Wedding Day

Capilla Espíritu Santo

Ceremony

Centro de Convenciones UEES

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Travel from the United States

We hope all of you are able to make it to Guayaquil to celebrate with us, but we acknowledge an international trip is a big ask for those traveling from the United States. Please read through the information below and if you have questions reach out to us personally, so we can help make you feel as comfortable as possible to travel!

Recommended Travel Dates

If you are traveling exclusively for the wedding, we recommend&nbsp;leaving on Thursday, June 26th &amp; staying until Monday, June 30th.

Flight Recommendations

The 3 major airlines that travel between Chicago and Guayaquil are Copa, American, and Avianca. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) Spirit is not flying to Guayaquil at the moment. Copa Airlines- Connection in Panama American Airlines- Connection in Miami Avianca Airlines- Connection in Colombia Something to keep in mind when looking at flights is when you connect through Florida on the flight back, you do need to go through customs before getting on your connection. This can take a significant amount of time to get through so be cautious if scheduling a short connection. If you connect through Panama, you have to go through a mini-security screening at the gate to the flight to Chicago, but you will not go through customs until you reach Chicago.

Travel Information

Recommended Area- Samborondon

A map of Guayaquil is below with the downtown circled in red &amp; Samborombón circled in purple. We highly recommend to those traveling internationally that you stay in Samborombón for your trip! This is the safest area in town &amp; it is where the wedding will be hosted

Lodging Recommendations

There are many well-priced Airbnb's in Samborondon. We highly recommend looking at these before deciding to book a hotel! All are located in highly secure gated communities with security guards working 24/7.

Transportation Around Guayaquil

We recommend private car services (information below) to go to and from the airport as well as around Samborombón while you are here. For international guests, we will arrange your pickup from the airport when you arrive. For larger groups, we can help you arrange a private driver for the entirety of your stay. We do not recommend using street taxis or Uber to get around. Also, the distances around the city are short and private drivers are very cheap, so we do not recommend renting a car. Car Services- to reserve a car with these services please send a message at least 30 minutes in advance of the pickup. Text through WhatsApp for reservations.   Flott: +593995310814 or +593963151706   Sambocar (in Samborondon only): +593 98 283 3143

Staying in Guayaquil

Restaurant/Food Options

Food Delivery Apps

Things to Do in GYE

Currency & Climate

• Official Currency: American $• Typical Weather: 85° F, Humid

Dress Code

There is a formal dress code for our wedding, so we recommend that women wear a long dress and men wear a suit and tie!

Local Hair and Makeup Artists

Wedding Details

Overview (**Updated 2/15)

Destination: Santa Cruz, 5 Days 4 NightsDates: June 30 to July 4 Included in Price:&nbsp;• 4 nights accommodation in SANTA CRUZ• Breakfasts• Lunch included in days 2 &amp; 3• Snorkeling equipment during daily tours and bay tours&nbsp;• Transfer in and out of airports• Professional Guide of the Galapagos National Park (Bilingual English - Spanish)• Activities• Taxes Included Not Included in Price:• Airline Ticket- since flights are filling up, these prices are fluctuating a lot and will no longer be included in the package. The travel agent will send you flight options and purchase the ticket for you.• Galapagos Entry Fee: $200 foreigners (USA), $100 Andean Community, $30 Ecuadorian Nationals Adults and $15 for Children• Tourist Transit Card (TCT or INGALA) $30 per person.&nbsp;&nbsp;• Dinners and lunches not mentioned&nbsp;&nbsp;• Isabela dock fee: $10.00 Foreigners, $5.00 Ecuadorian Nationals&nbsp;&nbsp;• Water taxis&nbsp;&nbsp;• Lobito Cooperative Bus $5/person per way (airport - Itabaca Canal - airport)&nbsp;&nbsp;• Services or activities not specified in the itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer in + Charles Darwin Station• Arrive to Galapagos Islands in the early afternoon and meet National Park guides at the airport.• Visit the Charles Darwin Scientific Station and Galapagos National Park Interpretation Center in the afternoon to see the turtle and land iguana exhibits.

Day 2: Full Day Santa Fe Snorkel• Take a boat for 45 minutes to observe seabirds such as blue footed boobies, seagulls, and terns in their natural habitat• Snorkel where you can swim with sea lions and see a variety of colorful fish• Sail to Playa Escondida, and visit a beautiful beach where you can snorkel or swim and see marine iguanas

Day 3: Tortuga Bay + Highlands• Tour of the Tortuga Bay Beach (2.5 km long walk)• Visit playa Brava and Playa Mansa where we will swim, sunbathe, and rest in the sun• Lunch at a private ranch• Visit the twin craters, observe the giant Galapagos turtles, and cross the lava tunnels

Day 4: Bahia Tour• Take a tour of the bay and visit La Loberia.• Snorkel and swim with sea lions, sea turtles, and reef fish.• Visit Punta Estrada and the Canal de los Tiburones (sharks), and the Canal del Amor.• Walk through the salt mines to reach Las Grietas where you can snorkel and swim.

Day 5: Transfer Out• After breakfast, check out of the hotel and head to the airport- you will arrive in Guayaquil on July 4th in the early afternoon

Pricing

Hotel Ikala-Solymar-Acacia or Similar Double Bed or 2 Twins: $986.96 USDTriple Room: $896.74 USD

Payment Terms:• Flight payment due for immediate issuance of tickets (tickets may or may not be refundable based on what you purchase)• ~$ 200 USD due for immediate reservation of hotel (not refundable)• 100% of the total reservation must be paid by May 30, 2025** If you cancel before April 30th, you can receive a 50% reimbursement on the rest of the cost. When you are ready to pay:• Let Jaena, Jose, or Kathy know that you are going to attend &amp; which hotel package you are choosing!• Contact our travel agency (information is below) through text in WhatsApp and let them know you are joining the Galapagos Islands Trip organized by Cecilia Solano de Loor• They will ask you to send a scan of your passport (for issuing the airline tickets) and to let them know what kind of credit card you will be paying with (visa, mastercard, etc.)• They will send you a payment link through WhatsApp• Your airline ticket will be booked within 1 day &amp; the hotels will be booked in February after the second payment Platinum Travel Agency Contact Information:Name: Zolia RuizNumber: WhatsApp +593 93 925 7659*you may need to download WhatsApp if you don't have it already- if you need help contacting the agency, please let us know! **Note: The moment that you pay, the price is locked in. This pricing is subject to change, so please let us know ASAP!

Galapagos Islands Trip

Non-Spanish Speakers

If you are not a Spanish speaker, we suggest downloading google translate &amp; having it readily available as well as learning some basic phases through a Spanish learning app.

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Wedding Party

Q + A

Jaena's Cell: 630-977-9406Jaena's Email: jaenamhanley@gmail.com Jose's Cell: 941- 402- 3299Jose's Email: jlsolano97@gmail.com Carolina's Cell (Jose's Sister): +593 99 744 6792-(WhatsApp only)Chachi's Cell (Jose's Sister): +593 98 036 4089 (WhatsApp only) Kathy's Cell: 847-977-0982Kathy's Email: kahanley@comcast.net Jaena + Jose's Address: 1210 N 62nd Street Apt 209, Wauwatosa, WI 53213

Jaena Marie & José Javier

Jaena Marie & José Javier

J&J

Wedding Day

4:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM

Reception