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Ceremony began at 5:30PM on Sunday September 8th, 2013 and was followed by cocktails, reception, dinner and much merriment.
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If you decide to make it a weekend getaway and arrive on Friday (or if you live nearby), we have planned activities over a four day span (Friday-Monday). See below for the full schedule!
Friday, September 6
The Wedding Rehearsal
(for bridal party and immediate family)
10am-11am
The Cottage Pavilion at Calamigos Ranch
For wedding party and immediate family, please join us at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu at 10am for a short rehearsal!
Wedding Rehearsal Lunch
(for bridal party and immediate family)
11:30am-1:30pm
Duke’s Malibu – 21150 Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu, CA 90265
For our immediate family and the wedding party, the rehearsal lunch will be held at a Hawaiian favorite in Malibu!
Pre-Wedding Welcome Drinks
(for everyone)
5pm onwards
High Rooftop Lounge @ Hotel Erwin – 1697 Pacific Avenue, Venice Beach, CA 90291
Please join us for a very casual gathering of drinks!
Saturday, September 7
Pandy in the Park!
11am-4pm
Garvey Ranch Park, 781 S Orange Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91755
Please join us for a Field Day in the park! With games and activities, we thought it would be a great FUN way for all of our friends and family to get to know each other better and show their skills! Lunch will be provided!
After-the-Park Drinks
4-7pm
The Chumwong Residence
Just a block away from the park, please join us to Penny’s family home for drinks!
Sunday, September 8
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
5:30-11pm
The Cottage Pavilion at Calamigos Ranch
We are so happy you are joining us on our special day!
We will be arranging a shuttle service to and from Calamigos Ranch on Sunday for the wedding for those staying in/around the Santa Monica area. More details on the getting around page.
We will be arranging a shuttle service to and from Calamigos Ranch on Sunday for the wedding for those staying in/around the Santa Monica area. More details on the getting around page.
Monday, September 9
Day After Wedding Lunch
1-3pm
Plan Check Kitchen + Bar – 1800 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Please join us for one final gathering before our out-of-town guests head back home.
Ceremony
Located on 130 acres of lush natural beauty in the pristine Malibu Mountains, the Cottage Pavilion site at Calamigos Ranch has its own entrance for you to arrive directly to our ceremony and reception venue. The ceremony itself will be held under a 100 year old oak tree with cascading lights, overhanging an ivy covered perch giving all our guests a clear view of the proceedings, and Pandy a clear view of all the guests.
If making your own way to the ceremony, be sure to follow the directions below as the mailing address for the venue WILL NOT take you to the right place.
Coming from Downtown Los Angeles
The Direct Route
Travel time: Approximately 1 1/2 hours (with traffic)
- Take the Interstate 10 Freeway (10 East)
- Merge onto the Ventura Freeway (101 North)
- Exit 36 (Kanan Road), turn left on Kanan (first light)
- Proceed south for 6 miles and through 2 tunnels
- Right on Mulholland Highway, go up one block
- Left on Calamigos Road veer right at the fork (there’s a glass booth) and follow the directional signs
Coming from Santa Monica
The Scenic Route (via Pacific Coast Highway)
Travel time: Approximately 1 hour
- Pacific Coast Highway (1 West) past Paradise Cove
- Right on Kanan-Dume Road
- Proceed north for 6 miles
- Left on Mulholland Highway, go up one block
- Left on Calamigos Road, veer right at the fork (there’s a glass booth) and follow the directional signs
You can’t miss Calamigos Road, as it’s adorned by two large bronze horses. There will be signs with our names pointing you in the right direction, as long as you follow those you will end up in the right place!
Complimentary valet parking is offered
Shuttle Service
We will be arranging a shuttle service to and from Calamigos Ranch on Sunday for the wedding for those staying in/around the Santa Monica area. More details on the getting around page.
Birdseye View on Google MapsThe Party O' Bridal
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, we’d like to introduce our fantastic Bridal Party so you can get to know them a little before September. We asked them a series of questions designed by a fairly terrible psychologist to probe and prod and uncover their deepest desires, fears and their secrets.
Chika – Maid of Honor
Penny’s best friend and cohort for many adventures in Japan and beyond, Chika has more energy than the Energizer Bunny and DJ Tiesto combined (possibly related to her formative years in Las Vegas), currently resides in Okinawa and is enjoying golf and tennis instructors.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Bradley Cooper’s Wife!
What would you call your autobiography?
“Chika chu”
Ninjas or Pirates?
Ninjas
Pippa or Kate?
