Rehearsal Dinner

Pirámides de Máncora, Vichayito (Máncora)

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception and party

Our Wedding

HOW WE MET / CÓMO NOS CONOCIMOS

EN / ESP

Alma was born in the sunny city of Piura, in northern Peru. She pursued her dream of becoming a lawyer at the University of Piura, and during her fifth year, she moved to Lima to continue her studies at the University’s Capital Campus and to begin her work with law firms. She was building her career there until the second year of the pandemic, when life nudged her toward a new adventure: learning English in the United States. That journey led her to Salt Lake City, Utah, where she planned to stay for five months. Just two weeks into her new life in the U.S., Alma downloaded Bumble—not looking for love, but simply hoping to practice her English with locals. Fate, however, had other plans. Michael was born in Chicago and studied History at the University of Montana. He was always drawn to the outdoors and settled in Utah. He worked as an EMT then a Firefighter and Paramedic.&nbsp; When he matched with Alma on Bumble in March of 2022, they had no idea how much their lives were about to change. Their first date was at 3 Cups, a cozy coffee shop in Salt Lake City. They clicked instantly—conversation flowed easily, laughter came naturally, and something just felt right. One date turned into many, and before they knew it, they were exploring the world hand in hand. Today, Alma continues working remotely for a law firm in Lima, and Michael is still with the same fire station. Together, they are building a life filled with adventure, laughter, and unforgettable memories. ---------------------------------------------------------- Alma nació en la ciudad de Piura, en el norte del Perú. Estudió Derecho en la Universidad de Piura, y durante su quinto año se mudó a Lima para continuar sus estudios en el Campus Lima de la Universidad y trabajar en estudios de abogados. Estuvo viviendo en Lima hasta el segundo año de la pandemia, cuando la vida la empujó hacia una nueva aventura: aprender inglés en el extranjero. Ese viaje la llevó a Salt Lake City, Utah, donde planeaba quedarse por cinco meses. Dos semanas después de asentarse en la nueva ciudad, Alma descargó Bumble—no buscando el amor, sino simplemente con la intención de practicar su inglés con personas locales. Sin embargo, el destino tenía otros planes. Michael nació en Chicago y estudió Historia en la Universidad de Montana. Siempre se sintió atraído por la naturaleza y se estableció en Utah. Trabajó como técnico en emergencias médicas, y actualmente trabaja como bombero y paramédico. Cuando hizo “match” con Alma en Bumble en marzo de 2022, ninguno de los dos imaginaba cuánto iban a cambiar sus vidas. Su primera cita fue en 3 Cups, una linda cafetería en Salt Lake City. Conectaron al instante: la conversación fluyó con facilidad, las risas surgieron de forma natural, y algo simplemente se sintió bien. Una cita se convirtió en muchas, y antes de darse cuenta, ya estaban explorando el mundo de la mano. Hoy, Alma continúa trabajando de forma remota para un estudio de abogados en Lima, y Michael sigue en la misma estación de bomberos. Juntos, están construyendo una vida llena de aventuras, risas y recuerdos inolvidables.

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REHEARSAL DINNER

We will be hosting a rehearsal dinner followed by a small celebration at Pirámides de Máncora on January 16th. 📍 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM We can't wait to celebrate with you!

CASUAL REHEARSAL ATTIRE

For the rehearsal, we kindly ask our guests to follow the dress code: -Women: All-white casual outfit. -Men: Khaki shorts or pants with a white collared t-shirt or a long- or short-sleeve buttoned shirt.

Rehearsal

SEMI-FORMAL Wedding Attire 

For the wedding, we kindly ask our guests to follow the dress code: -Women: Please wear long dresses, avoiding beige, white, and black. Since the venue has a grass surface, Alma recommends wearing block or chunky heel sandals. -Men: Please wear a suit or dress pants in tan or khaki with a long sleeved white buttoned shirt.

Wedding Party

Travel Overview

Guests flying from other countries need to fly to Lima, Peru.Airport: International Airport Jorge Chávez LIM

For guests who are going to stay in Lima

From the airport to your Airbnb or hotel in Lima, we highly recommend taking airport-authorized cabs. These can be found inside the airport on the left, before the exit door:- Taxi Green- Taxi 365- Taxi DirectoThese companies accept credit and debit cards. If you want to get cash (Soles currency), the airport is a safe place to exchange cash. You can also order Soles from your US bank beforehand. TAXIS IN LIMAFor transportation within Lima, we recommend downloading the apps "Satelital 35555555" or "Cabify". We recommend staying in Miraflores or San Isidro districts, as these areas are close to the main tourist places.

From Lima to Piura, Talara or Tumbes

Most guests will fly into a city near Máncora (Piura, Talara or Tumbes) on Wednesday 14th, Thursday 15th, or Friday 16th.

