We can't wait to celebrate our wedding with the people we love, among the redwoods of Hunsaker Canyon. Here you'll find everything you need: the schedule, how to get there, where to stay, and a place to share photos and stay in touch.
A love story, told by the two people least qualified to be objective about it. We added our names so you know exactly who to blame.
The short version
A nervous video call, a piano used as a backdrop, one very intentional vision board, and two dogs who eventually agreed to share a room. Here is the longer version, in our own words.
A few favorite moments
Trails, trips, family dinners, and the everyday adventures that brought us here. There are plenty more on the Photos page, and we'd love for you to add yours.
Cool autumn evening expected. Patio heaters will be running, but a wrap or jacket is a smart idea. See the Weather page.
Oakland (OAK) is closest and easiest, about 25 minutes from the venue. SFO and San Jose are good alternatives. Sample nonstop fares we've seen: Seattle around $247, Chicago to Oakland around $371.
Most guests arrive Thursday, October 8 and leave Sunday the 11th. Flying from Seattle? Friday is a Huskies game night, so consider coming Thursday to dodge the crowds.
A rental car is the simplest option. The venue is up a canyon road, so allow a few extra minutes.
Nearby hotels to consider. If we set up a room block, the details and booking code will appear here.
Lafayette · upscale · ~10 min to venue
Walnut Creek · ~15 min · near shops & BART
Pleasant Hill · suites · good for families
Convenient for late arrivals / early departures
Lafayette in early October is warm and dry by day, cool after sunset. Below is the real 5-year average for our dates (2021 to 2025).
Our celebration runs about 5:30 to 9:30 PM. Expect it to start around 63 to 66°F and cool to roughly 55 to 58°F by the last dance. Every year in the data landed in that same range, so it's a safe bet.
Bring a wrap or light jacket for the back half of the evening. Patio heaters will be running too.
Based on Open-Meteo historical reanalysis for Lafayette, Oct 8 to 12, 2021 to 2025. We'll show a live forecast as the date gets close.
A few of our favorites to start. During the wedding, you'll be able to add your own photos straight from your phone, no app or account needed, and watch the gallery fill up.
We'll post updates here, and you can ask questions and coordinate with other guests. Important messages will also go out by text so nobody misses them.
This is a preview. Messages stay on your device for now.
Your presence is truly the only gift we need, because at this stage we have everything, including many toasters, blenders and enough kitchenware to open a small café.
If you'd still like to give a little something, our honeymoon fund would be thrilled. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Send through your bank's Zelle to this number, under the name Natalya Hupe.
Scan the Venmo code with your phone camera, or use Zelle in your banking app, to contribute to the honeymoon fund.
