Jones and Victor Manuel Gruezo Bennett

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Welcome Fiesta

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Orinda Community Center
28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563

Dress casually and bring comfortable shoes.

This optional welcome event will include a casual dinner, beer and wine, and salsa lessons. Kids are welcome to attend. We look forward to dancing with you!

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Ceremony

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Presidio Chapel Garden at the Golden Gate Club
135 Fisher Loop, San Francisco, CA 94129

Funky-Formal/Semi-Formal: Tuxes and gowns are welcome, and so are suits and cocktail dresses. Add some fun colors, patterns, accessories, etc. to make it funky! (For inpo: https://pin.it/4Qjx3ryIN)

Because we are already legally married, we will be having a Jewish ceremony to become married under Jewish law. For more information about what to expect during the ceremony, visit this link: https://www.smashingtheglass.com/a-guide-to-the-jewish-wedding-ceremony-and-order-of-service-under-the-chuppah/

Cocktail Hour

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Golden Gate Club at the Presidio
135 Fisher Loop, San Francisco, CA 94129

There will be a few light bites in addition to cocktails. This will also be an opportunity to take photos with the bride and groom.

Dinner

7:00 pm

Golden Gate Club at the Presidio
135 Fisher Loop, San Francisco, CA 94129

We will dine buffet-style with 3 entree and 9 side dish options. Everyone will be assigned a table with the choice of which seat to select.

Reception

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Golden Gate Club at the Presidio
135 Fisher Loop, San Francisco, CA 94129

Time to dance the night away (and eat some cake)!