Ceremony + reception

 
 
 

We’re exchanging vows and bad dance moves at The San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas. It’s full of 30 gorgeous gardens that are meant to explore, so grab a drink and take a tour!

 

Ceremony

5:30 p.m.

Cocktail hour

6:00 p.m.

Dancing + tacos

7:00 p.m. — 10:30 p.m.

The San Diego Botanic Garden

230 Quail Gardens Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
Map

 

What to wear

Keep it casual! Dresses and khakis with button-up shirts are perfect as this is an all-outdoor event. We do recommend bringing a light jacket for the reception and flats for dancing!

 

Directions

 
 
 

From the north

Take I-5 South
Exit Leucadia Boulevard and turn left
(heading east) (0.5 miles)
Turn right on Quail Gardens Drive (1 mile)
The entrance to the Gardens will be on your right

From the south

Take I-5 North
Exit Encinitas Boulevard and turn right
(heading east) (0.5 miles)
Turn left on Quail Gardens Drive (0.3 miles)
The entrance to the Gardens will be on your left 

 

There’s a free parking lot at the venue that will hold all guest cars.

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Accommodations

We’ve placed a 25 room block at the beautiful Best Western Encinitas, right down the street from the venue. Mention the Olin + Bozigian wedding for the group rate.

 

Double queen: $111

King: $120

85 Encinitas Blvd. Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-7455

 

Shuttle service

And because the tequila will be flowing, we’ve also rented a shuttle to transport guests from and to the hotel.

 
 

Service to the venue

starts at 4:45 p.m.

Service to the hotel

starts at 9:30 p.m.

 
 

Registry

We’re registered online at Zola. It’s a great service that brings in gifts from tons of stores so you don’t have to run around town searching for the perfect present. You’ll have the option of shipping it to us (which we would prefer since we live in San Francisco!) or shipping to yourself to bring to the wedding. 

Along with traditional gifts, we also have a honeymoon fund. It’s safe, super easy and we’ll be told that you’ve contributed to the fund.

 
 
 
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San Diego sights & sips

— Beaches —

Moonlight Beach is a short walk from the Best Western Encinitas.

Looking to people watch while you swim? Ocean Beach is your spot.

Surf and kayak in the gentle waves of La Jolla Shores.

— Attractions —

Balboa Park

The home of 17 museums, the zoo and tons of beautiful gardens.

Safari Park

Check out animals in their natural habitats.

Legoland

This one’s for you, kids!

— Food & drinks —

The Smoking Goat

Hello, duck fat truffle fries! P.S. this was where we had our first date.

Santana’s

Behold the world-famous California burrito.

Zumbar

Jon's pick for the best coffee in San Diego.

Mona Lisa Deli

Get the #4 sandwich with provolone. 

Sunshine Company

Grab a drink on the rooftop bar overlooking Ocean Beach.

Hamilton's Tavern

San Diego is famous for its beer and this dive bar has ‘em all.

About us

 
 
 

In her words...

When I started working at Provide Commerce in 2009, I noticed a shy web designer with a Giants hat on. I just knew there was something about this guy. I mean, he had a photo of cats at his desk! We were friends for years, sharing our love of bad rap music and good food. After many a late night conversation with friends about how he should give me a chance, he did! And now we’ll be dancing to bad rap music, eating burritos, and talking about cats for the rest of our lives. 

In his words...

When Catherine joined the team at work, her desk was on the far side of the building. Lucky for me, she had to walk by my desk several times a day. I noticed her right away, but she had no idea I was checking her out. I'd watch her in group meetings, and got to see her bright personality and great sense of humor. We became friends and eventually got to the point where we'd chat all day long through the computers at work. Who knew 6 years later, my move to San Diego for work would lead me to my best friend, and my dance partner for life.