Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Once upon a time at happy hour...

We met. And from that point on, hours became even happier. I guess I can elaborate a little, can't I. It all started at my work event. Jess was crashing it with her lovely friend Cait (who happened to be my co-worker). I looked over at her, tilted my head, and to my surprise and embarrassment, she saw me and tilted her head, too. After a few not-so-subtle hints and some Facebook stalking, we managed to set up a date. I snook in a matinée showing of John Wick 2 prior to our date (a good omen), and through the graces of Keanu, I managed to make a good enough impression that Jess wanted to continue hanging out. It didn't take long for us to realize that we wanted to live together. And once we moved in together, it took even less time for us to realize that we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together. It's been a fun and beautiful road, filled with friends, family, a small brown puppy, and love ever since. Needless to say we don't want the road to end, so we're just going to keep driving together.

Our Story

Please RSVP before booking anything. We have a special rate included in our room block that we want to offer those staying at Banyan Tree with us. You are welcome to do an extended stay and check in earlier/out later if you'd like (just let us know your length of time when you RSVP). For your convenience, we have organized a group rate for airport transportation with BIM. Schedule your car here: https://www.bimeetings.com.mx/jessica-jonathan-wedding

Banyan Tree Mayakoba

Travel

8-10 PM Fly in, find your room, get settled, and then join us for tacos and margaritas on the beautiful sandy beach of the Banyan Tree Mayakoba resort. No better way to get the weekend started!

March 3: Welcome Party!

10 AM–2 PM (transportation will depart Banyan Tree at 9am)3 PM–7 PM (transportation will depart Banyan Tree at 2pm) Join us for pre-wedding fun as we set sail in a Catamaran along the Gulf Coast. There will be drinks and food provided, so all you have to do is enjoy the open ocean with us. Or, if boats aren't your thing, feel free to kick back for some good ol' R&amp;R at the resort. Enjoy your villa's private pool or head to one of the many amenities that Banyan Tree has to offer. Sands Beach Club is great for drinks, lunch, and time at the beach (plus an infinity pool). There will not be an organized dinner this night. Feel free to make a dinner reservation at Banyan Tree or one of the many great restaurants that Mayakoba has to offer. See FAQs for how to get around the area.

March 4: Catamaran Excursion

Time: 5 PMAttire: Cocktail Short and sweet ceremony. And once the deed is done, there will be a short cocktail hour, and then the fun begins with dinner, drinks and dancing!

March 5: Wedding Ceremony

Timing: 7 PM-3 AM Grab a golf cart (and your dancing shoes), and head to MK Blue for the party!

March 5: Wedding Reception

11 AM-2 PM Hungover? Same. Mosey on over for a brunch buffet. For those leaving this day, there will be car service arranged. If you're doing an extended stay and checking out later, the rest of the day is up to you!

March 6: Brunch 

Itinerary

Bridal Party

Was once banned from Venmo for using an unnecessary acronym. May or may not be on CIA watch list.

Liza Peiffer

When the clock strikes 12AM, she speaks in tongues.

Cait McCarthy

At a whopping 5'0, she's the tallest woman in her family.

Sam Graney

Jen Shapiro

Watch what happens in a room with Ranch, Metamucil, and Hanson.

Hailey Roemer

Groomsmen

How ever many hot dogs you think he's eaten this year, it's more than that.

Joshua Mesquita

Wants to give a speech really badly, so we made him be the officiant. 

Aaron Victorson

Doesn't enjoy puns. If he tries to engage you with puns, he's just testing you.

Adam Carlson

Still has not seen the Statue of Liberty.

Bojan Lazic

A great friend, but an even better slumlord.

Harrison Kaufman

His monotone delivery is very effective at convincing you that you'll like tequila this time.