Rehearsal / Rehearsal Dinner

The Wedding Bowl

Rehearsal

Piazza 1909

Rehearsal Dinner

Hennessey's Tavern

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

Ceremony

La Jolla Cove Bridge Club

Reception

Welcome! We are so excited to celebrate our wedding with you in beautiful La Jolla, San Diego on Saturday October 10, 2026 (holiday weekend). This website is where we’ll share all wedding weekend information. Formal invitations will be mailed in July 2026, and RSVP will be completed on this website. We hope you will join us! For guests needing accommodations, we’ve secured discounted rates at two La Jolla hotels: Inn by the Sea La Jolla – A charming boutique inn with ocean views and walking-distance access to the wedding festivities. San Diego Marriott La Jolla – Comfortable, modern rooms within 20 minutes driving distance (5 miles) of the venue. Please see the Hotels page of this website for booking info, maps, and other helpful details to make your weekend as seamless and enjoyable as possible. Please Note: The La Jolla Art and Wine Festival is taking place the same weekend as the wedding and parking will be very limited. Our venues do not have designated parking, so we recommend utilizing Uber/Lyft. For those still planning to drive, please see the Parking page for nearest parking garages and links to reserve parking in advance. Shuttle service will be provided to the ceremony from Inn by the Sea La Jolla.

Weekend Events

Dress Code

Coastal cocktail. Wedding-elegance with a more effortless, playful feel than traditional formalwear. Colors and patterns are encouraged. For men, think summer suits, ties are optional. For women, this includes mid or full length dresses with an emphasis on fun colors, patterns, textures.For footwear, please note that while the reception will be indoors, the ceremony and cocktail hour will take place on grass. For examples see: <a href="https://www.lulus.com/blog/fashion/beach-formal-attire/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">What is Beach Formal Attire?</a> and <a href="https://www.adriannapapell.com/blogs/inspiration/coastal-cocktail-dress-ideas#:~:text=For%20women%2C%20this%20could%20mean,kissed%2C%20and%20coastal%2Dchic." rel="noopener" target="_blank">Coastal Cocktail Attire: Outfit Ideas, Fabrics, and Style Tips</a>

Our Wedding

Our Story

Sarah and Jake first met in 2022, shortly after Jake returned from his first deployment in Korea and while Sarah was attending Point Loma Nazarene University and working part time at Peet’s Coffee. Their first interaction was simple—Sarah took Jake’s coffee order—but it marked the beginning of something special. Jake soon became a regular. Over the course of several months, they slowly learned about one another between coffee orders and busy shifts. Eventually, Jake asked “the most beautiful girl he has ever seen” for her number, but she declined—she was in a relationship at the time. Undeterred (or perhaps unwilling to buy his own coffee machine), Jake kept coming back, continuing to order coffee from his favorite barista. He accepted her response, even if he hoped the timing might one day change. As time passed, both Sarah and Jake found themselves single. Jake felt enamored by her sweet personality, the way she lit up the room, and the small conversations she would have with every person who walked through the door. Sarah, in turn, was drawn to Jake’s charm, confidence, and kindness. She would get butterflies in her stomach seeing him walk into the shop. She began going out of her way to take his order whenever she could, and adding latte art hearts beneath the lid of his drink, never thinking he would notice, just wanting to make it extra special for him. He did in fact notice. He noticed everything – her eyes, her smile, the way she went out of her way to make people feel special, even the subtle shifts in her work schedule. But after asking once, he didn’t want to pressure her or risk losing the small moments that would make his day, so he waited. His coworkers would tease him about his crush whenever he walked into work with a Peet’s Coffee cup. She finally decided to pursue her crush, and asked if he still wanted her number. To which he responded “Hell yeah I do!”. Their first date came just two days later. He took her for brunch at Sugar &amp; Scribe in La Jolla, with plans to surf at Scripps Beach afterward. Brunch and surfing turned into lunch, a visit to a surf shop, and Jake fixing an old ding on Sarah’s surfboard. Ten hours passed without either of them wanting the day to end. From that moment on, the two have been inseparable—even during times when thousands of miles stood between them. They’ve carried their shared loves of surfing, hiking, cooking, card games, reading, photography, music, and more with them as they’ve traveled throughout the United States, explored national parks, and journeyed across the world. In March of 2025, Jake proposed to Sarah at Acadia National Park in Maine. That June, they moved to Spain together, and shortly after, they learned they would soon welcome their first child. Their son, Oliver Troy Hinds, is due on February 23, 2026.

Weekend Details

Welcome Party  |  Friday October 9, 2026 

7811 Herschel Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037Join us for a drink at Hennessey’s Tavern in La Jolla Cove to welcome &amp; celebrate our traveling guests.

Wedding Day  |  Saturday October 10, 2026

590 Coast Blvd S, La Jolla, CA 92037Oceanfront ceremony at the famous Wedding Bowl Park (Cuvier Park). Parking is limited, please plan to arrive early. Musician begins at 4:00pm. Ceremony starts at 4:30pm.

Reception with dinner, drinks, and dancing held at La Jolla Cove Bridge Club immediately following the ceremony. The club is 0.6 miles from the ceremony park, transportation will be available. The reception ends at 10pm.

