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Taylor and Jenna met in third grade in Mrs. Roberts' class at Valhalla Elementary. Taylor was all about Jenna's curly red hair, and Jenna thought Taylor had the world's prettiest eyes; first crushes quickly ensued. They spent the next decade or so dancing around big feelings and being too nervous to act on them (shout out to a "date" to watch Phantom of the Opera).

There were MANY horrifyingly embarrassing diary entries along these lines between 1999 and 2008. Fortunately(?) Unfortunately(?) Taylor's entries were lost to time, but Jenna still has enough for both of them.

Although they never got together as teenagers, Taylor refused to give up and consistently made sure Jenna knew he was still looking for his chance. He even kept her school photo from freshman year in his wallet for all that time and confessed it to her once while he was drunk in Mexico in their 20s. She realized this might be more than a long standing crush and started to see him a little differently.

They both had a lot of growing up to do before they were ready to be together, but everything changed when that first kiss finally happened. They now have an incredibly happy and supportive life together, and Taylor proposed at the top of the hill in the park they used to walk through in high school on the anniversary of the day they first met. They celebrated back at Valhalla, where it all started.

To mark the 28th anniversary of that meeting and life coming full circle, Taylor and Jenna will be getting married at the Jefferson Street Mansion in Benicia, CA in September of this year and hope you can be there!

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Transportation

There is plenty of free parking available behind the venue. If you are arriving via RideshareRideshare can be tricky in this area, especially in the evening. We highly recommend scheduling your Uber/Lyft for the end of the reception ahead of time.

ACCOMMODATIONS 

Hyatt House Pleasant Hill

2611 CONTRA COSTA BLVD, PLEASANT HILL, CA<a href="https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/OAKXH/G-GW26" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HOTEL BLOCK</a> | Block Code: G-GW26 | We will also be staying here! 3-Star Hotel, Approx. 16 min from the venue. Features a 24-hour fitness center, free parking and WiFi, an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. All studios and suites have fully equipped kitchenettes with a confection oven, a flat-screen cable TV and free toiletries. Daily breakfast included with cooked to order options available. Check in: 4PM | Check out: 12PM

Holiday Inn Express Benicia

1375 E 5TH ST, BENICIA, CA<a href="https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&amp;brandCode=EX%C2%AEionCode=1&amp;localeCode=en&amp;checkInMonthYear=082026&amp;checkInDate=11&amp;checkOutDate=13&amp;checkOutMonthYear=082026&amp;hotelCode=BNICA&amp;GPC=BOZ&amp;numberOfAdults=1&amp;numberOfRooms=1&amp;adjustMonth=false&amp;showApp=true&amp;monthIndex=00" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HOTEL BLOCK</a> | For guests who want to be as close to the venue as possible 2-Star Hotel, Approximately 3 min (0.8 mi) from the venue.Features include: fitness center, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace, 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi. Breakfast included. Check in: 3PM | Check out: 11AM

Union Hotel

401 FIRST ST, BENICIA, CA <a href="https://www.unionhotelbenicia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a> | 3-Star Hotel, Approximately 7 minutes from the venue.Originally opened in 1852 and located right along the Carquinez Strait waterfront. ﻿If you would like an after party with ghosts, it's thought to be one of the most haunted spots in the North Bay and was featured on Ghost Adventures in 2019.

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Registry

When is the RSVP deadline?

Please RSVP by August 12th, so we can have an accurate headcount :)We're sorry but we are unable to accommodate last minute RSVPs

Can I bring a date?

Please refer to your invite for your +1

Is this a kid-friendly event?

As much as we love your little ones, we will not be including children at the ceremony or reception unless otherwise noted on your invitation envelope and RSVP group. Thank you for understanding!

What's the dress code?

Formal attire, black tie optional

Where should I park?

There is plenty of free parking behind the venue. However, if you plan to party (and we hope you do!), we highly recommend scheduling an Uber or Lyft for the end of the reception as on-demand ride share services in the area can be very spotty, especially at night.

What will the weather be like?

Highs for September typically range from 79°F to 84°F, lows are usually in the mid to high 50s. The ceremony is outside (in the shade) and the reception is in a tent on site

Is it okay to take pictures during the wedding?

Yes! And please share them with us <a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/DLf6KXvhJLQTVENn9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>!

What time will the reception end?

11PM

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Garvin Wedding Album

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Jenna & Taylor

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