El Castillo Museum and Gardens

Welcome Brunch- Brunch de Bienvenida

Rehearsal Dinner

Voilà - Wink Eventos

Wedding Day- Dia de Boda

Parroquia Nuestra Señora De Las Lomas

Ceremony

Reception

Winter

Our Wedding

The story of how Jessica and Houston met is a comedy, but it begins the same way that many of the great love stories do; with a simple, old-fashioned, blind date, set up by a mutual friend.&nbsp;However, getting to that point would prove to be anything but simple for this happy couple.It all started with a Friday night pizza night, a tradition at the Spear household that has been going on for over forty years.&nbsp;During one very special Friday night pizza night, the Spears were joined by Abby, Houston’s grandmother.&nbsp;Well, technically Houston’s cousin’s grandmother (this part is important later).Abby was always happy to catch up with her grandchildren during visits.&nbsp;On this particular evening, Abby asked Houston if he was dating anyone seriously.&nbsp;When he replied that he wasn’t, Abby lit up.&nbsp;She told him “I know the perfect girl for you!”&nbsp;Houston was surprised by this, as Abby had never before made any such statement.&nbsp;He agreed to meet this wonderful mystery woman as soon as Abby set things in motion.&nbsp;Abby told him “Let me talk with her and, if she is interested, I will give you her information so you both may meet.”Initially Jessica was not interested in a blind date, fortunately, Abby can be quite tenacious.&nbsp;After some additional convincing, Jessica agreed to let Abby give her contact information to Houston.&nbsp;The happy couple are not sure about the timeframe of these events but they are sure that it stretched into months.&nbsp;Each half of the pair wondering if the other had lost interest or had begun to see other people.When Houston did finally receive Jessica’s contact information from his cousin Jenny, so much time had passed that he was hesitant to reach out.&nbsp;For weeks, maybe longer but he would never admit it, he would admire her through her business Instagram profile.&nbsp;When his coworker David asked him one day “what are you looking at that has you grinning like that?” Houston showed him Jessica’s photo.&nbsp;It was at that moment that David informed Houston that he accidentally ‘liked’ the photo and that Jessica would receive a notification of this.Completely mortified by this occurrence, Houston hastened to draft his opening line to Jessica before she noticed the like on Instagram.&nbsp;It was clear that it had been a while since he asked someone out.&nbsp;“Hi Jessica, this is Houston.&nbsp;Your neighbor Abby is my cousin’s grandmother and she thinks that we should meet.”&nbsp;It had been so long since Jessica had even heard Houston’s name that nobody could blame her for her dry reply, “Hi Houston, this is my business account.&nbsp;But here is my cell phone number where you can reach me.”&nbsp;Houston was horrified, it appeared to him, that he had messaged a business account run by some intern.&nbsp;Thoughts filled his head of an office full of people teasing Jessica about this new random customer trying to flirt.Fortunately, after only a few hours of embarrassment, Jessica and Houston began to chat through text.&nbsp;The conversation flowed naturally and they agreed to meet!&nbsp;On December 20, 2021, a Monday, they met for the first time, on a blind date in the Shops at Pembroke.&nbsp;Houston never forgets the moment that he first saw Jessica, in a beautiful black dress, standing beneath a Christmas-themed nutcracker.&nbsp;The date was fantastic, but as soon as it ended, both Jessica and Houston began their respective Christmas vacations with their families.&nbsp;They kept in touch and looked forward to the next time when they could see each other back in town.&nbsp;The start of 2022 was a very special time for the pair as they began dating.&nbsp;The rest, as they say, is history.

How the happy couple met

Como se conocieron...

