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John Michael and Tiffany

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For our guests flying into Temecula, these are the two most convenient airports to fly into!

Ontario International Airport (ONT) - 58 min/60.7 mi away from Temecula 

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) - 1 hour and 18 min/82 mi away from Temecula 

Mon
May 24
2021

10:00 am
TO 10:00 am

Too be planned soon!

Tue
May 25
2021

Galway Downs
38801 Los Corralitos Rd
Temecula, CA 92592

Galway Downs - Ceremony
About our venue

Galway Downs is a one of a kind equestrian facility that hosts an array of events from polo matches to weddings. It sits on 240 acres, with the sounds of water running from every angle you walk. We hope that as guests, you will take advantage of touring this beautiful property!

Dress Code

We ask that you please arrive in cocktail attire, yet remain comfortable enough to party all night long with us! 

Ladies, there are many grassy spots, so please where shoes according to the grassy terrain. 

Schedule

5:30 - Ceremony 

6:00 - Cocktail hour 

7:10 - Grand entrance

7:30 - Dinner service 

8:00 - Dancing begins 

10:00 - Grand exit

Parking Info

We will have parking attendants on site directing traffic on where to park. Please be advised it does get dark in the evening so please use caution and safety while making your way back to your car at night!

Bar

We will have beer, wine, soda, and juice availabe to guests throughout cocktail hour and reception. A cash bar will also be provided. Please use responsibilty and safety while driving home at night!

Menu

Cocktail hour will presume immediately following reception which will include various hors d'oeuvres and beverages.

Main course: 

- Chicken Cordon Bleu with Chardonnay Sauce

- Oven Roasted Salmon with Tarragon Butter Sauce

- Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus
with Creamed Horseradish

During the reception, we will also be serving the following 

- Fresh rolls and butter

- 8 assorted salad

- A potato dish

- Seasoned vegetables 

Wedding cake!!!!

Social media

The greatest gift you can give us is to be present at our wedding. We will be having an unplugged ceremony so please keep your phones, cameras & Ipads in your bag during this time.

You are welcome to take snaps at the reception but please remember we have amazing photographers & videographers on hand to capture all of these moments . We would much rather see your faces over your devices, especially during our entrance, first dance and cutting of the cake.

All the photos will be shared here in the gallery section when we have them.

Things to do
Things to do
Things to Do

We were so excited when we found Galway Downs for our wedding because we knew it wasn't only a GORGEOUS location, but we we also know how much fun and relaxing things there are to do. 

We invite you to use our wedding as an excuse to just get away! Take a couple days off before our big day with friends and family to splurge, relax, and make fantastic memories.

Penfolds Cafe

Serving up diner styled meals. Guests rave about menu items such as their omelettes, strawberry waffles, and burgers!

Price range $7-$17 ($$-$$$)

Gentle grill

Vegan and gluten free friendly serving healthy mediterianna food!

Guests love their, cauliflower buffalo bites, gyros, and reuben. They also love their vegan ranch! 

Price range: $7-$12 ($-$$)

Swing Inn cafe

Cute, down-to-earth, and affordable restaurant that is great for breakfast! Set in the cute old down town Temecula. 

Guests kept talking about their old fashioned pies, eggs Benedict, hash browns, and french toast!

Price range: $7-$10 ($-$$)

Il Tramonto Ristorante

One of the highest rated italian restaurants in the Temecula area!

They serve dishes such as creamy pappardella, sicilian style pizza, chicken capriocciosa, and house made desserts!

Price range $10-$52 ($$$-$$$$)

Bushfire Kitchen

Healthy comfort food serving up dishes perfect for lunch or an early dinner!

The guests love their fresh roasted chicken, sweet potato fries, mac n' cheese, and focaccia bread.  

Price range: $7-$25 ($$-$$$)

Annies kitchen

Classy diner with home style food for a quick comfort fix! 

Guests love their patty melts, pancakes, home style potatoes and bacon and eggs as well as the service.

Price range: $7-$15 ($-$$)

Temeculas BEST RATED wine tasting tour

Visit three Temecula wineries, tasting six wines at each stop. Tours are all-inclusive and perfect for special occasions, anniversaries, bridal showers, birthdays, and corporate events. Guests have the option to enjoy a pre-ordered meal ($15) or order from the full lunch menu at the second location. The third stop features live music from Los Angeles-based bands.

Sunrise Temecula balloon flight

Take flight in a hot air balloon as the sun rises on this trip that leaves from a winery in Temecula, Calif. Glide over citrus groves and vineyards and look across the horizon at mountains while floating in your balloon. An FAA-licensed, fully certified pilot serves as your guide. After landing, you return to the vineyard to enjoy a light breakfast with mimosas in a private rose garden.


Old Town Temecula

The cutest little downtown!

Vintage shops that sell sodas, candy, lavender, clothing, and antiques. 

Also check out the museums and historical markers!

Temecula Carriage Co.

Tucked behind the orange groves, nestled in the heart of wine country is a family owned and operated business called the Temecula Carriage Company. With their well loved herd of horses, the Temecula Carriage Company offers private romantic horse drawn carriage rides through the vineyards.

Each carriage is outfitted with a wicker picnic basket which can include a bottle of wine and a picnic of meats, cheeses, crackers, chocolates and olives. Parasols and flannel blankets are also onboard the carriages and within reach of the riders.

