JOHN
&
AMY
our story
Although we grew up 20 minutes away from each other and went to the same high school, technically the first time we met was in Boulder in 2008. While Amy was doing college visits as a high school senior, she went to a party at John's house.
While they barely spoke, they still remember that night!
Our real introduction took place in San Francisco at a mutual friend's birthday party in September 2021. John made Amy hysterically laugh all night, but it wasn't until about a month later that he got the courage to ask Amy out to dinner... for his birthday party along with 15 other mutual friends. Despite the crowd, Amy and John became inseparable that night and went on their first real date a few days later. Fun fact: John was so excited that he came to pick Amy up a full day early, or perhaps...he misread his calendar.
He's been chasing her and making her laugh ever since.
the wedding
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
6 O'CLOCK
The Wishing Tree
Ojai Valley Inn
Black Tie
Reception & After Party to Follow
The Farmhouse, Ojai Valley Inn
the night before
WELCOME DINNER
September 5th | 6:30pm
Anacapa Ballroom for cocktails, followed by dinner at the Orchard Lawn, Ojai Valley Inn
Resort Wear
the next day
BRUNCH & POOL
September 7th | All Day
Brunch at Olivella, Ojai Valley Inn (9-12pm)
Casual
Ojai Valley Inn guests welcome to join us after at the Indigo Pool (adults only pool)
accommodations
OJAI VALLEY INN
Our hotel room block is at Ojai Valley Inn, where all the wedding events will take place. However, there are many other hotel options nearby including The Lavender Inn, Su Nido Inn, and Casa Ojai Inn.
Valet parking will be complimentary for all wedding guests.
transportation
CARS
Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, and Turo have many car rentals available for pickup at the Santa Barbara Airport, or other airports if needed.
UBER
When you arrive at the Santa Barbara airport, Ubers are also available. It is about a 50 minute drive to Ojai. Note that transportation back from Ojai to Santa Barbara needs to be arranged ahead of time. Ojai Valley Inn concierge can help schedule rides for guests.
Santa Barbara is the closest airport; however, guests can also fly into Burbank or LAX and drive about 1.5 hours to Ojai.
bridal party
Matrons of Honor
Vicki Stone and Lena Anderson (sisters of the bride)
Best Man
Rob Hodgkinson (brother-in-law of the groom)
Bridesmaids
Abby Burke
Camille Jacobson
Courtney Matteson
Kerry Kozak
Taylor Docter
Taylor Manzo
McKenna Sweazey
Michelle Carr
Sophie Stone
Groomsmen
Alex Haimson
Charlie Hazelhurst
Colin Burke
Colin Umphreys
Dave Mora
Matt Burke
Pad Madigan
Paul Verga
Sebastian Perry
Somerset Perry
Ted Gibson
Will Anderson
Officiant
Michael Stone (brother-in-law of the bride)
we can't wait to celebrate with you
Love,
The Sweazeys