La historia de cómo se conocieron Jessica y Houston comienza como muchas grandes historias de amor; con una cita a ciegas sencilla y anticuada organizada por un amigo en común. Sin embargo, llegar a ese punto no fue nada fácil para esta feliz pareja. Todo comenzó con una noche de pizza el viernes por la noche que ha sido una tradición en la casa Spear durante más de cuarenta años. Abby, la abuela de Houston, también se unió a los Spears para una noche especial de pizza el viernes por la noche. Bueno, técnicamente la abuela de la prima de Houston (esa parte será importante más adelante).En esa ocasión, Abby le preguntó a Houston si estaba saliendo con alguien a lo que él respondió que no. Enseguida ella le dijo: "¡Conozco a la chica perfecta para ti!". Houston se sorprendió por esto porque Abby nunca antes había hecho tal declaración. Estuvo de acuerdo en conocer a esta encantadora mujer misteriosa tan pronto como Abby pusiera las cosas en marcha. Abby le dijo: "Déjame hablar con ella y si está interesada te daré su información para que puedas reunirte". Al principio a Jessica no le interesaban las citas a ciegas, afortunadamente Abby puede ser bastante persistente. Jessica accedió a permitir que Abby le diera su información de contacto a Houston durante un par de meses y ninguno de los dos tuvo noticias suyas. Cada mitad de la pareja se preguntaba si la otra había perdido el interés o había empezado a salir con otras personas. Cuando Houston finalmente obtuvo la información de contacto de Jessica de su prima Jenny, había pasado tanto tiempo que dudó en contactarla. Durante una semana, tal vez más, pero nunca lo admitiría, la admiraba a través del perfil de Instagram de su empresa. Cuando su colega David le preguntó un día: "¿Qué miras que te hace sonreír así?" Houston le mostró una foto de Jessica. En ese momento, David señaló que le dio "me gusta" a la foto y que Jessica sería notificada.Completamente conmocionado por este giro de los acontecimientos, Houston se apresuró a preparar su discurso de apertura para Jessica antes de que ella se diera cuenta de que a él le gustaba la foto. Estaba claro que había pasado un tiempo desde que invitó a alguien a salir, por lo que decía: "Hola Jessica, soy Houston. Tu vecina Abby es la abuela de mi prima y cree que deberíamos conocernos".Había pasado tanto tiempo desde que Jessica escuchó el nombre de Houston que nadie podía culparla por su breve respuesta: "Hola, Houston, esta es la cuenta de mi empresa. Pero aquí está mi número de celular donde puedes localizarme". Houston estaba horrorizado, pensó que había enviado un mensaje a una cuenta corporativa administrada por un pasante. Los pensamientos llenaron su mente pensando que su equipo ahora estaba burlándose de este nuevo cliente coqueton.Por suerte para él, ella todavía no subcontrata sus redes sociales. Jessica y Houston comenzaron a chatear por mensaje de texto y la conversación avanzó de forma natural. El 20 de diciembre de 2021, un Lunes, se conocieron por primera vez en una cita a ciegas en Pembroke Shops. Houston nunca olvidará la primera vez que vio a Jessica parada debajo de un cascanueces navideño con un hermoso vestido negro.La cita fue increíble, pero tan pronto como terminó, tanto Jessica como Houston comenzaron sus vacaciones navideñas con sus familias. Se mantuvieron en contacto y esperaron con ansias la próxima vez que pudieran verse en la ciudad. Comenzaron a salir a principios de 2022 y el resto, como dicen, es historia.

Our Story | Nuestra Historia 

Registry | Regalos

The Engagement | Compromiso

H&J adventures

Born just seventeen months apart and only siblings, Matt and Houston developed their strong life-long bond early.  In their younger years they were inseparable and always found unique ways of entertaining themselves.  In one of their preferred childhood games, Houston would push a giggling Matt around in their Knight Rider toy pedal car until Houston collapsed from exhaustion and laughter.  We think this is where Matt discovered his need for speed.  They also loved to make massive pillow forts in their shared bedroom, between their matching bunkbeds, where they would play for hours.  Outside the house, they did the same in their wood fort playset, whose wooden slats eventually wore out and were converted to an Indiana Jones tree house and zipline.  That was irresistible to their neighborhood friends.  
As they grew older, Matt and Houston developed their own personalities and groups of school friends.  Though they were in different grades, or different schools from time to time, their bond remained strong, as they always have relished the times that they could be together.  This even included sharing housing and chores while at university.  As adults, their favorite extracurricular activities and interests include, among other things, motorcycles and cars, hiking, fishing and SCUBA diving.  They have had many adventures undertaking these sports, including diving wrecks and swimming with white tip reef sharks.  SCUBA diving remains something they still do together. 
After university, Houston returned to Fort Lauderdale and Matt moved to the Tampa area about 250 miles away, each pursuing his respective career.  Their bond, however, remains as strong as ever.  Family gatherings or weekend road trips to see one another are always highlights and are of paramount importance to each of them.  Matt can always count on his big brother to help him on projects late at night, Houston on Matt’s gourmet dinners, and both on their shared camaraderie.  
It, therefore, was no surprise to anyone, when Houston proposed to Jessica, that Matt would be his Best Man. >>> Con menos de dos años de diferencia, Matthew, el hermano de Houston es su mejor amigo. Juntos han sido complices desde pequeños en muchas travesuras, casi todas auspiciadas por Matthew. Desde pequeños Houston y Matthew han sido inseparables y hoy en dia siguen siendo complices en todas las locuras imaginables, desde buceo nocturno en busca de langostas, aventuras de aficion de carros y senderismo en las montañas de Carolina del Norte.


MATTHEW SPEAR

Danny is one of Jessica’s closest friends. They first met Freshman year of High School in French class and together they have built lots of great memories. When Danny met Houston, it was an instant seal of approval as they both share the love for cars and get along very well. Fun fact, Danny and Houston shopped the engagement ring together. Danny is the brother Jessica didn’t know she needed all this time >>>       

Danny es uno de los amigos más cercanos de Jessica. Se conocieron en el primer año de la escuela secundaria en la clase de francés y juntos han construido muchos buenos recuerdos. Cuando Danny conoció a Houston, fue un sello de aprobación instantáneo, ya que ambos comparten el amor por los autos y se llevan muy bien. 

DANIEL MARTIN

Zulmy and Jessica first met the first week of 5th grade walking home from school. Throughout the years they have shared many music festivals, graduations, travels, ugly sweater parties, and more. Their family bond was strengthened when Zulmy appointed Jessica as her first born Ethan's Godmother and now they look forward to continue sharing in life's milestones >>>

Zulmary y Jessica se conocieron la primera semana de quinto grado. A lo largo de los años han compartido muchos festivales de música, graduaciones, viajes y más. Su vínculo familiar se fortaleció cuando Zulmy nombró a Jessica como la madrina de su primogénito Ethan y ahora esperan seguir compartiendo los logros de la vida.

