Wedding Day

First United Methodist Church Chula Vista

Ceremony

The Lund's House

Cocktail Hour & Reception

Sunday Brunch

Our Wedding

We may be having a backyard wedding, but we love when our guests dress to impress! We highly encourage our guests to dress in a formal, fun, and funky style! Fun colors, florals, and bolo ties are welcome! Something that says, "this is so me!" Please note for footwear, there will be both grass and solid flooring at the reception.

Dress Code

Q + A

6.5 mi away, 11 min drive from reception Please use this link to book through our group rate for the Hotel Block:<a href="https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.05689.html?groupId=I31IQ3B6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.05689.html?groupId=I31IQ3B6</a>

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

6.8 mi away, 12 min drive from reception Hotel block group code to use on booking: KRBW

The Rambler Hotel

6.8 mi away, 12 min drive from reception For a relaxed and casual stay, consider one of the cottages at the Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay!

Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay

12.8 mi away, 20 min drive from reception For a Downtown San Diego/Gaslamp stay, consider one of San Diego's historically renovated National Trust Historic Hotels of America. Fun fact, Sydney and Jack spent their first Valentine's Day here in 2021

The Sofia Hotel

6.9 mi, 16 mins from reception Hotel block coming soon

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Chula Vista

Travel

Registry

San Diego Zoo

Balboa Park Golf Course

Lifeguard La Jolla Cove

The Comedy Store - La Jolla

Go visit San Diego's best gelato! This was one of Sydney's jobs in college - a gelato server! She was one of the first employees hired by An's Dry Cleaning

An's Dry Cleaning

Things to Do

In August of 2020, Jack moved from Thousand Oaks to San Diego in hopes of furthering his career in Wealth Management. He'd always felt the pull towards San Diego, and had big plans not realizing the world had even bigger ideas for him. Within a week of relocating and in the midst of the pandemic, he met Sydney. It was on Hinge, a dating app, which both Jack &amp; Sydney had later said they weren't really looking for anything. Yet, it was after that first sunset date at Balboa Park, where Sydney brought the drinks and Jack brought the burritos, that they couldn't deny there was a spark. They stayed there laughing, chatting, learning about each other well after the sun had set. From there, their relationship deepened and blossomed. While Sydney pursued her dreams of becoming a doctor like her mother and Jack finished his Master's. It was Valentine's Day of 2021 when Jack first said "I think I love you". Sydney quickly replied "I love you!". They moved in together later that year, living in Hillcrest, excited to continue building a life together. Easter of 2022, Sydney and Jack welcomed their first dog, Trixie, to the family. Jack finally asked the big question on July 25th of 2023. Sydney and Jack had travelled to Europe with each other, and met up with friends in Greece. It was there on the beach with the sunsetting that Jack got down on one knee. Flash forward to 2025, Sydney received the news she'd been hoping for and working so hard for. She was accepted to Medical School, and would be welcomed to the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. Jack and Sydney were ecstatic and packed their life up to make the move to Las Cruces, New Mexico for the next exciting stage of life. They welcomed another puppy to the family, Duke, in 2026. Now, Sydney and Jack are thrilled to be surrounded by those they love and cherish as they exchange vows on the big day and celebrate their love for each other.

'Til Death Do Us Part

Our Story

Photos

One of Jack’s friends since summer before high school, Matt has been teammates with Jack at Saint Mary’s and Cal Lutheran, roommates at Cal Lu, and now each other’s Best Man

Matthew Fong

Sydney’s eldest sister, mother of three boys, author, and now Maid of Honor, Courtney has been there with Sydney through the years with love and support.

Courtney Lund O’Neil

Max is Jack's brother and right-hand man, A1 since Day 1. He currently deployed aboard the USS Mason which is serving a 9 month tour in the Middle East. Max will be missed and we thank him for his service to our country. 

Max Kirby

Sophia is one of Sydney's closest friends since high school. The two of them have shared laughs over late-night board games, pickle ball and will now share more joy together on the big day.

Sophia Giddens

Cole and Jack met playing water polo during their middle school years, attending Saint Mary’s High School together, continuing to be friends throughout the years

Cole Williams

Lily Kirby is Jack's youngest sibling. Star goalie for the La Salle University water polo team, she is breaking records that she herself has set. Lily will be walking the aisle as one of Sydney's Bridesmaids. 

Lily Kirby

Father of three boys, husband to Maid of Honor and the brides sister, Courtney, Nick has been a close friend, role model, and now Brother-in-Law to Jack

Nicholas O’Neil

Noodles and Sydney were freshman year roommates and soccer teammates at UC Merced, where they became fast, lifetime friends.

Noor (Noodles) Sidhu

Chris and Jack became close friends their first year playing polo at California Lutheran University. Since then, Chris has become a Physician's Assistant, husband and recently a father.

Christopher Gardhouse

Anthony and Jack hit it off immediately Freshman Year of college at Cal Lutheran. Through plenty of good times during and after college, the two have been close friends. Now a father of two, Anthony joins as one of Jack’s Groomsman.

Anthony Polak

Ariana and Sydney are lifelong friends, having met when they were just 4 years old, and having so much in common. Ariana is currently in her third year of neurology residency at UCSF. We are thrilled to have her with us on the wedding day!

Ariana Andere

Danika is one of Sydney’s older sisters, one who has pushed Sydney to many fun and exciting things in life. Danika has recently moved to Dallas with her boyfriend Max, where she will be starting her residency with Texas A&M’s endodontist program. She is starting a new chapter in her life before standing by Sydney’s side on the 11th!

Sydney & Jack

Sydney & Jack

S&J

Wedding Day

3:30 PM–4:30 PM

Ceremony

4:30 PM–10:30 PM

Cocktail Hour & Reception