Kendal and Mona's House

Engagement Party

Couples Shower

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Spring

Trip Tips

1. Book your transfer ahead of time. We're using USA Transfers. <a href="https://www.usa-transfers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.usa-transfers.com/</a>. For the ride, they provide beer, drinks, snacks, etc. for a fee. 2. Check your credit card that it doesn't charge a 3% fee for international charges. 3. Tell whatever bank or credit card that you'll&nbsp;be using&nbsp;your card in Mexico. 4. Book any personal restaurant reservations at check in. They book up fast! It's included with your per&nbsp;night rate. 5. Steve says that phone carriers don't charge&nbsp;for international&nbsp;calls to Mexico and Canada but......or use What'sApp&nbsp;which&nbsp;is free. 6. Bring 1s, 5s, 10s and some 20s for tips.

IMPORTANT Room Information

Hi, if you have any issues with or any questions regarding your room reservations, please contact me via text at 504-701-5709. I will get our reservations representative to address it. It is important that our guests to book in the room block otherwise we get penalized. It doesn’t make sense and it’s not fair, but it is a reality. Besides, the rate in the room block is much better. The only way to get the room block is to book through this website on the link below: <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/czmpchh-gdwchg-0d8f4b2c-147b-4ab8-8755-a66c5e64aa9/?wwpath=www.theknot.com%2Fus%2Fkristen-graff-and-steve-chyzyk-nov-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book Your Room!</a> Thanks,Kristen

**** Update **** Finally, a stroke of luck! The Hilton gave us a room rate reduction since they are advertising a lower price on their website, outside of our room block. So, instead of the original rate of $426 per night, the new rate is $382 per night. That’s based on double occupancy. It is $315 per night for single occupancy. If you’ve already booked your room, don’t worry, they are going to reduce your reserved rate as well. If you have any questions, text me at 504–701–5709.

Transportation from Airport to Resort

Listed in the Q&amp;A section on the website. I stated that USA Transfers (there’s an App with the same name) is the name of the company we’re using after we land. We haven’t used them, but I did extensive research and this looks like an excellent option. ****Important**** Playa Del Carmen is about an hour from the airport, give or take. But if you take ANY transportation shuttle with other people, be aware that the shuttle will stop at everyone’s resort along the way to The Hilton. Typically Playa Del Carmen is the last or close to the last city to get dropped off. So it will take a lot longer than an hour if you don’t book a private transfer. If anyone wants, we can take a poll asking what time our guests’ flights are landing and we can connect whoever wants to try to coordinate a group transfer. I won’t be able to set it up for you, but I can at least connect anyone who wants to give this a shot. I’m sure a lot of our guests from New Orleans are going to be coming in on some of the same flights, as there are not many flights going to Cancun, daily, I would think. Please text Kristen's cell504-701-5709