ZULMARY GARCIA

Romi and Jess met about 10 years ago at the farm when Romina joined the State Farm crew. Throughout the years Romina has traveled the world and Jessica has lived vicariously through her adventures like an avid novel reader waiting for the next chapter to unveil. Their love for yoga have also allowed them to make lasting memories and their love for dogs encouraged Jessica to fund the pug museum Romina must have by now from all the items Jessy has gifted her over the years >>>


Romi y Jess se conocieron hace unos 10 años cuando Romina se unió al equipo de State Farm.  A lo largo de los años, Romina ha viajado por el mundo y Jessica ha vivido indirectamente sus aventuras como una ávida lectora de novelas esperando que se revele el siguiente capítulo. Su amor por el yoga  y su amor por los perros también les ha permitido crear recuerdos duraderos.

ROMINA BERTETTI 

Diana has been one of Jessica's closest cousins. She has often played the role of an older sibling and has been a significant support in her life. Diana exemplifies the values shared by the bride's family and we couldn't think of this day without her special participation.

>>> Diana ha sido como una hermana mayor para Jessica siempre brindando su apoyo incondicional. Ella es una gran representante de los valores compartidos por la familia de la novia y nos complace compartir este dia con su especial participacion.

DIANA ALVAREZ

Yrving has been Houston’s best friend for over two decades.  They met as freshman in high school quickly becoming close friends, along with Yrving’s twin, Ybrim; Houston’s brother Matt; and others.  As they spent time together, Yrving and Houston learned they had more in common with each other than with the rest of their group.  
Yrving and Houston became best of friends and, throughout high school, they would spend their free time installing speakers in each other’s cars, taking their girlfriends out on double dates, and driving their teachers crazy with their antics.  After high school, they kept in touch.  Anytime the boys were in town for break between semesters at university, Yrving could always be found at the Spear house.   Outgoing and down for anything, Yrving brought a good time whenever he came by.
After university, Houston returned to Ft. Lauderdale.  Yrving welcomed him back to the scene and introduced him to new and interesting places in South Florida.  This was particularly easy for Yrving, since he worked in the radio entertainment industry at the time and was always taking a reluctant Houston to events.
Although Yrving’s life has included tremendous amounts of travel to other countries, sometimes for months or years, he always made time to keep in touch with and visit Houston.  A true embodiment of a brother from another mother, Yrving and Houston remain best of friends today. >>> Yrving ha sido el mejor amigo de Houston por mas de 20 años y juntos han vivido muchas etapas inolvidables. Es como un hermano mas para los hermanos Spear, especialmente para Houston. 


YRVING TOMASINI

About a decade ago, Nadia and Jessica met while working at the Janet Fernandez Agency State Farm. They both enjoyed going to concerts and formed a strong friendship while spending time together after work. Even though they now live in different states, their friendship has continued to grow over the years. Fun fact Jessica was actually visiting Nadia in Texas when Houston rescued Dale so technically she was the first to know they would become squirrel parents. >>>



Hace aproximadamente una década, Nadia y Jessica se conocieron mientras trabajaban en State Farm, la agencia Janet Fernández. Ambos disfrutaban ir a conciertos y formaron una fuerte amistad mientras pasaban tiempo juntos después del trabajo. Aunque ahora viven en estados diferentes, su amistad ha seguido creciendo con el paso de los años. Dato curioso: Jessica estaba visitando a Nadia en Texas cuando Houston rescató a Dale, por lo que técnicamente fue la primera en saber que se convertirían en padres de su ardilla, Dale.

NADIA VELASQUEZ

Jenny is Houston's cousin. In fact, Jenny played a big part in bringing the Bride and Groom together. Her grandmother was Cupid, and Jenny was Cupid's messenger, delivering Jessica's information to Houston. Since they met, Jenny and Jessica have enjoyed family get-togethers and Friday night movie nights. They both enjoy yoga, animals, and traveling. We really wouldn’t be here without her >>>



Jenny es la prima de Houston y de hecho, jugó un papel importante en unir a los novios. Su abuela fue Cupido y Jenny la mensajera de Cupido al entregar la información de Jessica a Houston. Desde que se conocieron, Jenny y Jessica han disfrutado de reuniones familiares y noches de cine los viernes por la noche. Ambas disfrutan del yoga, amor a los animales y viajar. Realmente no estaríamos aquí sin ella.

JENNIFER SANCHEZ

Robyn is Houston’s brother’s girlfriend and Jessica’s new bonus sister. They both enjoy tea and gardening, and they love to spend time with the family. Together, they have enjoyed yearly family rituals like the Sun N Fun Air Show and the St. Pete Grand Prix races. They enjoy going on girly adventures like shopping together and have developed a terrific bond. >>>


Robyn es la novia del hermano de Houston y la nueva hermana extra de Jessica. A ambas les gusta el té y la jardinería, y les encanta pasar tiempo con la familia. Juntas, han disfrutado de rituales familiares anuales como el Sun N Fun Air Show y las carreras St. Pete Grand Prix. Disfrutan vivir aventuras de chicas como ir de compras juntas y han desarrollado un vínculo fantástico.

