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Once upon an outing, at Emperor Garden (local Chinese food restaurant in Laredo, TX), Jesus and his two roommates Hector and Pasquale wandered upon a table next to two beautiful women named Rosalie and Sylvia. Immediately, Jesus noticed the beauty in red (Rosalie). As Jesus went to the restroom to perform his usual, pre-buffet ablutions, he knew that his usually-very-forward friend Hector would chat up the two ladies. As Jesus emerged from the bathroom, Hector was, of course, well-engaged in a conversation with Rosalie and Sylvia with the secret intention of introducing the stranger in red to Jesus. Intimidated by the dazzling beauty and the prospect of hitting on her in front of her own mother, Jesus simply hid behind chopstick fulls of lo mein. Somehow, Hector convinced Rosalie to take Jesus' number, and no one thought that she would ever call, not even Rosalie. However, later on that extremely hot June day in Laredo, Jesus' iPhone buzzed with a surprising text. "Hi, this is Rosalie, the girl from Emperor Garden. Just wanted to say hello." Amazed, Jesus quickly responded and insisted on speaking over the phone. They began a conversation that lasted until three in the morning and will continue for the rest of their days.Rosalie and Jesus stayed friends for about one year, while she lived in San Antonio, and he lived in Laredo. But one day in March of 2013, they went on a proper date to see the San Antonio Symphony, and the sparks really flew.In July of 2014, Jesus made the big move to San Antonio, and they both began a perilous and sleepless adventure...doctoral programs. Since then, both have spent most of their time side-by-side in front of computers, supporting each other.On Thanksgiving of 2015, there was much to give thanks for, and Jesus got on one knee before all of the family to ask Rosalie for her hand in marriage. Rosalie said, "yes!" And here we are counting down the days until happily ever after.

Once upon a time, at Emperor Garden....

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Gonzalo Castillo

Raul "Guero" Urbina

Jesus' colleague and close friend of many years.  Hector introduced Rosalie and Jesus.

Hector Macias

Jesus' close friend since high school and roommate in college.

J.J. Flores

Michael Francis Hickey

Timothy Paul Brown

Jack Collins

James Mauer

Tony Mendez

Andrea Rivas

Valeria Tovar

Analee Alderete

Alejandra Alderete

Rachel is Rosalie's close friend since middle school. The two met in Austin during gym class and it was nothing but fun and laughs since then. Rosalie would frequently stay over at the Beauchamp household and enjoy the company of Rachel and her 5 siblings (you can imagine all the commotion). During high school Rosalie visited Rachel at her family's ranch in Junction, TX. Now they both live in San Antonio and continue to be close friends. 

Rachel Beauchamp

Christine is Rosalie's close friend since college. They both were a part of the D.D. Hachar Honors program, took business courses in management, and have gone to see several great musicals and concerts together (including the Lion King, Wicked, and Camelot). In 2012, Rosalie and Christine traveled to Houston to see the great sir Paul McCartney in concert!

Christine Cortez

Dawn is Rosalie's close friend since college. Dawn and Rosalie took several classes together during college, including courses in Arabic and marketing. In 2008, the two went to China together and participated in students in free enterprise (SIFE)--a partnership between business and higher ed that prepares future entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Dawn Tekin

Edith and Rosalie have been good friends since high school! They took several classes together at Alexander High School and even rode the same limo to prom. Despite the distance, throughout college Edith and Rosalie always met up during winter and summer breaks to hangout with friends in Laredo. Fuddruckers was the local hangout for Edith and Rosalie along with their good friends Carlos, Vito, Rafa, and Earlyne. 

Edith Santos

Paulina is Rosalie's cousin from Mexico City. Paulina and Rosalie share great memories together from holidays, trips, and time spent together in San Antonio, Acapulco, and Mexico City. 

