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When the pandemic started everyone assured us "October is a long way out, you'll be fine." Deep down we knew that Covid wasn't &nbsp;going to just&nbsp;go away in a matter of months. So we came up with a contingency plan and now we have to put that plan in action.October 10th, 2020 we will have a private elopement ceremony on our deck with our moms and our Seattle family. This pandemic gave us a sense of "if anything were to happen to either of us..." and that's why we're getting married instead of just postponing all together.October 10th, 2021 we will have a public nuptial ceremony followed&nbsp;&nbsp;by an amazing reception and we can all laugh dance, chat and swap stories about how awful Covid was. In 2021 we can safely have our families come together and celebrate. By then we should be able to&nbsp;safely hug our grandmas and see all the aunties and uncles.If you have any questions please contact either Mara or Josh.Wear a mask, wash your hands, stay safe and we will see you next year.

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Raven has been my best friend for over a decade.&nbsp;Aside from maybe Josh, she's the most important&nbsp;person in my life.&nbsp;After moving to Hawaii for college, she moved to the Pacific North West and now lives in Portland. So it's just a short drive anytime&nbsp; I want to see her.



Funny story, she moved to Portland the same weekend we moved to Seattle. As Joshua and I were&nbsp; &nbsp;driving through Utah we saw Raven pulled over off the freeway with her family. How serendipitous! Since then, we've been able to see each other almost every other month. She went with me when I bought my wedding dress. Sipping cheap champagne with my best friend was the best and most relaxing way to choose a dress to say "I do" in.&nbsp;



Raven is such a spectacular person and there's no other person I'd rather have standing next to me on this special day.

-Mara

Raven

Makalah is my cousin. We used to joke that God made us cousins because neither of our mothers could handle us as sisters.

Makalah and I were living together when I first started dating Joshua. One night, we had Josh and Rick come over and play some games. While we were playing games Josh slipped and said "I love you" to me in the middle of the game. After they left, Maklalah jokingly&nbsp;tells me "Ew, Manana. He loves you. Run." All in jest, because I knew in her own way that was her seal of approval.

I couldn't imagine my wedding without her.

-Mara

Makalah

Naija is my little sister, her mom and my dad got married in 2015 but Naija and I had this instant sisterly connection.When Josh and I told her about our engagement she was not at all surprised. Her words were "kinda figured this was gonna happen soon, and dibs on being a bridesmaid."I'm so excited to have my little sister in my wedding.-Mara

Naija

Victoria is Joshua's cousin. She's one of the most fun and laid back people I've ever met.Vic was the first of Joshua's family that I ever met. Joshua invited me to watch hockey with him one night except, he failed to mention that there was a big group of people. So my dumb self got all gussied up to watch hockey with a guy I had a crush on and I ended up spending most of the night talking to his cousin and becoming friends with her.Now she's officially my family.-Mara

Victoria

Rick has been my best friend for about 15 years. In all honesty, besides maybe Mara, he's the one person I need when I get married.Because of our long friendship, Rick's opinion means a lot to me. When Mara and I first got together, she came over and made the three of us dinner. We just spent the whole night laughing, hanging out, drinking some beers and just enjoying each&nbsp;others company. After Mara left, Rick and I went about our day and he gave me his seal of approval. He told me everything I already knew about Mara, but him putting into words that I needed to move forward with this relationship meant so much to me. That's why he's my best man.-Josh

Rick

Bryan is my cousin, he and I are described as being opposite sides of the same coin.&nbsp;After Mara and I got engaged we went downtown and met up with a few friends to celebrate. Everything was so perfect that night, I was with my closest friends and family, celebrating my life with the woman who's about to be the newest Cano. I watched Bryan walk up to her,&nbsp;hug her and say "welcome to the family lady."&nbsp;I'm so happy he'll be standing up there with me while I'm getting married.-Josh

Bryan

Bailey is my brother, he's 6&nbsp;years younger than me and I take the big brother role very seriously.&nbsp; Time spent with my little brother today is the same as it was 15&nbsp;years ago.&nbsp;For Christmas 2018 some family came up to Seattle so we could all spend Christmas together. After all the gifts and breakfast, my mom went to her hotel room, Mara and her cousin took a nap and Bailey and I just played video games like old times.&nbsp;So much has changed in my life. I've found the woman I'm going to spend forever with,&nbsp;moved to Seattle and set up a home and with all that, I can still steal a moment with my brother.-Josh

Bailey

Khyren is Mara's little brother. He's a righteous dude, after all these years Mara and I have been together, it's pretty cool getting to know this kid.Over the summer of 2019, we flew him up to Seattle as a graduation present. He had a&nbsp;blast, we went to some festival in the park where a bunch of cover bands were playing. So, we grabbed some delicious food truck food and had a little picnic. The last band of the evening was covering Khyren's favorite band--Rush. When the first few notes of Tom Sawyer came out of the speaker, that kids face lit up like crazy. It was so cool to be able to see my new brother experience and love Seattle the way I do.-Josh&nbsp;

Khyren

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With a stay at La Fonda on the Plaza, you'll be centrally located in Santa Fe, steps from Palace of the Governors and Loretto Chapel.  This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Museum of Contemporary Native Arts and Institute of American Indian Arts Museum.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 180 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.Amenities Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a steam room. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.Dining Grab a bite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

La Fonda on the Plaza

With a stay at Hotel Chimayo de Santa Fe, you'll be centrally located in Santa Fe, steps from Palace of the Governors and Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi.  This hotel is within close proximity of Santa Fe Plaza and Museum of Contemporary Native Arts.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 56 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.Amenities Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features a fireplace in the lobby and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.Dining Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Hotel Chimayo de Santa Fe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Hotel Chimayo de Santa Fe

When you stay at Inn at Santa Fe in Santa Fe, you'll be in the suburbs and within the vicinity of College of Santa Fe and Rancho de los Golondrinas.  This hotel is within the vicinity of Liquid Light Glass and Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 99 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.Amenities Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and shopping on site. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.Dining Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Inn at Santa Fe. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Inn at Santa Fe, SureStay Collection by Best Western

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"Unique & immersive art installations with multimedia elements & a mysterious narrative throughout."

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"Historic city plaza with benches, a bandstand & ethnic markets, plus festivals & community events."

Mara & Josh

Mara & Josh

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