ROBYN KOCHIS

When Houston and Jessica started dating, Alejandro, Jessica's cousin, was attending college in South Florida. Alejandro was the first member of Jessica's family to meet Houston in person, and it should come as no surprise that they hit it off right away. Alejandro has volunteered to show the bride and groom around the city and hasn't hesitated to offer his room during their previous visits to Medellin.>>>




Cuando Houston y Jessica comenzaron a salir, Alejandro  fue el primer miembro de la familia de Jessica en conocer a Houston en persona y no debería sorprender que se llevaran bien de inmediato. Alejandro se ha ofrecido como guia para mostrarle la ciudad a los novios y no ha dudado en ofrecer su habitación durante sus anteriores visitas a Medellín.

ALEJANDRO GALAVIS

From a young age, Alejandra's charm and light make her the center of attention in Jessica's family. Being the next generation of the family to lead the way, Alejandra has always been close to Jessica despite growing up apart. They both share a love of dance, music, and anything creative.>>>



Desde pequeña, el encanto y la luz de Alejandra la convierten en la imagen del carisma en la familia de Jessica. Alejandra siempre ha estado cerca de Jessica a pesar de haber crecido lejos de ella. Ambas comparten el amor por la danza, la música y cualquier actividad creativa.

ALEJANDRA BELLO

Wedding Party | Cortejo

Preferred Hotel Choices

Booking available through our coordinator Viviana Trujillo at the QR code, email, or the link below. Email: Viv<span style="font-size: var(--tkww-union-typography-scale-300-font-size,1rem); color: var(--tkww-union-color-text-default,var(--tkww-union-color-neutral-black,#000)); font-family: inherit; font-weight: var(--tkww-union-typography-regular-font-weight,400);">iana.TRUJILLO@accor.com <a href="https://wa.link/mlgonx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Booking link</a>

Novotel Medellin El Tesoro

Amid shops in the Parque Comercial El Tesoro, this relaxed hotel in a redbrick building is 2 km from the tours of the stately Castle Museum where Welcome brunch will take place. Unfussy rooms with earth tones provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, safes and minifridges.&nbsp;The Hotel also provides shuttle airport service you can request for an additional charge. A breakfast buffet is complimentary. There's a warmly decorated restaurant with wood-paneled wall accents and floor-to-ceiling windows, and a casual bar with city views, in addition to a fitness center. A rooftop outdoor pool overlooks the skyline.

Set on a tree-lined main road, this upscale all-suite hotel is 5 minutes' walk from leafy Lineal La Frontera Park and 2 km from Castillo Museum. Polished suites feature Wi-Fi, smart TVs and kitchenettes. Please reserve the date and keep in mind that to make your experience even better, we have made an alliance with *Hotel York Luxury Suites* so that you can reserve your stay at a better price. 🔔We recommend booking your room as soon as possible since they have limited spaces. To reserve text our advisor Claudia through WhatsApp (+57) 310 5149380 or email her at claudia.ramirez@bluedoors.co *👉🏻Dont forget to inform that your reservation is for the Houston &amp; Jessicas wedding!

York Luxury Suites Medellin

While transportation to wedding will only be provided from three hotel options above, you may opt to stay at any AirBnB of your choice. When you click on the link you will find options for all needs and budgets. The recommended location for stay is El Poblado as it's centrally located to shopping, groceries, tourist sites, and most importantly the wedding ceremony and reception venue.

AirBnB 

Hotels | Hoteles

We recommend setting up the price alert on the website link below to get the best deal on your flight. Booking is recommended prior to the end of July 2024 as the prices might increase later in the year. <a href="https:" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">👉🏼 Google Flights Alert Here 👈🏼</a>

Airport Information 

Your flight will be landing at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport approximately 33 minutes away from your hotel. On your way to your destination you will pass through The Túnel de Oriente is an 8.2-kilometre (5.1 mi) long toll road tunnel which connects the city of Medellín with the&nbsp;José María Córdova International Airport&nbsp;in Rionegro. If you booked shuttle transportation from the hotel, they will let you know which terminal is used for boarding. Otherwise, you can connect to the airport Wi-Fi and request Uber service to your destination.

