Paliku Gardens in Kualoa Ranch

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

In 2012, Jess and Josh met at the University of San Francisco (USF) while participating in a service-learning class. In 2014, graduating in style (mostly Josh) with a resounding GO DONS!!!! They mastered the art of staying good friends while surviving on good vibes and social media updates. Half a decade later, destiny reunited them at a local San Francisco arcade bar, setting the stage for a happy hour reunion and a toast to their serendipitous moment. During happy hour, they talked all night. Little did they know this was the beginning of the rest of their lives. Since 2019, they’ve achieved many milestones—moving in together, getting new jobs, starting grad school, becoming globe trotters , and topping it all off with a new furry family member named Sooki. From tossing caps to saying “I do”, they’ve upgraded from USF homies to husband and wifey. So let’s celebrate accordingly! The ProposalOn December 30th, 2023, Josh combined love, luxury, and the fear of seasickness by proposing to Jessica on a yacht in Marina Bay, Singapore. The couple's first Asian adventure was a romantic voyage with their friends. An unforgettable moment!

It began at USF

Our Story

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<a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1740786036105&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jess &amp; Josh's hotel block</a> If you are having trouble using the online ResLink, please get in touch with the Sheraton Group Reservations team at 1-808-921-4611 or email grp.00377@marriott.com.

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Hotel

We want everyone to have fun and stay safe! A 63-person shuttle bus will be provided on the wedding day 8/31. Arrive by: 2:30-2:45pm, Shuttle will leave by 3pmWhere: Sheraton Waikiki Beach ResortAddress: 2255 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 Drop off: 11pmWhere: Sheraton Waikiki Beach ResortAddress: 2255 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 If you prefer to arrange your own transportation, we highly recommend pre-booking a car service or Uber in advance—especially for evening rides from Kualoa Ranch to Waikiki. Mahalo!

Transportation

WELCOME PARTY 8/30Location: Ali'l Lanai at Outrigger Waikiki Beach ResortAddress: 2335 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815Attire: Lei’d-back vibes. Sandals encouraged!*Go to the front desk and ask for Ali‘i Lanai - Jess &amp; Josh welcome party*<a href="https://www.wedhawaii.com/alii-deck" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website to welcome party</a> Join us at Ali‘i Lanai, a private patio, just steps away from the beach.We’ll kick things off at 5:30 PM — come ready to relax, mingle, and soak in the sunset.

WEDDING 8/31Location: Paliku Garden at Kualoa RanchAddress: 49-560 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744Attire: Tropical chic with island flair — think breezy, beautiful, and ready to dance! Wedding ceremony will begin at 4:00 PM at Paliku Garden, Kualoa Ranch, Oahu — surrounded by Ko'olau mountains and ocean views.Dinner, dancing, and OSL x Portola-inspired beats creating island vibes, capturing the feeling of an SF music festival all night long!

YACHT AFTERPARTY Location: <a href="https://partiful.com/e/7E1p70td1yNcgEoCF3zH" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://partiful.com/e/7E1p70td1yNcgEoCF3zH</a>Date: 8/31-9/1 Time: 11:45pm - 3:00am After the wedding night, join us for a late-night yacht celebration with the newlyweds. Please message Josh or Jess if you can’t attend.

Events

Kualoa Ranch ActivitiesYou can book your 20% off discount tour directly on the website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kualoa.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kualoa.com/</a>&nbsp;and input YOUR promo code:SUAREZ20*Valid for tours from 8/24/2025 – 9/7/2025*&nbsp;We recommend booking tours ASAP as activities has been selling out 6 weeks in advance! &nbsp;

Discount Activities

Sooki Chang Suarez

Wedding Party

Aloha 🎶🌺We’ve put together a wedding playlist to set the mood — and we’d love for you to tune in! <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2xMVFihOJeTQiJG6qZmdFz?si=UEVOZlBoSVO7AviEaBSw6Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OSL x Portola Wedding Playlist</a>Got a song that’ll get the party going? Send us some recs (408) 329-2719! Let’s make this the most unforgettable dance party of a lifetime! 💃🏽🕺🏽💥

Wedding Playlist

ATTIRE

Tropical ChicBlack tie optionalSummer colors are encouraged! Our wedding will take place at the serene Palikū Gardens at Kualoa Ranch — a breathtaking outdoor venue surrounded by lush mountains and ocean views. As this is a rural garden setting, the ceremony and celebration will be held on grass. We kindly suggest planning your footwear with comfort in mind. For women, wedges, block heels, or flats are perfect for enjoying the day with ease and grace.

Jessica & Joshua

Jessica & Joshua

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