In loving memory
To our sweetest boy and dearest companion, we wish so much you were here to join us on this most special of days. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you or wish we could give you all the carrots and belly rubs.
We love you forever cole.
Monika Sean
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Goettingen
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There's no place like home and that's what 855 Goettingen is to us! Nestled in the little known Portola District in San Francisco, it has been the first place that we got to call home together. If you're in town, please stop by, we'll make sure our guest suite is ready and you'll get to enjoy some amazing views!
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Monika's apartment in San Mateo was an important part of the beginning of our love story. It's where Sean got to make Monika buffalo chicken mac & cheese for the first time. We look forward to someday living back in the Peninsula but until then we'll always have the good memories from the place where we enjoyed so many firsts.
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Parnasus
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Neither of us thought we'd spend the year of our engagement dealing with chemotherapy treatments for brain cancer. However, thanks to the amazing people at UCSF Parnasus
Oncology department we got through it. We didn't think a hospital would become such a large part of our lives but it did and we made the best out of it when we could.
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For those of you who haven't been to an Alamo drafthouse, you should definitely are missing out. Early on in our relationship, we got to explore our love of movies together at this special establishment. The first movie we saw together here was the Alfred Hitchcock classic "Vertigo"
Mission
Although he is no longer with us, Cole will always hold a special place in our heart. The last year of his life he spent a lot of time with the amazing staff of SAGE Redwood City where he went through chemo for his osteosarcoma. Cole helped Sean with his chemo treatments by showing him that it was possible to make it through. He lead the way and always kept up a positive attitude through it all.
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MountainHome
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A truly special place for us cause it's Ponzi Vineyards! Getting engaged at our favorite winery will always be a special moment that we got to share. The sweeping landscape, fantastic lighting, soulful music from Dante, excellent camera work from Margarita and Carlos all worked together to ensure our engagement was a special one.
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Arnold
The first winery Monika and I went together where you get to enjoy some fantastic sparkling wine. Gloria Ferrer will always be a go to for Monika and Sean. We recommend you add it to your next Sonoma trip. Enjoying some Vista Brut on their patio on a sunny Sonoma county day is always a magical experience!
JohnShelly
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John McLaren park is the second largest park in San Francisco. It is also the largest off-leash dog park in the city. Monika, Sean, and Cole used this to much success over the years. Although the elevation changes can sometimes be more than you want, the panoramic views always make it worth while.
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By now you know that Sean and Monika really like Philz. This Philz location was our go to ritual on the weekends with Cole. We'd wake up early pile into the car, grab some coffees and pastries from this Philz and enjoy them in John McLaren park.
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Brannan
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Gotta work off those glasses of wine somewhere. Fitness SF was the first membership we signed up for together. Another weekend tradition is waking up early to go enjoy a sweat session and then maybe stopping off for a coffee at Philz after.
WestSpain
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It is impossible to go to Sonoma without stopping off at our favorite lunch spot. The girl & the fig is a staple of any Sonoma trip for Monika and Sean. When you stop in make sure to ask if they have any roasted cauliflower soup. It will change your life. A fig Manhattan is always a good idea as well.
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Central Park West
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Although Golden Gate Park in SF is larger than Central Park in NY, Central Park has Tavern on the Green. Coming in to this place in the cooler months to enjoy some cocktails, delicious food, and warm fire is a requirement for us on any New York trip.
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Phelps
Sugar, Butter, Flour...all necessary ingredients for some delicious pies. Three Babes has become a go to for Monika and Sean when it comes to getting this tasty dessert. We hope you all enjoy some after dinner with our hand pie selections from them for the Groom's "cake"
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SouthAirport
Whether going to New York for a Tavern on the Green visit, hopping over to Hawaii for much needed r&r, Orange County outings to say hi to Mickey and friends, or going to enjoy some wine in Willamette Valley the trips all start the same...by heading to SFO.
Baldwin
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Our first date started at Philz to pick up coffee to enjoy at a park. After hours of conversation we decided to enjoy some beers and snacks at this German style beer hall, Wursthall. This is where Monika and Sean enjoyed their first meal together. When you get a chance, ask them about why Sean seemed bored...
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Apollo 13 is a great movie to watch in any setting. However, watching it with a live orchestra accompaniment at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco makes for a perfect date night. Monika and Sean have also gotten to enjoy the Mariachi Christmas event which is truly something to behold.
VanNess
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Skyline
The second date for Monika and Sean was a long walk along the Crystal Springs reservoir near Burlingame. Here, Monika and Sean got to learn more about each other while enjoying some classic Bay Area views.
Kaanapali
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Monika and Sean initially bonded over the fact that both had Hawaii plans canceled in 2020 due to COVID. They got to remedy this in 2022 after Sean finished chemotherapy by having a trip to Maui. The word of the trip was relaxation and the Westin Maui delivered. Enjoying pool side cabana service, couples massage, and delicious Hawaiian specialties helped us both recover from a stressful year.
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A more recent addition to their love story, Story of Soil was the first winery Monika and Sean joined in the Los Olivo's ava region in central California's Santa Inez wine valley. Getting to enjoy truly amazing Pinot from the woman owned winery in Los Olivos was a special highlight for a trip to the valley to celebrate Sean's sisters birthday.
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ThankYou!
With all of our heart, thank you for making this the best day of our lives. We could not have made it this far without the endless love and support from our familiy and friends.
We hope you enjoy tonight’s celebration.
Cheers!
Monika Sean
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