Jimmy & Gianna
October 20th, 2024
Wedding Weekend Welcome
Saturday, October 19th at 6pm
The Fairmont Miramar
Cocktail attire
Accommodations
The wedding venue, Hummingbird Nest Ranch, offers townhouses and multi-bedroom casitas for overnight stays. If you are interested in this option for the weekend or for the night of the wedding, please book through Hummingbird Nest.
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We have set up room blocks at two hotels, The Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica, and the Residence Inn in Chatsworth. All bookings must be made by September 3rd, 2024 to secure room block pricing.
The Fairmont Miramar, Santa Monica
Hotel located in the heart of Santa Monica. Right on the water with great restaurants and bars located both inside and around the hotel. Perfect for guests who want to be out and about on the West Side and don’t mind being about 30 minutes from the wedding venue. A shuttle taking guests to Hummingbird Nest will be provided the day of the wedding.
Shuttles will leave to take guests to the wedding venue at 2:15pm and 2:30pm.
Everyone should plan to take the 2:15pm shuttle!
The Residence Inn, Chatsworth
Brand new hotel located about 15 minutes from Hummingbird Nest. Complimentary breakfast served daily. A shuttle will be provided to take guests to the venue the day of the wedding.
Residence Inn Chatsworth booking link
The shuttle will leave to take guests to the wedding venue at 3:00pm.
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For our loved ones that are making the trip from other cities and looking into additional options, we highly recommend finding accommodations in West LA (Santa Monica, Venice, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Westwood, etc) or near the venue in Simi Valley. Please do not book reservations in Downtown LA unless you want to experience 45-90 minutes of authentic LA traffic on your way to wedding weekend events.
How we fell in love with Hummingbird Nest
In the very beginning of 2019, Gianna was sitting in a dark mouse behavior room, lit only by a single red light, a dimmed computer screen, and the glowing phone in her hand. At some point in the endless instagram scroll, something stopped her in her tracks. It was the most stunning wedding venue she had ever seen. Instantly, something in her knew.
She went home that night, sat on the bed with her eyes still locked on the carousel of pictures of her dream venue, and told Jimmy she found the place where they were getting married. He said something along the lines of how he would need to propose first before sitting down next to her and accompanying her on the umpteenth pass through the pictures. He then said what everyone else would say when she showed them the pictures for the next few years: it’s beautiful but it’s in LA.
Fast forward to May of 2021, and all of the sudden Gianna's heading to UCLA for medical school. By September of 2022, Jimmy proposed in Malibu. A few months later, the closest wedding venue Jimmy and Gianna toured near their new home in LA, was that one G found sitting in that dark mouse room 3000 miles away. This wedding has been a California dream in the making. They can’t wait for you all to join them in it.
Our guide to LA
Places to go
Restaurant recommendations
Fig, Santa Monica
Inside the Fairmont Miramar. Go to Fig at Five for half off the entire menu
Avra, Beverly Hills
Beautiful spot with incredible pre-fixe lunch right by Rodeo Drive
Ysabel, West Hollywood
LA chic with amazing food located in a fun area for going out
Tar and Roses, Santa Monica
Easy reservations and everything's delicious, especially the oxtail dumplings
Elephante, Santa Monica
California cool. Ask for a table outside and order the whipped eggplant
Fritto Misto, Santa Monica
An all time favorite. Casual spot with huge, delicious plates of pasta
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Brunch spots
Gjusta, Venice
Farm to table style food with a super cute outdoor patio
1212, Santa Monica
Bottomless brunch that brings them quick and keeps them coming
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For drinks
High Rooftop Lounge in Hotel Erwin, Venice
Great drinks with an even better view
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Going out
The Bungalow, Santa Monica
Bougie house party vibes with potential minor celebrity sightings
1212, Santa Monica
Dining room turns into a clubby dance floor around 10pm
The Victorian, Santa Monica
Another indoor/outdoor LA house party
Nightingale, West Hollywood
Club where you can relive G's first year in LA
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Must try late night
In n Out
A West Coast staple for a reason. You can't leave without trying it
Dave's Hot Chicken
Drake tried it once and invested in it, Jimmy and G would too if they could
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Things to do
Sunset at the beach
They're different out here, but try not to stare directly at the sun
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Griffith Observatory
LA lookout point with perfect view of the Hollywood sign
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Go for a hike in Malibu
So many good trails with beautiful views, then go for lunch at Malibu farms
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Santa Monica Farmer's Market
Fresh cut flowers, California grown produce, and all different types of vendors. Saturday mornings
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Walk around Westwood
Visit G's LA stomping grounds and get some UCLA gear. Go Bruins baby
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Shop around on Montana Ave in Santa Monica
Pick up an $8 coffee and join the many hot girls for their daily walk
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Abbott Kinney in Venice
Super cute area with tons of little shops
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The Getty Villa or The Getty Center
They're different places! Before you go, make sure you're headed to the right one
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Century City
Go see Jimmy's cushy office (aka where the Barbie Movie was filmed) and then head to the mall for shopping and Din Tai Fung dumplings
Questions and Answers
Will there be shuttles?
Yes, there will be shuttles taking guests from the Fairmont Miramar and the Residence Inn Chatsworth to Hummingbird Nest Ranch on the wedding day. There will be two shuttles leaving from the Fairmont Miramar, one will leave at 2:15pm and another will leave at 2:30pm. If taking the shuttle from the Fairmont, please plan to take the 2:15pm shuttle. For guests staying at the Residence Inn Chatsworth, the shuttle will be leaving to take you to Hummingbird Nest at 3pm. Return shuttles will leaving Hummingbird Nest to return guests to the hotels following the conclusion of the reception at 10pm.
You do not need to be staying at the hotels to take the shuttles!
Please take them if it will be easier for you to get to and from the venue!
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How do I RSVP?
Please RSVP here by September 6th, 2024. If we do not receive an RSVP response from you by September 6th, we will sadly assume you will not be joining us.
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Can I bring a plus one?
All guests are listed by name on each formal invitation. If they are not listed by name on the invitation, they are unfortunately not invited to attend. We are planning an intimate wedding and hope to be surrounded by just our closest family and friends on this special day.
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Are children invited?
While we are so excited about the little lives you’ve brought into the world, this will be an adults only evening. Please make arrangements to ensure they are well taken care of so you can properly enjoy a well deserved parents night out.
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What should I wear?
The dress code is all black, black tie. Ladies, please wear a formal, floor length black gown. Gentlemen, please wear a black suit with a tie, or a black tuxedo with a bowtie (white shirts and ties with color are fine). We request guests refrain from wearing velvet as we hope to reserve this look for special members of the bridal party. Though we request all black, please don’t hesitate to stand out! Whether it’s with sparkles, feathers, silk, lace, or sequins, we expect our guests to be the best dressed.
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Is the venue indoors or outdoors?
The entire event, from ceremony to reception, is completely outdoors. October in the Valley will (hopefully) be sunny and 70s, but the dry climate sometimes struggles to hold its heat when the sun goes down. Please plan accordingly.
