Don & Gaylean Christensen

Rehearsal Dinner

Rancho de las Palmas

Wedding Day

Ceremony & Reception

Our Wedding

Sarah and Connor’s love story began in 2021, thanks to a modern-day meet cute: online dating. What started with a swipe quickly became something much deeper. Their first date took place at a beloved local spot in Chatsworth—Los Toros—where great margaritas, easy conversation, and instant chemistry set the tone for everything that followed.

From the very beginning, Sarah and Connor connected through humor, shared values, and an unmistakable sense that they had found their person. Laughter came easily, love followed naturally, and it wasn’t long before their lives seamlessly intertwined.

In 2022, their little family grew with the addition of their dog, Zuko, who officially sealed the deal and brought even more joy (and chaos) into their home. Today, Sarah and Connor live in Chatsworth, where they’ve built a life rooted in love, partnership, and a shared sense of adventure.

After nearly five years together, Connor proposed on a trip to Kauai with friends—after a long hike and climb to a hidden waterfall, asking Sarah to marry him in a moment they will never forget.

Whether they’re traveling to new places across the U.S., spending time with their families and friends, catching the latest flick, or simply enjoying the everyday moments together, Sarah and Connor love the life they are building. Their journey has been filled with laughter, loyalty, and love, and they can’t wait to begin this next chapter as husband and wife, surrounded by the people who mean the most to them.

Our Story

Wedding Party

Photos

Q + A

<a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1773767920595&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink&amp;_branch_match_id=1525535608007489451&amp;_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5ubG5mbmlkYGppaladmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1zRlF%2BbioApeAAcGAAAAA%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HOTEL ROOM BLOCK</a>Courtyard Ventura Simi Valley is located 5 miles from the venue, Rancho de las Palmas. Hollywood Burbank Airport is 29 miles from the property.

Courtyard by Marriott Ventura Simi Valley

This Simi Valley hotel is less than 5 miles from the venue, Rancho de las Palmas. A complimentary breakfast is also included. Each room at the Best Western Plus Posada Royal Hotel &amp; Suites includes free Wi-Fi. They are furnished with a microwave, refrigerator and coffee facilities.

Best Western Posada Royale Hotel & Suites

Closest airport, less stress than LAX. It is located 36.5 miles from the venue.

Hollywood Burbank Airport

LAX is located roughly 53 miles from the venue.

Los Angeles International Airport

Travel

Noshables

<a href="https://locations.in-n-out.com/178" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">In-N-Out</a>California staple, but it's no Portillos. <a href="https://www.chilis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chili's</a>Need we say more? <a href="https://www.serendipity.restaurant/#moorpark" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Serendipity Cafe &amp; Bar</a>Great food all day, drinkies, brunch options. <a href="https://thehat.com/simi-valley/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Hat</a>World-famous pastrami &amp; more. <a href="https://tarantulahillbrewingco.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorTMXGyUVbahtsD8lepvwWfvtUudoS5LUfBqbyqRfEpbDn7gtU8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tarantula Hill Brewing Co.</a>Beer, grub, what else could you want! <a href="https://redsbbqsimi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Red's BBQ</a>Reasonably priced barbecue. Great for lunch or dinner! <a href="https://www.woodranch.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wood Ranch</a>More good barbecue! <a href="https://www.lazydogrestaurants.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lazy Dog</a>Little bit of everything. <a href="https://oldplacecornell.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Old Place</a>10/10 - nicer place, nestled in the Malibu mountains. Winery next door.

Drinkies

<a href="https://www.serendipity.restaurant/#moorpark" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Serendipity Cafe &amp; Bar</a>Great food all day, drinkies, brunch options. <a href="https://enegrenbrewing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Enegren Brewing</a>German brewery. <a href="https://www.cavalettivineyards.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cavaletti Vineyards</a>Wine :) <a href="https://tarantulahillbrewingco.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorTMXGyUVbahtsD8lepvwWfvtUudoS5LUfBqbyqRfEpbDn7gtU8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tarantula Hill Brewing Co.</a>Beer, grub, what else could you want!

Plenty more places around as well! 

Food

Best place to grab a six-pack and sit on the cliffs overlooking the ocean. Plenty of beaches, a cave and a campsite across the street if you're making a time of it!

Leo Carrillo State Park

Lucky Strike Moorpark

Sarah &amp; her dad made this a constant excursion when he came to visit. The current exhibit is Cowboys: History &amp; Hollywood, which he would have loved. While the cowboy exhibit ends in April, the next exhibit, America 250–celebrating 250 years of American history–begins shortly after.

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

Underwood Family Farms