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October 5—12, 2026 · Visual companion preview
California,
made navigable.
A practical route book from Sacramento to San Francisco and Mill Valley—airports, transfers, wedding venues, scenic dinners, and the moments worth making time for.
Begin the journey ↓3 airports2 wedding venues1 unforgettable week
01 · THE ROUTE
Everything in the right order.
The itinerary remains the backbone. Inspiration never buries the next operational step.02
Oct 5
Rental car pickup
Alamo full-size · SMF · 11:30 AM reservation window03
Oct 7
Wayne lands in San Francisco
UA626 nonstop BNA→SFO · 10:59 AM arrival04
Oct 9
Move into Mill Valley
Travelodge check-in from 4:00 PM · rehearsal day05
Oct 10
Wedding day
Old Mill Park ceremony → Mill Valley Community Center reception06
Oct 12
Fly home together
UA2797 SMF→ORD · UA314 ORD→BNA · 11:14 PM arrival
AIRPORT OPERATIONS
From curb
to gate.
BNA
Nashville
Angel · Oct 5 / Wayne · Oct 7
- Arrive 2 hours early
- United check-in → security → gate
- Use BNA GoodMaps for indoor turn-by-turn navigation
Terminal Garages are a short walk; Economy B/C use the Arrivals Level 2 shuttle station. BNA parking is cashless as of July 1, 2026.
ORD
Chicago O'Hare
Connections · Oct 5 & Oct 12
- Stay airside unless United directs otherwise
- Oct 5 connection: 1h 25m
- Oct 12 connection: 48m — walk directly to UA314
United operates primarily in Terminal 1. Confirm arrival and departure gates in the United app on travel day; gate assignments can change.
SMF
Sacramento
Arrival, rental car & return · Oct 5–12
- United uses Terminal B
- From baggage claim, follow Rental Car Shuttle signs
- Allow 30–45 minutes for rental return and shuttle before terminal check-in
Rental car terminal: 6327 Aviation Drive. The consolidated rental facility is reached by free airport shuttle.
SFO
San Francisco
Wayne arrival · Oct 7
- UA626 arrives at a United domestic terminal
- Follow signs to Arrivals / baggage claim
- Meet-up plan: confirm terminal and door number after landing
For pickup, use the terminal curb only when Wayne is ready outside. The Cell Phone Waiting Lot is the safer waiting option; follow airport signs.
02 · WEDDING DAY
Redwoods to reception.
The ceremony and reception receive their own field guide: precise arrival guidance, parking reality, walking paths, accessibility prompts, weather thinking, and direct official sources.
Old Mill Park Amphitheater
A redwood-set amphitheater downhill from the Mill Valley Library, with a small stage and built-in wood-and-stone tiered seating. The park includes a tranquil stream, historic Reed Mill, playground, and public restrooms.
- Old Mill Park: Throckmorton Ave & Cascade Way
- Limited street parking
- Amphitheater is west/downhill from the library
- Plan a guest drop-off before the driver parks
Mill Valley Community Center
The reception venue is at 180 Camino Alto. The Community Center’s main event spaces open to landscaped outdoor areas and sit near Bayfront Park—useful for arrival photographs and a little breathing room.
- 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley
- About 1.7 miles from Old Mill Park
- Budget 10–15 minutes for loading, traffic, and parking
- Confirm the reserved event entrance and accessible drop-off with hosts
03 · DATE NIGHT
Dinner with
a point of view.
Scenic, romantic choices along the actual route—not a sprawling Northern California wish list.
Scoma’s Sausalito588 Bridgeway · Sausalito
Waterfront landmark for sustainable seafood and Mediterranean cooking directly on San Francisco Bay.
↗Farley at Cavallo Point601 Murray Circle · SausalitoDate-night option at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, pairing bay scenery with refined Northern California dining.
↗Watershed129 Miller Ave · Mill ValleyContemporary California cuisine in the historic Mill Valley Lumber Yard, built over the creek with Mount Tam views.
↗Buckeye Roadhouse15 Shoreline Hwy · Mill ValleyA polished Marin classic with a cozy lodge atmosphere—excellent for a relaxed celebratory dinner.
↗04 · IF THERE’S TIME
Choose by the clock.
No filler. Each idea states the real time commitment and the reservation trap, if there is one.Sausalito waterfront walk
Stroll Bridgeway, browse galleries, photograph the bay, then pair it with Scoma’s.
Muir Woods
Redwood walk close to Mill Valley. Parking or shuttle reservations are mandatory; reserve before driving.
Marin Headlands overlook
Golden Gate views, wind, fog, and steep roads. Check visibility and arrive before sunset.
Old Sacramento Waterfront
Historic streets, riverfront, Tower Bridge views, and an easy date before driving west.
RESERVATION REQUIRED
Official reservation guide ↗Muir Woods
The National Park Service requires parking or shuttle reservations. Cellular service is limited near the monument; download confirmation and directions before leaving Mill Valley.
VISUAL COMPANION · NOT YET THE LIVE PLANNER
Built to answer two questions:
What do we do next?
Flights, airport turns, parking, transfers, venue arrival, backup timing.
What’s worth our time?
Scenic dining, redwoods, waterfront walks, photography, and realistic detours.