Jose Maria Cordova International Airport - Rionegro, Medellin

Flights | Vuelos

1. Am I invited to the Welcome Breakfast? And what does dressy casual mean? Yes all are invited to the welcome breakfast! It is being held at Museo El Castillo. There will be buffet breakfast served. You will also get to tour the castle and take memorable photos with the bride and groom. See here for examples on what dressy casual is: <a href="https:" target="_blank">https://www.theknot.com/content/what-to-wear-dressy-casual</a>   2. What does black tie optional mean? It means that guests have the option of wearing their most formal attire (an evening gown or tuxedo) but may also choose to wear a formal suit or formal floor length dress instead. We are going for elegance mi gente. See here for examples: <a href="https:" target="_blank">https://www.theknot.com/content/what-to-wear-formal-black-tie-optional-black-tie-invited</a>   3. What will the weather be like this time of year? Weather is expected to be around 72 degrees in the day and 60's at night. If you're from the northeast, bring a light sweater. If you're from South Florida or Colombia, a warm jacket will do.   4. Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place? The wedding ceremony and reception are being held in two separate locations. The ceremony is at La Parroquia Nuestra Señora de las Lomas in Envigado and the reception is at Voila Wink Eventos next to Palau.   5. Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors? Both the ceremony and reception will be indoors. The only outdoor events will be the Welcome Breakfast and the cocktail hour.   6. What happens after the ceremony? After the ceremony, the shuttle will take you to the venue for the cocktail hour where Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served. Reception will include dinner and open bar.   7. Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media? Please refrain from taking any photos during the ceremony. The church has a strict no flash photography policy. After the ceremony, we encourage guests to post pictures on to their social media channels, our only request is that you tag each photo with one of our wedding hashtags #Losspear2024 so we can keep track of all of your pictures and make use of QR code provided!   8. Are there other wedding events I can attend? All are welcome at Friday's Welcome Breakfast!   9. What should I do if I can’t make it? You will be missed! If you cannot make it to the wedding, please let us know as soon as possible and RSVP “no,” so we can plan accordingly. You can also join the Live Stream to the ceremony.   10. How do I get to the venue? If you are staying at Novotel Medellin Hotel or York Suites, it is a 15 minute drive to the church. There will be a shuttle to take guests from Novotel Hotel. Shuttle times begin at 2PM and run every 15 mins. If you are staying at an Airbnb in El Poblado or Envigado area please plan ahead for the following travel time to both the church and venue. Travel time and route is listed below from each hotel to church to venue. Our venue is Voila but sometimes venue next door comes up on Google Maps as Palau Wink Eventos.   11. What time should I arrive? We recommend that you arrive 15-30 min before the start of the ceremony which starts promptly at 3:00PM. We want to make sure everyone is on time so we can get the party started as scheduled! If you're Cuban or run on Jessica's clock, please arrive 2 hours prior to the ceremony ;)   12. Where should guests park? Is parking free? Free parking is available both at the church and venue.    13. What safety precautions should I take? As any travel abroad safety precautions are always recommended. For transportation, Uber is the preferred method of transportation. Taxis are recommended to be ordered directly from the hotel, apartment building or cafes. They usually will order the yellow taxi for you and give you a code to confirm with the driver who arrives for pickup. Having your cellphone out in a mall is safe however always observe your surroundings.   14. Can I bring a date? Our wedding is strictly RSVP only. We will only able to accommodate those listed on your invitation.   15. Do you have a hotel block for guests? Where do you recommend I stay? Yes we do! See the Travel tab for more information.   16. When is the RSVP deadline? Do I need to mail back my RSVP or can I do it online? The deadline is September 1st. You can RSVP online or by text with our wedding planner.   17. Will there be any vegan/vegetarian/gluten free/special diet options? Only if you filled out the dietary restrictions question on the RSVP form or if previously confirmed with the bride/groom.   18. Will transportation be provided between to/from the hotel? There will be a shuttle only from the the preselected Hotels on the travel tab to bring guests to and from the ceremony/ venue. If you stay past the last shuttle, you can secure your transportation via uber to the ceremony and venue or back to the hotel after the party.   19. May I take a centerpiece/candle/flowers home as a souvenir? Please refrain from taking anything. We have a team to take down everything at the end of the party. You don't need another candle.   20. Should I reach out to the Bride or Groom with questions? You can text the wedding planner Mariana Rua at +57 320-733-1977 through WhatsApp , the Man of Honor Daniel or email Losspear@icloud.com with any questions.   21. Are kids welcomed? Yes we value our little ones and are glad to share this special day with them. However, please keep any children under your supervision at all times and inside ceremony and reception locations. Children are not allowed to play in parking area or any decks and must be with their parents during ceremony and first dance.   22. It's the day of the event and I still have questions, what is the best way to contact you? Please contact our event coordinator. Para Español nuestra coordinadora de eventos Mariana Rua +57 320-733-1977 tiene todos los detalles.

