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Welcome To Our Wedding Website!                                    Puerto Rico Here We Come!

Thank You! to all of our family and friends for your support. We appreciate each and every one of you and we look forward to seeing you at our destination wedding on Thursday, May 10, 2018!

Please come back and visit our website for any updates as our special day draws near!











Love,











Lisa and Derick











P. S. Don't forget to sign our guest book!

Invited Family and Friends, as you all know we had to postpone our October 2017 wedding due to the catastrophic Hurricane Maria that hit the island of Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands in September 2017. 

We were heartbroken at first, but were still determined to have our dream wedding in Puerto Rico and took&nbsp;it as a sign&nbsp;that together we&nbsp;will weather any kind of storm or challenge as husband and wife! So with a lot of&nbsp; postponing, praying and planning...our destination wedding&nbsp;is happening on Thursday, May 10, 2018.

Hurricaine Maria Is Not Stopping Us - We Are Bringing Puerto Rico Back!

Derick's Version
After we both graduated from Norman Thomas High School over 30 years ago little did I know that one of my classmates would actually be my soul mate. Yes, high school gave me championship teammates, lifelong friends, a good education and Lisa - the love of my life! 
After many years had passed since our high school graduation, we reunited at the high schools closing party and that's when the magic happened! Our first real date was to a New Edition concert (they are my all time favorite R&amp;B group) and that's when I knew Lisa she was going to be my "Candy Girl" and she "Knocked Me Off My Feet" LOL! 
If you ask me to describe Lisa, I'd say she is smart, beautiful, a "fixer" - who makes things right - just like me - and she also loves my family especially my niece Nahla who we both call "Our Baby"! I look forward to merging our two families into one – it's a perfect fit.
I thank God everyday for bringing Lisa into my life!
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Lisa's Version
As many of you have been told because Derick loves to tell people when he's asked "How did you two meet?" His reply is with a sly grin as he leans in and says "You know she's been chasing me for over 30 years?" So, I'm setting the record straight on how we met!
Derick and I met in the halls of our high school over 30 years ago but I was in no way "chasing" him", LOL. Although he was one of our high schools championship basketball players, we did not have the same circle of friends. He was a jock in school and I was a lively young girl with great friends and was not in the least interested in any of our schools jocks. Occasionally we would see each other in the hallways and say "Hi" and yes I thought he was a nice guy but…no sparks, at least not yet!
Let's fast forward to June 2014 when we saw each other at our high school's closing party. During the party we chatted about mutual friends we realized that we both had, and that's when he asked me to dinner so that we could finish catching up. It was at dinner he casually invited me to attend a parade for his job and then in the evening we would go to  the New Edition Reunion Concert at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn. Honestly, I was quite surprised at the invitation because it was a very popular concert and everyone wanted to go to that concert---except me that is! I'm not a big music fan like Derick, but after a few telephone conversations and getting to know more about each other, I accepted his invitation to the concert. After that first concert and date we continued to go out for a few months or so, and I'll admit I enjoyed his company but it was actually during a trip to meet all of his family in Delaware for his lovely Grandmother's birthday that I saw him as the kind, fun loving, respectable man with a great love of family – the kind of man that I could fall in love with and marry. 
Two years after our first date and concert, Derick surprised me with tickets to another New Edition Reunion concert for our anniversary. This time without hesitation I went and actually enjoyed myself!  Unbeknownst to me Derick was actually trying to get New Edition to help him  propose during the concert!  (You have to ask him to tell you the whole story, it's great!) But it  was after the concert at home he proposed and I gleefully said YES!!!!! And I look forward to being his Candy Girl for life! 
So, it may have taken over 30 years for this happy union, but as the saying goes…"Good things come to those who wait"---Thank God I waited!

Lisa's and Derick's Love Story!

Our Story

A Few Details......

Lisa's best friend  for over 20 years who is more of a sister to Lisa than a friend!

Laura Simpson

Derick's cousin. Derick was his best man over 10 years ago!

Randolph (Scooby)  Codrington

Lisa's best friend for over 10 years who has the best shoulder to lean on!

April Bland

Derick's handsome little&nbsp;cousin and son of the best man.

Khadeer Codrington

Derick's loving sister and Lisa's new sister--YEAH!

Nicole Anderson

Nahla Lewis

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Planning Your Trip For those of you who will be so graciously taking a trip to come and share our day with us on the beautiful island of San Juan, Puerto Rico, please see the following information and book early to have access to the best pricing options. Closest Airport To The Hotel and The Wedding Venue The closest airport is the Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU) airport which 4.7 miles NW to the hotel and the wedding venue.Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU) airport -<a href="http://aeropuertosju.com/en/">http://aeropuertosju.com/en/</a> Online Booking Sites Some recommended/suggested online travel vendors:Expedia – <a href="https://www.expedia.com/">https://www.expedia.com/</a>Travelocity - <a href="https://www.travelocity.com/">https://www.travelocity.com/</a>Priceline - <a href="https://www.priceline.com/home/">https://www.priceline.com/home/</a>Kayak - <a href="https://www.kayak.com/">https://www.kayak.com/</a>Orbitz - <a href="https://www.orbitz.com/">https://www.orbitz.com/</a>Cheap Tickets - <a href="https://www.cheaptickets.com/">https://www.cheaptickets.com/</a> Airline Contact Information Some recommended/suggested airlines to San Juan, Puerto Rico's, Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU) airport:Jetblue Airlines - <a href="https://www.jetblue.com/">https://www.jetblue.com/</a> 1.800.JETBLUEDelta Airlines - <a href="http://www.delta.com/">http://www.delta.com/</a>1.800.221.1212United Airlines - <a href="https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/">https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/</a> 1.800.864.8331American Airlines - <a href="https://www.aa.com/homePage.do">https://www.aa.com/homePage.do</a>1.800.433.7300

San Juan, Puerto Rico

We are ecstatic that you are making the trip to Puerto Rico for our special day! 