Flight OptionsWe highly recommend flying with LATAM. OPTION 1: FLY TO TALARA (TYL) FROM LIMA (LIM)Closest airport to Máncora. ●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shuttle prices from Talara to Máncora:○ Car (1-4 people): $41 USD○&nbsp;Small Van (up to 6 people): $55 USD○ 11-Passenger Van: $77 USD●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Drive: 1 hour 20 minutes●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flights:○&nbsp;Depart Lima, Wednesday-Friday: 6:45 am, 6:40 pm○ Return to Lima, Sunday: 9:05 am, 1:30 pm, 9:15 pm OPTION 2: FLY TO TUMBES (TBP) FROM LIMA (LIM)Second closest airport. ●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shuttle prices from Tumbes to Máncora:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Car (1-4 people): $50 USD○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small Van (up to 6 people): $65 USD○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11-Passenger Van: $83 USD●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Drive: 2 hours●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flights:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depart Lima, Wednesday-Friday: 11:25 am, 6:40 pm○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return to Lima, Sunday: 1:55 pm, 6:55 pm, 9:20 pm OPTION 3: FLY TO PIURA (PIU) FROM LIMA (LIM)Longest drive but has the most flights. ●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shuttle prices from Piura to Máncora:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Car (1-4 people): $76 USD○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small Van (up to 6 people): $94 USD○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11-Passenger Van: $124 USD●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Drive: 3 hours●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flights:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depart Lima, Wednesday-Friday:&nbsp;5:15 am, 7:10 am, 9:45 am, 10:35 am, 1:25 pm, 2:55 pm, 7:15 pm○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return to Lima, Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am,11:55 am, 12:55 pm, 3:50 pm, 5:15 pm, 9:30 pm

Shuttle Coordination

We are happy to assist with coordinating your shuttle from Talara, Tumbes, or Piura to Máncora. Please let us know in advance the day you’ll be arriving in any of these cities so we can arrange transportation to your hotel in Máncora. Additionally, if you're traveling on the same flight as others, we can help coordinate ride-sharing to make your trip easier. Please let us know which flight you’re considering, and we’ll ensure that everyone can share rides when possible.

Accommodation Recommendations

You can find this information in the "Q+A" section. Transportation in Máncora is mainly by mototaxis, and they will charge you in cash (Soles).

Travel

Where can we stay?

The wedding will take place at&nbsp;Pirámides Máncora. We recommend booking a hotel close to the venue. While there are many great Airbnbs nearby, they don’t usually provide breakfast, which could be inconvenient. Hotels, on the other hand, often include breakfast, making it easier for guests. Some hotels are within walking distance, while others are just a short mototaxi ride away. Alma LoftContact via WhatsApp:&nbsp;+51 959 141 660Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.almaloft.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.almaloft.com</a>Discount code:&nbsp;ReservapiramidesThe discount code is only available for reservations made via WhatsApp<a href="https://www.booking.com/Share-BAWXZ6p" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.booking.com/Share-BAWXZ6p</a> Hotel Arennas MancoraContact via WhatApp: +51 946226097Website: <a href="www.arennasmancora.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.arennasmancora.com</a> <a href="https://www.booking.com/Share-18MwBm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.booking.com/Share-18MwBm</a> Las Cabañas de AnticaWebsite: <a href="www.lascabanasdeantica.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.lascabanasdeantica.com</a><a href="https://www.booking.com/Share-j0Fa7Z" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.booking.com/Share-j0Fa7Z</a> There are a few other options available on <a href="https://www.booking.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Booking.com</a> Transportation in Máncora is mainly by mototaxis, and they will charge you in cash (Soles).

WHAT WILL THE WEATHER BE LIKE?

Sunny summer weather in Peru!

Q + A

LIMA

Central Restaurante<a href="https://centralrestaurante.com.pe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://centralrestaurante.com.pe/</a> Astrid &amp; Gastón - Casa Hacienda Moreyra<a href="https://www.astridygaston.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.astridygaston.com/</a> Tanta<a href="https://tantaperu.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tantaperu.com/</a> Panchita<a href="https://panchita.pe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://panchita.pe/</a> Edo<a href="https://www.edosushibar.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.edosushibar.com/</a> Carnaval Bar<a href="https://carnavalbar.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://carnavalbar.com/</a>

We will be traveling to Machu Picchu after the wedding. Let us know if you'd like to join!

Machu Picchu, Cusco

Things to Do

We believe the best gift our guests can give us is joining us on the dance floor and celebrating with us all night! Since music is such a key part of any party, we’ve created a Spotify playlist where you can add the songs that will get you dancing. Our DJ will consider this playlist and include your favorites throughout the night. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qK8NdrSPoL8hQv60w5J6o?si=b53ead1cc8b34288&amp;pt=36ad7f3ec75f5324ae2008af41837c1d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qK8NdrSPoL8hQv60w5J6o?si=b53ead1cc8b34288&amp;pt=36ad7f3ec75f5324ae2008af41837c1d</a>

We are planning to travel to Europe in 2026!

Cuentas bancarias en Perú: En Soles-Cuenta de Ahorros Soles en BCP: 19325528221080-Número de Cuenta Interbancario en BCP: 00219312552822108015 En Dólares- Cuenta de Ahorro Dólares en BCP: 19395256920109- Número de Cuenta Interbancario (CCI) en BCP: 00219319525692010919 In the "Registry" section, you will find information of U.S.

Gifts

Registry

Contact Information

If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us: ●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mike: +1 847 707 7551●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Alma: +1 385 290 7576

Michael & Alma

Michael & Alma

Contact

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