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Our Wedding

The words came from a sweet voice behind him.&nbsp;It was the Tequila and Taco Festival in Ventura, CA. The date was July 23, 2016. Michael was working as the standby EMT at the event. The first aid station was underneath the one large tree at the festival fairgrounds. All day, he had festival attendees approach him for bandaids, ice packs and Tylenol as the DJ blared loud music. So when he heard that voice behind him, he expected it to be followed up with “Do you have anything for headaches?” Little did he know that he would turn around and come face-to-face with the love of his life. Veronica had approached Michael at the first aid station while attending the event with her family. It started off with small talk and suddenly the noise of the festival around them seemed to disappear. That was over 9 years ago. Since then, it’s been an incredible adventure. We’ve been blessed with amazing experiences and even more importantly, with the best family and friends we could ever ask for. One of our best friends blessed us with our first home together. A cozy guest home at the end of a long dirt road in Agua Dulce. A home where we grew together. We moved in just as the pandemic took over the world and we rescued two cats- our feisty Gatsby and cuddly Mr. Bates- thanks in part to Veronica’s tia who got us in touch with the rescue. After a few years, we were blessed with our wonderful mountain home by Michael’s amazing parents. A home we adore together and we rescued two dogs- Ariel the diva and Leia the big baby -and yes, the dogs became friends with our cats. In fact, our Pitbull, Leia, regularly cuddles with Mr. Bates. We filled our home with what we love- mostly cat statues, a karaoke machine, spooky finds and Legos -and our home -with each other- became our happy place.&nbsp; Veronica’s incredible parents and family helped Michael in orchestrating the proposal. He proposed in the backyard of the home that Veronica grew up in. So many friends and family members came to celebrate us and witness the proposal. And she said “No.” Just kidding 😁 we all know she said “Yes” and made Michael the luckiest man alive. Over the years, we got a hamster, worked on a few film sets together, visited Disneyland a few hundred times 👀, went on a few epic trips together, and had to say a few hard goodbyes to some of the people and animals that we loved. We can’t wait to see where this journey takes us in the future (maybe a mini Veronica or Michael 🍼).&nbsp; We want to thank each and every one of you for showing us so much love and kindness throughout the years. We love you all and we’re incredibly lucky to have each of you in our lives.&nbsp; Thanks for coming along for the ride. Now, let’s all have fun together on January 24th, 2026. Love, Veronica &amp; Michael

“Having fun?” 

Our Story

Photos

Bridesmaids

Natalie Hernandez

Keira Hanks

Paola Ramirez

Makayla Fitch

Lupita Palafox

Angelina Valencia

Ashley Sasson

Katherine Lardizabal

Groomsmen

AJ Kennedy

Ali Kassem

Efren Palafox

Erik Glode 

Rudy Calderon

George Torres

Kevin Flagg

Grady Clibourn

Jaxson Ramirez

Wedding Party

Q + A

This wedding venue is inside of the hotel, guest are more than welcome to stay at the hotel that the event is happening in, however it is not necessary.

Located 0.4 miles away from the Madonna Inn, it is less than a 5 min drive to the wedding venue.

Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

Located 0.8 miles from the Madonna Inn, this hotel is about a 5 minute drive to the wedding venue.

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Located 0.8 miles from the Madonna Inn, this hotel is about a 5 min drive to the wedding venue.

Residence Inn By Marriott San Luis Obispo

Travel Accommodations

About a 15 minute drive from the Madonna Inn is the Iconic Pismo Pier with serene ocean views and great restaurant selections to get a good bite.

Pismo Beach Pier

Check out the website linked for an official guide on San Luis Obispo, Ca.

Downtown SLO

Interested in going for a morning hike along the beach, Montaña de Oro State Park is one of the largest state parks in California that features beautiful shorelines, coastal views, sandy beaches and cliffs. Located 15 miles from the Madonna Inn, it takes about 28 mins to reach the State Park.Bluff TrailHead out on this 4.0 mile near Los Osos, Ca. The hike takes an average 1.30 mins to complete.

Montaña de Oro State Park 

The Madonna Inn offers Horseback trail rides through a scenic tour of their picturesque coastal valleys on a mountainside trail ride. One hour trail rides are offered daily, and cost $125 per person. For Reservations: <a href="mailto:trailrides@madonnainn.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">trailrides@madonnainn.com</a> or 805-550-5307

Madonna Inn Trail Rides

Experience this 3.9-mile out-and-back trail near San Luis Obispo, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 14 min to complete. Beautiful green rolling hills with the city of San Luis Obispo taking the centerpiece in the valley make up the visuals of this location. Note: This is a rugged trail that is rocky and has an incline till the top. It can get a bit muddy and boggy when it rains, making the trail a bit slippery, although nothing too concerning.

Cerro San Luis Trail Map

Things to Do

Registry

We encourage guests to wear elegant and formal attire with pops of color. As a gentle reminder, the bride and groom kindly request that guests not wear white or light colored pastels.

Dress Code