Ocean One 

Pre-wedding Welcome Drinks & Snacks

Lady Atlantic

Lady Atlantic Sight Seeing Cruise

The Addison

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Not so long ago I was sitting reading my book at City Oyster in Delray Beach when a guy sat a seat away from me. The bartender, Tim, introduced me to this fellow...I just thought, "Ugh can't I just read my book in peace?!" Well, Damian and I began chatting away about cattle drives, skydiving, and my soap company (of course I gave him my business card), his job and how much he travels with work. We had several drinks together at City Oyster then we headed to another bar to have margaritas! The next thing we know it's hours later and it's far past the time to be out. So, I politely suggested it might be time to call it an evening, said good night, gave him a hug and headed home.The next day I got an email to my soap company from Damian, checking on his behavior from the night before. I quickly replied "You were a perfect gentleman!". With that answer, Damian suggest it might impact his bad-boy image. I replied, "what
 bad boy image?!" Lol. It wasn't until about three months later, when we accidently crossed paths late one night. Our eyes locked on each other, Damian did a slow look-back at me and at that moment I knew something just happened between us!!! Something very special. I got another email from Damian a few days later, after we crossed paths... he said he was back in town. At that point I thought "no kidding...?! You don't say?!" At this point, I was not going to let him off the hook. ;-) After that we had our first date at 3rd &amp; 3rd! Since then we have been inseparable!

How we met!

Over this past summer Damian and I had planned a trip to see my family and his up north. So we flew up to Dyer, IN. After hanging out for the weekend, Damian headed back to FL for the work week and I stayed behind.We made plans to rendezvous the following weekend at Harwood Lake in Jones, MI., where my parents built our family lake house. The weekend came and my dad and I drove up on Friday morning to clean and prepare for everyones arrival. The house had flooded over the winter and was in a total construction state! Needless to say, the house was badly damaged so there was no carpet and no kitchen, but luckily we had running water!Damian arrived that Friday night, and we officially kicked off our vacation with several beers! The next day my sister arrived with her family and my cousin and his wife too. The day was wonderful, full of laughs and lots of cooking on the grill (remember the kitchen situation) and boat cleaning. While we were cleaning the boat Damian asked me to go on a boat date the next night with only me and a bottle of wine. Sunday arrived and the day progressed as usual. As we got closer to the evening Damian said it was time to go on our date. So he grabbed a bottle, went to the boat and cruised off toward the middle of the lake. The weather was perfect and sunset was minutes away. Damian had a perfect spot where he opened the champagne (turns out it wasn't wine) and we toasted each other! At that minute he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him! I said yes! We were laughing and I was in tears crying! I've always known that Damian was "the one". My dreams had come true. After some time alone we headed back to the house where my family was waiting for us with more wine and cocktails! I'm the happiest girl alive!

The Proposal

Our Story

Details

Photos

Michelle is Damian's younger sister who is lives in Naples FL. She has 4 lovely children, 1 boy and 3 girls! Michelle is highly creative, and fashionable just as her mom was too. &nbsp;Fun fact...both Damian and Michelle were born in South Africa!

Michelle Cairns

Becky is Kristens older sister, however Kristen is usually the one people guess is older (not sure if it's good or bad lol). Both grew up in Dyer, IN. Becky is married to Ron, the have two children Max (Kristen's Godson) and Averie. Becky is passionate about natural cures for ailments and is very well versed in essential oils and other homeopathic cures. Becky is the CFO of Smotrilla Inc. Running a top notch establishment and being Den Mother for Cub Scouts.

Becky Smotrilla

Chuck has been a long time family friend, best friend with Brian (Damian's dad), and has been a second father to Damian. Throughout the years Chuck has watched Damian grow and become the most wonderful man that I can't wait to marry! Having Chuck as the Best Man is as close at it gets to Brian being present himself! 

