After months of silence, we have a couple big announcements to make... First, though, we apologize that it has been SO long since our last post (Christmas!). While there is no valid excuse, Tony and I have been pretty busy in school! He's hoping to finish his thesis by the end of summer... I know he will :) After his thesis is written and he's officially done with the Environmental Engineering Dept. at CU, he'll be moving to Greenville to finish his last year of grad school: MBA! I'm sorry for rambling so much, I'm just so proud...!
So, onto our announcements... First, we have decided to get married in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico!! We fell in LOVE with the city in the mere two days we were there, and after spending a couple days we found it: "Our Spot". It is a lovely overlook along Old San Juan's La Muralla (City Wall), and what a beautiful view it is! We absolutely can't wait to stand up there on The Big Day, just the two of us and our witnesses...
Which leads me to our next big announcement: We are eloping! (But not in the "Vegas fashion"!) Our ceremony will be as meticulously planned out as any other; the main difference being that our wonderful photographers, Craig & Lindsey Mahaffey of Sposa Bella Photography, will be our only two witnesses. Add in the officiant, and there will be five of us total... Oh, but let's not forget the guards who will ensure our privacy at this historic location. You get the idea. It is going to be perfect, because it is just us!
Don't get me wrong - Tony and I love our families sososo much, and we can't wait to celebrate with everyone when we get home! We'll be having two receptions - one in Greenville, SC and the other in OH (where Tony's family now resides); these will be held in the weeks after our honeymoon.
I think most happy, closer-than close couples would understand our reasons completely after walking around this beautifully-preserved, romantic city. As we spent more time in Old San Juan and met more people both in our hotel and along the streets, we knew this was where we were getting married. It was such an amazing experience (and in less than two days!), we could only dream of how special and intimate our experience of a lifetime would be if it were just us. And so that's what we're doing! Starting our married life as just the two of us... So happy and new, as getting married should be.
So while we hope you are so happy for us that we've discovered exactly what we want our wedding to be, we are sorry if it does not make you happy. We've told our families and close friends, and they're absolutely thrilled... And we'd love to hear what you have to say, as long as it is respectful of our plans. Eloping is certainly not for everyone, but it is perfect for us. Thanks for reading!
Nicole and Tony - love the website - pictures of San Juan are beautiful. So very happy for the both of you. BTW, you're overdue for taking in a Cardinals game - looks like they need the help. Hope to see you guys soon! Love, Dad
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dad! As soon as we have time outside of school and wedding planning, we'll talk baseball for sure ;) Tony isn't too happy about the Cards' situation right now either, it's the only thing that makes him grumpy, really!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the website, and approve of the location we've chosen... We fell in love with it, and in love again with each other, in the mere two days we visited. Love you!! - Nicole