Welcome Party

Parque Benito Juárez

La Callejoneada (Wedding Parade)

Casa San José

Taco Party

Terraza Trinitate

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

B'ani Terraza

Post-Wedding Brunch

Our Wedding

How We Met: REMIX!

Andrew and Ryan met playing Stonewall kickball in April 2017, when they were randomly assigned to play on the same team. Andrew joined Ryan's team the following season, where they continued to catch balls... and feelings.

A Dog and A Fish(town)

Feelings gave way to dating, which gave way to starting a life together. In November 2019, they rescued quite possibly the best dog in the entire world, Penny. Then, a few months later, they purchased a home together in Fishtown, Philadelphia.

A Birthday in SMA

Andrew had wanted to visit San Miguel de Allende ever since it was featured in a Top Chef season finale. So, for his 40th birthday, Ryan planned a trip to SMA. The two fell absolutely in love with the charming city and vowed to return some point soon.

Saying "Oui" in Paris

In October 2022, Andrew and Ryan took a fairly spontaneous trip to the City of Love. Though the croissants, Van Goghs, and champagne were all magnifique, they both agree on the real highlight - when Ryan proposed to Andrew in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Our Story

We realize everyone has traveled far to attend our wedding, so we want to include everyone in group photos on the wedding day! Though not required, we would encourage guests to coordinate their outfits with the color palette provided here - think warm jewel tones that are inspired by the city and streets of San Miguel!(Andrew and I will be wearing mid-green suits.)

Wedding Day Attire

Photos

Anders Newman

Tara Wyrofsky

Ryan Svatora

Racheal Conte

Kate Cordry

Wedding Party

Q + A

Passport

You need to have a valid passport in order to travel to Mexico. While some countries require that your passport is valid for 6 months beyond the date of your travel, this is not the case with Mexico. As long as your passport is valid for the duration of your trip, you should be OK. Just confirm with your airline when you book your flights - if they are OK with your passport, then Mexico will be, too.

Where to Stay

SMA is a very safe city. Things to note geographically are that the more north and west you go of Zona Centro, the more local and less touristy it becomes. Also, there are plenty of beautiful properties to stay at east of Zona Centro. Just note that accessing these properties may include many steps and steep inclines!

This map shows where our welcome party (Casa San Jose, purple X) and wedding (Terraza Trinitate, pink X) are located. Properties within the yellow circle would all be within a 10-15 minute walk from each!

Hotels

There are many small boutique hotels in SMA and a few larger resorts, ranging in price from moderate to expensive. Linked below are just a few that came recommended to us by our wedding planner or that we found during our research.

<a href="https://mmexique.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maison Mexique</a>Rooms look gorgeous and updated. Fantastic location.

<a href="https://www.hotelelpalomar.com.mx/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hotel El Palomar</a>Located next door to Maison Mexique. Offers single rooms as well as small suites with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a living room.

<a href="https://clandestinohotel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clandestino Hotel</a>This hotel has 2 locations - Recreo and Pila Seca. Both are nice, but Recreo will be a quieter stay, as Pila Seca is on a busier street.

<a href="https://www.realdeminas.com/es/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hotel Real de Minas</a>Less charm and a ~15 minute walk to the wedding venue, but it has a pool and is the most affordable option.

<a href="https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/mexico/numu/bjxub?src=corp_lclb_gmb_seo_bjxub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Numu Boutique Hotel</a>This is a Hyatt brand luxury hotel with a rooftop pool.

<a href="https://www.liveaqua.com/hoteles-y-resorts/live-aqua-urban-resort-san-miguel-de-allende" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Live Aqua</a>A larger resort with many amenities.

<a href="https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/san-miguel-de-allende" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rosewood</a>A gorgeous property with many amenities.

<a href="https://www.belmond.com/hotels/north-america/mexico/san-miguel-de-allende/belmond-casa-de-sierra-nevada/?utm_source=local_search&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=google_business" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Casa de Sierra Nevada</a>A Belmond hotel. Great location with many amenities.

Airbnbs/Casas

Getting a house to share with a small group of people will be a wonderful experience. Many gorgeous properties exist in Zona Centro (and nearby neighborhoods), some offering breathtaking balcony views, small pools, or even breakfast and housekeeping on-site. Here are a list of just some of the many properties available to rent in SMA. Keep in mind, many will have a minimum night stay requirement.

<a href="https://www.booking.com/hotel/mx/casa-vista-san-miguel-de-allende.html?lang=en-us&amp;soz=1&amp;lang_changed=1&amp;checkin=2024-10-24&amp;checkout=2024-10-27&amp;group_adults=2&amp;req_adults=2&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_children=0&amp;req_children=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Casa Vista</a>We stayed here for Andrew's birthday in 2022 and it was truly perfect. Just note, you have to climb many stairs to get to the property. Sleeps up to 13 guests (6 bedrooms, 6 baths).

<a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15168479?source_impression_id=p3_1702156302_7yd2%2BrEoz74htwFN" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Casa Recreo Colonial Villa</a>Great location. Sleeps up to 12 guests (6 bedrooms, 7.5 baths).

<a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/775595829478595974?guests=1&amp;adults=1&amp;s=67&amp;unique_share_id=056095a0-5b41-4db6-be3e-498d454ec896&amp;source_impression_id=p3_1702156614_%2FVhjoKzEE05XqTrx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Casa Celestina</a>Sleeps up to 12 guests (6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths).

