Amber Freeman & Zeke Monarrez
Our Story
Zeke and Ambers friendship started nine years ago while working in the same industry. We both worked long and hard hours but still found time to hang out and be friends. Five years into the friendship we found that we could never quite spend enough time together.
We decided to go out on a real date just to see "what would happen." We went on that date and have been together ever since.
Four years into the relationship Zeke popped the question and obviously, Amber said "Yes!" We decided not to stretch out the engagement and decided to get married in the same year.
As our wedding date approaches we are filled with excitement and can't wait to spend this day with our family and friends.
Our Wedding
Zeke popped the question on May 29, 2010 when they were up at Lake Arrowhead for the weekend.
Ever since then, we've been diligently planning our special day which will be on Oct. 23rd, 2010.
The actual site for our ceremony was the most trivial during our planning.
Many friends made some great recommendations and we visited all of them.
Some sites were too far, some were out of our budget, and some weren't really our style at all.
However, on Saturday July 3rd, we took a drive up to Solvang and just had to visit Bella Cavalli.
Upon arriving at the front gate, it slowly began to dawn upon us that this was the site.
As we drove past the gate, trees made a beautiful tunnel as we entered.
Once we cleared the tunnel of trees, we were upon fields of green grass. It was then that our minds were made up.
We truly can't wait for all of you to experience this with us, we hope you feel the same.
Bella Cavalli Farms will be where we will be united in matrimony.
www.bellacavallifarms.com.
959 E. Hwy 246
Solvang, CA 93463
Our Reception
Join us immediately after the ceremony at:
Hotel Corque
400 Alisal Road
Solvang, CA 93463
800-624-5572
www.hotelcorque.com
Travel Arrangements
We recommend Hotel Corque as a great place to stay and very convenient since the reception will be there.
When calling to make reservations, please mention "Monarrez/Freeman Wedding" for an added discount.
Hotel Corque (formerly Royal Scandinavian Inn) 400 Alisal Road, P.O. Box 30 Solvang CA 93463
Tel: 805-688-8000 Toll-Free: 1-800-624-5572 Fax: 805-688-0761
Website: http://www.hotelcorque.com
* You may need to call to make reservations.
Hadsten House Inn & Spa 1450 Mission Drive Solvang CA 93463
Tel: 805-688-3210
Website: http://www.HadstenHouse.com
Holiday Inn Express Solvang 1455 Mission Drive Solvang CA 93463
Tel: 805-688-2018 Toll-Free: 1 888 HOLIDAY Fax: 805-693-9838
Website: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/slvng
Petersen Village Inn 1576 Mission Drive Solvang CA 93463
Tel: 805-688-3121 Toll-Free: 1-800-321-8985 Fax: 805-688-5732
Website: http://www.peterseninn.com
Royal Copenhagen Inn 1579 Mission Drive Solvang CA 93463
Tel: 805-688-5561 Toll-Free: 800-624-6604 Fax: 805-688-7029
Website: http://www.royalcopenhageninn.com
Solvang Gardens Lodge 293 Alisal Road Solvang CA 93463 *across from Hotel Corque
Tel: 805-688-4404 Toll-Free: 1-888-688-4404 Fax: 805-688-9975
Website: http://www.solvanggardens.com
Wine Valley Inn & Cottages 1564 Copenhagen Drive Solvang CA 93463
Tel: 805-688-2111 Toll-Free: 1-800-824-6444 Fax: 805-688-8824
Website: http://www.winevalleyinn.com
While in Solvang, go to Paula's Pancake House for breakfast.
Order the Danish Pancake Combo.
You won't be disappointed.
Zeke's FAVORITE.
A Special Message From Us
CEREMONY DIRECTIONS - The best way to get to our ceremony site is the following:
If coming from down south (L.A. or San Diego area):
- Head NORTH on the 101 freeway.
- Approximately 40 miles North of Santa Barbara.
- Take the Hwy 246 exit, EXIT 140A, Lompoc/Solvang.
- Make a Right at the Light. You will now be on Hwy 246 heading towards Solvang.
- You will be on Hwy 246 for 1.7 miles before you see, on the left hand side, the entrance to Bella Cavalli Farms.
Bella Cavalli Farms - 959 Hwy. 246.