Weekend Guest Arrival

Location

Cocktails

Dinner

Our Wedding

Jim and Alyssa first met as freshmen at River Valley High School during the 2011–2012 school year, never realizing at the time that they would find their way back to each other. They continued to have classes together throughout high school, but life took them in different directions after graduating; Alyssa went to Yuba College and then on to Fresno Pacific University, while Jim moved to Fullerton to attend Santa Ana College and then the Los Angeles Recording School. But fate, and their hometown of Yuba City, had other plans.They kept in touch after their high school graduation in 2015 and officially started dating in June 2019. Jim and Alyssa quickly bonded over a shared love of plants, baseball, and talk radio. It didn’t take long to realize they were a perfect match, especially after Alyssa casually said, “I love you, dude,” during a trip to La Porte, a moment that managed to be both romantic and very on brand.In July 2024, they moved in together and built a home filled with love, laughter, and cats. Jim came with Finn, and in November 2024 they rescued a parking lot kitty, O’Malley, who quickly became part of the pack.Over the last six years, Jim and Alyssa have taken countless trips to La Porte to spend time at Alyssa’s family cabin enjoying fishing, kayaking, and hiking along the way. In August of 2025, Jim planned a surprise proposal in one of the most meaningful places to them both: La Porte. Alyssa had no idea a custom emerald ring was waiting for her, or that Jim had strategically and casually encouraged emerald colored nails to match it.Through everything, they have been each other’s biggest supporters and best teammates. They can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter of life surrounded by the people they love most.

The Origin Story

Our Story

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Know Before You Go

- La Porte sits at 5,000 feet. The drive is about 90 minutes from Yuba City and about two hours from Sacramento.

- Gas stations are sparse in the area. Be sure to fill up before heading into the mountains. The last major gas station is Gold Eagle Market in Brownsville, if coming up Marysville Road.

- Please check the weather before arriving. October evenings can be chilly with a chance of rain, frost, or occasionally, an early light snow. We recommend bringing layers.

- Cell service is very limited in La Porte and the surrounding hills. However, WiFi will be available at The Union Hotel. Please download any maps or directions ahead of time.

- Kids are welcome to come! For guests staying the weekend with us who have young children, there are two cribs available at The Union Hotel.

- Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in the hotel. We appreciate your understanding.

- We’ll be providing meals for guests staying the weekend and will have some light snacks available. There’s also a large communal kitchen, so feel free to bring any additional food or snacks you’d like and make yourself at home.

- If you would like to stay the weekend with us and the "Weekend Guest Arrival" RSVP isn't available, all rooms may be taken. Due to limited on-site accommodations, we are unable to host all invited guests for the weekend, but we're excited to celebrate together and host everyone for dinner on October 24.

The Union Hotel has been rented out for our weekend of celebration. Limited rooms are available to those who wish to spend the entire weekend with us. Please confirm your room by using the "Weekend Guest Arrival" RSVP. For our guests just joining us for dinner on Saturday, Oct. 24, please use the "Dinner" RSVP. If you would like to stay the weekend with us and the "Weekend Guest Arrival" RSVP isn't available, all of the rooms may be taken. Due to limited on-site accommodations, we are unable to host all invited guests for the weekend, but we're excited to celebrate together and host everyone for dinner on October 24. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in the hotel. Thank you for your understanding. For questions or clarification please email: borzelleriwedding@gmail.com

The Union Hotel

Venue

Wedding Party

For dinner guests we ask that they wear Semi-Formal or Cocktail attire.

Be sure to bring layers!

Dress Code

Things to Do

How and When to RSVP

RSVPs will be collected on this website. RSVPs will go live when formal invitations are sent out. Check this page when you receive your formal invitation.

James & Alyssa

James & Alyssa

Venue

The Union Hotel