Snuggle with your loved one as you listen to the clip clop of the horse's hooves. Group wine tasting tours are also available on the classic horse drawn trolley. Sit back and enjoy the countryside as the horses pull you along at a relaxing old time pace. On this group tour, 4 wineries will be visited throughout the day. Dine at the restaurants, shop at the gift shops, relax in the gardens and of course, wine taste. Go Wine Tasting with Old Fashioned Horse Power!

Sugarplum Zoo and Chocolates

Come visit our loving farm and exotic animals! Where you can kiss a camel or pet a zebra, micro mini horse, goat, alpaca, sheep, Capybara, and much more!! Daisy our tour guide pig would love to show you around!

Our custom artisan chocolates are in a number of leading five star hotels. Your visit also includes a chocolate sample from our shop.

Come for the zoo, stay for the chocolates... We look forward to meeting you!

Rose Haven Heritage Garden

The Temecula Valley Rose Society is affiliated with the American Rose Society. As a nonprofit public benefit corporation our purpose is to encourage the appreciation, study and cultivation of roses. Rose Haven Heritage Garden Temecula grows happily in Temecula and is a private garden open to the public. The 3.4 acre garden is owned and maintained by the Temecula Valley Rose Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit . We provide a peaceful setting for quiet enjoyment, active learning and building community connections through nature. The Society meets on the third Thursday of each month, except July, from 10:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Temecula Library, located at 30600 Pauba Road, Temecula.

The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve

The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, located at the southern end of the Santa Ana Mountains in southwest Riverside County near the city of Murrieta, is a hidden gem that offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and ecosystems of the area. Consisting of 9000 acres, the Reserve protects unique ecosystems such as Engelmann oak woodlands, riparian wetlands, coastal sage scrub, chaparral, bunchgrass prairie, and vernal pools as well as more than 200 species of native birds and 49 endangered, threatened or rare animal and plant species, including mule deer, mountain lions, badgers, bobcats, western pond turtles, white-tailed kites and fairy shrimp. Of the two species of fairy shrimp that live in the seasonal vernal pools on the Reserve, one is found only here and nowhere else on Earth!

Pennypickle's Workshop - Temecula Children's Museum

Discover science through play at Pennypickle's Workshop, Temecula's Children's Museum. Be sure to bring the kids to the home of wacky inventor Professor Phineas T. Pennypickle where they can play with his crazy scientific experiments and inventions.

Hotels

When you book your hotel, go ahead and leave me a little note so I know where everyone is staying! :-)

Pechanga Resort and Casino

This is where the wedding party will be staying the night before the wedding! Any and all guests are welcome to stay at this resort with us for non-stop fun.

Known for its top-notch casino, if your not into gamling, they also offer non-gambling activities such as the beautiful golf course and the spa, which offers everything from facials to full-body massages. Should you be in the mood for kicking back, take advantage of the pool, or book a Jacuzzi studio for access to your own private hot tub. Even if you don't splurge on a suite, you'll find your accommodations comfortably appointed with custom-made Italian furniture, flat-screen TVs, fully-stocked minibars and floor-to-ceiling windows. Recent visitors are full of praise for Pechanga's rooms and customer service, noting the staff members are friendly and professional, with over 10 restaurants to choose from. 

Rooms have already been reserved for immediate family members. Please contact me to transfer the reservation to your name.

13 min/5.6 miles from venue


Home2Suites Hilton

Nestled between Temecula Wine Country and the historic Old Town, our pet-friendly suites are at the juncture of seven championship golf courses and more than 30 world-class wineries. We’re just off I-15, less than an hour from San Diego International Airport, and close to countless local restaurants. Enjoy free WiFi and breakfast on us, or cook in your in-suite kitchen.

To book a room, visit attached link to take advantage of our room block.

19 min/9.4 miles from venue

Springhill Suites by Marriot

Welcome to the only all suite Marriott hotel brand in Temecula Valley, Southern California Wine Country! We are conveniently located off I-15, South of Riverside, North of San Diego. We are the entrance to wine country, where you can experience wine tasting, food and music at over 33 wineries. Historic Old Town Temecula is within walking distance where you can experience many outstanding events throughout the year. The SpringHill Suites Temecula is a great location for business travelers. Our leisure guest will enjoy our close proximity to the Promenade Mall, restaurants, Pechanga Resort and Casino, and Lake Skinner for a day of boating and fishing with the family.Our hotel offers a complimentary Breakfast buffet that consist of sausage,eggs,fresh fruit, muffins, oatmeal, juices, and much more. We also offer acomplimentary manager's reception Monday-Thursday from 5pm-7pm.The SpringHill Suites staff looks forward to making your next stay in Temecula at the Springhill Suites Marriott a memorable experience.

18 min/9.1 miles from venue

Ponte Vineyard Inn

Our 90-room boutique hotel offers elegant interiors, fine amenities, and a relaxing ambiance. Indulge in wine tasting and fine dining with breathtaking vineyard views. Let our guest concierge make your arrangements with local purveyors for spa treatments, hot air balloon rides, horseback riding, golf, and more.

10 min/5.3 miles from venue

Gifts
As a reminder

For items asking for address, please ship to Tiffany Dam or John Michael Lewis at 6540 Cetone Trce, Round Rock, TX 78665 - Thank you! 

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