Chuck Scharte

Alison is Kristen's older cousin. Alison has two children, Justin and Maggie. Alison, Becky and Kristen all grew up together, but unfortunately for Kristen, she is the one who got picked on, tickled to death and then left behind. All three cousins have been in each others weddings, rounding it out with Kristen and Damian's! 

Alison Koscielniak-Lundy

Ada and Kristen have been BFF's for almost two decades! They met while working on the trading floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and at the time they were both skydivers. Ada is raising her first daughter who is now 3! Ada has a zest for life, family and friends.

Ada Garcia

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

UBER

Free 6 person golf carts around downtown. Drivers work on tips alone! DOWNLOAD THE APP (that's the only way to get service)

Delray Downtowner

JUST WAS REDUCED! WOOHOO• Group name: Koscielniak Cairns Wedding• Rates: King Room - $99.00 plus tax per night and Double Queen Room - $109.00 plus tax per night• Dates of Group: June 22nd-30th, 2017<o:p></o:p>• Group Code: G-KOCA<o:p></o:p>• Cutoff Date for Reservations: May 28th, 2017• For Reservations guest can call toll free 1-888-HYATT-HP (492-8847), and ask for the Koscielniak Cairns Wedding• You can also visit <a href="http://www.HyattPlaceDelrayBeach.com">www.HyattPlaceDelrayBeach.com</a> and enter in the Group Code (G-KOCA) and the dates they would like to stay. <o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>

Hyatt Place 

Very close to the beach. Just behind the Seagate on East Atlantic. We didn't block room as this is a &nbsp;boutique hotel with amazing pool and tiki bar!

Cranes Beach House 

We do not have a block of rooms here as they do not do courtesy blocks. However, it is a beautiful venue and where I used to work when I first moved to Delray Beach.

Seagate Hotel 

We have negotiated discounted room rates at a two night minimum booking. Please use special event name at booking "Koscielniak/Cairns Wedding Rate"The historic queen room is $109 (reg. $150), Historic king room $139 (reg. $175), and their two bedroom unit is $189 (reg $225) All bookings include a free buffet breakfast free Wi-Fi parking and access to the beach and cabana club!

The Colony Hotel & Cabana Club

Travel

Founded in 1984, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is a unique cooperative project of the <a href="http://www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us/" target="_blank">City of Boca Raton</a>, <a href="http://www.mybocaparks.org/" target="_blank">Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District</a>, <a href="http://www.fau.edu/" target="_blank">Florida Atlantic University</a> (FAU), and <a href="http://www.gumbolimbo.org/Board" target="_blank">Friends of Gumbo Limbo</a>. Each year, more than 190,000 local and tourist visitors receive valuable environmental education while enjoying respite from the city bustle. As a beacon for environmental education, research, and conservation, Gumbo Limbo's 20 acres of protected barrier island not only provides refuge to many varieties of plants and animals - some rare or endangered - but represents a commitment to protect our natural resources by our Members, Volunteers, and the organizations that comprise the Center. Recently, the preservation of our natural environment and wildlife resources has been recognized as a national concern for all of our families. You can join us in our Mission to increase public awareness of our coastal and marine ecosystems and support our educational, conservation, and research efforts by becoming a Member of <a href="http://www.gumbolimbo.org/contribute">Friends of Gumbo Limbo</a>.

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

Imagine your next event with the backdrop of South Florida's Intracoastal Waterway captivating your guests. Celebrations are meant to be enjoyed right from the beginning. Why not enjoy your celebration from the first planned details to the moment your final guest leaves. Let Delray Yacht Cruises make this a special experience.Our cruise directors are available to assist you with every detail of your celebration. With three luxurious decks, your guests will have plenty of room to roam and no one will need to travel far for boarding, as the Delray Yacht Cruises is docked right at Veterans Park in Delray Beach, just a hop, skip and jump from the downtown Delray shops and dining.