Paulina Liebig

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Hampton Inn 17702 IH-35 NorthSchertz, Texas, 78154USA TEL: +1-210-566-6110Distance to Wedding: 5.5 miles (8.9 km)Prices: $125-182 (US) per nightWebsite: <a href="http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/texas/hampton-inn-and-suites-schertz-SCHTXHX/index.html">http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/texas/hampton-inn-and-suites-schertz-SCHTXHX/index.html</a>

Hampton Inn

Fairfield Inn5008 Corridor Loop Rd, Schertz, TX 78154USA TEL: 1 (210) 658-1466Distance to Wedding: 4.1 miles (6.6 km)Prices: $80-109 (US) per nightWebsite: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/satne-fairfield-inn-and-suites-san-antonio-ne-schertz/

Fairfield Inn

La Quinta Inn and Suites Schertz-17650 Four Oaks LnSchertz, TX 78154Call: 1-210-655-2700Distance to Wedding: 3.8 miles (6.12 km)Prices: $109-129 (US) per nightWebsite: <a href="http://www.laquintaschertz.com/?cid=local_google_6229">http://www.laquintaschertz.com/?cid=local_google_6229</a>

​La Quinta Inn and Suites Schertz-

Best Western Plus Atrium Inn17456-17468 Interstate 35 Frontage RoadSchertz, TX 78154Toll Free Number1-844-286-9477Distance to Wedding: 4.1miles (6.6 km)Prices: $85-135 (US) per nightWebsite: https://m.bestwestern.com/content/bestwesternmobile/en/HotelDetail.html?resortId=44683

​Best Western Plus Atrium Inn

The Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk105 South St Mary's StreetSan Antonio, TX 78205P: 210-270-7799Distance to Wedding Venue: 23.4 miles (37.66 km)Prices: $250 (US) per nightWebsite: <a href="https://www.druryhotels.com/locations/san-antonio-tx/drury-plaza-hotel-san-antonio-riverwalk">https://www.druryhotels.com/locations/san-antonio-tx/drury-plaza-hotel-san-antonio-riverwalk</a>

The Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

The Grand Hyatt San Antonio-600 E. Market StreetSan Antonio, Texas, USA, 78205Tel: +1-210-224-1234Distance to Wedding Venue: 22.9 miles (36.85 km)Website: <a href="http://m.hyatt.com/mt/sanantonio.grand.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html?un_jtt_redirect=un_jtt_iosV">http://m.hyatt.com/mt/sanantonio.grand.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html?un_jtt_redirect=un_jtt_iosV</a>