<a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/694905803546400976?check_in=2024-01-31&amp;check_out=2024-02-04&amp;guests=1&amp;adults=12&amp;s=67&amp;unique_share_id=b18c5603-e8f8-49ad-9a3f-68beae00c9ff&amp;source_impression_id=p3_1702156698_RlfgWzBI9WKZqC5U" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Casa Cardo</a>~15 minute walk to venue. Sleeps up to 14 guests (7 bedrooms, 10 baths).

<a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/48194959?source_impression_id=p3_1702157150_FK4H7VE0IC62nddT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Casa Garita</a>Sleeps up to 6 guests (3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths).

<a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/54048515?source_impression_id=p3_1702157312_HLiUCeuneHIHorQU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Casa Nico</a>Sleeps up to 6 guests (4 beds, 3.5 baths).

<a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/39856064?source_impression_id=p3_1702157375_YZk5uaF0sI4V0dxp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Casa Las Danzantes</a>Sleeps up to 8 guests (4 bedrooms, 5 baths).

<a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/23711556?source_impression_id=p3_1702157474_ArRlfVM9JuT9BChJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Casa Cincuenta</a>Sleeps up to 6 guests (3 bedrooms, 4 baths).

<a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/8773420?source_impression_id=p3_1702157525_Ac4EAhtrD4i1XnG9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spacious House w/ Pool</a>A bit uphill. Sleeps up to 12 guests (5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, + casita).

<a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/592037302155396174?source_impression_id=p3_1702157641_c6VLyW75VmCmzDTG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Casa Sollano</a>Sleeps up to 4 guests (2 bedrooms, 3 baths).

Travel

Besides walking around Zona Centro, seeing the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, and getting lost in the colorful streets, there are plenty of other things to do around SMA!

Shopping

There are many art galleries in SMA worth exploring...﻿

<a href="https://fabricalaaurora.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">La Aurora Factory</a>Built in 1902, it was originally a textile factory for over 90 years. It now hosts over 40 artists/galleries.

<a href="https://eximgaleria.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Exim</a>Another smaller gallery right in Zona Centro.

Mercado de ArtesaniasAn artisan market filled with homemade goods, trinkets, food, and flowers.

<a href="https://terrazatrinitate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Terraza Trinitate</a>In addition to being our wedding venue, Terraza Trinitate is a pottery store filled with handcrafted household decorations, planters, and more!

Restaurants

Chocolates y Churros San AgustinThe BEST churros we've ever had. You can get them stuffed (we highly recommend the churros rellenos con Lechera) or plain, with a warm Mexican hot chocolate.

<a href="https://www.quincesma.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Quince</a>Voted the number one rooftop restaurant in the world in 2022, Quince is located right across the street from our wedding venue! They have an eclectic and tasty menu, ranging from sushi to Mexican.

The Rooftop at SelinaAnother rooftop bar/restaurant with amazing views, located right next door to Quince.

<a href="https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/es/san-miguel-de-allende/dining/luna-rooftop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Luna Rooftop</a>Located at the top of the Rosewood Hotel, Luna is a great place to watch the sunset while enjoying tapas and drinks.

<a href="https://restaurantlosmilagros.com/qr/menu.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Los Milagros</a> <a href="https://www.restaurantlosmilagros.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(&amp; Los Milagros Terraza)</a>A fun, more traditional meal. Both locations often have live music, and the terraza location offers amazing views of SMA!If you go, you MUST try a molcajete!! We got the mixto and it might have been the best thing we ate during our last visit!

Activities

In addition to exploring SMA, the following are just a short drive away...

<a href="https://www.mayanbaths.com/index.php?vw=1280&amp;vh=603&amp;v0=&amp;v1=171&amp;v1b=0&amp;v2=esp&amp;v3=0&amp;v4=despliega&amp;v5=despliega&amp;v6=despliega&amp;v10=0&amp;v13=&amp;v14=&amp;v25=1560&amp;v26=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mayan Baths</a> &amp; <a href="http://lagruta-spa.com.mx/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">La Gruta Hot Springs</a>(~20-30 minute drive)These two retreats boast 10 indoor and outdoor thermal pools fed by natural hot springs, as well as lush vegetation and colorful flowers surrounding the grounds. Spend an afternoon relaxing there, in water that reaches up to 104 degrees.

<a href="https://www.xotolarranch.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rancho Xotolar</a>(~40 minute drive)There are several nearby ranches where you can ride horses. During our first trip to SMA in 2022, we went to Rancho Xotolar for a really wonderful excursion. They took us horseback riding down a canyon and cooked a delicious lunch for us afterwards!

Things to Do

Registry

We understand that logistics for destination weddings can be difficult, so if you are planning to attend, we would like to make arranging rides, lodging, etc. as easy as possible. Though we recognize situations may change as the date gets closer, we would love to know your intentions on attending by April 30th, 2024. Official RSVPs and menu selections will be sent out over the summer. We will also be having a post-wedding celebration in Florida later in January of 2025 for those unable to travel to Mexico.

Please follow the link below to complete a short survey letting us know of your intentions! <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Als53Hngog298PBSvxJVT2BZc1FWJqZlHbzNlKaOmAE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Early RSVP (Google Form)</a>

Ryan y Andrew

Ryan y Andrew

Registry