Mountain Hostel Gimmelwald

Welcome Toast & Dinner

Wedding Ceremony- 4:20PM

Hotel Eiger Muerren

Wedding Reception

Our Wedding

In August 2018, Cheyenne moved to Israel to volunteer as an English teacher at an elementary school in an orthodox town 10 miles east of Tel Aviv, called Petach Tikva. Six weeks into living in Israel, on October 6, 2018, Cheyenne’s new neighbor invited her to her friend’s “rooftop party” in Tel Aviv. Cheyenne said hell yea and off they went. The house party happened to be a housewarming party for 3 roommates that rented a rad apartment in the center of Tel Aviv, in the most prime location. During the party, Cheyenne and Kahana chatted, Cheyenne not knowing this was his home (there were 30+ people there), and Kahana shared that his birthday was the following day. Cheyenne asked what his plans were and he said he didn’t have any. Cheyenne said “OMG your birthday is in an hour and well— I’m taking you out!” They never exchanged numbers but both friend groups met up the following night to celebrate Kahana’s birthday doing his favorite activity— seeing live music. Kahana asked his friend for Cheyenne’s number and before she could even respond, he decided to just add her on Facebook and message her. (This is when Cheyenne discovered his real name was not Kahana, but indeed Amit). He offered to help teach her how to play the Ukelele (even though he didn't even know how), because she spontaneously bought a Ukelele and didn't know how to play. Cheyenne accepted the "lesson" and that led to their first time hanging out and then their first kiss! After leaving Israel in June 2019, Cheyenne said, "one year in Israel was enough. Thus, Kahana made the big international move in 2020!

How it all Started

Cheyenne had two dogs when they met in 2018- Bentley and Rasta. In August 2022, Bentley had to be put down after battling kidney failure at the age of 12. Rasta will be 13 years young after the wedding, going strong! Five months later, Cheyenne saw a post on Nextdoor that someone found a kitten in their backyard, so she asked Kahana if they could adopt it, and he said yes! Meet Felis Domesticus! Cheyenne's grandparents passed away in 2023, so C&amp;K adopted their now orphaned 17-year-old cat, Rosie, who is dying of kidney failure. She is known as "hospice cat" and is still thriving today, around 19-years-young. In 2023, Cheyenne's student had to give up her rabbit and told her mom that "Miss Asin will probably adopt it," and she wasn't wrong----- however this Bunny was a female to start off, but turned into a male very soon after adoption.... *mating like rabbits is a real thing* Later in 2023, Cheyenne's coworker asked her to adopt her African Sulcata 50-lb tortoise, so she did, meet Tuga! WOW HOW IS KAHANA STILL DATING ME!!! might I add------BEST HUSBAND EVER! In 2024, one of Cheyenne's substitutes found a kitten that fell off a roof, so Cheyenne adopted it, and it has since then gone through hell, and is trying to die everyday, so Kahana purchased cat insurance for the creature. This cat is named "Roofie." Currently has a broken leg from falling off a tree branch, and is confined to a Great Dane crate. In March 2025, Cheyenne was sad that Rasta was alone after we dog sat a dog (Scooter) for 4 years and had to "return" it, so they went to the humane society, and brought home a new dog.... Kahana chose a very fitting name for the goddess of love, beauty, sex, fertility, and prosperity (she had babies at a young age), meet Venus!

The Growing Zoo

Our Story

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Q + A

Gimmelwald Accommodations

There are a few rooms that are similar to a hotel room. Other than those rooms, dormitory beds are super comfy, larger than a twin….but you may hear neighbors snoring. Shared bathroom for all guests but there are stalls for toilets and stalls for showers. It’s a lot nicer than you think!! This is such an incredible experience.

Olle & Maria's Bed and Breakfast

Murren Accommodations

The prices range based on view and how many occupants per room. This is a pretty nice hotel in Murren. About a 9 minute walk and 1 minute gondola ride to the venue. This is also where the reception will be and where we will be staying, so if you want to finish the night close to your hotel room - this is your best option!

Hotel Eiger Murren

Surrounded by the fantastic mountain world with Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, Breithorn, Birg and Schilthorn... we welcome our guests in the pleasant seclusion of our mountain village. Our international and Swiss guests treasure the idyll in harmony with nature, combined with the cozy and contemporary ambience of our 3-star superior Hotel Edelweiss, and are always happy to come visit us.

Hotel Edelweiss Superior

Hotel Regina

Drei Berge Hotel

Hotel Alpina

Jungfrau

Hotel & Restaurant Blumental Mürren

Hotel Alpenruh

Lauterbrunnen (Bottom of the Mountain) Accommodations

Hotel at the bottom of the mountain, walking distance from the gondola.

Hotel & Restaurant Stechelberg | Ferienwohnung | Bed and Breakfast

Lodging at the bottom of the mountain - options for private rooms as well as dorms. Walking distance from the gondola.

ALPENHOF Mountain Lodge | Hotel | Accommodation | Seminars

Travel

This is what Cheyenne and Kahana will be doing either the day before or the day after the wedding! I believe it is around $350 per person.

Sky Dive Interlaken 

If you're a James Bond fan-- you'll definitely want to visit!There is a fee to ride the chairlift all the way up here and we have not done it yet but plan to do it this trip. Stay tuned!! The Schilthorn - Piz Gloria is world famous for its 360-degree revolving restaurant and as the film location for the iconic Bond movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". Surrounded by more than 200 alpine peaks and embedded in a pristine mountain environment, the Piz Gloria is located at 2,970 metres above sea level. The instantly recognisable summit building takes pride of place on the Schilthorn summit. Let your gaze wander over spellbinding wraparound views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, flanked by an array of peaks in the Bernese and Valais Alps. To one side, the shimmering blue waters of Lake Thun, the pretty Swiss central plateau and the mountains of the Jura chain stretch out towards the horizon. Excellent visibility provided, you can even see as far as the Black Forest in Germany or the Mont Blanc massif in France.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Schilthorn - Piz Gloria 360°- Restaurant

Please try Cheyenne &amp; Kahana's favorite meal: FONDUE!!!! This is especially exquisite in all of Switzerland. The hostel also has marvelous fondue, as well as all the restaurants nearby.

Most Importantly: FOOD!!!

Hiking EVERYWHERE

White Water Rafting switzerland

Paragliding

Bungee Jumping 

Lake Cruise Ride 

Helicopter

Cute little shop that has no employees..... you can leave items there or take things (place money in a jar while there). Very cute concept and shows there ARE indeed good people in this world! =) You can walk here from the hostel.

The Honesty Shop

This is outside of Zurich if you have time--- by far the coolest museum we have been to on the planet!

Cheyenne & Kahana

Cheyenne & Kahana

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