natalie & amy
time to rsvp!
OCTOBER 9th - 11th, 2026
Kindly RSVP by clicking the link below. Scroll down or use the menu to find all the relevant info you'll want as you plan to join our wedding weekend!
FYI: Dillon Beach Resort room block expires May 9th.
WE CAN'T WAIT TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU IN OUR FAVORITE PLACE ON EARTH!
wedding day
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th
Straus Home Ranch
2:00 pm Arrival
3:00 pm Ceremony
Dinner and Dancing
Late night fun until 1:00 am
Transportation to and from Dillon Beach will be provided.
ADULTS ONLY
lodging & transportation
ALL EVENTS ARE IN DILLON BEACH EXCEPT THE WEDDING DAY.
PARKING AT THE WEDDING VENUE IS LIMITED SO TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO AND FROM STRAUS HOME RANCH IF YOU BOOK THE ROOM BLOCK OR ANY ADDRESS IN DILLON BEACH PROPER. MULTIPLE TIMES ARE AVAILABLE.
SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS.
room block
Dillon Beach Resort
Dillon Beach Resort is a newly reimagined coastal spot with modern tiny homes and cottages that feel fresh and comfortable. All units have kitchens or kitchenettes, and easy access to Coastal Kitchen Restaurant and the on-site General Store. It's a great option if you want convenience and a quick walk to the beach.
Please call 707.878.3030 to book and reference the "Christensen Wedding" room block.
Room Block Expires May 9th
SWEETWATER COTTAGES
Ocean front views, sleeps 4 but best for 2 with a separate living space
$529/night
OSPREY COTTAGES
Tiny homes with partial ocean views, sleeps 2 with airstream vibes
$399/night
airbnb
Dillon Beach Residences
This is our favorite way to enjoy Dillon Beach. Airbnb's are great for longer stays, groups, and extra amenities like a hot tub (recommended!). Instacart delivers, making it easy to settle in. Many are walkable to the beach, and most are a quick drive. We’ve shared a few of our favorite properties below.
SEA HAVEN
2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths
Single-level contemporary home offering breathtaking, unobstructed ocean views.
SEA HORSE
4 Bedrooms + 4 Baths
Cliffside retreat oceanfront with a hot tub and tons of space
BLUFF HOUSE
5 Bedrooms + 2 Baths
Cliffside house with a hot tub. Spectacular 180-degree views of the ocean.
wedding shuttles
SATURDAY 10.10.26
Shuttles are provided for all addresses in Dillon Beach proper including Dillon Beach Resort.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Multiple Pick Ups
9:30 pm -1:30 am | Multiple Drop Offs
Details to follow for those booking in Dillon Beach.
faq
WHEN SHOULD WE ARRIVE AND DEPART?
We recommend arriving by Friday early afternoon so you can have time to settle in, take in the coast, and join us for the Welcome Dinner! We also hope you'll be able to join the Beach Brunch on Sunday and enjoy the full 3-day weekend with us.
Dillon Beach is about a 2-hour drive from SFO and 90-minutes from Oakland Airport.
WHERE SHOULD WE STAY?
There is a curated list of Dillon Beach Airbnb's, as well as a hotel room block on the lodging page. We'd love all our guests to stay locally with us if possible!
WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT FOR WEATHER?
The Northern California coast, and especially Dillon Beach, is well known for microclimates, with pockets of warmth, fog, and breeze. Daytime temperatures do fluctuate in the 60's-70's with cooler evenings in the 50's. However, October is known as our Indian Summer, offering extraordinary calm, warm days. It will be important to bring layers none-the-less.
WHAT'S MY WEEKEND WARDROBE?
Come in whatever you are the most comfortable in! But if you want some inspo, below please find a fit guide.
Friday: California Casual Chic
Elevated but easy - think flowy separates, linen, and relaxed elegance. We're dining picnic-style, so leave the stilettos at home. Bring a layer; NorCal evenings have opinions.
Saturday: Dressed to the Nines
Creative black tie - cocktail to floor length, sharp suits. Tuxedos not required, but go big or go home in whatever way feels true to you. Our photographer will be capturing every moment editorial-style, so these are photos you'll actually want to keep. There will be a coat rack, so bring one for late-night to cozy by the fire.
Sunday: NorCal Beach Day
Come as you are - and bring a layer. The Pacific is bracing, so bathing suits are totally optional. Sun-worn linen, broken-in denim, your favorite hat, bare feet in the sand. Dress for ease and soak it in.
WILL THE EVENTS BE OUTSIDE?
Yes! All events will be outside, except the wedding reception, which will be inside the barn for dinner and dancing. Get ready to enjoy stunning sunsets, farm-to-table food and wine, and fire circle's under the stars.
WILL THERE BE OPTIONS FOR DIETARY PREFERENCES?
Yes! Please be sure to advise us in your RSVP what your food preferences are and any real restrictions or allergies we must accomodate.
our registry
Your presence is the greatest gift we could ask for - truly. But we know tradition runs deep, and if you'd like to honor this moment with a gift, we'd be grateful for a donation to the ACLU.
The ACLU protects the civil liberties and human rights that make celebrations like this one possible. As we gather to honor love and embody the values of equality and inclusion, your generosity helps ensure every person in this country has the same rights to love freely, live fully, and be protected.
Every dollar donated will be matched 1:1 through Microsoft's giving program - doubling your impact at no extra cost.
Thank you for standing with us, and with every human whose rights are worth fighting for.
PLEASE USE THE "SEND A GIFT" PAYMENT LINK BELOW TO DONATE. WE'LL SHARE TOTAL DONATION ONCE MADE AND MATCHED WITH ALL THOSE WHO DONATE.