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On August 2nd, 2023 we celebrate our  engagement in Colibita, Transylvania - Romania.

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Our Wedding

We met in the desert. We got engaged in the mountains. We will marry at the beach! The purpose of this celebration is to unify our families and friends from all over the world. Our "Beach Wedding Week " will include three days of events where we promise to dance all day and night, take memorable photos and enjoy the warm waters of the Riviera Maya. *********************************************************************** Nos conocimos en el desierto y nos comprometimos en la montaña. ¡Nos casaremos en la playa! El propósito de esta celebración es unir a nuestras familias y amigos de todo el mundo. Nuestra "Semana de Boda en la Playa" incluirá tres días de eventos donde prometemos bailar todo el día y toda la noche, tomar fotografías memorables y disfrutar de las cálidas aguas de la Riviera Maya.

We celebrated our Peruvian engagement on December 29th, 2023, at the beach club, Lagunas de Puerto Viejo in Lima, Peru.

Welcome to Paradise!

Diana and Luca met at Thunderbird School of Global Management in 2021, and they both graduated in May 2022. They were classmates from two different countries who spoke different languages and became the best, loyal friends while organizing leadership events,&nbsp;sharing potluck dinners, playing volleyball games, and supporting each other during their graduate studies. As the friendship grew, Luca was trying to spend more time with Diana because he started having feelings for her. Diana was fascinated by Luca’s determination to pursue her and the feeling of protection he gave her. She liked him so much as well, but she was too busy with grad school to start a relationship. Still, he was very charming and persistent, so she tentatively agreed. The romance started on October 11th, 2021, when Luca after insisting for a week, convinced Diana to go with him out to Indian Wells for a tennis tournament. Diana initially declined the invitation but suddenly changed her mind at midnight on the day before and texted Luca to pick her up at 7 a.m. while he was already sleeping. On their way at 7 a.m., construction on the I-10 made the normally 3-hour trip into a 5-hour ordeal.&nbsp;Therefore, Diana and Luca decided to get off on the 303 and shoot up to Sedona. On their way, they stopped at a pumpkin festival in Prescott, where they walked over a maze labyrinth and took their first pictures together “if you see those pictures today, you will notice they were looking already as being more than friends.&nbsp; While in Sedona, Luca behaved more charmingly than ever and convinced Diana that he was the right one and they deserved a chance. They enjoyed the day hiking, walking in the town, eating lunch, and taking pictures. Their special connection happened during their trip back, where Luca played all his favorite EDM music, and Diana danced her Latin music in her seat. When they returned to Phoenix that day, they were both aware that something had shifted in their relationship. They were more than friends, and the bond was growing fast. They became boyfriend and girlfriend and told their families about their international romance. Almost nine months later, Diana and Luca started to prepare for their graduation; they spent the last weeks of graduate school together, always helping each other. Luca used to help Diana edit her essays, while Diana always suggesting more ways of networking as well as cooking meals for both of them. Both navigate the immigration process together and exchange advice every day. However, since graduation was coming, things were about to change, and uncertainty was approaching. Both were gifted in school and driven to succeed, so graduating wasn’t the problem. Finding a job before their visas ran out was a different story. Luca found his job first. Bolstered by that and his unshakable faith in the two of them, he kept encouraging Diana that she would find a job soon and they could stay in the country together. Three months later, Diana landed a job that kept her in her dream career of international development, and they both started making their future plans together. Challenging times are the ones that shape a couple's strength. In this journey, they learned they could trust and rely on each other. Luca’s confidence and optimism inspired Diana as her determination and loyalty inspired him. Their faith kept them going. And today’s wedding is the first of many rewards. They came from different upbringings, halfway around the world, and found each other during a global pandemic. So many obstacles threatened to stop