Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story Our story began at PGA WEST, where we were both working and going about our everyday routines, not knowing we were about to meet someone who would change everything. Christopher was one of the golf professionals, and Sydney worked in member services. What started as simple interactions at work quickly turned into something more. Somewhere between busy days at the club and getting to know each other, we found a connection that felt easy, natural, and meant to be. As our relationship grew, so did our sense of adventure. We made the move to Connecticut, where Christopher is from, while Sydney traded in life in La Quinta for something completely new. It was a big change, but one that brought us even closer together as we built a life side by side. Through every step, we’ve been each other’s constant, turning everyday moments into something meaningful just by being together. The Proposal Christopher proposed at the iconic Rockefeller Center Ice Rink, right in the middle of one of the most unforgettable settings. It was a moment filled with excitement, love, and just the right amount of surprise. But the surprises didn’t stop there. After the proposal, we flew to Las Vegas, where both of our families were waiting to celebrate with us. What Sydney thought was just a trip quickly turned into an unforgettable celebration surrounded by the people we love most. It was the perfect way to begin this next chapter—together, and with everyone who means the most to us. What’s Next Now, we’re coming full circle, returning to PGA WEST, the place where it all began, to start our next chapter as husband and wife. We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you in the place that means so much to us.

Our Story

Photos

Cole Matusik

Kelly Edwards

Caden Hansen

Brittney Wilson

Luke Moran-Pedersen

Amber Wood

Jake Van Wagoner

Madi Cox

Anthony Matusik

Alista Becerra

Gavin Schmolke

Diana Becerra

Nick Morrell

Alie Wood

Wedding Party

Q & A

This 4-star hotel in La Quinta, California boasts a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. The all-suite hotel is less than 5 minutes from Old Town La Quinta. Every suite at Embassy Suites Hotel La Quinta offers a separate living room with a dining area, microwave and refrigerator. An iPod docking station and 2 TVs are included. Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel and Spa features a well-equipped gym, full-service business center and a library. A games room and bicycle rentals are also available. Spa Hibiscus at Hotel La Quinta Embassy Suites has 8 treatment rooms offering a variety of services including massages, facials, body and beauty treatments. Café LQ is located in the atrium. Guests are provided a continental breakfast, evening manager’s reception and room service. The Living Desert Southern California Zoo and Botanical Gardens are a 15-minute drive from this hotel.

Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa

This luxury resort features 41 pools, 53 hot tubs, 23 tennis courts, and spacious rooms with a flat-screen TV. It is 2 miles from downtown La Quinta and 20 miles from Palm Springs International Airport. Guests of La Quinta Resort &amp; Club, Curio Collection have access to a variety of recreation facilities, including 5 championship golf courses, tennis courts and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Spa La Quinta offers massage and facials. Dining options at La Quinta Resort &amp; Club, Curio Collection range from fine dining at Morgan’s in the Desert to authentic Mexican cuisine at the Adobe Grill. Ernie’s Sports Bar and Twenty6 also have full bar menus. Free Wi-Fi and a refrigerator are standard in every room at the La Quinta Resort &amp; Club, Curio Collection. All rooms are decorated with 1920s-inspired décor and include air conditioning. Free parking is available at the resort, which is a 4-minute drive from the La Quinta Museum. Shopping is available on site or in Old Town La Quinta, 1.2 miles away.

La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton

Located 7 miles from Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Desert, Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta offers 3-star accommodations in La Quinta and has an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Escena Golf Club is 20 miles from the hotel and Palm Springs Convention Center is 22 miles away. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk. All rooms include a private bathroom, while selected rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge. Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta offers a buffet or American breakfast. The accommodation has a sun terrace. Guests can enjoy playing minigolf, or take advantage of the business center. Palm Springs Visitor Center is 23 miles from Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta, while Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is 23 miles from the property. Palm Springs International Airport is 19 miles away.

Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta

Welcome to Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort &amp; Spa. Whoever and wherever you are, we inspire you to relax, exhale, and enjoy the moment. The Coachella Valley has long called to those seeking sun-drenched days, cool starry nights, and magical views around every corner. Tommy Bahama Miramonte is an oasis at the heart of it all: a destination where guests come to escape the deadlines and demands of the everyday; where you’re inspired to soak up life’s simple pleasures and celebrate its greatest moments. Discover pathways, not hallways spread across 11 expansive acres of olive trees and fragrant citrus groves, Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort &amp; Spa features sweeping views of the Santa Rosa Mountains, and our 215 guestrooms and reimagined suites are island retreats set in the natural beauty of the desert infused with a custom tropical esthetic that invites you into your home away from home. Indulge in culinary delights where a flavor-filled journey awaits. Grapefruit Basil is a culinary experience uniquely designed for resort guests and desert locals. Our creative menus are inspired by local, on-property ingredients and paired with Tommy Bahama’s island-inspired sensibility that invites you to sit back, sip, and savor. A play on the word “cheeky”, Chiki Palm is a fun new poolside bar at the Tommy Bahama Miramonte. Offering poolside service of savory small bites and a paradise of cocktails, it is the perfect spot to unwind solo or socialize with family and friends, old and new. Feel ignited inside and out with an invigorating treatment at the award-winning Spa Rosa using methods and rituals inspired by the healing powers of the surrounding desert and beautiful views of the Santa Rosa mountains that will transport you to an instant state of bliss. Adventure awaits around every corner. Whether you’re looking to hit the course or watch world-class tennis, be immersed in art, or engage in retail therapy, revel in the resort’s easy access to local activities and attractions. Palm Spring International Airport is a 30-minute drive from the property.

Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa

Featuring a spacious outdoor courtyard pool and a putting green, this La Quinta hotel is 3 miles from I-10 and less than 30 minutes from Palm Springs International Airport. The elegantly decorated rooms of Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta contain dark wood furniture and a kitchenette with granite countertops. Two TVs, an iPod docking station and free internet are included. Guests are welcome to enjoy the fitness center, containing cardio equipment, weights and a TV. Gifts, snacks and drinks can be purchased at the on-site store. La Quinta Homewood serves a “Suite Start” hot breakfast buffet each morning and hosts a reception every Wednesday evening with a light meal and beverages. The Homewood Suites La Quinta is less than 2.5 miles from Indian Springs Golf Club and less than 15 miles from the Fish Traps Archaeological Site.

Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta

Travel

One of our first dates! We were members at the Living Desert up until we moved away!

Sydney & Christopher

Sydney & Christopher

Things to Do

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Firebirds Game

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

Arnold Palmer's Restaurant

RD RNNR Libations Pints & Plates (roadrunner la quinta)

Old Town La Quinta

Eureka!