We have secured a&nbsp;room block at the Courtyard Marriott Isle Verde Beach Resort. PLEASE BOOK NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2018!– After Friday, April 6, 2018 all rooms are available at the hotel's normal room rate.













Rooms are available at the room block rate only for reservations from Wednesday, May 9, 2018 to Sunday, May 13, 2018.





















&nbsp;- Room Block Rate The Room Block Rate is $149.00 a night&nbsp;for a standard single or a standard double room with room block code: BEY & ECHEVARRIA Wedding Room Block. 







ROOM BLOCK RATE EXPIRES ON FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2018!

























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Travel

Travel across the Port of San Juan to the world's largest rum distillery to get up-close looks at the fascinating process of converting sugarcane into delicious rum. Afterward, enjoy some free time to browse the shops and boutiques of the largest mall in the Caribbean.Head inside the Casa Bacardi Visitors Center to learn how this world-famous distillery went from being a tiny producer in 1862 to a rum-making powerhouse. See reproductions of the original equipment, check out old advertising, and learn about the history of Bacardi's delicious spirits. Your tour includes a commemorative Bacardi cup as well and a refreshing welcome cocktail.Stop at the gift shop to browse a selection of exclusive Bacardi merchandise and liquors you can't find anywhere else. After your tour, walk out onto the pavilion—in the shape of Bacardi's famous bat logo—and enjoy panoramic views of Old San Juan before your driver takes you to Plaza Las Americas.When you arrive, head into the largest mall in the Caribbean, boasting more than 70 acres (28 ha) of shopping space. Take lots of free time to explore the mall's 300 stores. With such a wide selection, there's bound to be something for everyone.

Bacardi Distillery Tour & Plaza Las Americas

Escape into the city of Old San Juan and discover its colorful architecture and rich history. A stop at San Cristóbal Fortress offers sweeping views of the city and a journey back to the colonizing days, before a shopping in the Historic District of Old San Juan.The cobblestone streets of Old San Juan set the stage for a tour exploring the heritage of Puerto Rico and San Juan, a charming city with architecture dating back to the 1600s and filled with art galleries, boutiques, and cozy cafés. Your guide shares interesting stories of the people that have put their mark on the second oldest city in the New World, before taking you to San Cristóbal Fortress—a national historic site.San Cristóbal Fortress is a world-renowned landmark and known as the largest fortification built by the Spanish in the New World. Lead by your guide, walk through its extensive tunnel system, view old military uniforms and stand next to 200-pound (90-kg) original mortar shells.Enjoy sightseeing along the cosmopolitan San Juan before enjoying some time on your own in Old San Juan to shop and explore.

Old & New San Juan with Historic District Shopping

Saddle up and sidle through El Yunque National Forest during an unforgettable horseback ride. Beginning in Luquillo, journey through tropical foliage atop a noble Paso Fino leisure horse, pausing for a quick dip in a tranquil section of the Mameyes River.
Launch your equestrian experience at Hacienda Carabalí in Luquillo. An ideal tour for all levels of riders, this adventure leads you through the mellow lowlands of El Yunque National Forest. After arriving at the stables, climb into the saddle and prepare for your ride through the protected wilderness.
Your gentle 4-legged giant is a Paso Fino horse that's been bred for competitive trail excursions. Get to know the Paso Fino's loping stride, and then head for the hills. The lilting song of the elfin woods warbler lifts your spirits while your steed ascends the rough forest track. Relax and let your horse take care of the elevation gain.
At a vantage point with lush tabonuco forest swirling below, take in unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean. Then, descend the mountain. Finally, make out the music of the Mameyes River. Pause to take a dip and let your horse drink before returning to Hacienda Carabalí by mid-afternoon.

Guided Horseback Ride in El Yunque National Forest

See the sea like never before as you explore the depths on this guided Sea Trek. Equipped with an air-providing helmet, walk the ocean floor of a private beach and discover an underwater universe. Unlike anything in the world, this unique adventure transports you to another world.
Meet your group at the Caribe Hilton, where you take advantage of the private beach for undisturbed sea exploration in the heart of San Juan. Your guide introduces you to Sea Trek, a diving system developed to let participants breathe easily while walking underwater. Don the clear-masked helmet, which provides you both air and plenty of visibility, and make your way into the water.
As you traverse on the ocean's floor, experience a weightlessness as though you were walking on the moon. This surreal sensation, coupled with an amazing aquatic landscapes around you, transports you to a completely new world. Discover an abundance of tropical fish and marine life in the clear San Juan cove, finding hidden creatures and amazing coral formations with the help of your guide.

Lisa & Derick

Lisa & Derick

L&D

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