Pippa
Vince – Best Man
Vince and Andy worked together in Japan. Vince currently resides in Tokyo with his wife (Michaela) and daughter (Maddie), makes the best sour dough pizza east of Italy, recently posted his eleventh tweet and is making a new sport out of finding cafés with free WiFi.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Pleasantly surprised
What would you call your autobiography?
“Smells Like Teen Spirit”
Ninjas or Pirates?
Pirates
William or Harry?
Obviously William since he kicked Harry’s ass at the Battle of Hastings in 1066… oh, sorry… I meant “arse”.
Becky
Becky (Bex or Bob) grew up with Andy and will never recover. Bonded with Penny in the times they’ve shared. A dancer by trade and kids entertainer also by trade – currently resides in Melborne with her fella and travel companion Rob.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
I want to be Peter Pan when I grow up
What would you call your autobiography?
“Up here for thinkin’…down there for dancin’”
Ninjas or Pirates?
Pirates…I was part of the 2012 world record for most pirates in one place at one time in Hastings! (14,231 pirates FYI!)
William or Harry?
Harry obviously!
Florent
Flo “Shake ‘n’ Bake” Manin currently resides in Tokyo, takes weekend trips to Hong Kong, France and beyond, walks faster than seems naturally possible, cycles even faster and often dreams about meeting Coldplay.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Wait you’re saying we aren’t grown ups? Just be the me I know.
What would you call your autobiography?
“Follow the Flo to the coming O”
Ninjas or Pirates?
Ninjas
William or Harry?
William
Pippa or Kate?
Pippa
Pat
Pat grew up with Penny and is still recovering. Many stories still to be told – Pat currently resides in San Bernadino County, hails from the entertainment industry, has an unparalleled knowledge of TV shows and will kill the Groom if anything happens to Penny.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
An anonymous Powerball winner, woot woot! But on the real, an executive in the entertainment or hospitality industry
What would you call your autobiography?
“If only you knew….the P to the MAK”
Ninjas or Pirates?
Ninjas
William or Harry?
Harry
Pippa or Kate?
Kate
Chris
Chris and Andy have been buddies since high school. Chris currently resides in Maidenhead with his wife (Shelley) and daughters (Allison & Genevieve) commutes on rollerblades, can probably build a computer out of anything you have lying around your house and knows more than Kevin Bacon about B-Movies.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Skeletor
What would you call your autobiography?
“Sex, lies, and cat 5 : the dark world of IT”
Ninjas or Pirates?
Ninja Pirates
William or Harry?
Harry because he gets his thing out
Pippa or Kate?
Pippa (dirty Pippa’s bum!) Or kate? She wanders around topless… hmmmmm… decisions decisions
Lena
Penny’s cousin, tennis guru and master of Candy Crusher, Lena currently resides in Orange County, can identity any teeny-bop song from a single note, is saving her hair for charity and is unlikely to give Chika any tennis lessons.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A Power Ball Winner
What would you call your autobiography?
“Not Spoiled, Well Loved”
Ninjas or Pirates?
NINJAS
William or Harry?
HARRY
Dan
Dan has had to put up with Andy for most of their illustrious careers. Dan currently resides in Redhill with his wife (Nicky), son (Noah) and cats, enjoys 80s power ballads, the smell of a freshly cut lawn, anything related to One Direction and teaching his son to gawk at ladies.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
When I grow up I want to be the guy that invented the stuff that goes into Oreo cookies. It is truly the nectar of the Gods
What would you call your autobiography?
“Wild Ways: Doing It Like A Northerner”
Ninjas or Pirates?
Imagine this: Ninja Pirates… “Ninjates” if you will. We could train one and they can train others. It would be beautiful.
Pippa or Kate?
Hmmm… tough call. Pippa.
Guest Info
Getting Here/Around
There are plenty of options for getting to Los Angeles and to/from Calamigos Ranch on the Sunday. See more details on all the major ones by clicking the button below.
Where to Stay
We’ve outlined a few hotel options for those coming into the area for the weekend along with some group rates for you to take advantage of. Santa Monica is our suggestion on where to stay given the proximity to the wedding venue as well as the other opportunities it provides for the rest of the weekend. More details can be found by clicking below.
Around Town
For those that are arriving a few days before the wedding or staying a few days after, here’s a few suggestions for things to see and do. Pandy will be in town both before and after for as many opportunities to see those that are travelling from a-far as possible. See more details by clicking below.
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The very best present we can receive is your presence at our wedding and your love and support as we embark on this adventure together.
We recognize that especially for those of you coming from far away, simply attending our wedding will already entail spending money on travel and hotel accommodations.
Handmade gifts and cards are welcomed and appreciated. Many of you are contributing your time and energy to this event, and for the gift of your participation we thank you.
To make it easier for the more traditional gift givers among you, we have set up a registry here on Amazon.com.