Q + A

1. ¿Estoy invitado al Desayuno de Bienvenida? ¿Y qué significa vestir informal? ¡Sí, todos están invitados al desayuno de bienvenida! Se lleva a cabo en el Museo El Castillo. Se servirá desayuno buffet. También podrás recorrer el castillo y tomar fotos memorables con los novios. Vea aquí ejemplos sobre lo que es vestir informal: <a href="https:" target="_blank">https://www.theknot.com/content/what-to-wear-dressy-casual</a>   2. ¿Qué significa corbata negra opcional? Esto significa que los invitados tienen la opción de usar su vestimenta más formal (un vestido de noche o esmoquin), pero también pueden optar por usar un traje formal o un vestido formal hasta el suelo. Vamos por la elegancia mi gente. Consulte aquí para ver ejemplos: <a href="https:" target="_blank">https://www.theknot.com/content/what-to-wear-formal-black-tie-optional-black-tie-invited</a>   3. ¿Cómo será el clima en esta época del año? Las temperaturas máximas diarias son alrededor de 25 °C, rara vez bajan a menos de 23 °C o exceden 27 °C. Si eres del noreste, trae un suéter ligero. Si eres del sur de Florida o Colombia, una chaqueta abrigada será suficiente.   4. ¿Dónde se llevará a cabo la ceremonia y la recepción? La ceremonia de boda y la recepción se llevarán a cabo en dos lugares separados. La ceremonia es en La Parroquia Nuestra Señora de las Lomas en Envigado y la recepción es en Voila Wink Eventos.   5. ¿La ceremonia y recepción será en el interior o al aire libre? Tanto la ceremonia como la recepción serán en el interior. Los únicos eventos al aire libre serán el Desayuno de Bienvenida y la hora del cóctel.   6. ¿Qué pasa después de la ceremonia? Después de la ceremonia, el servicio de transporte lo llevará al lugar para la hora del cóctel donde se servirán entremeses y bebidas. La recepción incluirá cena y barra libre.   7. ¿Puedo tomar y publicar fotografías de la boda en las redes sociales? Por favor absténgase de tomar fotografías durante la ceremonia. La iglesia tiene una política estricta de no tomar fotografías con flash. Después de la ceremonia, animamos a los invitados a publicar fotografías en sus canales de redes sociales. Nuestra única petición es que etiquete cada foto con uno de nuestros hashtags de boda #Losspear2024 para que podamos realizar un seguimiento de todas sus fotografías. Tambien se pide user el codigo QR para compartir fotos de la boda.   8. ¿Hay otros eventos de boda a los que pueda asistir? ¡Todos son bienvenidos al Desayuno de Bienvenida del viernes!   9. ¿Qué debo hacer si no puedo asistir? ¡Te extrañaremos! Si no puede asistir a la boda, infórmenos lo antes posible y confirme su asistencia para que podamos planificar en consecuencia. También puedes unirte a la transmisión en vivo de la ceremonia.   10. ¿Cómo llego al recinto? Si te hospedas en el Hotel Novotel Medellín o York Suites, la iglesia está a 15 minutos en auto. Habrá un servicio de transporte para llevar a los huéspedes desde el Hotel Novotel. El horario del servicio de traslado comienza a las 2:00 p. m. y sale cada 15 minutos. Si se hospeda en un Airbnb en el área de El Poblado o Envigado, planifique con anticipación el siguiente tiempo de viaje tanto a la iglesia como al salon de recepcion.   11. ¿A qué hora debo llegar? Le recomendamos que llegue entre 15 y 30 minutos antes del inicio de la ceremonia, que comienza puntualmente a las 3:00 p.m. ¡Queremos asegurarnos de que todos lleguen a tiempo para que podamos comenzar la fiesta según lo programado! Si eres cubano o cuentas con el reloj de Jessica, llega 2 horas antes de la ceremonia ;)   12. ¿Dónde deben estacionar los huéspedes? ¿El aparcamiento es gratuito? Hay estacionamiento gratuito en al calle disponible en la iglesia y estacionamiento privado en la sede de recepcion.   13. ¿Qué precauciones de seguridad debo tomar? Como en cualquier viaje al extranjero, siempre se recomiendan precauciones de seguridad. Para el transporte, Uber es el método de transporte preferido. Se recomienda solicitar los taxis directamente en el hotel, edificio de apartamentos o cafeterías. Por lo general, solicitarán el taxi amarillo por usted y le darán un código para que lo confirme con el conductor que llegue a recogerlo. Tener su teléfono celular en un centro comercial es seguro, pero observe siempre su entorno.   14. ¿Puedo traer un acompañante? Nuestra boda es estrictamente solo para los invitados que confirmen su asistencia. Solo podremos aceptar a aquellos que figuran en su invitación.   15. ¿Tiene un bloque de hotel para huéspedes? ¿Dónde me recomiendas quedarme? ¡Sí! Consulte la pestaña Viajes (Travel) para obtener más información.   16. ¿Cuándo es la fecha límite para confirmar su asistencia? ¿Necesito enviar mi confirmación de asistencia por correo o puedo hacerlo en línea? La fecha límite es el 1ro de Septiembre. Puede confirmar su asistencia en nuestra pagina web o por WhatsApp con nuestra coordinadora.   17. ¿Habrá opciones veganas/vegetarianas/sin gluten/dietas especiales? Solo si completó la pregunta de restricciones dietéticas en el formulario de confirmación de asistencia o si lo confirmó previamente con los novios.   18. ¿Se proporcionará transporte desde/hacia el hotel? Habrá un servicio de transporte únicamente desde el Hotel Novotel Medellín y York Luxury Suites para llevar a los invitados hacia la ceremonia y salon de eventos y desde el evento de regreso al hotel. Si se queda después del último servicio de transporte, se espera que usted proporcione su propio transporte de regreso al hotel.   19. ¿Puedo llevarme a casa un centro de mesa/vela/flores como recuerdo? Por favor absténgase de tomar nada del salon. Tenemos un equipo para derribar todo al final de la fiesta. No necesitas otra vela.   20. ¿Debo comunicarme con la novia o el novio si tengo preguntas? Puedes enviar un mensaje de texto a la coordinadora de bodas Mariana Rua al +57 320-733-1977 a través de WhatsApp, al Hombre de Honor Daniel o enviar un correo electrónico a Losspear@icloud.com si tienes alguna pregunta.   21. ¿Son bienvenidos los niños? Sí, valoramos a nuestros pequeños y estamos felices de compartir este día especial con ellos. Sin embargo, mantenga a los niños bajo su supervisión en todo momento y dentro de los lugares de ceremonia y recepción. No se permite que los niños jueguen en el área de estacionamiento ni en ninguna terraza sin la supervisión de un adulto. Niños deben mantenerse sentados junto a sus padres durante la ceremonia en la iglesia al igual que durante las ceremonias que se llevaran a cabo en la recepcion.   22. Es el día del evento y todavía tengo dudas, ¿cuál es la mejor forma de contactarlos? Por favor contacte a nuestra coordinadora de eventos. Para Español nuestra coordinadora de eventos Mariana Rua +57 320-733-1977 tiene todos los detalles.

