We met on a hot day during Labor Day weekend in 2005. As fate would have it, we both decided to go to a mutual friends pool party. The day started off beautifully, Kito made fun of how white I was and that I needed to be out in the sun more. I responded that Kito was too hairy and that he should not swim in the pool since he would clog the filter. The day continued with us making fun of each other. It must have been love at first sight! From that day forward, we have been inseparable.

The wedding will be held at the Crestmore Manor on July 22, 2011 at 5:00 in the evening. The address is 4600 Crestmore Rd., Riverside, CA 92509. The ceremony will be held outside under the shade of beautiful trees. We know that it will be hot so refreshments will be available. We request that attire fit a wedding atmosphere. We know that many of you have wonderful children, but we request that the wedding remain an adult affair.

A cocktail hour will immediately follow the ceremony. Drinks will be available. There will be a stationed appetizer station for imported and domestic cheeses and seasonal fruit. Waiters will serve stuffed mushrooms and spring rolls. The dinner which will be served buffet style consists of a salad with poppy seed vinaigrette, choice of ginger-sake seared salmon or beef filet, sides of golden Yukon whipped potatos and zucchini and yellow squash with herbs. Dinner rolls and butter are included. Entertainment will be provided by professional DJ/MC, Steve Eicher.

The nearest hotels to the Crestmore Manor are:

Marriot Riverside 3400 Market St., Riverside, CA; telephone number (866) 621-0813

Americas Best Value Inn Hotel 4045 University Ave., Riverside, CA; telephone number (951) 686-6666

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa 3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA; telephone number (951) 784-0300

Santa Cruz Inn in Riverside 3425 Market St., Riverside, CA; telephone number (877) 747-8713

We are very excited to be able to share this special occassion with the people we love.