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Wedding

SATURDAY
MAY 15, 2027

Cavallo Point
The Lodge at the Golden Gate
Sausalito, California

4:30pm to 11pm

Formal Attire

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Afterparty

SATURDAY
MAY 15, 2027

Historic Bowling Alley
at Cavallo Point

11pm to 12:30am

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Until We Become Mr. & Mr.

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Airports

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

If you're planning to stay in San Francisco and explore the city during your visit, we recommend flying into San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

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Oakland International Airport (OAK)

If you'd prefer a quieter getaway closer to the wedding venue, we recommend flying into Oakland International Airport (OAK).

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Fun History Facts About Cavallo Point

Marin Magazine

What is in a Name?

In 1775, Captain Juan Manuel de Ayala sailed his ship, San Carlos, into what is now Sausalito. Noticing the abundance of wild horses, he named a rocky point near today’s Fort Baker “Punta de Caballo” (translated as ‘Horse Point’) Over time, English-speaking settlers adopted the spelling and pronunciation “Cavallo,” and the name stuck.

1866 The U.S. Army Enters the Scene

The location was militarily valuable because it guarded the north side of the Golden Gate, the narrow entrance to San Francisco Bay. The U.S. Army acquired the site in 1866, decades before the Golden Gate Bridge existed, as part of a broader effort to fortify the bay.

Pins Up!

Long before Cavallo Point became a lodge, Fort Baker had its own bowling alley — reportedly the oldest bowling alley west of the Mississippi. It is an old-fashioned, manual-style alley, the kind built before today’s automatic scoring and flashy entertainment centers. It was part of the Army’s effort to support soldiers’ health and morale.

Tee-time at Fort Baker

Many historic buildings that give Cavallo Point its character were built between 1901 and 1915 around Fort Baker’s 10-acre parade ground. It has also served as a horse arena and golf course.

Original Tin Ceilings

Tin ceilings were used at Fort Baker, now Cavallo Point, for both practicality and durability. When practice guns were fired, the vibrations could loosen plaster and cause it to fall from the ceilings. The pressed tin helped hold the ceilings together while also adding decorative character to the Army buildings.

Jail Time

During Cavallo Point’s free weekend history talk, guests may get a peek at the old jail. It was mostly used for rowdy soldiers returning from the bars in Sausalito. How many hotels can say they have a literal holding tank?

Have Questions?

We have answers...

Can I bring a guest?

FORMAL INVITATIONS TO FOLLOW. WE KINDLY ASK THAT YOU RSVP ONLY FOR GUESTS LISTED ON THE INVITATION.

Can I bring my children?

WE HAVE CHOSEN TO KEEP OUR WEDDING AN ADULTS-ONLY CELEBRATION, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A FEW CHILDREN FROM OUR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES. WE HOPE YOU'LL ENJOY A FUN EVENING WITH US AND APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

Will the wedding be outside?

OUR CEREMONY AND COCKTAIL RECEPTION WILL TAKE PLACE OUTDOORS (WEATHER PERMITTING) WITH DINNER AND DANCING INDOORS.

Will there be parking available?

YES! THERE IS FREE VALET PARKING AT CAVALLO POINT.

Can you accommodate my food allergies for dinner?

YES! WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR FORMAL INVITATION, YOU CAN RSVP AND NOTE ANY FOOD ALLERGIES. WE WILL HAVE A VARIETY OF OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO MEET EVERYONE’S DIETARY NEEDS.

What is the attire?

FORMAL ATTIRE. DARK SUIT AND TIE, ELEGANT COCKTAIL OR FLOOR LENGTH DRESSES. THE WEATHER CAN BE UNPREDICTABLE BY THE WATER, PLEASE BRING LAYERS IN CASE IT IS WINDY OR CHILLY AT THE CEREMONY. ALSO, THE CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE ON GRASS IN CASE YOU WANT TO BE MINDFUL OF YOUR SHOE CHOICE.

Will transportation be provided?

WE WILL NOT BE PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION AND SUGGEST TAKING UBER/LYFTS. WAYMO (ROBO CARS DO NOT TRAVEL ACROSS THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE FROM SAN FRANCISCO).

Will there by an afterparty?

YES! CONTINUE THE PARTY AT CAVALLO POINT'S HISTORIC BOWLING ALLEY, CONVENIENTLY LOCATED JUST STEPS AWAY FROM THE RECEPTION BALLROOM. THERE IS NO NEED FOR ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION TO THE AFTERPARTY.

Do you have a gift registry?

YOUR PRESENCE AT OUR WEDDING IS THE GREATEST GIFT WE COULD EVER ASK FOR! WE ARE SO GRATEFUL TO CELEBRATE THIS SPECIAL DAY WITH YOU. IF YOU FEEL INCLINED TO GIVE A GIFT, PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER FOR GIFT REGISTRY INFORMATION.

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