Cafe Coyote

Day Before Mixer

Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restuarant in Old Town San Diego

Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Spring

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Our Wedding

Ernest & Amanda over the years

Photos

Our Three Best Men & Three Maids of Honor

They say good things come in threes, so we’re doubling down! Because we’re anything but traditional, we’ve asked our three Best Men and three Maids of Honor to stand by our side. These six people represent our past, our present, and our future, and we couldn't imagine starting our next chapter without the whole crew.

Best Men Descriptions Coming Soon...

Jesus Lucero

Tali and I have been an inseparable duo since our days at Sandia High School. We’ve evolved from the teenagers who may or may not have skipped a few classes together into the women we are today, growing side-by-side through every season of life. Tali is the kind of friend who shows up at your door with flowers before you even have to ask for help—a steady presence who stood by me during my hardest days. She is the person I can be 100% myself with, knowing I’m loved through the good, the bad, and everything in between. Even if weeks go by without a call, we always pick up exactly where we left off. I’m so honored to have my longest friend and "person" standing right by my side.

Tali Orr

Johnathan Madore

I truly wouldn't have survived nursing school without these two by my side. From studying on the porch until 4:00 AM (to the point of hallucinating floating cotton in the air!) to celebrating our wins at wine festivals, Marissa and Vanessa have been my absolute rocks. I have always admired Marissa’s incredible ability to talk to anyone and make them feel instantly seen and comfortable. Likewise, I lean so much on Vanessa’s fierce heart and her "tell it like it is" honesty—qualities I’ve always looked up to in both of them. Our lives have changed a lot since those grueling days in school, but my love and gratitude for them remain exactly the same. I am so lucky to have this powerhouse duo standing with me as I say "I do."

Marissa Hotze and Vanessa Chacon

Jeffrey Sisk

Wedding Party

Q + A

The Hacienda Hotel is owned by Best Western and a short 2 minute walk from the Ceremony and Reception. Relax in our spacious, beautifully appointed hacienda-style guest rooms, surrounded by vibrant courtyards, patios, and lush landscaping. Our charming atmosphere, convenient location, and panoramic views from Old Town to Mission Bay make this hillside retreat truly unforgettable.When you stay with us, you're just steps away from unique galleries, museums, restaurants, and boutiques, and close to the historic Old Town&nbsp;Presidio—where California began 250 years ago.Visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://oldtowntequilafactory.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Old Town Tequila Factory</a>, located atop our hotel, where you can enjoy a SoCal culinary scenery with stunning views, crafted cocktails, Tequila shoots and authentic Mexican cuisine.Hacienda Hotel Old Town San Diego has easy access to San Diego International Airport (SAN), Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, Seaworld, San Diego Zoo, MCAS Miramar, Point Loma Naval Base, 32nd&nbsp;Street, Coronado North Island, USD, SDSU, UCSD, Fashion Valley Mall, and more!We welcome you to Hacienda Hotel Old Town San Diego, were timeless meet contemporary.

BW Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Another close hotel, just 8-9 minute walk to the wedding reception

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

The historic boutique hotel is where the ceremony and reception will be held! All rooms at the Cosmopolitan Hotel have been booked.

Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant

Travel

Old Town San Diego offers a variety of attractions and activities, including&nbsp;exploring the historic park, enjoying Mexican cuisine, and experiencing live music and entertainment.&nbsp;We recommend you stroll through the state historic park, visit museums, browse shops, and savor delicious food and drinks!

Old Town San Diego

Taste some of the best olive oils and vinegars at the Temecula Olive Oil Company! Amanda and Ernest LOVE the garlic olive oil. We also love the basil olive oil plus pomegranate vinegar for home made salads!

Temecula Olive Oil Company

One of the first times Ernest went to Old Town San Diego, he knew Amanda would love this shop. So he made her a black cat shaped candle! Ever since this has been a staple, Amanda loves the shower steamers and bath salts!

Toby's Candles & Soap Shop

Whaley House Museum

Fiesta de Reyes is home to 19 unique specialty shops featuring authentic, historically themed, one-of-a-kind items that are perfect for gifts or for yourself.&nbsp;From hot sauces to silver jewelry, from olive oil to toys, from unique garden items to original artwork, all of the shops of Fiesta de Reyes are locally owned and independently operated.

Fiesta de Reyes

Things to Do

Registry

As many of you know, Ernest and Amanda’s story started in a hip-hop dance class! To honor our roots and keep the party going all night, we are requesting Semi-Formal attire paired with your favorite sneakers. Whether they are classic Adidas, clean tennis shoes, or any soft-sole footwear, we want you to be comfortable. Leave the stiff suits and heels at home—we’re here to dance!