​The Grand Hyatt San Antonio

Travel

Although the downtown area is not quite so close to our venue, the SA taxi service is great and also you can use <a href="https://www.uber.com/cities/san-antonio/">Uber San Antonio</a> cars during your stay! Otherwise downtown SA offers you ALL you'll need for an amazing trip! Let us know if there is anything we can do to help make your stay and accommodations as pleasant as possible! Airport and Getting Around The San Antonio International Airport is located a few miles from the downtown area and only a few miles from downtown and the northwest side. Once at the airport, if you decided to rent a car, there are several rent-a-car places available to you within the airport. If you plan on staying a few days this may be a good option, especially if you would like to visit the surrounding areas, something we highly recommend.If you stay downtown everything is readily available for you, and rather close. You will not need to take a taxi to see most of the downtown sights, however, you will need to take one to get to the wedding venue which is about 20 minutes from downtown San Antonio in Garden Ridge, TX.Things to do in the area There are a number of fun things to do in and around San Antonio. (1) If you like Basketball like we do, consider going to catch <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=spurs+schedule&amp;rlz=1C1NHXL_enUS698US698&amp;oq=spurs+&amp;aqs=chrome.2.69i57j69i61j0l4.7337j0j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">San Antonio Spurs game</a> at the AT&amp;T center. Tickets range from 15-30 dollars for decent seats! (2) The Riverwalk is a great place to enjoy some delicious Tex-Mex food and a margarita! The riverwalk is enchanting, a tourist destination for many, a mini-Venice in Texas! Over a hundred bars and restaurants line this riverwalk, so you have plenty to choose from! <a href="http://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/">http://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/</a>(3) THE ALAMO! Yes it is here! Don't forget to check out the Alamo while you are in San Antonio, after all, we must all remember the Alamo ;)(4) The McNay Art Museum- a beautiful museum, must-see, near downtown San Antonio, with beautiful gardens and tons of impressionist art! <a href="http://www.mcnayart.org/">http://www.mcnayart.org/</a> P.S. this is where the bride will be doing her bridal portrait session :D(5) If you want an outdoors experience and can rent a car, check out the hill country. Small towns such as Kerville, Fredericksburg, Gruene, and New Braunfels, are one of a kind, a unique Texan experience. Grab some good Texan Barbeque at any of these towns and tour their historic downtowns. (6) If you are feeling outdoorsy, check out Enchanted Rock, a beautiful rock park, and a rock climbing paradise. Again, you may want to car pool or rent a car since the park is about forty minutes away from San Antonio. <a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/enchanted-rock">http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/enchanted-...</a><a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/enchanted-rock"></a>(7) Rent a car and do a Mission Tour of the San Antonio Missions. Guided Tours are also available and very affordable. <a href="http://visitsanantonio.com/english/Explore-San-Antonio/Only-in-San-Antonio/The-Alamo/The-San-Antonio-Missions">http://visitsanantonio.com/english/Explore-San-Antonio/Only-in-San-Antonio/The-Alamo/The-San-Antonio-Missions</a> In 2015 the SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS were designated as a World Heritage Site! (<a href="http://www.missionsofsanantonio.com">www.missionsofsanantonio.com</a>). Some highlights (from the World Heritage Committee's report): * The San Antonio Missions are a group of five frontier mission complexes situated along a 12.4-kilometer (7.7-mile) stretch of the San Antonio River basin in southern Texas. The complexes were built in the early eighteenth century and as a group they illustrate the Spanish Crown's efforts to colonize, evangelize and defend the northern frontier of New Spain. In addition to evangelizing the area's indigenous population into converts loyal to the Catholic Church, the missions also included all the components required to establish self-sustaining, socio-economic communities loyal to the Spanish Crown. *The San Antonio Missions are an example of the interweaving of the cultures of the Spanish and the Coahuiltecan and other indigenous peoples.(8) For a beautiful escape within the city limits check out the Japanese Tea Garden near downtown. It is one of the most beautiful tea gardens I have ever seen! <a href="http://www.sanantonio.gov/parksandrec/directory_japanese.aspx">http://www.sanantonio.gov/parksandrec/directory_ja...