The Lautner Compound

Friday Evening Early Arrival’s Gathering

Palm Springs Saturday, No Lautner!

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Don’t Panic — Travel Edition———————————————So, you’re planning to join us in the desert for our wedding. If you’ve been browsing flights into Palm Springs (PSP) and noticed prices that look like they belong to a first-class ticket to Mars — you’re not alone. Here’s the good news: there’s another option the Guide would strongly recommend. Ontario International Airport (ONT). Yes, it adds about an extra hour of driving through California, but for travelers already renting a car, this could save hundreds of dollars compared to flying directly into Palm Springs. A few notes from fellow hitchhikers: • Some guests are mixing airlines like Southwest + United and finding round-trip fares in the $120–$220 range. • From Ontario, you can either rent a car or hop in an Uber (~$100 to Desert Hot Springs). • Other nearby options include LAX and even San Bernardino if you’re feeling adventurous. 📖 Guide Tip: Use Kayak. Unlike other travel aggregators that pretend to be useful but are secretly powered by a Vogon bureaucracy, Kayak actually shows better combos and cheaper mash-ups of airlines. Several guests have cracked the Palm Springs pricing puzzle this way. Consider it your digital towel. So before you abandon ship because of $1,100 flights into Palm Springs, take a deep breath, keep your towel handy, and remember: the desert is still very reachable. Other Stellar Hotel PicksLooking for options beyond Aqua Soleil? Here are a few traveler favorites:•	Miracle Springs Resort &amp; Spa — Affordable, full-service spa retreat with hot springs, multiple tubs, and dining; fully refundable.•	Two Bunch Palms Spa Resort (Adults Only) — Legendary boho-wellness resort with pristine mineral waters, yoga dome, eco-conscious charm (Vogue-approved).•	Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel — Budget-friendly, straightforward stay with sauna and pools—ideal for those looking to stretch their dollars.•	Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort &amp; Day Spa — Romantic vibes, multiple hot tubs, restaurant and saunas—excellent for couple’s relaxation.•	The Good House — Boutique wellness haven with two mineral spring pools and cozy king beds; serene and restorative.

Hitchhikers - DON’T PANIC - Travel Guide

Be sure to call the hotel to make your reservation and tell them that you’re in this block. Reports are in that doing it online is not as straightforward as it should be so an old-fashioned call to the hotel is the way to go!

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa

HOTEL BLOCK!!!

We first met on August 18, 2010, thanks to our mutual friend Kari Lane. Kari invited us both to the 48 Hour Film Project – Inland Empire: World Premiere Screening at UltraStar Cinemas in Riverside. At the time, Daniel had graduated from UC Riverside’s film school, and Lisa had met Kari three years prior while in Spain.From Lisa’s perspective, Daniel was funny, sweet, and engaging. From Daniel’s perspective, Lisa was beautiful, sharp-witted, and way out of his league (but that didn’t stop him from trying). That night was fun, but life had other plans.We wandered off into our own timelines, chasing adventures, building careers, and collecting stories — the kind of detours the Doctor might call “necessary to get here on time.” Years passed without us seeing each other again. Eventually, life brought us back into each other’s orbit — and this time, the timing was right. What started as a chance meeting at a film festival became walks, adventures, shared silliness (ask about the turkey noises), and a mutual knack for making each other’s days easier and brighter. From film festivals to farmers markets, from Hawaii to Brazil, from Disneyland to cold plunges — every moment together has been its own adventure. Now we’re about to start the biggest one yet: marriage.

Lisa & Daniel

Lisa & Daniel

HOTEL BLOCK!!!

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa