Wedding Symbolic Ceremony

Wedding Reception

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Cocktail Party

Wedding Cocktail Hour

Spring

Our Wedding

Registry

The year was two thousand and fourteen and Tinder was the cool dating app on the single’s scene. April happened to be visiting Santa Monica from New Jersey for a work related event and, well Jer lived in Palmdale and had to set a very large search radius on the dating app to have a snowball’s chance in hell of reaching distant eligible singles outside the desert. Not too surprising April and Jer happened both swiped to the “hot” side. Upon matching April immediately made Jer aware she wasn’t from the area (sad face) but wanted to meet some new people, grab a beer, and maybe some food. Since Palmdale had nothing interesting, Jer offered to meet her on a work night at the Library Ale House on Santa Monica Blvd. From what he could tell the date went extremely well, there was great chemistry, and great energetic conversation. During their conversation:-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;April asked, “Do you like to travel?”-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jer responded, “Yes, I am actually going to Seattle in August with my guy friends.”-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;April, “What! I will be there in August as well. Probably not the same dates”-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jer, “Well I will be there August 15-17. How about you?”-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;April, “NO WAY!! I will be there the same dates! Bullshit show me your itinerary.” Jer quickly ran off to the bathroom and book his flight so he could show April that his story was legit. Just kidding, that would make this story terrible. By sheer coincidence, luck, fate, or whatever you want to call it April and Jer would be in Seattle on the same exact dates, but neither one of them believed it until they promptly pulled out their phones to show their itineraries and stories held up. Thinking he had all the positive momentum on his side at the end of the date Jer tried for a kiss and got the cheek (ouch fail). Seattle is where April and Jer really connected and their first magical kiss happened! For the next year they did random weekend trips to Rockies to Ski, New York, Vegas, Atlantic City, Philadelphia, Jamaica, and visited each other’s home towns. After the first year of long distance dating April took the gamble and moved out to San Diego to give full time dating a try. Fast forward 6 years later and now you are all here!

Our Story

Sarah is April's youngest sister the baby in the Wedge family.

Sarah Wedge

Krisite is Aprils long time friend from New Jersey.

Kristie Kahl

Natalie Hayes

Emma Wedge

Kyle and Jeremiah became friend senior year of high school, stayed friends through college years in San Diego, and have been roommates several times. These two are like two peas in a pod, if you get one you get the other. Kyle and Jer are always coming up with extreme ideas, last minute decisions, and grand schemes that tend to drive their significant others crazy.  Superpower: High Energy and entertainment 
Weakness: Dairy

Kyle Cardinal (KFC)

Lieutenant Dan!! Jer and Dan first met at Edwards AFB at the 419th Bomber CTF. After a  419th forced fraternity style naming ceremony, they emerged as Razor (Dan) and Juice (Jer), and against all logic drove to San Diego to party. These two are like brothers as they worked together, lived together for 6 yrs, suffered 3 yrs of Grad School at Cal Poly,  and took constant get me out of the Palmdale desert trips. Our similar engineering brains and deviant senses of humor have always kept us close.
Superpower: Pulling G's and not puking 
Weakness: Physical activity over 7 miles

Dan Sharpe (Razor)

Met Jer through social events called TAG up transferring to USCD. Became great friends, college partiers,  and supported each other through our BSME undergrad. Post college managed by cruel fate both ended up in the Palmdale desert working at Edwards AFB. Amazing friend that you can always rely on. 
Superpower: Conservative Logic
Weakness: Brown Magic and napping

Jon Novak (The Sloth)

The Big Mike, let's just say back in the day I have seen this guy fold a few stop signs in half like a soft taco, and turn Denny’s silverware into kid’s balloon animals. First became friends in high school working at Vons in La Costa, "how many shopping carts can you push bro". Younger years creed was to live and die by gym time and carne asada burritos. When we get together we always push the limits with skydiving, Spartan races, and try not to break anything along the way.
Superpower: Folding Stop Signs and making balloon animals out of silverware
Weakness: Carne Asada Fries with 4XX extra sour cream

Mike Dittmer (Big Mike)

Richie and Jer have been friends for the better part of a decade. Richie is like a brother, loves to inject witty comical remarks, dishes out some great sarcasm, and will always be there for you when you need him. Richie and Jer have shared some great adventures in Vegas, San Diego, and Los Angeles. His adult beverage of choice is an old fashion. 
Superpower: Tennis and Shotskis
Weakness: Veuve and Getting Locked in Cabs

Richard Cole (Richie)

Wedding Party

Engagement Photos

Timeline Photos

Here are some initial details on the reservation and booking. Please hold off on booking official travel plans until the formal invites are sent out. Recommendation for guests is to book the destination wedding for “Dreams Punta Cana Resort &amp; Spa” through CheapCarribbean.com. The duration is 5 days and 4 nights stay which will include; airfare, room, food, and adult beverages. You can use the link below to take you to the booking CheapCaribbean.com website. CheapCaribbean also offers payment plans. If you prefer to book directly through “Dreams Punta Cana Resort &amp; Spa” call the resort number provided. Dreams will price match with CheapCaribbean.com rates but you will have to book your airfare separately. Booking promo code is (still TBD but coming soon). The core wedding dates are 3 June to 7 June, but please feel free to enjoy more time in Punta Cana and lengthen your vacation. Prices can vary depending on when you book your travel, and your departure location so please keep that in mind. Pricing for the wedding currently falls somewhere between $800 to $1,100 per person.&nbsp;

Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa

Video of Resort

Indoor/Outdoor Activities

Ping-pong / DartsBasketball / Bocce-ballBeach and Pool VolleyballTennis / Jogging trailGiant Chess Board / Board GamesYoga / AerobicsBeach footballDance lessonsCocktail and cooking lessonsRum tastingSpanish lessonsExplorer's Club for Kids*Core Zone Teen's Club*Dominican Market - fine handicrafts, hand-made jewelryTheatre with live entertainmentThemed nightsCasino (Blackjack, Poker, Slots)&nbsp;Horseback riding*Baseball cageGolf* / ArcheryInflatable climbing icebergBeach OlympicsMexican bingo

Water Activities

Water aerobicsNon-motorized water sportsCatamaransIntroductory scuba classes in the poolScuba diving*KayaksWind-surfingSnorkelingMotorized water sports* - SEA PROCatamarans

Resort & Booking

Punta Cana International Airport is a privately owned commercial airport in Punta Cana, eastern Dominican Republic. The airport is built with open-air terminals with their roofs covered in palm fronds.

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

Directions to Dreams Punta Cana Resort

Dreams Punta Cana Resort, is located 36 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport. Taxis or Shuttles are readily available to take you to the resort.

Shuttle Transportation details to be added SOON!

Timeline Photos

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