</a> <a href="http://www.sanantonio.gov/parksandrec/directory_japanese.aspx"></a>(9) Tower of the Americas- located in the center of downtown, you have to see it and go all the way up to the top, have dinner or lunch or just a coffee in the revolving restaurant that will have you overlooking the entire city! <a href="http://www.toweroftheamericas.com/">http://www.toweroftheamericas.com/</a>(10) Market-Square - This was ranked on America's top-ten outdoor markets. It has everything you could want from Mexico and Texas. <a href="http://www.sanantonio.gov/marketsquare/">http://www.sanantonio.gov/marketsquare/</a> (11) FIRST FRIDAY festivities in San Antonio (Nov 4). First-timers, focus on the Blue Star Arts Complex. Start at the Art Center, which unveils new exhibits the night before and stays open til '9 p.m. for First Friday revelers. Live music, drinks and other specialties are usually on tap, too. The party extends to the complex's other residents—shop the galleries, admire work of artisans, imbibe at Bar 1919 or enjoy dinner and beer at Blue Star Brewing Co. Get adventurous and explore the rest of Southtown, too. <a href="http://www.safirstfriday.com">www.safirstfriday.com</a><a href="http://www.safirstfriday.com"></a>(12) Also about 30 minutes from the wedding venue is the San Marcos <a href="http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/san-marcos">Premium</a> and <a href="https://www.tangeroutlet.com/sanmarcos">Tanger Outlet Stores</a>. (13) If you have a last minute emergency, whether it's hair, shoes, makeup, dress, suit, stop by the best outdoor luxury mall, La Cantera. <a href="http://www.theshopsatlacantera.com/">http://www.theshopsatlacantera.com/</a> There you can grab a beer from the Yardhouse (over 100 on tap) or some food from the many delicious restaurants as you shop or wait for someone else to shop! You can also visit the <a href="http://shoptheforumsa.com/">Forum Shopping Center</a> which is located just minutes from the wedding venue. Unique places &amp; things to TRY while in San Antonio: (1) A Corona-rita- Just ask for it at the local TexMex restaurant you find yourself in while on the riverwalk. It is a huge margarita with a Corona inside it. Yes, just ask for it and thank me later. (2) Follow in the footsteps of Man vs. Food's Adam Richman and attempt to devour the Texas-sized 42-inch pizza at Big Lou's Pizza or overly satisfy that sweet tooth with the three-pound cinnamon roll at Lulu's Bakery and Café. Big Lou's, 2048 S. W.W. White Road, 210-337-0707, biglouspizzaonline.com; Lulu's, 918 Main Ave., 210-224-5001, luluscafeinsa.com (3) If you want some of the best local burgers go to Chris Madrids (located near downtown San Antonio) or Hop Doddy (located at the RIM shopping center). (4) Any of these places: <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/jun/22/top-10-restaurants-cafes-san-antonio-texas">http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/jun/22/top-...</a> When in SA please do not hestitate to call or text us, 210-290-1617, with any questions on dining or otherwise! We will be happy to direct you as best as we can ! (5) BEST BARS: <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/jun/22/top-10-bars-san-antonio-texas">http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/jun/22/top-...</a> (6) GO TO THE PEARL DISTRICT! Find any restaurant and eat there! On Saturday and Sunday mornings you can enjoy some treats at the local Farmer's Market. While your there try some delicious pastries from Bakery Lorraine, coffee from the Local Coffee Shop, and gourmet ice cream from Lick. You can also try some craft brewed beer and BBQ at the Granery! Three things you can't afford to miss while visiting the Pearl Brewary are: <ol><li>A <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/cyclosocial-co-san-antonio">CycloSocial Bike Tour</a>- CycloSocial is San Antonio's premiere social biking experience. The CycloSocial experience is a one of a kind opportunity to enjoy some great downtown San Antonio spots all while pedaling to your favorite tunes, enjoying your favorite drinks and making memories with your favorite group of friends. Rafa and Juan the owners are wonderful venture and will make sure you have a great time. Book your tour at: <a href="https://www.cyclosocial.com/">https://www.cyclosocial.com/</a></li><li>Visit the <a href="http://www.thehotelemma.com/overview/pearl/">Hotel Emma</a> at the Pearl District- This place is a beauty and a must for anyone to see. Visit the bar for a cocktail or just walk through the lobby area to marvel at this 146-room hotel in downtown San Antonio which was once a popular beer brewery. The history of this building dates back to 1884.</li></ol>ADDITIONAL THINGS TO DO:Theme Parks: Fiesta Texas and SeaWorldBook an <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60956-d10062141-Reviews-Extreme_Escape-San_Antonio_Texas.html">Extreme Escape Gaming Experience</a>Check out: <a href="http://topgolf.com/us/san-antonio/">Top Golf at the RIM</a>Try TopFly <a href="https://www.iflyworld.com/san-antonio/">InDoor Skydiving</a>Dave &amp; Busters (2 locations including a new location in downtown San Antonio)The <a href="http://www.mainevent.com/">Main Event</a> Bowling &amp; Games

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