Our Story

It all started at Parsons. Hilary came to one of Jamie’s classes and was amazed at his super-impressve skills.

A few months later, they bumped into each other again at her senior thesis show. They went out for a few dates… and then Hilary got cold feet and said she just wanted to be friends. Jamie was grumpy, but Hilary realized she really liked him. Jamie just didn’t know that yet.

Jamie, having almost given up all hope, invited Hilary to the Brooklyn Flea and a romantic tour of Home Depot. Hilary smooched him and the rest is history.

One French Bulldog and 3000 miles later, it’s finally time to tie the knot!

Venue

The ceremony and reception will take place in Aptos, CA at Hilary’s grandmother’s house. We call her Baaba. She’s awesome, and we couldn’t imagine a more perfect place for the occassion. There will be no parking available at this location. Have no fear; we’ll provide a shuttle service from the hotels and a nearby parking lot.

Aptos is about 1.5 - 2 hours south of San Francisco. If you’re flying in to San Francisco we recommend either renting a car or finding someone to carpool with. You can also fly in to San Jose airport which is only 1 hour away from Aptos.

Accommodations

While there are a number options for hotels in the area, we recommend booking early if you’re coming. There is a local event that weekend and things will fill up quickly.

Our Recommendation

Rio Sands
http://www.riosands.com
116 Aptos Beach Drive
Aptos, CA, 95003
831-688-3207

Price: $$

This is where the groom’s family will be staying. Plus, the bride & groom will be staying across the street. It’s got a sleepy beach hotel vibe.

Hotels Nearby

Seacliff Inn
http://www.seacliffinn.com
7500 Old Dominion Court
Aptos, CA, 95003
800-367-2003

Price: $$

Brought to you by Best Western. A classy choice. If the Rio Sands is booked, we recommend this as a fallback.

Mention the group name Fenton & Kosoy Wedding Party or group number 3328 when you call to reserve!

Seascape Resort
http://www.seascaperesort.com
1 Seascape Resort Drive
Aptos, CA, 95003
800-929-7727

Price: $$$$

This is a full resort with a golf course and spa. Many of the rooms have an ocean view.

It’s a little further away, but if you want to be a fancypants, this is the spot for you.

Other Alternatives

If all of these are still too steep for you, no worries. Try these on for size:

  • AirBnB has some cheaper options. Can’t really go wrong there.
  • Hotels in Capitola, CA might be a bit less expensive.

Questions

When does this all go down?

Saturday, July 25th, 2015. We should probably put that more prominantly on the site, shouldn’t we?

What time does the wedding start?

It’ll be an afternoon wedding. 5PM, tenatively.

What’s the attire?

Um, wedding dressy? Break out the skinny tie. Ladies, we suggest you bring flats. We’ll be on a lawn.

Also, while we’ll have heaters it cools considerably at night so you should bring a jacket.

Can I park at the venue?

Nope! Baaba (Hilary's grandmother) lives in a small cul-de-sac with limited parking. We’ll have a shuttle service for everyone.

Are babies and kids invited?

Sure! We’ll also be setting up a mailing list in a bit to coordinate babysitters in case you don’t. Stay tuned.

What is there to do in Aptos?

Glad you asked! One of the main attractions in the area is the beach. There are surfers, paddle boarders, kayakers, you name it.

There’s also the Santa Cruz Boardwalk which has roller coasters, salt water taffy and mini golf. Santa Cruz is also home to the Mystery Spot.

If you’re looking to unwind the Seascape Resort has a lovely spa and golf course.

A short drive from Aptos you’ll find wine country in the Santa Cruz Mountains, there are a number of routes to follow.

About an hour away is the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. Go hang out with sea lions!

Will there be dancing?

OMG, yes! A million times, yes! It’s gonna be awesome.

Can I fly into San Jose?

Yep! San Jose is actually closer to Aptos than San Francisco is. If that’s what you want to do, go for it!

Who else is coming? I’d like to split a room with someone.

We’ve heard this a lot. Email us and we’ll help pair you up.

I can’t remember if I RSVPed. Halp?

Feel free to fill out the RSVP form again. It’s no big deal. We’ll get in touch if we’re confused.

I got a weird error trying to RSVP. What’s up with that?

Jamie coded this thing, so naturally it’s pretty shoddy. Just send us a text or email. Let us know it’s down, too. Maybe Jamie can fix it. Doubtful, but maybe.

Registry

We’d be thrilled just to see your beautiful faces at our wedding. Seriously. But if you feel an overwhelming desire to buy us something, here are some options for you.

  • Honeyfund

    We want to go to Sardegna for our honeymoon. It’s got everything - wine, beaches, history, beaches, farms, and beaches. Help us get there!

  • Heath Ceramics

    Anyone who’s been to one of our many dinner parties knows we’re lacking in basics like serving platters. Bonus: Heath Ceramics is a California staple!

  • Amazon

    What doesn’t Amazon carry, right? It’s like...we have a compost bin on there! Who doesn’t want a compost bin for their wedding?