Our Wedding

It was October 2020. The night was moist, almost sultry. But there was a coldness in the air. Perhaps it was the alligators only 10 feet away resting on their shore. It was a fluke that we were even there at all; she came to celebrate a wedding reception that COVID originally cancelled and I came to play a gig for that same venue that ended up being open. Regardless, there was a lot of fun to be had and it was surprisingly lively. After our set, a mysterious woman grabbed me and took me to a car full of her friends. She exclaimed, “want to meet some single ladies?” I said, “sure!” “This is Nicole,” she announced. “Oh yeah,” I said, “I know her. Hey Nicole!” She tried again, “This is Kristen, want her number?” I said, “sure!” And that was that! As the car pulled away, the texting began. It was witty and fun and by the end of the night, I blew her off... and that was that! Halloween was approaching and I tried to reconnect. With everyone dressed in costume, I stopped by a bar to visit Kristen and her friends. And this time, she blew me off. And that was that! How dare she: Touchè. The next event with friends was the Tour de Liquor. This is the nonsensical association of biking, bar crawling, and heavy drinking... all at the same time. I showed up in my pizza onesie and Kristen showed up with a date and was surrounded by ex-boyfriends. The event consisted of several bar stops including my house for a surprise shot. At the second bar stop, unbeknownst to Kristen, her date had removed his shirt and started doing cartwheels and handstands with a girl in the middle of her photoshoot. Kristen started sweating profusely and needed antiperspirant STAT. She asked me if I had some at my house. I then thrust up her arm and took a whiff. “You smell like grapefruit. You dont need deodorant!” She blushed and giggled, “No, I need antiperspirant, not deodorant.” I didnt know there was a difference between the two. Who knew? Well, pretty much everyone. We headed inside the bar and I bought her a Pacifico, which I learned was her favorite beer. Looking pretty tipsy, the leader of the pack rounded up the sauced cyclists and they pedaled to the next stop, my house. So, I handed out about 50 Irish coffee shots and played some tunes. Kristen reminded me that her pits still needed some attention. I lured her upstairs, past the boudoir, into the bathroom to get the antiperspirant. I whipped out my Speed Stick (Byyyyy... Mennen) and began vigorously rubbing. “Oww”, she exclaimed. “That hurts!” Oops, I didn’t twist the dial to expose enough stick. Meanwhile, blood was squirting all over my kitchen. Seems that the Tour de Liquor hostess wiped out and landed ass first on the stunt peg. Karah will remain nameless. 🤣 Everyone survived the event, including the wounded hostess. After they removed the makeshift electrical tape bandage, the team of neurosurgeons gave her ten stitches in her arse. And that is why we now call her Swiss Cheeks. Time passes, phone bills increase, and carpal tunnel ensues from the copious amount of texts back and forth. A bunny-shaped halo formed above my head when I learned that she loves costumes as much as I do. Kristen finally says yes to the mess and we schedule a night out together on a Sunday. I received an angry text December 4, the Friday before our date. Kristen informed me that she was very angry, needed to break some stuff, and asked, “wanna go throw axes?” I replied hesitantly, “um.. sure? That kinda scares me.” She said, “I like that you’re scared. I’m scared too.” Ok, not your typical date. I’m intrigued and she sounds fun. I am really looking forward to it. Kristen offered to pick up daiquiris. However, she realized that she was running late and texted that she wouldnt be able to get them. I offered up some beer from my refrigerator. She agreed….with prejudice. She didn’t want what she figured I had in my fridge, shitty dark beer. Meanwhile, she feverishly went to her local gas station to buy some classy beer. But you just can’t bring a bunch of 40s in paper bags, can you? So, she went home empty handed. I went to the store because I wasnt going to bring shitty dark beer. I knew she liked Mexico, Mexicans, and Mexican beer so I picked up a 12 pack of Pacifico. I headed over to Stumpys, where you can throw axes safely...while getting hammered. I waited for her. When she arrived late, she was tense and looked worried. She later told me that she was afraid I had been practicing and would beat her. As we all know, Kristen is not competitive at all.... After we signed about 10 different release forms, we were escorted to our axe cage. “You brought Pacifico?,” she squealed. Just then, a beer-bottled halo formed above her head and a tear fell from her eye. She later told me that that was the moment she fell for me - the moment she knew. We had a great time. Afterwards, we decided to stay out and hit a couple of bars downtown. Nothing was open due to COVID, but we had a lot of beer left over (despite the fact that she pounded four beers because she was nervous) so we walked around enjoying each other’s company. I realized that I was a fool not to have seized the opportunity to get to know her the first time. That is when we both knew... And thats why we are here today! Over the past several years you may have seen us around town dressed as: Bunny Rabbit and a Koala Monty Python and the Holy Grail characters, Black Knight and Killer Rabbit Danny and Sandy from Grease Candy Canes Billy Idol and one of those girls from Bananarama Hedley Lamarr and Lili Von Shtüpp from Blazing Saddles Amazing Studio 54 couple Weird sex couple from the movie Eyes Wide Shut Hurricane and Weather Channel News Reporter Space Alien and Space Monster Krewe du Vieux Inspect Her Gadget Police Officer and Photo Enforced Traffic Camera Peasant girl vampire Random Romans Killer Clown and Killer Rabbit Towelie and Nathan from South Park Snail Mail Postal Carriers Billy Idol and Madonna The Motorcycle Cop and Construction Worker from the Village People Revamped Space Alien and Space Monster Billy Idol and Madonna 2.0 Cookie Monster and Count Von Count etc... etc...

Axes, Antiperspirant, Arses, and Mexican Beer

Our Story

Costume Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort

Travel

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Xel-Há Park

Xcaret Park

Selvatica - The Adventure Tribe

Akumal Monkey Sanctuary

It has everything you could want for a great day. Swings, hammocks, beach chairs with umbrellas, cabanas, snorkeling, sea kayaks, inflatable aquatic park, horseback riding, pools, bars, restaurants and an extremely nice staff who cannot be more accommodating and ready to please you. Fun day! Trip Advisor choice award for many years

Mr. Sanchos Beach Club Cozumel

This tour in Isla Mujeras is just one of many that Island Adventures Mexico offers. That have tours to pretty much anywhere you want to go in the Yucatán.

Kristen & Steve