them in their tracks. However, Diana and Luca don’t let obstacles stand in their way. They overcome them. And in doing so, they become stronger individually and as a couple. Their love and commitment deepen and grow. Diana and Luca are an international couple that fought all the odds to remain together, therefore, the universe agrees that they have the best recipe for building a family. **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Diana y Luca se conocieron en Thunderbird School of Global Management en 2021 y ambos se graduaron en mayo de 2022. Eran compañeros de clase de dos países diferentes que hablaban idiomas diferentes y se convirtieron en los mejores y más leales amigos mientras organizaban eventos de liderazgo, compartían cenas compartidas y jugaban voleibol. juegos y apoyándose mutuamente durante sus estudios de posgrado. A medida que la amistad crecía, Luca intentaba pasar más tiempo con Diana porque empezó a sentir algo por ella. Diana estaba fascinada por la determinación de Luca de perseguirla y el sentimiento de protección que él le brindaba. A ella también le agradaba mucho, pero estaba demasiado ocupada con la escuela de posgrado para iniciar una relación. Aún así, él era muy encantador y persistente, por lo que ella aceptó tentativamente. El romance comenzó el 11 de octubre de 2021, cuando Luca, después de insistir durante una semana, convenció a Diana para ir con él a Indian Wells a un torneo de tenis. Diana inicialmente rechazó la invitación, pero repentinamente cambió de opinión a la medianoche del día anterior y le envió un mensaje de texto a Luca para que la recogiera a las 7 a.m. mientras él ya estaba durmiendo. En su camino a las 7 a.m., las obras de construcción en la I-10 convirtieron el viaje que normalmente duraba tres horas en una dura prueba de cinco horas. Por lo tanto, Diana y Luca decidieron tomar la 303 y dispararse hasta Sedona. En el camino, se detuvieron en un festival de calabazas en Prescott, donde caminaron sobre un laberinto y se tomaron sus primeras fotos juntos “si ves esas fotos hoy, notarás que ya parecían más que amigos. Mientras estuvo en Sedona, Luca se comportó con más encanto que nunca y convenció a Diana de que él era el indicado y que merecían una oportunidad. Disfrutaron el día caminando por la ciudad, almorzando y tomando fotografías. Su conexión especial ocurrió durante su viaje de regreso, donde Luca tocó toda su música EDM favorita y Diana bailó música latina en su asiento. Cuando regresaron a Phoenix ese día, ambos eran conscientes de que algo había cambiado en su relación. Eran más que amigos y el vínculo crecía rápidamente. Se convirtieron en novios y les contaron a sus familias sobre su romance internacional. Casi nueve meses después, Diana y Luca comenzaron a prepararse para su graduación; Pasaron juntos las últimas semanas de la escuela de posgrado, ayudándose siempre mutuamente. Luca solía ayudar a Diana a editar sus ensayos, mientras que Diana siempre sugería más formas de establecer contactos y de cocinar comidas para ambos. Ambos navegan juntos por el proceso de inmigración e intercambian consejos todos los días. Sin embargo, como se acercaba la graduación, las cosas estaban a punto de cambiar y la incertidumbre se acercaba. Ambos tenían talento en la escuela y estaban motivados para triunfar, por lo que graduarse no fue el problema. Encontrar un trabajo antes de que se les acabaran las visas era una historia diferente. Luca fue el primero en encontrar trabajo. Reforzado por eso y por su fe inquebrantable en ellos dos, siguió animando a Diana a que encontraría un trabajo pronto y que podrían quedarse juntos en el país. Tres meses después, Diana consiguió un trabajo que la mantuvo en la carrera de sus sueños de desarrollo internacional, y ambos comenzaron a hacer planes para el futuro juntos. Los tiempos difíciles son los que moldean la fortaleza de una pareja. En este viaje, aprendieron que podían confiar unos en otros. La confianza y el optimismo de Luca inspiraron a Diana, al igual que su determinación y lealtad lo inspiraron a él. Su fe los mantuvo adelante. Y la boda de hoy es la primera de muchas recompensas. Procedían de diferentes entornos, al otro lado del mundo, y se encontraron en medio de una pandemia mundial. Tantos obstáculos amenazaron con detenerlos en su camino. Sin embargo, Diana y Luca no permiten que los obstáculos se interpongan en su camino. Los superan. Y al hacerlo, se vuelven más fuertes individualmente y como pareja. Su amor y compromiso se profundizan y crecen. Diana y Luca son una pareja internacional que luchó contra todos los pronósticos para permanecer juntos, por eso, el universo coincide en que tienen la mejor receta para formar una familia.

