Welcome Dinner

Ceremony

Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Ceremony + Cocktails & Dinner Reception

Fall

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In 2016, Kelly was working in the surgery department at Midwestern University when David joined as an Associate Professor in Emergency and ICU. Because they worked in different departments, their interactions were limited to the occasional patient transfers and passing pleasantries. Everything changed in 2020. When the pandemic hit, the university sent all students home, and Kelly’s surgery lab temporarily shut down. As a result, she was transferred to the Oncology department, where she and David began working near each other. Over time, they discovered they had several things in common—a love for working out, Disney movies, and an oddly specific dislike for drinking plain water unless it was flavored or bubbly. It was well known around the hospital that David had accepted an Emergency and Critical Care Residency at Auburn University and would be leaving Midwestern that summer. Shortly after, he expressed interest in getting to know Kelly better and asked her out on a date. Even though he was set to leave in just a few months, Kelly thought, "Why not? It probably won’t amount to anything," as dating often goes. Their first date was on a park bench, though not in the way they imagined. Due to social distancing rules, a park security guard insisted they remain six feet apart, so they sat on separate benches and chatted from a distance.And as they say—the rest was history! That summer, Kelly and David packed up his belongings, all the animals, and set off for Auburn, Alabama. The journey was anything but smooth—a blown tire on the highway and a truck AC failure somewhere in Texas made sure of that—but they made it work. The next three years of David’s residency were long and challenging. They visited each other every 3-4 months, counting down the days until it was behind them. Finally, in the summer of 2023, David completed his residency, passed his board exams (of course!), and moved to Parker, Colorado, where he and Kelly had purchased a cozy log cabin to settle down with their beloved four-legged family.

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Dreams Jade Resort & Spa

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Activities Dream Jade Resort &amp; Spa Ping PongBoard GamesRollglider aerial rideBocceHorse ShoesBatting CagesEuro-BungeeMini-golfTennisVolleyballBoard gamesDriving rangeDance lessonsPickleball Three heated pools (main, adults-only and kids wading pool)Non-motorized water sports including kayaks and catamaransSnorkeling*Scuba diving* ENTERTAINMENTSunup or sundown, there’s always something happening.Movies under the starsLive musical performancesTheme partiesSpectacular showsArchery and rifle shootingSPADiscover an oasis of relaxation you’ll never forget.Aroma-therapeutic Hydrotherapy SoakDreams Deep Cleansing TreatmentAqua Body RitualRelaxation MassageHydrotherapy circuitFITNESSTake your fitness to the next level above sea level.TreadmillsFree weightsExercise bicyclesStair climbersElliptical machinesAqua aerobicsYogaEXPLORE THE DESTINATIONSituated on the Yucatan Peninsula, the Mexican Caribbean boasts some of the best beaches in the country. The rich history of the Riviera Maya makes this region of Mexico a must-see. Take in the awe-inspiring Mayan ruins or go for a swim in the mineral-rich waters of the natural underground cenotes. The Mexican Caribbean is truly a destination brimming with life.COMPLIMENTARY GREEN FEESGuests of Dreams Jade receive complimentary greens fees at El Tinto, El Mayakoba and Gran Coyote Golf courses.*TOURS &amp; EXCURSIONSDreams Jade is set in a prime location to explore the Riviera Maya region. With plenty of full and half-day tours and excursions, everyone in the family will love to discover the local cultural attractions and beautiful scenery.CHILD CAREChild care services are available separate from the Explorer’s Club or Core Zone. Additional costs apply and are subject to change. Contact the concierge for details.*Additional costs may apply <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/5-things-do-downtown-cancun" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Downtown Cancun</a>

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