1 Hotel Hanalei Bay (the venue)
The 1 Hotel is the simplest option for the weekend, with the ceremony, reception, and everything in between just steps away. For guests interested, we’ve secured a room block with a 15% discount.
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Deb and Adam met at a CrossFit gym in San Francisco, but it wasn’t until almost a year later that they went on their first date. Little did they know at the time, that would be the last first date they would go on.
Adam had some work to do to win over Deb’s puppy, Miles. It didn’t take long for them to build a strong bond.
Adam, Deb, and Miles started building a life together in San Francisco. They camped along the coast, had dinners around the city, took trips across the world, and of course, spent plenty of time working out together.
Eventually, they decided to make a move to Marin, mostly to give Miles more space, but also to be closer to nature and try something new. Miles discovered his favorite place in the world—the trails around Mt. Tam. They were seconded only by the beach, which was equally beloved by a certain Brazilian member of the family.
Not too long after, it was time for Adam to meet Deb’s family. They traveled to Brazil together, where Adam met the Carvalhos and ate way too much pão de queijo. While they were there, Adam and Deb celebrated New Year’s in Rio de Janeiro, a crazy, bucket list experience they will never forget.
Once they were back home, their new lives kept developing. Adam started a business, and before long, it became something they both worked on together. They found an incredible group of friends in Marin, and Deb continued to crush souls in fitness competitions.
In late 2024, the two of them traveled to Kauai, where Adam realized he should have proposed. They stayed at the 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay on that trip, and talked about how incredible it would be to have a wedding there.
Then in 2025, they bought a house, another step towards building a life together. In a fitting bit of timing, Adam was back in Hawaii at the 1 Hotel with friends when they found out their offer had been accepted for the house.
Adam went on to propose to Deb in Thailand, far from where it all started, but exactly where it was meant to happen. It was the best night ever, and obviously, she said yes.
And that brings us to now. We’re so excited to bring everyone we love together in a place that has become so important to us. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
