October 6th, 1988
Anna Marie Ghirardelli brightens the lives of Leslie and David Ghirardelli. Much to everyone's surprise, she is born wearing work boots and overalls.
May 10th, 1986
Cory Dean Shafer Knopes, after a short stint as a 19th century sea pirate, is reincarnated to mother, Linda Knopes, and father, Jef Shafer.
Summer, 1989
Anna declares herself reigning queen of the Gymboree, followed shortly by her downfall and the rise of the Kozal Empire.
Fall, 1991
Shortly after a vicious llama attack leaves him severely emotionally scarred, Cory styles the rockin' sneaker and curly shoelaces combination and begins evil genius training at Highland Elementary. This continues for several more years.
Fall, 1993
While officiating her sister's wedding to further relations between the Ghirardelli-Kozal empires, Anna begins a burgeoning romance with the
King of Pop that exists to this day.
Fall, 1995
Following the release of Disney's Pocahontas, Anna's father helps her fulfill her month long dream of becoming an Indian Princess.
Fall, 1994
Cory adopts the ill-fated fashion sensation of sweatshirt on sweatpants.
Fall, 1998
In her most 'nineties' moment yet, Anna falls hard for shiny jumpsuit, ramen haired 'Nsync.
May, 2000
In the hardest metal moment of his life, Cory attends a Third Eye Blind with his mother.
Winter, 2000
After a poorly worded public speech leaves her unconscious, Anna regains composure by sipping champagne and puffing a cigar. Shh, don't tell her parents. Spoiler alert, they let her.
Fall, 2004
Shortly after high school, Cory moves to Spokane, Washington... then to back to Clarkston, Washington, then to Pullman, Washington. He also discovers he is indecisive.
Summer, 2007
Anna becomes a barbecue sauce junkie after being introduced to Stonefire Grill. Rehab has yet to prove effective for this addiction.
August 2008
Shortly after he graduated highschool, Cory, an early adopter of anti-girl things, became embroiled in a four year love affair with the game World of Warcraft. Culminating in what is widely regarded as a bad idea: he moves cross country to live with individuals he met online. Spoiler alert, they've not murdered him... yet.
Winter, 2008
In the spirit of making bad life decisions, Anna makes one of her own by attending her first Jonas Brothers concert.
Fall, 2009
Continuing his hobby of attempting to be kidnapped, Cory signs up for Match.com.
Fall, 2009
Anna creates her Match.com profile mainly to tell people, "USC is life," with her secondary priority being finding the boy of her dreams.
December 18th, 2009
Cory meets Anna.
December 18th, 2009
Anna meets Cory.
Cory and Anna met for their first date at a, now defunct, restaurant in Camarillo. Cory dug into some pasta, while Anna timidly ate only a salad, as to not look ravenous. After dinner, Anna certainly impressed her new suitor by bowling an impressive score of less than fifty at the local alley and he asked for a second date. Four years (well, technically three point five) of happiness, love and a little fighting later... he proposed.
Knowing Anna's dream of seeing Paul McCartney play live, he just so happened on tickets to see him twice. So, off they headed to Vegas.
After a long day of driving and waiting, he tricked her into wanting crepes at the Paris Hotel. Thus, proposing under the Eiffel Tower shortly before watching Paul McCartney perform. It was a wonderful and romantic experience; a perfect example of their fun love that neither of them will ever forget. Also, Timberlake, so there's that.
While plans keep changing, we've thought of many fanciful or traditional things, but nothing really stuck. We just knew we wanted to make things fun and easy. While this day may be for celebrating our love for each other, we wouldn't be where we are if not for you, our friends and family. So, we've decided on a semi-formal, fun event so we can all share and enjoy this experience together with ease.
Love, Cory and Anna
Itinerary
Arrivals
5:00PM - Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
First Dances
Thank Yous / Food Blessing
Food is Served
F/D and M/S Dances, Toasts
Dance!
Cake Cutting
Bouquet and Garter Toss
More Dancing!
10:30PM - Departures
5:00PM - Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
First Dances
Thank Yous / Food Blessing
Food is Served
F/D and M/S Dances, Toasts
Dance!
Cake Cutting
Bouquet and Garter Toss
More Dancing!
10:30PM - Departures
*times likely to change due to bridezilla-ing.
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We're both at points in our life where we're pretty comfortable with the things we have. While we may not need this year's toaster model, we're very open to anything you think we'll enjoy!
Most of all, though, we're hoping for donations to our Honeyfund, a list of activities and locations we'll be partaking and visiting on our honeymoon! And for those who are looking for a more traditional brick and mortar store registry, we've also included a list of items through our Target registry.
We don't want you to feel obligated, though! Whether it's presents or presence, you'll be as equally loved.
Disclaimer: We've reserved the fabulous and fanciful Newhall Mansion for our festivities. For those traveling to the venue by car, there is a large, gated parking lot on grounds. As well, we politely request for those departing at night not to take the CA-23 S/Grimes Canyon Rd route as it is rather winding and dangerous. Instead, please use the I-5 South through Santa Clarita. It may make for a longer drive, but is far safer.
