Amy Hollins and Mike Holst

Amy Hollins and Mike Holst were married Feb. 19 in Kikaua Point Park on the Big Island, Hawaii. Their reception was held at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.

The bride is the daughter of Brian and Rene Hollins of Los Altos Hills. She graduated from Los Altos High School and received a bachelor’s degree in biology from UC Davis. She is employed as an elementary school teacher.

The groom is the son of Pam Carlson of Prior Lake, Minn., and Jim Holst of Colorado Springs, Colo. He graduated from Apple Valley High School in Minnesota and received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He is employed in real estate fund management.

The couple will travel around the world for one year, then reside in San Francisco.

Sara Petersen and Bill Graves

Sara Petersen and Bill Graves were married Oct. 2 at Stanford Memorial Church. Their reception was held at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club in Menlo Park.

The bride is the daughter of Diane and Paul Petersen of Mountain View. She graduated from St. Francis High School, received a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and a doctorate in law from the UCLA School of Law. She is employed as an attorney at Latham & Watkins, LLP.

The groom is the son of Kickan Wilson of Orinda and the late Dr. William Graves. He graduated from University High School, received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado, a master’s degree in law from the Georgetown University Law Center and a doctorate in law from Whittier Law School. He is employed as an attorney at the Montgomery Law Group, LLP.

The couple honeymooned in Northern Italy and reside in San Francisco.