We’re getting married!

Rosanna & Alan

Sunday, August 23, 2026 · San Mateo, California

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With all our thanks

Dearest friends and family,

Alan and I would like to thank you all for coming and helping us celebrate our love for one another. We’re so grateful to have such wonderful friends and family. You are the kindest, most supportive people, and we are grateful to have you in our lives!

We want to acknowledge some of the people who helped make our wedding day happen:

  • Dominic’s for the beautiful table settings, the wonderful food, the amazing service, and all the help setting up and breaking down the event.
  • Judy Lin, Albert Ma, and Maricruz Montes de Oca Sanchez for the amazing help and support transporting items to the venue and helping with set up.
  • Krystal Yong for helping so much with photography during the event.
  • Mona Joe for helping with set up, coordinating the events during the wedding, and taking so many photos during the party!
  • Tug Brice for flying out here from Cincinnati to celebrate with us and helping with set up, transporting items to the venue, being an honorary groomsman, and being the event announcer.
  • Mandolin Clark for being the best woman and a great lifelong friend to Alan.
  • Trish Underwood, Zaria Waddell, and Zoe McKinney: thank you, Trish, for flying all the way from Florida to officiate the wedding and being such a great sister to Alan. Zaria and Zoe, thank you for all the laughs, good times, being great nieces, and all your help on our wedding day!
  • Lolita Yee for being the best Maid of Honor and being such a wonderful and supportive sister to Rosanna.
  • Albert, Tiffany, and Liam for helping out, giving advice, and being the best Frodo ever!
  • My mom and dad for being so kind and supportive of me, Alan, and our relationship. We are so grateful to you both.
  • To the many more friends and family that we have: thank you for all your love and support.

With love,
Rosanna & Alan

Getting around

Wedding and parking map

The wedding venue and our recommended parking garage are marked below. Tap the map to open it at full size.

Map of San Mateo Central Park showing the wedding venue at the San Mateo Arboretum Society Gardens and a walking route from the Tennis Court Garage

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What’s happening

3:00 PM

Arrival

Come in, get settled, and find your seat.

4:00 PM

Ceremony

The ceremony will be outdoors in the garden.

Afterward

Garden Party

Non-alcoholic drinks while we get dinner ready.

Early evening

Dinner

A buffet dinner followed by an indoor reception.

Location

San Mateo Arboretum

The ceremony is outdoors in the gardens. Dinner and the reception will be indoors at the same location.

The venue

San Mateo Arboretum Society Gardens
101 9th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401

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Getting there

Free parking is available at The Tennis Court Garage (Municipal Lot 3), 68E E 5th Avenue. Enter between El Camino Real and San Mateo Drive.

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Staying nearby

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo–San Francisco Airport
2940 S. Norfolk Street
San Mateo, CA

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Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special.

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Questions

Useful information

Can I bring a guest?

Your invitation will show the number of seats reserved for your party. You can add everyone’s details when you RSVP.

What should I wear?

We want everyone to feel comfortable and enjoy the celebration. Wear whatever makes you feel festive—whether that’s a suit, a dress, or your favorite nice outfit. There are no formal attire requirements. Please dress in layers: the afternoon may be warm, but it has been getting cold earlier in the evening.

What should I bring?

Please bring sunscreen for the afternoon and a warm layer for later in the day.

Will we be outdoors?

The ceremony and garden drinks will be outdoors. Dinner and the reception will take place indoors.

What about dietary needs?

Add any allergies or dietary preferences for each person when you RSVP.

Can I take pictures?

Yes, please! We’d love for you to take pictures and video if you can. We’ll add a shared Google Photos album here before the wedding.

Who can help on the day?

Alan Underwood is the day-of contact. Call or text him at 919-827-3185.

What else is at the park?

  • A free Japanese garden
  • A rose garden and large lawn area
  • An arboretum plant sale from 12:00 to 3:00 PM
  • A dog park
  • Two bathrooms in the arboretum, plus public bathrooms in the park