A wish for us
"That you keep finding sunsets from the back seat — and always choose the long way home."
— Jen & Mark
Welcome, Laura & David
Angelic & Scott
December 11, 2026
San Francisco · City Hall
Polk Street entrance. Sheriff's security screening — lines vary, so give yourself time.
Outside the North Gallery, overlooking the Rotunda. We'll be seated just before 11. Elevators or the Grand Staircase.
About 20 minutes. An unplugged ceremony — phones away, please; our photographer has it covered.
Guests head to the Embarcadero while we take family photos. Muni N-Judah stops at our door.
399 The Embarcadero, beneath the Bay Bridge. Coat check at the door.
Glasses up.
Sunset is 4:52 — stroll the Embarcadero as the Bay Bridge lights come on.
City Hall is a public building with airport-style screening. Bags larger than 11 × 17 × 7 in. are restricted; confetti, petals and food aren't allowed. Please leave gifts at home — your presence truly is the gift.
We won Muni's December charter lottery! We've reserved a historic streetcar all to ourselves for a private ride down Market Street, along the Embarcadero and out to Fisherman's Wharf and back.
We almost chose a classic American PCC car — until Muni's charter team tipped us off: the Milan cars are the favorite for parties. Bench seats face each other down the length of the car and the big windows actually open, so the whole bay rolls in with the breeze.
Black, gold and champagne are warmly welcome. City Hall's floors are marble and there are stairs — comfortable heels are your friend.
Cool and breezy by the bay; December is one of our rainier months. A wrap or light coat is perfect.
America's first Nutcracker, at the War Memorial Opera House — right next door to City Hall.
25,000 LEDs dance across the Bay Bridge — best seen from Pier 14, steps from Waterbar.
The Outsiders at the Orpheum (Dec 9–27) or The Golden Girls Live at the Curran (Dec 4–20).
The great tree, holiday windows and the outdoor ice rink ($22, skates included).
Board our chartered vintage Milan streetcar at Castro & 17th for a ride along the F Line to the Wharf and back.
Thousands of Santas are expected Saturday — skip Union Square, Lombard St and North Beach in the afternoon unless you're in the suit. (Expect a few aboard the Wharf end of the F Line, too.)
The city's best breakfast crawl, at the Ferry Building — a 5-minute walk from Waterbar.
Ride the California line up Nob Hill to the Fairmont's life-size gingerbread house, then peek into Grace Cathedral.
The city's love-letter cabaret, holiday edition, at Club Fugazi in North Beach.
Victorian London, carolers and all, at the Cow Palace — a 20-minute drive.
A flat two-mile bay walk: Ferry Building, Exploratorium, the sea lions — or ride the vintage F-line streetcar.
The city's largest holiday rink, new this year at Fisherman's Wharf.
Missed Friday? Catch the Sunday 2 PM at the War Memorial.
A 60-foot tree light show every half hour after dark.
Every candid, every toast, every Bay Bridge sunset. Upload straight from your phone — no app, no account, full resolution. (Dropbox will ask for your name and email so we know who to thank.)
Pick a prompt, or write whatever's in your heart. We'll print every page into a keepsake book.
"That you keep finding sunsets from the back seat — and always choose the long way home."
"Never stop dating each other. Fridays are for the two of you."
"Yosemite, in the snow. Full circle."
Please reply by November 25 using your personal invitation link. You can update dietary needs any time before then.
Your invitation shows exactly who's included. If it says "and guest," we'd love to meet them.
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Yes — please keep phones tucked away for the 20-minute ceremony. Our photographer will capture it, and we'll share everything. Phones are very welcome at lunch.
Your presence is truly the gift. Please don't bring gifts to City Hall — security screening limits bag sizes.
Totally understood — tick the box in "Update your details" on your personal link and we'll keep you (and your kids) out of anything shared.
Yes. City Hall has step-free entrances on Grove and McAllister and elevators to the fourth floor; Waterbar is step-free from the street.
Text our day-of line at (xxx) xxx-xxxx — we'll also send any updates by text that morning.