Dillon John Waikle
Courtney Ann Nelson
Dillon John Waikle
Courtney Ann Nelson
August 9, 2025
Wedding Attire
Travel
Hotel
Lakehouse Resort
Hotel
Welk Resorts
Hotel
Residence Inn Marriott
Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Hotel
The Hampton Inn
Hotel
Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego
Hotel
Pala Casino Spa Resort
Hotel
Marriott Spring Hill Suites
Hotel
Ocean Palms Beach Resort Carlsbad Beach
Hotel
Grand Pacific Palisades Resort
Hotel
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Wedding Party
Lori Nelson
Mother of the Bride
Stephanie Bartlett
Mother of the Groom
Kent Nelson
Father of the Bride
John Waikle
Father of the Groom
Brian Bartlett
Step-Father of the Groom
Christina Nelson
Maid of Honor
Blake Bartlett
Best Man
Madi Nelson
Bridesmaid
Danny Digiacomo
Groomsman
Lindsey Waikle
Bridesmaid
Baron Moran
Groomsman
Shelby Horn
Bridesmaid
Nick Crankshaw
Groomsman
Camille Pantoja
Bridesmaid
Luis Pantoja
Groomsman
Ally Vandixhorn
Bridesmaid
Hayden Gray
Groomsman
Jake Cameron
Groomsman
Layla Oldham
Flower Girl
Carleigh Oldham
Flower Girl
FAQs
Question
What airport should I fly into?
Answer
San Diego International Airport (~50 minutes from venue) OR John Wayne Airport-Orange County (~ 1hr. 10min. from venue)
Question
What time does the ceremony start and what time should guests arrive?
Answer
The ceremony starts at 4pm! Please arrive at lease 15 minutes before to sign our guest book and find a seat!
Question
Will there be an open bar?
Answer
Yes! Drinks are on us! Please note that no outside drinks are permitted at the venue.
Question
Are kids allowed?
Answer
We love your little ones, however, we have decided to keep our wedding and reception adults only with the exception of our family.
Question
Will the wedding take place indoors or outdoors?
Answer
The ceremony and reception will take place outdoors, but there will be coverage.
Question
What will the weather be like?
Answer
Typically, in early August, weather in Escondido ranges from 70 degrees to 90 degrees during the day with cooler evenings.
Question
What type of food will be served at the reception?
Answer
We will be serving hors d'oeuvres at cocktail hour, followed by a family-style, sit down dinner.
Question
Can I bring a date?
Answer
We are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. If you receive a plus one, it will appear on the invitation. Thank you for understanding!
Question
Is there parking at the venue?
Answer
There is a valet service at the venue. However, we do ask that if you plan on drinking to please Uber or Lyft. We love all of you and want you to get home safely!
Question
Can I leave my car overnight?
Answer
Yes, guests may leave their cars and pick them up the next day between 10am - 12pm. You MUST grab your keys the night of the wedding from the valet. If not, you will not be able to pick your car up the next day. The DJ will make an announcement to grab keys.
Question
Are Uber's easy to access from the venue?
Answer
We recommend guests schedule Uber's 20-30 minutes ahead of time but it may take longer.
Registry
We'll post our registry here when we're finished building it. Thank you in advance!
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