Wedding Day

Our Wedding

October 28th, 2018

“when you least expect it, you will find someone” It all started on 10/28/18 when Natalie was on impromptu Ellicottville weekend with her sisters and her cousin Cassandra when she decided to “play tinder.” It was on that Sunday, the magic began, when we both swiped right and received the wonderful “it’s a match” notification. Little did she know that Ellicottville wouldn’t be the only highlight of her weekend. We immediately started chit chatting and right off the bat everything seemed different with Natalie. She was easy to talk to, she seemed to genuinely care about the conversation and really wanted to get to know me. This turned into us talking everyday and gaining a deeper connection. Since we had an instant connection through chatting we wanted to see if there was a connection in real life too. So we decided to meet up the following Friday in Rochester for a drink, I was going to be in town and I didn’t want to pass up the opportunity to meet Natalie. We started the night at Murphy’s law and boy she did not disappoint. As soon as she walked into the room I couldn’t help but to stare, she looked even better than I dreamed her up to be. I somehow knew my life was going to be different after this point, and I was glad that I didn’t miss the opportunity to meet her. We spent most of the night at Roc City Brewing where we shared laughs and stories. It was refreshing that we never had an awkward moment and oddly felt very comfortable being around someone new. I feel as if we didn’t stay “new” for too long, as we continued to talk daily and get an even deeper understanding for one another. Before we knew it our schedules worked around when we could see one another again. Anytime we could get together we jumped at the opportunity and it wasn’t too long after the we started tossing the love word around. Well....mostly me, as I was the first to let Natalie know that I loved her. It took her a little bit longer to realize what that was, but luckily enough she came around to realize she loved me too. Since then we haven’t looked back, July 2019 we moved in together and have been inseparable since. From vacations, to concerts, to date nights, to family get togethers, we have been by each other’s side, through thick and thin. Life has thrown us a lot of curveballs, but luckily enough we have managed to get through everything together. I know that Natalie is the person that I want to be with, so as everyone knows “if you like it you better put a ring on it.” Natalie has a love/hate feeling about being surprised; especially big ones. So I had to come up with the biggest surprise and propose to her without her catching on. With a lot of help from her sister Julie and her Father I was able to come up with an awesome plan for the engagement. Luckily enough, with all the snags that came up in the month of planning, Natalie never found out and on the night of January 15th I had the pleasure to ask her to be my wife.

Our Story

Hard Rock  Los Cabo

Shane and I are asking (schedules permitting) that our guests arrive to Cabo by 5/5/22. We are planning a welcome fiesta, that evening, and want each of you to be there to kick off our wedding weekend in true Cinco De Mayo style!!   We are so thankful to have each of you in our lives and although the purpose for this trip is due to our nuptials, we also want you to take this opportunity to have a very deserved vacation of your own.   The below rates are blocked off for our group. Each trip is customizable to your needs.   The hotel rate will include the following:   Accommodation at the Hard Rock Los Cabo   All your meals <a href="https:" />Dining & Nightlife | Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos (hardrockhotels.com)</a>   All drinks (top shelf liquor included) both alcoholic and non   All taxes   All gratuities   Non motorized water sports (like snorkeling)   Round trip PRIVATE transfers from the airport to the hotel and back.   It will ALSO include something called a limitless resort credit. This is something the hotel does for their guests to allow us to have added fun that typically costs extra money but for less.   So they have select spa treatments, salon services, excursions, golf play...and more...that would typically cost extra but we only have to pay a 25% service fee. See the link below for some of those added inclusions:   <a href="https:" />www.vphrhlc.com (google.com)</a> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Below is a breakdown of cost based off 2 people in the room. The resort has a mandatory 3 night minimum requirement.   Deluxe Partial Ocean View (KING) 3 Nights $ 681 per person 4 Nights $892 per person 5 Nights $1103 per person 6 Nights $1313 per person 7 Nights $1523 Per person   Deluxe Partial Ocean View (2 Queens) 3 Nights $ 726 per person 4 Nights $952 per person 5 Nights $1177 per person 6 Nights $1403 per person 7 Nights $1628 Per person   Deluxe Platinum Swim up (KING) 3 Nights $ 741 per person 4 Nights $972 per person 5 Nights $1202 per person 6 Nights $1433 per person 7 Nights $1663 Per person   Deluxe Pure Wellness 2 Bedroom 3 Nights $1187 per person 4 Nights $1566 per person 5 Nights $1945 per person 6 Nights $2324 per person 7 Nights $2703 Per person   If you add an additional adult to your room, the cost would be an additional $172 per night.   If you have any children ages 4-12 the additional cost, per child, would be $59 per night.   If you have any children ages 13-17 the additional cost, per child, would be $99 per night.   Now, we would still need to add airfare but it's way to early to price that out. I am estimating the cost of air would be an additional $550-$600 per person for those flying out of Rochester. I'll have a better idea later in the year.   My hope is to get blocked air space but it will all depend on how many people travel the same dates. Either way, no matter where your hub airport is, I can assist in booking your flights when that time comes.   The deposit is $200 per room to lock in your resort stay. Once airfare becomes available, we will reach out.   Final payment will be due, 60 days prior to the arrival date.

Travel

Shane and I will be arranging a group activity, while in Cabo. We will have more information later in the year so be sure to check back :)

Things to Do

Wedding Party

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We ask that your $200 per room deposit is in, no later than May 1st 2021, to be sure you receive the rates on our room block. When you are ready, contact Natalie at NJF Travel. Shane and I are beyond excited to celebrate with all of you

Natalie & Shane

Natalie & Shane

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