Cristina & Rafael

Looking forward to making memories and sharing this incredible weekend experience with all our family and friends.

Saturday April 30, 2022

Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

1184 days 10 hrs 25 mins ago

Story

Cristina and Rafael first met on a blind date on a cool January night at a restaurant overlooking Fort Lauderdale beach. The two were set up to meet for a couple of drinks. Three shared plates and a dessert later, they ended up closing the restaurant down. Anxious for more time together, they kicked off their shoes and walked alongside the ocean talking effortlessly and endlessly.

As most young couples do, Cristina and Rafael soon became inseparable just months into their newfound adoration. The two made things official in April of 2018. That feeling when falling in love, head in the clouds, heart sinking, butterflies in your stomach feeling. Quite literally in the clouds. From skydiving to the top of the Eiffel tower in Paris, they made lifelong memories together for the first time.

Three trips around the sun later, on January 13th, 2021, Rafael brought Cristina back to the restaurant where it all began. An acoustic guitar played their favorite love songs gently in the background as they celebrated this marked occasion. This night's weather proving not as cooperative as it had been three years ago on that first romantic walk, Rafael's plan to propose on the beach quickly moved to plan B. The living room of Cristina's place. As they began to drive home, friends and family covertly decorated the room in candlelight, over 300 long stem roses, and a neon sign asking the pink glowing question "Will you Marry me"? .🌹 As soon as the door opened, Cristina felt the butterflies in her heart. Rafael led her to the center of the room, got down on one knee, and asked for her hand.

Tidbits

How did you first meet?

On a blind date.

Who made the first move? How?

Rafael, from asking me to walk on the beach, to taking my hand during the walk, to asking me out on our second date even though I stood him up. He was persistent and very smooth.

Who's going to take out the trash?

Whoever can't compact it anymore, but Rafael likes to make it known when he takes it out to get the credit 😝

What was your most memorable date?

When Rafael took us skydiving in the Keys!

What's your favorite activity together?

Traveling. Hence the destination wedding!

Where are you going for your honeymoon?

Africa, Indonesia, and Japan to name a few on the wishlist 🌍

What's the best meal you have eaten together?

That is a challenge to answer, we're adventurous foodies. One that really stands out was at Fakhreldin In Amman, Jordan. Wine, hookah, candlelight, and probably the best Lebanese food we'll ever have.

What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?

That is easy, our first trip oversees to France. We visited Paris and drove down to Leon. After a couple of speeding tickets, lots of wine, cheese, and a minor run in with a bolder (which came out of nowhere) its a trip we will never forget. Oui Oui!

We’re on the same page about

Living in the moment, disconnecting from our phones, and focusing on each other.

The most spontaneous thing we’ve done

After a date night of delicious Peruvian food we drove out to the beach at the spot where we first met, cranked up the music, and dance to a few of our favorite love songs 🎶💕

A social cause we care about

The melting icecaps in the Atlantic and how it's affecting the walruses and the rest of the inhabitant animals. See on Our Planet - The Atlantic 💔 ...and UCF-GKCO

We are regulars at

Anywhere on Las Olas

We take pride in

Our roots.

Travel

Note

Suggested Travel Dates

Suggested Travel dates :Thursday 4/28/22 through Sunday 5/1/22.

Many guests are opting to stay for a few extra days to enjoy everything Tulum has to offer!

Plane

Getting In and Out

Fly into Cancun International Airport (CAN)

Hotel Product

Ana y José Hotel & Spa, Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, Zona Hotelera Tulum, Punta Piedra, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

*Oceanfront Hotel - Location of ceremony and reception.

Book through the website using our group code

Use our Group code "Cristi&Rafa" to access our room block for a discounted rate.
**Where the option for the promo code is listed be sure to select "Group Code" not promo code.

If you would like to extend your stay, our group code will work for up to 3 days prior and 3 days after our suggested travel dates of 4/28-5/1.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your stay you can email Fabiola at tulumweddings@anayjose.com

Phone
998-880-5629
Hotel Product

KASA HOTEL K'UYEN

*Non-Oceanfront Hotel - Located in the Aldea Zama neighborhood. Five minute taxi ride from Ana Y Jose.

Book through our link

Phone
866-994-8078
Taxi

Transportation Services - Trans 5 senses

In preparation for your arrival we have arranged a group rate with a trusted transportation company. The provided link will prompt a questionnaire to add your flight , arrival time, hotel, and departure time information to create a reservation.

Should you want to request additional services through this provider you can do so by contacting them directly through WhatsApp using the QR code provided on the site.

Phone
+52-1-984-152-4200
Car

Enterprise, Cancun International Airport (CUN), Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

We love having the freedom of our own rental car when we travel to Tulum. There's a direct road that leads from the airport into Tulum. The travel is safe, easy, and there's even a couple Starbucks' along the way :)

Phone
998-881-8767
Note

Family Travel Agent - Jose Chavez Sr.

If you would like some assistance booking all your travels, feel free to contact Rafael's uncle and our family travel agent, Jose Chavez Sr.
He can arrange all your flights, car rental , luxury transportation, additional tours, and anything else you would like to explore during your stay in Mexico before or after our big day.

Email : Jose@todamerica-usa.com
Jose Chavez Sr. (305)491-8051

Note

Covid Travel Information

Currently, In order to return to the U.S. you will need to show a negative covid result taken within 72 of your departure. This is easily accomplished in the comfort of your own hotel room. The hotels offer covid testing by a doctor that comes to you 2 days prior to your departure. The hotel concierge will schedule this for you.

Personalized Itinerary

Q & A

For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!

Wedding Party

Luis  Weber 

Man of Honor

Jules  Attman

Bridesmaid

Tiffany  Lazarich

Bridesmaid

Andres  Chavez 

Groomsman

Jose  Chavez Jr.

Groomsman

Jorge  Chavez 

Groomsman

Scarlett  Jorge 

Flower Child

Cameron  Jorge 

Flower Child

Registry

Celebrating with you on our special day is the only gift we need.
However, for friends and family who have expressed interest, here are our registries as we prepare to make unforgettable memories on our honeymoon and move in together for the first time!

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