OUR STORY
On the grand stomping grounds of 185 Berry St, Molly asked Hadar for coffee. Haader, Hoder – she didn’t even know how to pronounce his name.
He was 5 minutes late, in classic Hadar fashion. Their 30 minute chat turned into 45, until they had another meeting to run to. He’s cute, she thought.
Hadar was rocking an Alabama Shakes t-shirt. Molly asks, “Are you from Alabama?” And that’s how it all began.
Later that day, Hadar decided to slide into Molly’s Slack DMs with a Spotify playlist.
And the rest is history.
He told her he reads books because she did. Technically, true (she later found out he just likes to buy books).
They went to Hong Kong together after a few weeks of dating, then spent two months apart when Hadar was riding horses in Mongolia, and Molly sleeping on trains in India. Then, they embarked on a 3 week camping trip across the national parks.
She told him she wanted to quit her job and travel for a year. He said “woah me too! Let’s go together.”
Even if he wasn’t planning on it, he now would have if it meant being with her.
COVID stopped the globetrotting but sped up their connection. They lived together in Buenos Aires, then Hawaii, then New York, and ultimately found a home in San Francisco.
But really, home has always been anywhere where they’re together. The safe and caring space they’ve created together isn’t bound by space. Their love grew quickly and deeply.
From cooking together, gathering friends for trips, exploring nature by car and foot, and litigating how many stars to rate movies (sorry.. films) on Letterboxd, it became clear their bond was one that will last forever.
He took her to Japan and got on one knee. She laughed and said “dude, of course.”
LOGISTICS
TRANSPORTATION
Flying to CA
You can fly into SFO, SJC, or OAK (3.5 hour drive), or to FAT (1.5 hour drive). The closest would be the Fresno airport (FAT). There are also a few other options in the area but the above are the ones we recommend.
Driving to Yosemite
The park is located in a beautiful part of California (the Sierra Nevadas), which also means the only way to get inside is by driving. We recommend renting a car and driving down or carpooling with another guest.
LODGING
Staying in Yosemite
We recommend staying in Yosemite Valley Lodge or the Ahwahnee hotel (they book fast). We strongly suggest staying in the park (not outside)!
Need a roommate?
If you want to room with someone, or you have a room you’d like to share, please fill out the form below so we can help you. We think we have most people covered, but if we missed you, please message Hadar at 408.242.2824.
Need to carpool? Still need a roommate? Simply indicate this in the info form .
Schedule
(in progress)
Saturday 9.28
- 3:30PM Arrive at the Ahwahnee Hotel
- 4:00PM Wedding Ceremony
- 4:45PM Reception
- 5:30PM Dinner (buffet)
- 7:00PM Dancing
- 11:00PM 😏
Sunday 9.29
- 12:00PM Brunchy thing
Thursday 9.26
- Arrive and get settled in Yosemite National Park. No formal actvities planned.
Friday 9.27
- 8:00AM Hike Yosemite Falls
- 4:00PM Afternoon Yoga
- 7:00PM Welcome Dinner (TBD)
- 9:00PM S’mores by the Fire
CONTRIBUTE
The fact that you made it out here to celebrate us is already the most we can ask for. We are so grateful to have all of you in our lives, and thank you for making the day so much more special
This is entirely optional, but if you would like to contribute to our honeymoon fund, you can use the links below --
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FAQ
What should I wear during the ceremony and reception?
- Formal attire for Saturday, September 28th (day of ceremony)
- Shoes: ladies, the ceremony is on the grass, so make sure your heels suit the terrain well!
- Other days in Yosemite - nice casual
- Activities in Yosemite - hiking pants, yoga apparel, whatever suits the activity!
What’s the weather like in Yosemite in late September?
- High of 84F, low of 50F
- No rain expected (*knock on wood*)
- 12 hours of daylight
What should I pack to Yosemite?
- Formal attire for the wedding ceremony
- Hiking pants, hiking shoes
- Hiking poles (if you intend to hike)
- Water bottle (there’s a lot of water stations inside the Valley)
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
- Bug spray (there’s not a lot during that time of the year, but no harm!)
- Warm sweater / jacket / coat as it can get chilly during the night
Are children welcome?
- You’re welcome to bring your child to Yosemite, but we’d like to ask you to refrain from bringing them to the ceremony and reception.
For how long should I stay in Yosemite?
- Yosemite is such a beautiful place, so please feel free to come early or stay for another week after! There’s plenty of hiking, rock climbing, nature watching, etc.
- For more information about wonders in Yosemite, read this.
Will transportation be provided in the Valley throughout the weekend?
- Yes! There will be transportation inside the valley (shuttles that will take you to the Ahwahnee)
- You can also drive and park in the Ahwahnee parking lot (there’s a fee)
- Yosemite generally has plenty of free parking all over
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