Preguntas y Respuestas

Get ready to join an unforgettable trip in the city of Medellín. We invite you on a trip where you will enjoy the famous Alumbrados of Medellín, one of the most emblematic traditions of the Colombian city during the festive season. The Medellín Alumbrados are an iconic Christmas tradition in the Colombian city of Medellín. It is a spectacle of lights and decorations that transforms the city during the festive season, usually from late November to early January.During this period, Medellín is illuminated with impressive light installations that adorn the streets, parks, squares, buildings and emblematic monuments. Decorations often include elaborate figures and designs, with varied themes ranging from traditional Christmas motifs, such as trees, stars and reindeer, to more modern and abstract designs.

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About 2 hours away from your hotel, 650 stairs lead you through a narrow crack up the steep slope of the impressive La Piedra Del Penol, or ‘The Big Guatape Rock’. At the top of the Guatape rock, the view is quite simply breathtaking and has to be one of the most amazing lookouts in all of Colombia. At 2,135 meters above sea level, this rock is a natural wonder and the perfect spot to enjoy panoramic views of Guatape Lake and this beautiful region. Jessica recommends wearing comfy shoes and sunscreen for this hike, while Houston will tell you it's an exhilarating workout worth the view.

A quick 15 minute Uber can take you to El Museo El Castillo&nbsp;was built in 1930 in the El Poblado area. It is a gothic-style building that evokes the medieval castles of Europe. Today it is one of the most important cultural centers of the city. It offers extensive french gardens and various exhibitions of porcelain and stained glass art, as well as antiques, paintings and sculptures.&nbsp;

Inaugurated in the year 2000, this attraction is located in the open air in heart of the city,&nbsp;El Centro. The star attractions of Plaza Botero are the&nbsp;famous bronze statutes&nbsp;that adorn the surroundings of the&nbsp;Museo de Antioquia. This is the only place in the world where renowned Colombian sculpture’s&nbsp;Fernando Botero’s works are displayed outdoors.&nbsp;While the city is safe it is not recommended to take street taxis in this area, only Uber from App and stay aware of your surroundings when outdoors in plaza as there have been some pocket picketing occasions. The museum shop or cafe can also order a taxi for you and provide you the tag number for verification purposes.

The Joaquin Antonio Uribe Botanical Garden of Medellín, more simply known as the Botanical Garden of Medellín, is a 14-hectare botanical garden in Medellín, Colombia. The botanical garden has 4,500 flowers and 139 recorded bird species

If you're in for some shopping, right as you step out of Novotel hotel is El Tesoro Mall and one of Jessica's favorite spots featuring great food options, seasonal displays throughout the mall and a vast variety of stores.

Saturdays 8:30am

Free Yoga at Amsterdam Plaza

Things to Do | Que hacer 

Cl 8 # 43C - 68, El Poblado, CoWork, Piso 11

Mal de Ojo Rooftop

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/maldeojo.mde/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/maldeojo.mde/</a>

Cl. 2 #20-50, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín

Mamba Negra 

https:www.instagram.com/mambanegra.22/

Cl. 16a Sur #9F-13, Casaloma, Medellín, Santa Elena, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Colosal Restaurante

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/colosalmedellin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/colosalmedellin/</a>

Cra. 38 #9A 13, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Abbiocco Restaurante

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/abbioccomedellin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/abbioccomedellin/</a>

Cocina 33 Medellín, Cra. 38 #10a - 29, El Poblado, Medellín Antioquia, Colombia

Cocina 33 at El Zarzo Hotel

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cocina33_medellin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cocina33_medellin/</a>

Cra. 25a #36d Sur-446 a 36d Sur-674Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia

La Mayoria Restaurante 

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lamayoriarestaurante/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lamayoriarestaurante/</a>

Cra. 25 # 4 - 165 local 126, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín or Cra. 27 #23 sur -68, Montiel II, Medellín, Envigado

La Puttanesca Restaurant

https:www.instagram.com/laputtanesca.fusion/

Ámsterdam PlazaCra 25&nbsp;#4-165 Local 108

Rocoto Peruvian Restaurant

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rocotorestaurante/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rocotorestaurante/</a>

Cra. 35 #7-114, El Poblado, MedellínEl Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Belisario & Hidden nightclub La Oculta

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/belisario.mde/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/belisario.mde/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laoculta.mde" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/laoculta.mde</a>

Cra 33 #8a-59, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Wan Medellin Panasian Restaurant

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/wan.restaurante/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wan.restaurante/</a>

Carrera 33 # 8 a 19 Provenza, Antioquia, Colombia

Kampanas Cocinas del Mundo

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kampanascocinasdelmundo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/kampanascocinasdelmundo/</a>

Cra. 43F #11-30, El Poblado, MedellínEl Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia Colombia

Restaurante Mediterraneo Creta

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/restaurantecreta/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/restaurantecreta/</a>

Cl. 8 #42-25, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Bread Factory Bakery

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/breadfactorygastronomia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/breadfactorygastronomia/</a>

Cl. 10b #37 29, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Egeo Greek

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/egeo.mde/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/egeo.mde/</a>

Cl. 16 #28-60, Medellín, Buenos AiresMedellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Hatoviejo Las Palmas

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/restaurante_hatoviejo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/restaurante_hatoviejo/</a>

Cra 32, Mall Zona 2 Sur #2 sur 47 local 229 y 231, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Made in Morocco

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/madeinmorocco.med/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/madeinmorocco.med/</a>

# 10 - 77 Carrera 43D, Medellín, Antioquia 050021, Colombia "Comida local, hecha a mano Musica y ambiente del tropico. Mamasita Medallo" -"Delicious bandeja paisa and really cool place!"