The Lady Atlantic Sight Seeing Cruise

<h1>Our History</h1> Visitors are surprised to discover a century-old connection between Japan and South Florida. It is here that a group of young Japanese farmers created a community intended to revolutionize agriculture in Florida.In 1904, Jo Sakai, a recent graduate of New York University, returned to his homeland of Miyazu, Japan, to organize a group of pioneering farmers and lead them to what is now northern Boca Raton. With the help of the Model Land Company, a subsidiary of Henry Flagler's East Coast Railroad, they formed a farming colony they named Yamato, an ancient name for Japan.Ultimately, the results of their crop experimentation were disappointing and the Yamato Colony fell far short of its goals. By the 1920s the community, which had never grown beyond 30 to 35 individuals, finally surrendered its dream. One by one, the families left for other parts of the United States or returned to Japan. <h3>Our Mission</h3> Our mission at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is to provide authentic Japanese cultural experiences that entertain, educate and inspire.Since opening in 1977, Morikami has been a center for Japanese arts and culture in South Florida. With rotating exhibitions, tea ceremonies performed monthly in the Seishin-an tea house, educational outreach programs with local schools and organizations, and Japanese traditional festivals celebrated for the public several times a year, Morikami strives to spread appreciation for the living culture of Japan. <h3>Museum</h3> The original building, named the Yamato-kan, is modeled after a Japanese villa. It features a ring of exhibition rooms surrounding an open-air courtyard with a dry garden of gravel, pebbles and small boulders. The Yamato-kan offers a permanent exhibit chronicling the history of the Yamato Colony, a Japanese farming community in South Florida 100 years ago, as well as Japan Through the Eyes of a Child, an interactive exhibit that transports visitors to Japan, allowing them to explore contemporary Japanese culture.The principal museum building opened in 1993 to meet popular demand for more programming, more versatile facilities, and to satisfy the needs of a growing community. The museum's architecture is inspired by traditional Japanese design. The building features three exhibition galleries, a 225-seat theater, an authentic tea house with viewing gallery, a research library, classrooms, a museum store, the Cornell Cafe and lakeside terraces for a panoramic view while dining.The Morikami Collections house more than 7,000 Japanese art objects and artifacts, including a 500-piece collection of tea ceremony items, more than 200 textile pieces and fine art acquisitions. <a href="http://morikami.org/museum/" class="woo-sc-button custom">More About the Museum</a> <h3>Gardens</h3> The 16 acres that surround Morikami's two museum buildings include expansive Japanese gardens with strolling paths, resting areas, our world-class bonsai collection and lakes teeming with koi and other wildlife. The wider 200-acre park features nature trails, pine forests and picnic areas.In 2001, Morikami completed a major garden expansion and renovation. The new gardens reflect major periods of Japanese garden design, from the eighth to the 20th century, and serve as an outdoor extension of the museum. According to the garden designer, Hoichi Kurisu, each garden is intended to express the character and ideas of a unique counterpart in Japan without attempting to duplicate those gardens, and seamlessly flow together as one garden.Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, with its unique gardens and collections, is one of Palm Beach County's most treasured cultural attractions. Located in a tranquil natural setting, Morikami invites visitors to explore its many facets and discover Florida's heritage and its connection with Japan.

Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens

Arts Garage has been called: <ul><li>a "cultural powerhouse" (The Sun-Sentinel)</li><li>one of the most popular cultural destinations in South Florida</li><li>winner of the first-ever People's Choice award from the Knight Foundation.</li></ul> These are great praises and honors, but we like to think of ourselves a little differently: We're a highly professional, culturally ambitious hub for those with a transformative spirit for bringing people together to enjoy the cultural arts in the heart of Delray Beach's vibrant downtown, including: <ul><li>Musicians</li><li>Theater Professionals</li><li>Educators</li></ul> and where you can meet a new friend while sipping wine, noshing on cheese and crackers, and enjoying some of the world's best jazz, blues, R&amp;B and soul. We're also a place where you can expand your horizons and enrich your life by experiencing our Alternative Theater season or by our education programs such as: <ul><li>Acting Workshop From Renowned Theater Director Michael Leeds</li><li>Improv Classes</li><li>Piano, Voice or Drum Lessons in our new JamHouse program (Fall 2016)</li></ul> So what are we? A top-notch cultural center? A highly-acclaimed theater? A well-respected performing arts academy? A cutting edge contemporary art gallery? In just a short period of time, we've become all of them as a leader in the new norm for creative performances and cultural excellence. Well, also, we're actually part of a garage. Literally, we're located on the ground level of Old School Square parking garage. How convenient is that? Thus our name - Arts Garage. So come on by.

Arts Garage

We take pride in embracing the roots of brewing culture. Using only pure and natural ingredients, special care is given to each batch of hand crafted Beer. Saltwater Brewery is more than a craft brewing company; it's a way of life. We opened our doors December 2013 with a team of Floridians, and 1 transplant, whose roots and values spur from a lifestyle that revolves around the ocean. Our goal is to maintain the world's greatest wonder by giving back to the ocean through Ocean Based Charities (CCA, Surfrider, Ocean Foundation, MOTE). Our passion for making Quality Beer for you is the way we can ensure we give back to the ocean as much as possible! Come with us to "Explore the Depths of Beer", Cheers!

Saltwater Brewery

<h2>ABOUT</h2> The Brew Bus fermented in 2011 when our Founder Anthony Derby was a student at The University of Colorado. When he tried to visit 3 breweries in one day he quickly realized the need for a transportation service. Flash forward just 4 years and we have 3 tour locations and offer visits to over 100 different breweries and other destinations in Florida. We have introduced thousands of tourists and locals to our area's breweries and we're just getting started. <h2>Our Tours</h2> We offer public and private charters to local breweries on our tour buses in South Florida or Tampa Bay. We have seen groups of people from all levels of beer knowledge hop on our tours as strangers and leave as friends. We have turned macro beer loyalists into craft beer crusaders. Hop on one of our weekly public tours to visit local craft breweries, or rent our buses privately for your next corporate outing, birthday party, anniversary or bachelor/bachelorette party. To learn more about our tours, start by selecting a city.

Brew Bus USA

The Sandoway Discovery Center, offers a glimpse into South Florida's fragile marine and freshwater environments through educational exhibits and programs.The nature center opened its doors in 1998 and quickly captivated the interest of students, teachers, naturalists, community leaders, visitors and residents of Delray Beach and surrounding communities. The unique facility is an exciting hands-on learning experience, which focuses on Florida's fragile ecosystems and their inhabitants.Visitors of all ages can get an up-close view of some of Florida's native and invasive reptile species, meet sharks and other fish at the coral reef pool, explore Southeast Florida's largest private shell collection and join us for special events such as Earth Day and beach clean-ups. The center's library is a great resource to explore natural history and the environment. The observation deck, shell collection and native plant and butterfly garden also allow the visitor to learn about our unique coastal environment. The Sandoway House Nature Center is an historic home where one can experience Delray's rich natural history through a self-guided tour. The open air porch, Dade County pine floors, Bald Cypress ceilings, French doors and arched window on the staircase, are just some of the architectural details that evoke impressions of early beach-front living.The nature center's activities include daily shark and stingray feedings, twice a week alligator feedings, Junior Naturalist program for at-risk youth, group education programs, outreach, beach and dune walks (presented by Dr. Angela Witmer), garden walks, live animal exhibits, fossil digs and more. The Friends of Sandoway House Nature Center, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about Delray's coastal/marine ecosystems and natural history all to benefit future generations.

Kristen & Damian

Kristen & Damian

Registry

We can't wait to get married and are so honored to have you at our wedding! If you would like to help us start our new life together, we have registered for items we would love to have in our home.