Big Love Vibes - Grandes Vibraciones de Amor

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 "El Cóndor Pasa"   is an orchestral musical piece from the zarzuela El Cóndor Pasa by the Peruvian composer Daniel Alomía Robles, written in 1913 and based on traditional Andean music, specifically folk music from Peru.

PERU

The Lonely Shepherd, also known as Einsamer Hirte or Der einsame Hirte in German or as El pastor solitario in Spanish, is an instrumental piece by James Last, first released in a recording with the Romanian panflutist Gheorghe Zamfir.

ROMANIA

This video promotes the cultural connection between the two countries and their millennial civilizations; Peru and Romania. 


The first choir to perform in Machupichu was the Romanian 

Two Countries

Our Multicultural Engagement:  Peru and Romania

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Click on our hotel booking website below and enter the password: "thunderbird" For booking, please get in touch with our travel coordinator Val Chavez at: groups@paradiseweddings.com We suggest the check-in/check-out dates based on our events itinerary, but you can stay for fewer or more days. Remember our big wedding day is on July 30th! Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres is north of Cancun,&nbsp;20 miles / 40 km from the Cancun International Airport. It is a 33-minute drive. If you decide to stay in another hotel, the hotel will charge USD 140 per person per day to attend our wedding day.

Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres 

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BEACH WEDDING WEEK JULY 28Welcome Party 6:30 PM:&nbsp;Latin Welcome Party Beach (Dress code)Cocktail Beach Attire required:&nbsp;Ladies are required to wear&nbsp;beach-cocktail style dresses, and Gentlemen must wear Colorful Shirts. JULY 30Wedding Day 5:30 PM: Wedding CeremonyBeach Gazebo 6:00 PM:&nbsp;Pictures and The ToastBeach Gazebo 7:00 PM: Reception Dinner and CelebrationBallroom (Dress code)Formal attire required: Gentlemen should wear comfortable light-colored suits with a jacket and tie. Ladies should wear a floor-length gown. Please mind that the wedding takes place during the summer in Cancun, and so the weather usually indicates high temperatures with high levels of humidity. At the beach entrance, we will have a location for storage of your shoes. For the party at the ballroom, we will have a dance floor, so this is the moment when you put on your high heels and formal shoes. ﻿JULY 31Farewell Party 12:00 PM: Farewell LunchMar House Restaurant (Dress code)Wear&nbsp;a flowy maxi dress, shirt, or cover-up, something easy to throw on over your bikini and take off once you're ready to dip in the pool. ﻿Please RSVP byJune 5th, 2024

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-Cancun is a "Majestic" destination because it has everything you can imagine! We recommend the following activities. Let us know in advance so that we can join you!

We would love to organize a 4-hour catamaran party! Sail through the calm turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea aboard a catamaran on a day trip with snorkeling. Enjoy party music, an open bar, and a buffet lunch on board.

Catamaran Party

Chichén Itzá was a large&nbsp;pre-Columbian&nbsp;city built by the Maya people. Chichen Itza is one of the “New 7 Wonders of the World”&nbsp;due to its large concentration of culturally significant, ancient manmade wonders and it is placed in the top 7 of all nominees during international voting. You have the opportunity to organize a road trip to go witness this Wonder of the World!

Chichén Itzá

The groom looooves scuba diving! Luca has dozens of dives done as a PADI Open Water Certificate holder! And so, he'd like to find a fantastic group of friends to organize a dive trip. Guests who are diver enthusiasts will be happy to learn that our hotel is located very close to Islas Mujeres, a top destination for scuba diving! The&nbsp;Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, also known as&nbsp;The Great Mayan Reef&nbsp;or&nbsp;Great Maya Reef, is the most extensive barrier reef system in the Western Hemisphere. Running more than 700 miles along the eastern coasts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras, the reef has been an adventurers’ paradise for centuries. Some of the Mexican islands perched on the reef include&nbsp;Isla Contoy,&nbsp;Isla Mujeres&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cozumel&nbsp;in Mexico,&nbsp;Caye Caulker&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ambergris Caye&nbsp;in Belize and the Bay Islands of Honduras.

Scuba Diving in Riviera Maya

You're in luck! July is in the middle of Whale Shark season! Let's organize a group to snorkel with these majestic creatures. The whale shark holds many records for size in the animal kingdom, most notably being the largest nonmammalian vertebrate.

Whale Shark Tours Mexico

Why is Xplor the most visited zip-line theme park in the world?Xplor offers every type of activity for adventurers and theme park enthusiasts.You can slide on zip lines, and scream with excitement in Toboganxote, the only 5-in-1 waterslide that combines four different types of descent, and an exciting wave pool. In Xplor you can forget about traffic and drive an amphibious vehicle through the jungle, walk through ancient caves, cool off in a river of stalactites, test your coordination and cross a river on a raft, discover what a hammock is, find a new adventure under the Earth and enjoy a delicious buffet; With so many options you won't know where to start.

 Xplor by Xcaret

Swimming with dolphins is one of the best experiences you could wish for while on vacation with your family! Discover how you can experience an up-close adventure with one of the ocean's most intelligent creatures.&nbsp;Our resort is located in Costa Mujeres, with Isla Mujeres right in front of our location. Isla Mujeres is home to the Dolphin Discovery center. Feel free to take advantage of the proximity and hop on a boat there!

Swim with the Dolphins at Isla Mujeres

Let's organize a deep-sea fishing session off the coast of our resort! The game ranges from catching swordfish to sharks! And you're in luck because July is within the season for exotic catches such as swordfish, tuna, and tropical dorado!

Deep-Sea Fishing Off the Coast of Riviera Maya

Among the famous natural attractions you can see in Riviera Maya are the famous cenotes; the natural freshwater pools and cave pools where you can swim in. There are&nbsp;upwards of 7,000&nbsp;known cenotes, but the actual number is generally thought to be much more. You could spend a lifetime exploring them and just scratch the surface of the total there is to see. You can rent a car and easily drive to one of them! The most famous one is the Cenote Azul located at Playa Del Carmen.

Cenote Azul Tours & Travel

Special for real estate enthusiasts, Riviera Maya is a top destination for vacation home buyers and renters. The whole coastline, from Cancun to Tulum, has seen a boom in development and infrastructure projects, with beautiful and safe neighborhoods surrounded by golf courses, harbors and pristine jungles and beaches. Feel free to explore some of these places! The Riviera Maya has emerged as one of the most promising destinations for real estate investments. With the upcoming new Tulum airport, the Mayan train project, and the advent of the space tourism industry, the region’s potential for growth and profitability is reaching new heights.

Diana & Luca

Diana & Luca

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Our Multicultural Engagement: Peru and Romania