Mamasita Medallo

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamasitamedallo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mamasitamedallo/</a>

# 7-115 Carrera 33Medellín, Antioquia 050021, Colombia

Relato Medellin

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/relato_restaurante/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/relato_restaurante/</a>

Cra 36 # 10 A - 27.Medellín, Antioquia.

Carmen Restaurante 

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/carmenrestaurante/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/carmenrestaurante/</a>

Calle 16a Sur # 9e -150&nbsp;|&nbsp;Los Balsos,&nbsp;Medellin, Antioquia

El Bosque Era Rosado

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/elbosque_erarosado/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/elbosque_erarosado/</a>

Edificio 35 PalmsMedellín subiendo palmas

Vivo Live Food Vegan Restaurant

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vivolivefood/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/vivolivefood/</a>

Restaurante Mondongo's El Poblado

Cl 10 #38-38, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Urbania Cafe Amsterdam Plaza 

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/urbaniacafe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/urbaniacafe/</a>

Restaurants 

Aristy Makeup <a href="https:" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/aristymakeup/</a> Luisa Pineda Makeup <a href="https:/www.instagram.com/luisapinedamakeup/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https:/www.instagram.com/luisapinedamakeup/</a> Salomon Valencia<a href="https://www.instagram.com/salomonvalencia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/salomonvalencia/</a> Cami Gaviria<a href="https:" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cami.make.up/</a> Camilo Makeup<a href="https:" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/noviascamilopatinomakeup/</a> Zareth Makeup<a href="https://www.instagram.com/zarethmakeup?igsh=MW9qdGp6N2F2aDB5eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/zarethmakeup</a> Bivi Peinados - Hair<a href="https:" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bivi_beauty_/</a> Naty Peinados- Hair<a href="https:" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/natypeinados/</a>

Hair & Makeup | Maquillaje

Contact Info On Instagram

Local Options and Dress Code

Velvet<a href="https:" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/velvetalquilerdevestidos/</a> Casa Paris<a href="https:" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/casaparis_a/</a> Serrato Vestuario<a href="https://www.instagram.com/serratovestuario?igsh=MXc5YWNzN3JhbGd6cA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/serratovestuario?igsh=MXc5YWNzN3JhbGd6cA==</a>

Dress Rental | Alquiler Vestidos

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Live Stream! | En Vivo!

This is a memorable trip! Here are some useful tips from the locals: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3L0MepPBoJ/?igsh=MW9yYzMwNzU2d3hobw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3L0MepPBoJ/?igsh=MW9yYzMwNzU2d3hobw==</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1-WyGuv_hE/?igsh=MXNyM2V5MnBobGxodA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1-WyGuv_hE/?igsh=MXNyM2V5MnBobGxodA==</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2OC_fJvcBV/?igsh=MXJnN3Mya2xzeWt3Mg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2OC_fJvcBV/?igsh=MXJnN3Mya2xzeWt3Mg==</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4ymPP5PhtS/?igsh=d2FnandyNWh5MmVi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4ymPP5PhtS/?igsh=d2FnandyNWh5MmVi</a>

Our two lodging options have all you need within reach. Novotel Hotel is inside a mall with access to a fresh market called Carulla Fresh Market. In case you forget a medication, there are numerous pharmacies at the mall and most medications don't require a prescription. In addition, you have numerous retail stores available. However, if you would like to have anything delivered to you, please download the Rappi app from your smartphone. This app will deliver food from many local restaurants, but also medicine, clothing, about anything you can think of.

Tips | Consejos

A lot had to happen to get Houston and Jessica here. Here we share some memories we've built with our parents and families who motivate us daily and are the reason we are here! Tuvieron que pasar muchas cosas para que nos conocieramos y llegaramos a este dia. ¡Aquí compartimos algunos recuerdos que hemos construido junto a nuestros padres y familia quienes nos motivan a diario y son la razón por la que estamos aquí!

The Families| Las Familias

We want to thank each and every one of our guests who will make this a memorable experience and a special day on our new life together as husband and wife. It means the world to have you by our side on this day.   Thanks to all who send their love from afar and will be joining us virtually through the livestream, you will be dearly missed.   We take this opportunity to thank our parents for all their support and love during this journey to the altar. We look forward to applying all the helpful advice on our marriage.   Our wedding party of ladies and gents, you are truly appreciated and loved.   In memory of our loved ones who cherish this day from beyond and continue to guide our path: Herbert Houston Spear II, Hilda Jones, Eduardo Sanchez, Berta Sanchez, Pedro Alvarez, Maria Cortes, Margarita Munera de Alvarez, Soledad Mejia de Alvarez, and the bride’s father Victor M Martinez Echeverria. We feel your love and blessing.

Special thanks to our Wink event planning team and all who helped make this special day happen, especially our fabulous wedding planner Mariana Rua.

JESSICA & HOUSTON

JESSICA & HOUSTON

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