COASTAL COCKTAIL Wedding-elegance with a more effortless, playful feel than traditional formalwear. Colors and patterns are encouraged.For men, think summer suits, ties are optional. For women, this includes mid or full length dresses with an emphasis on fun colors, patterns, textures.For footwear, please note while the reception will be indoors, the ceremony and cocktail hour will take place on grass.For examples see: <a href="https://www.lulus.com/blog/fashion/beach-formal-attire/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">What is Beach Formal Attire?</a> and <a href="https://www.adriannapapell.com/blogs/inspiration/coastal-cocktail-dress-ideas#:~:text=For%20women%2C%20this%20could%20mean,kissed%2C%20and%20coastal%2Dchic." rel="noopener" target="_blank">Coastal Cocktail Attire: Outfit Ideas, Fabrics, and Style Tips</a>

We’ve secured special rates at two nearby hotels. Inn by the Sea – 0.5 miles from the venue$199/night Standard | $279/night Ocean View | Discounted parking $10/day San Diego Marriott La Jolla – 5 miles (≈20 minutes by car)$169/night | Discounted parking $28/day

Inn by the Sea is a quaint hotel located in the heart of La Jolla Village, just 0.5 miles from our venue and two blocks from the ocean. All rooms feature a balcony or patio, and the hotel offers free Wi-Fi, complimentary coffee and tea, and an outdoor heated pool. They are currently undergoing indoor and outdoor renovations that will be complete before the wedding weekend. We have secured a wedding room block for the weekend of October 10, 2026. The special rates are:$199/night (Standard Room)$279/night (Ocean View Room – limited availability)Discounted parking: $10/day for guests in the wedding block (normally $20/day) The wedding rate is available for single nights or longer stays on either side of the wedding weekend. Rooms are limited and the hotel expects to sell out, so we recommend booking early. Unused rooms in the block will be released August 28, 2026. After this date, guests may still receive the wedding rate by calling the hotel directly, based on availability. Booking:Call 1-800-526-4545 and ask for the “Sarah LeGrande and Jacob Hinds Wedding” rate.Or book online using this booking link:<a href="https://reservations.travelclick.com/114947?groupID=4950075" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://reservations.travelclick.com/114947?groupID=4950075</a> Check-in: 4:00pm | Check-out: 12:00pm | 24-hour cancellation policy

Inn by the Sea, La Jolla, California

The San Diego Marriott La Jolla is a full-service hotel located near Westfield UTC mall, about 5 miles (20 minutes by car) from our venue. Amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness center, on-site dining, and pet-friendly rooms. We have arranged a wedding room block for the weekend of October 9–11, 2026 with the following rates:$169/night (single or double occupancy)Discounted parking: $28/day (normally $32/day) The group rate is available for single-night or multi-night stays, including up to 3 days before and after the wedding weekend (based on availability). Rooms will be held at this rate until September 11, 2026, or until the block sells out. Booking:Call 1-800-MARRIOTT and request the “Hinds Wedding Room Block” rate.Or book online using this booking link:<a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1758828658304&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1758828658304&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink</a> Check-in: 4:00pm | Check-out: 12:00pm | Cancellations accepted up to 48 hours prior to arrival

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

Hotels

Our venues do not have dedicated parking. While there is free parking throughout La Jolla Cove, much of it is time-restricted, and is expected to fill quickly due to the concurrent La Jolla Art and Wine Festival and holiday weekend. For that reason we highly recommend Uber/Lyft. If you still plan to drive, we've secured discounted rates at parking garages nearby to help make things easier.

La Jolla Presbyterian Church  |  $20 donation  | first come, first served

La Jolla Presbyterian Church is offering parking in their garage. They are 0.3 miles from the Ceremony location, and 0.7 miles from the Reception location.Located at 7715 Draper Ave, the garage is accessed on Kline St. between Draper Ave. and Eads Ave. A suggested donation for parking is $20.00. Parking is expected to fill fast.

ACE Parking  |  Parking Reservation

ACE Parking will provide a link to reserve parking in advance.

Parking

What's the Dress Code?

COASTAL COCKTAIL Wedding-elegance with a more effortless, playful feel than traditional formalwear. Colors and patterns are encouraged. For men, think summer suits, ties are optional. For women, this includes mid or full length dresses with an emphasis on fun colors, patterns, textures.For footwear, please note while the reception will be indoors, the ceremony and cocktail hour will take place on grass. For examples see: <a href="https://www.lulus.com/blog/fashion/beach-formal-attire/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">What is Beach Formal Attire?</a> and <a href="https://www.adriannapapell.com/blogs/inspiration/coastal-cocktail-dress-ideas#:~:text=For%20women%2C%20this%20could%20mean,kissed%2C%20and%20coastal%2Dchic." rel="noopener" target="_blank">Coastal Cocktail Attire: Outfit Ideas, Fabrics, and Style Tips</a>

Will there be an open bar?

Are children welcome?

We hope for the night to be a fun opportunity for parents to have a night off and celebrate with us. However, we completely understand that this is much harder for those who have extra-little ones, so we will gladly welcome lap-infants. Please just let us know in advance!

What's the weather like?

Mid-October in La Jolla is typically warm, mild, and sunny. Daytime temperatures are usually in the mid-70s, with cooler evenings in the low-60s. Rain is unlikely, though coastal breezes and cooler temperatures later in the evening are possible, so light layers are recommended.

FAQs

Sarah and Jake met in San Diego. Their first date was in La Jolla. They both lived there for approximately 4 years. While there are many things they love in this town, these are some of their favorites together:

Things to Do

Local Events

La Jolla Art and Wine Festival | October 10-11 | free entry

Our Favorite Coffee

Coffee Cycle Roasting | Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach The Flower Pot Cafe and Bakery | La Jolla Bird Rock Roasters | La Jolla Peet's Coffee | Point Loma (where we first met)

Our Favorite Restaurants

Our Favorite Beaches

Windansea Beach | La Jolla Swami's Beach | Encinitas Scripps Beach | La Jolla Sunset Cliffs | Point Loma

Sarah & Jacob

Sarah & Jacob

Hotels

Inn by the Sea, La Jolla, California

San Diego Marriott La Jolla