Our Story
It was early January of 2014 in New York City when Laura and Matt crossed paths at a mutual friend’s birthday party. The meeting must have been brief, as a year after, Matt messaged Laura on Snapchat asking who she was. They exchanged messages through social media and after a little back-and-forth they realized they had met a year earlier at that party. They both had just moved to NYC, and as some of you know, dating in the Big Apple is NOT EASY! Laura and Matt remained “social media” friends for the next two years. They would “like” each other's photos and exchange short messages every six months in hopes one day they would finally meet again.
After three years, in April of 2017, the stars aligned and they FINALLY went on their first date at Rabbithole in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Now, if you know Laura, you know she is always running late, and if you know Matt, you know he was very impatiently waiting for her to arrive. He almost thought he was being stood up, but he waited, and thank God he did, as it was the most special first date they had ever had. They chatted and laughed for hours. Little did they know they would call that same Brooklyn neighborhood their home for the next three years, living together just a block away from their first date spot.
Laura and Matt overcame challenges in their relationship, learning to support each other through the euphoric highs and extreme lows that New York and relationships in general throw your way. They both learned what it meant to be a lifemate, grow into adulthood, love each other's flaws, and become better together.
Fast forward to 2022, and Laura and Matt have traveled the globe together, visiting family in all corners and living in both New York City and Miami. In Cartagena, Colombia, last year, Matt finally popped the question and the couple became engaged. The next chapter of their story will be ushered in together with their closest family and friends in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico.
Travel & Accommodation
A Destination Wedding
Our big day will happen on January 20, 2023, in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, just 30-minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. Bringing together loved ones from all corners of the globe, accommodation, events, and activities will be coordinated. A full list of events is outlined within this invite, although all are optional. Feel free to make this holiday your own!
The Resort - Delta by Marriott Riviera Nayarit
The recommended resort is Delta by Marriott Riviera Nayarit. We'd love our guests to join us. The all-inclusive resort is nestled between the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, just a 30-minute (or $20) Uber from Puerto Vallarta airport, and an eight-minute (or $7) Uber from the wedding venue.
A group rate has been organized that is all-inclusive of meals and beverages (including alcohol). One room can fit up to four people (either two queen beds or a king + sofa). Rates vary based on how many people stay in a room. For example, two in a room would be $275/night or $137.50/person/night, all-inclusive.
The resort has three restaurants, two bars, two pools, a fitness center, and will have a water park built by the time we arrive. The resort also owns a beach club with shuttle service just eight minutes away (where we also get all-inclusive meals and beverages), for the best of both mountain and beach. The resort is also family-friendly with kid-specific events and activities, and a kids club in-construction (although not guaranteed to be complete by January).
You can access the group rate and book your room at the link below. Check in on the Tuesday or Wednesday in time for the welcome party, and check out on Saturday or Sunday after the wedding. Tuesday to Sunday for two guests is auto-filled. You can edit guests and dates at the top. We are guaranteed the rate for a limited period, so please reserve as soon as you can. You can pay or cancel as late as November, 2022.
Those who wish to stay elsewhere (like nearby hotels or an Airbnb), are more than welcome to, although events at the resort and transportation to and from the wedding venue will not be accessible.
Getting In
The closest airport is Puerto Vallarta, a short 30-minute ride to the resort.
Events
Q & A
For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, here's a quick list of the most-asked.
Registry
Your presence is enough of a present to us! For those of you who insist, we've put together a small wish list. Since we'll be on the move next year, we've not included physical items.
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