Welcome to the wedding of
Max Shustef and Madison Young!We are so incredibly excited to celebrate our marriage with you! We’ve put this website together to help you find everything you need for our big day. You can find details on the schedule, travel and accommodations, and our registry in the menu above.Don't forget to head over to the RSVP page to let us know if you can make it by September 1st!Thank you for being such an important part of our lives and for traveling from near and far to celebrate this new chapter with us. With love,
Max & Maddie
Max Shustef and Madison Young!We are so incredibly excited to celebrate our marriage with you! We’ve put this website together to help you find everything you need for our big day. You can find details on the schedule, travel and accommodations, and our registry in the menu above.Don't forget to head over to the RSVP page to let us know if you can make it by September 1st!Thank you for being such an important part of our lives and for traveling from near and far to celebrate this new chapter with us. With love,
Max & Maddie
How They Met
Their journey began in the fall of 2021 at UCLA, when Maddie walked into the first drone club meeting of the year. Max was one of the club leads, and what started as a shared passion for engineering quickly turned into a deep partnership. Over the next few years, they spent countless hours working together building the team drones (Whirly, Spinny, and Flappy), pulling all-nighters to study for midterms, and going on many late-night boba runs. They soon realized how effortless it felt to spend every moment together and the two started dating in January 2023. From then on, they were inseparable. Even when Maddie moved to Vandenberg Space Force Base, she and Max took turns driving 3 hours one way every weekend for months to see each other.
After Max graduated in 2023, he began his career at SpaceX and (continuing their tradition of being inseparable) Maddie followed suit after her own graduation in 2024. They carpool together every morning and evening, and have yet to run out of things to talk about.
The two moved to Long Beach together in late 2024 and adopted two kittens, Cocoa and Oreo, who never fail to keep life interesting. They are incredibly excited to celebrate their marriage with their friends and family, and look forward to continuing their journey, side by side.
Before the Wedding
Welcome Drinks
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Please join us to arrive at the estate and kick off the celebration. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage as you mingle and settle in before the main event. It's the perfect way to begin our special day!
The Main Event
Ceremony
5:00 pm to 5:30 pm
We invite you to witness our exchange of vows in an intimate, open-air ceremony on the grounds of the Spanish-style estate. We are so excited to officially start our journey as a married couple with all of our loved ones by our side.
The Celebration
Reception
6:00 pm to 11:30 pm
The celebration continues with dinner, dancing, and an open bar! Join us outside for dining under the stars before moving inside the beautiful villa for the rest of the evening. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
The Venue - Villa De Palma
We will be celebrating our wedding at Villa de Palma, a gorgeous Spanish-style estate in Santa Clarita! The ceremony and dining tables for the reception will be outside, but the villa's interior will be open to all as well.The address of the venue is:
26505 Josel Dr
Santa Clarita, CA 91387NOTE: Please use Google Maps exclusively, as Apple Maps frequently directs drivers to an inaccessible back road that does not connect to the venue.
26505 Josel Dr
Santa Clarita, CA 91387NOTE: Please use Google Maps exclusively, as Apple Maps frequently directs drivers to an inaccessible back road that does not connect to the venue.
Transportation
The venue can only be accessed by car. For guests arriving in their own cars, there is complimentary valet parking on site. Follow the signs once you enter through the gate.For guests using rideshare services, the Metrolink Antelope Valley line stops within a 10 minute drive of the venue (Vista Canyon Station).Please keep in mind that Los Angeles is noted for its traffic and the I-5 is no exception. We recommend keeping a close eye on traffic conditions to time your arrival, especially if you're traveling from Los Angeles.
Accommodations
For those who'd like to stay close to the venue, we have secured a room block at the Hampton Inn Santa Clarita. To ensure availability and receive our special group rate ($139/n), please book your accommodations by September 23. The rooms are limited and first-come-first-serve.Hampton Inn Santa Clarita
25259 The Old Road
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381To reserve, use the following link or call the hotel at 661-253-2400 and mention the Shustef Wedding block. Book Here
25259 The Old Road
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381To reserve, use the following link or call the hotel at 661-253-2400 and mention the Shustef Wedding block. Book Here
What to Wear
We kindly request that guests join us in semi-formal attire. For those like us who don't know what that means, here's a guide from ChatGPT:
"Typically a suit and tie or blazer for gentlemen, and a cocktail dress, elegant separates, or a dressy jumpsuit for ladies." Weather: As the ceremony and dinner are entirely open-air and heat lamps will not be provided, we suggest bringing a wrap or light jacket for when the sun sets. Footwear: Some areas of the venue consist of unpaved or uneven ground, so we recommend opting for shoes that are comfortable for navigating this terrain or brining a spare pair.
"Typically a suit and tie or blazer for gentlemen, and a cocktail dress, elegant separates, or a dressy jumpsuit for ladies." Weather: As the ceremony and dinner are entirely open-air and heat lamps will not be provided, we suggest bringing a wrap or light jacket for when the sun sets. Footwear: Some areas of the venue consist of unpaved or uneven ground, so we recommend opting for shoes that are comfortable for navigating this terrain or brining a spare pair.
Additional Info
Please RSVP by September 1st, 2026.
There will be an open bar with a fun collection of mocktails for guests who do not partake.
Pets are allowed! Just let us know in advance and make sure to bring a leash.
There is no alternative parking as the venue is in a residential area that does not have parking off-site.
There will be an open bar with a fun collection of mocktails for guests who do not partake.
Pets are allowed! Just let us know in advance and make sure to bring a leash.
There is no alternative parking as the venue is in a residential area that does not have parking off-site.
First and foremost, thank you so much for traveling from all across the world and taking the time to celebrate with us! If you'd like to help us kick off our life together as newlyweds, cash gifts are preferred!In an effort to avoid fees, we prefer Zelle and Venmo. However if you'd like to use a credit card, we're adding a registry link as well.