Rehearsal Soirée 

Tom Hams Lighthouse

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Unexpected Probability

It was June 11, 2023, and Mary's softball team was out celebrating the end of the spring softball season. Suddenly, the frivolity turned to shock as two male co-ed team players started fighting with each other, and one of them even ripped through a shirt. Although this dramatic fight looked more like a scene from "Days of Our Lives" than "Fight Club," Mary and her softball friends decided to leave the chaos and head over to Gossip Grill to end the night with one final drink. Having decided that the night was likely over since the next day was a workday, Mary walked to the bathroom with her friend, Erika, and then planned to call an Uber. However, a woman at the far left corner of the bar caught her eye. Like a moment from a cinematic masterpiece, Mary and Shelley locked eyes upon one another. Despite the loud music and crowded bar, it was as if no one else existed in that moment but those two. As Mary returned from the restroom, she looked over to the area where Shelley sat, but alas, Shelley had disappeared. Thinking she was probably gone for good, Erika and Mary headed over to join their friends and close out when suddenly, Shelley intercepted them, introduced herself to Mary, and asked Erika if it was ok to "have a chat" with Mary. The rest of the night, Mary and Shelley talked, danced, and found out that the two had more in common than anyone else either had ever met. What were the odds that a woman from Washington D.C. had just happened to be in town for the week and went to the bar where Mary was just about to go home for the evening??? That night turned into multiple long distance phone calls, thousands of texts, and many flights back and forth to see one another. The two decided to date one another despite the distance, but in December 2023, Shelley made the decision to move to San Diego. On January 1, 2024, Shelley proposed to Mary at Tom Ham's Lighthouse with many of Mary's friends present for a pre-planned brunch that was complete with an engagement-themed menu. That night, the two went back to where they first met at Gossip Grill and celebrated their love and the softball friends who were such an intricate part of their chance encounter. While some may call it luck, Mary and Shelley believe they were truly meant to find one another in a time when both were learning some of life's hardest lessons. Whether visiting parts of the country together, enjoying San Diego Wave Soccer games, hiking treacherous trails in various states, and sharing countess brewery adventures, Mary and Shelley have turned miles into memories, friends into family, and love into a lifetime.

Our Story

Registry

Photos

Wedding Party

San Diego International Airport

Offering a free transfer service (limited hours) to San Diego International Airport, this eco-friendly hotel features 5 restaurants, 3 outdoor heated pools. All rooms have flat-screen HDTVs. A work desk and a private patio or balcony are offered in each 100% nonsmoking room at Sheraton San Diego Resort. The air-conditioned nautical-themed rooms include ironing facilities, a coffee machine with Starbucks coffee and an private bathroom with a hairdryer and boutique toiletries. Guests of Sheraton San Diego Resort can dine at Rumorosa where we serve 90 point wines and artisanal signature flat breads made fresh to order. The restaurant offers a patio overlooking the marina and serves tapas-style dishes, creative martinis and Mojitos. Sunglow Cabana Bar offers poolside drinks and snacks during the summer season. Enjoy casual American cuisine at Brewery X or stop by the The Market at BTL featuring free WiFi, Starbucks coffee and fresh sandwiches and salads. San Diego’s vibrant Gaslamp Quarter is 3.2 mi away from the hotel and Little Italy is 2.1 mi away. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are 2.4 mi away. Seaport Village and entertainment venue Humphreys Concerts By The Bay are within 3.1 mi away.

Sheraton San Diego Resort

This hotel, 3 miles from San Diego International Airport, is within blocks of art galleries and shops. It features a restaurant, outdoor pool, and rooms with 60-inch flat-screen cable TVs. Guest rooms at Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter are furnished with desks and seating areas. They also provide coffee makers and hairdryers. The 1-bedroom suites feature separate seating rooms with sofa beds. San Diego Hilton Gaslamp Quarter offers a fitness center and business center. Their on-site Wild Hare Bar Garden Restaurant serves California cuisine. For guests’ convenience, the hotel provides ATM along with meeting facilities. Hotel services at Gaslamp Quarter Hilton include dry cleaning. Hilton San Diego is less than a half mile from the Michael J. Wolf Fine Arts Gallery, Convention Center Station and Bike Tours San Diego. It is 3 miles from San Diego Zoo. Home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, PETCO Park is 10 minutes' walk away.

Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Experience luxurious accommodations, exceptional service and unrivaled amenities in the heart of San Diego at this elegant historic hotel, located only moments away from the area's most popular attractions. The US Grant Hotel provides guests with everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Work out at the hotel's fitness center, dine in the hotel's signature restaurant, relax with an in-room massage or plan an event with the hotel's state-of-the-art banquet facilities. The area surrounding the Grant is filled with a variety of attractions and sites. Guests can easily explore the San Diego Zoo, the convention center, shopping districts, museums and gourmet restaurants.

The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego

Featuring a seasonal pool and rooftop bar, this hotel offers a fitness center on site. The nightlife of San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp district is a 5-minute walk away. This property is couple-friendly and offers several rooms with balconies. All guestrooms feature a spacious work area, gourmet honor bar, Italian Frette linen, yoga mat and luxury bath amenities. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are a mile from this hotel. Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres professional baseball team, is a 15-minute walk from Kimpton Alma San Diego. San Diego International Airport is a 12-minute drive away. The Cafe is open daily in the hotels Living Room. Valet parking: USD 53.00 per night

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Travel

Things to Do

We are not asking for any gifts nor will we have a registry. However, if you are so inclined to contribute to our honeymoon fund we will not say no!   Link to Fund: https://venmo.com/u/Mary-Shloss   Feel to contribute anything or nothing. We are looking forward to celebrating with you.

Mary & Shelley

Mary & Shelley

No Gifts!