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Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

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Finding The Venue

The Venue is in a small plaza on Spurgeon St. Cannot drive into front of the venue. 
The Venue is next to the Yost Theather.
 There is Construction going on in the Area so plan to give yourself extra time to get there in time for the ceremony

Money Dance/ Baile Del Billete

The Money Dance is a tradition in the Mexican culture and we will having it part of our wedding. Please feel free to bring paper bills if you would want to participate. This is not mandatory and is another fun way to celebrate with everyone! Below is a link of how it is typically ran! El Baile del Billete es una tradición en la cultura mexicana y lo tendremos como parte de nuestra boda. No dude en traer billetes si desea participar. ¡Esto no es obligatorio y es otra forma divertida de celebrar con todos! ¡A continuación se muestra un enlace de cómo se ejecuta normalmente! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFeeJyX_xaw

Our Wedding

The world was in chaos because of the Pandemic and it all started with a message online. Nadia was living in an apartment in Alhambra by herself and Allan was living in Montebello, with roommates. They started online and after talking strictly through texts and phone for some time, they finally decided to meet in person and take their own safe COVID precautions since COVID was still at its peak. They had hit it off right away online, but the real test was whether or not that would translate in real life when they finally saw each other in person. In late July of 2020, they had their first in-person date at a Boba shop in Monterey Park, where they sat together on a bench on a warm summer night and talked for over 3 hours about each other’s life goals, upbringings, and life. The connection was instant and since then, they started going on many dates together and it became clear pretty quickly to both of them that they were meant for each other. Allan sadly lost his grandmother throughout this beautiful time in their history, but this hard loss made them grow a lot closer as Nadia was his rock during this time.&nbsp; On August 24th, Allan became brave enough to finally ask the love of his life to be his official girlfriend. Soon after that (in September), Allan had the opportunity to foster a doggie originally named Kevin.&nbsp; Nadia, slightly scared of dogs, jumped with excitement to go and meet Kevin with Allan. They picked him up from the adoption agency and as soon as he got into the car (in Nadia’s arms he started to snort like a pig and it instantly melted both of their hearts. They ended up adopting Kevin and with the help of Allan’s sister Marialaura, they renamed him Xolo! Xolo is a tribute to where he was found, Tijuana, Mexico, and it is also the name of the national dog in Mexico. Xolo is short for Xoloitzcuintli! Xolo immediately became so important in their lives. He challenged them from the beginning as he made them become better people and partners with each other. By the time they were able to get Xolo officially adopted, they knew that they were going to marry each other and it was just a matter of time. They would like to give a huge shout-out to Jeff Kerbell for being the best uncle ever with Xolo!! He helped tremendously with raising their baby &lt;3 That year, the Rays and the Dodgers both went to the World Series, and that put a really stressful strain on their relationship (figuratively) as Allan is a die-hard Rays fan and Nadia is a Dodger fan! They obviously overcame the rivalry, The Dodgers won, and they knew they could make a divided house work…&nbsp; As the year went on, they dealt with the re-closure of public spaces, getting the covid vaccines, Xolo fluctuating from being healthy to getting sick, and managing their professional careers. Amid the challenges that the year brought, their love grew stronger.&nbsp; As the world re-opened, they started to travel together and finally live in a semi-normal world, and they continued to find more qualities in each other that confirmed they were meant for each other. Some life challenges also brought out each other’s strengths and how those strengths complement the other person. They were able to experience each other’s family holidays, MANY weddings together, and started to meet each other’s friends. Everything they did together, reinforced the love and confidence they have in each other.&nbsp; In 2022, they went on a vacation trip to the Dominican Republic with Allan’s family for a family wedding. This trip means the world to them as it is the first time Nadia was able to see Allan’s homeland and this is the time when they got engaged!!! They had lots of fun, spent a lot of time on the beach (in the sun and in the rain!!), danced a lot and even got their first offer to their current home accepted!&nbsp; As their story continues to be written day by day and experience by experience, they continue to grow stronger in their love and solidify their union. They are so excited for their “big day” with all of you. They want to commemorate the love they have built for each other with all of you, but this story is just the beginning. As you join them, please know that you are an important part of their life and their story.&nbsp;

This is Our Story

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have reserved a block at the gorgeous Avenue of the Arts Hotel in Costa Mesa, which is about 15 minutes away from our Venue. It provides FREE transportation to and from the John Wayne SNA airport! You can book from either Friday-Monday or Saturday-Monday. We both will be staying at this hotel and getting ready there so we hope you join us with your stay there! Please make your reservation by May 4th, 2024 using <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1704843999001&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">THIS LINK! </a>

Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel

Things to Do

Registry

Allan & Nadia

Allan & Nadia

Registry