Family Welcome Dinner

Wedding Day

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

Ceremony

Country Club Lima Hotel

Reception

Our Wedding

During the summer of 2020, Maria and Ricardo were both attending daily morning mass at Saint Mary's Catholic Church. They would see each other every day, but neither one would approach the other. God had a plan! Maria was working her shift at Einstein's Bagels when Ricardo walked in to grab a sandwich. She approached him, saying that she recognized him from church. He asked her to come out to talk to him during her break, and the rest is history. They began hiking, cooking, paddle boarding, playing Rummikub, traveling, and raising a puppy together. Ricardo and Maria would also go to the adoration chapel at Saint Thomas More Parish to pray frequently. A year later, on August 30, 2021, Ricardo asked Maria to meet him at this chapel to pray. He handed her a letter to read. When she was finished, with tears in her eyes, he motioned for her to follow him outside of the chapel. Amid dozens of roses, he asked her to marry him. She said yes! They are so grateful to begin this vocation for married life together. God is so good. 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Money Exchange

If anyone wants to exchange dollars to soles in small amounts, Ricardo can help to exchange on Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

Transportation

Before you travel, download the following transportation apps:Cabify (better quality, although a little more expensive) and Uber Premium. Both apps are secure ways to travel.Do not use Uber economy or compartido (which means ride sharing).Always use cash (soles) when paying.

This hotel is about 45 minutes from the church and about 20 minutes from our reception venue. Use the code Wedding June 4 2022 to get a special rate.Please email your information to ha7L9-fo@accor.com and karla.bichara@accor.comTo guarantee reservation provide credit card number and expiration date. See below for more information.

Mercure Ariosto Lima

This hotel is the destination of our reception and is about 30 minutes from the church. Guests can get a discounted rate:$145 for a "New Classic" room (King Bed or two full beds)$175 for a "Grand New Classic" room pictured below (King bed or two full beds, the space is just bigger) To reserve, email reservas@losportales.com.pe and identify yourself as a guest for our wedding so that they can apply the discounted price.

Travel

Lima

Santuario De Santa Rosa De Lima

Iglesia de San Pedro (Catacombs)

Government Palace of Peru

Circuito Mágico del Agua (child-friendly water garden)

Huaca Pucllana

Parque de las Leyendas (Zoo)

Fortaleza del Real Felipe (Museum)

Places Outside of Lima

Paracas and Huacachina from Lima with Ballestas Islands and Sand Boarding

Cusco and Machu Picchu

Let Ricardo or Maria know if you would like to visit these and we can pass along tour guide company information.

Ricardo & Maria