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White Party Wedding Kick Off Cocktail Party

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Sandals

Cocktail Hour on the Upper Cascade Deck

Dinner

Set Sail with Us!

Our Wedding

And what a story it is. This is a story about 2 people who have been best friends for 20 years- have known and cared about each other from the start. And if you have ever spent any time around these two, its pretty obvious, they are a match made in heaven. To tell the story, lets start from the beginning.... Tracey and Tim met in late 1999 when Tracey became his personal trainer and nutritionist, making him meals because he wasn’t much for cooking for himself. They quickly became important parts of each others' lives. Several years later, they started dating. Tim invited her to Havasu in his motorhome. They had a memorable weekend, culminating in Tracey whipping up several messy meals, much to Tims' private horror as he watched the massive mess she made inside the Country Coach. Shortly after Tim purchased the Havasu condo, they decided they would become a couple. There were countless trips, adventures, and stories from those days- many beautiful sunsets from the Havasu balcony, Tim teaching Tracey to park the boat trailer "deep and wide", midnight boat dips, dinners at ChaBones and times with all their dear river friends.Hence, why to this day, it is one of Traceys' favorite places in the world to spend time, and why Tim is never allowed to sell the condo (sorry Paul!!) For 7 years, they had a great life with a beautiful home in Redlands, adventures to Lake Havasu, all the dogs, Tim's growing car collection and Tracey's competitive endeavors, cooking escapades and many Christmas parties. Even after Tim and Tracey had parted "official" ways, they had always remained friends. Tracey and Tim continued to stay in touch, they cared about what each other was doing and it was obvious that somehow, they would stay connected in a friendship capacity. In 2019, when Tim came down with covid, Tracey realized that there was a lot more than friendship between them. She would sneak into his house and check that he was ok during his sickness and she realized that after all these years, she was still in love with him. Fast forward to 2023, they found themselves both single and spending time together. Tim would consult her on his design choices on his new home and they both decided to get back on their bicycles to get in shape and rehab Tracey's new ACL. The love that was always there was re ignited. This time both Tracey and Tim realized was meant to be forever. Then on Dec. 3rd, and at his 65th birthday celebration, Tim surprised everyone and got down on one knee and proposed.

Our Story

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Terry is, Tracey's sister from another "Mr" & her "Ride or Die".   They met in 2006 and have had many adventures together.  Hilarious trips to havasu in the honda, trips over the border to Mexico and of course a birthday train trip to Monterey just to name a few!
 Terry and Tracey had been roommates for many years, so its hard to say who knows each other better!
 They spent the Covid years together, working out, taking walks, drinking wine and cooking every night.  Besties for Life goes without saying,

Terry Kramer, Best Friend

Nicole has been in both Tim and Tracey's life since almost the beginning of Tracey's time in California.  She is married to Eddie, who has always been considered a brother, so Nicole is by proxy, Tracey's California sister!  Nicole is one of the funniest, realest people you'll ever meet.  She is quick with the best advice, has such an amazing heart for her family, has the most hilarious stories and Tim and Tracey feel very fortunate that she would stand in the wedding party on this special day.

Nicole Salinas

Heidi is one of Tracey's oldest California friends.  They met back stage in Culver City competing in early 2000's.   Since, they ve competed together, challenged each other to be their best on stage- Heidi struggling to teach her a simple gymnastic move, and Tracey helping at many of Chelea's birthday sleepovers.  They' ve moved each other 1/2 doz times - re wallpapered bedrooms walls, built furniture and countless vacations.     There are some people who are so deeply woven into the fabric of each others' lives, its sometimes hard to remember everything- but lets just say, the adventures are book-worthy to say the least.

Heidi Larson

Simo and Tim met 9 years ago over their mutual love of Porches. 
The first car build with Simo, Tim wanted a much more in-depth involvement in the build process than Simo was used to. It soon became apparent Tim wasn’t the “average” client and Simo surrendered to Tim’s desire and welcomed Tim to collaborate and participate, so the journey began! With Tim’s deep respect for Simo’s talent and knowledge they have become the best of friends and have shared some great car building adventures and its fitting that on this special day, Simo be again, by Tim's side.

Simo Veharanta

Chad is Tim's eldest son and everyone who knows Chad is continually amazed by his enthusiasm for life and  endless energy to pursue his goals.  Watching Chad successfully achieve his goals in San Diego makes Tim very proud as a father.   What’s always apparent in Tim and Chad's relationship is the warm embraces and Chad's sincere concerns for his dad's happiness.   

Chad Kretzschmar

Cody is Tim's youngest son.  When anyone meets Cody, they are always struck how much of a thoughtful and caring person he is.  Tim loves and admires Cody for his personal convictions and inner strength, alway knowing who he is.  Residing in Pasadena,  Cody is currently honing  his talent in design engineering, the love of architecture and culture. Tim deeply respects Cody having him a large part of his life.

Cody Kretzschmar

Thank you Gino for agreeing to get Tracey down the aisle in one piece- it's an important job and wouldnt trust anyone else to handle it!  
Gino and Tracey met just about the same time as Tim started dating back in early 2000's.  Over the years, Gino has become such an important part of both of their lives.   Gino loves big and yells loud! 
The stories are endless, but don't believe a word of them from Gino (ha!ha!)!   He is a person who always unites everyone and is without a doubt the glue to so many relationships in Tracey's life.
He is so fitting for this role.

Come Come on the Kickdrum Gino.

Gino Padila

Eddie is literally Tracey’s first friend ever made in California.  While they first met over a bench spot at Bally’s, Tracey will always refer to Eddie as her "brother".  Eddie coached her through her first fitness competition and  Tracey was so excited when Eddie finally met his amazing wife Nicole.  Tim and Eddie have had a "bro"mance since day one, almost 20 years ago-  Eddie has been there from the start- of literally everything.   It’s such a full circle moment to have him speak at their wedding ceremony. 

Eddie Salinas

Wedding Party

These are your rooms we have already booked for your stay. If you would like to extend your stay after the 5 days, please let us know and you can speak to the concierge to change your booking.

WHEN YOU CLICK ON THE WEBSITE BELOW- scroll down toSELECT DESTINATION and choose "St. Lucia"! Sandals Grande St. LucianGROS-ISLET - SAINT LUCIAThis is an ADULTS ONLY resort. Please no guests under 18yrs old. All rooms feature one bed only.•Unlimited food &amp; drinks•12 world-class restaurants•6 bars with unlimited premium liquor•Unlimited golf green fees included•Over-the-water bungalows•Enjoy all amenities at 2 nearby Sandals•Unlimited water sports•PADI®&nbsp;certified scuba diving•Red Lane®&nbsp;Spa

Sandals Grande St. Lucian

Your Rooms 

Your accommodations are Beachfront Grande Rondoval Butler Suite with a Private Pool Sanctuary. Luxury, privacy and exclusivity are embodied in this incomparable Love Nest Butler Suite. Located steps from the beach, these secluded suites-in-the-round feature a fully furnished private veranda with a hammock, outdoor shower, jacuzzi and private plunge pool. Showcasing unmatched vistas of Rodney Bay, these romantic retreats feature circular, flow-through living and sleeping quarters with stylish furnishings including Sandals' signature, four-poster, king-size bed and flat screen TV, while the en-suite spa-style bathroom features a Roman soaking tub, walk-in shower and double vanity. Guests also enjoy the attentive service of a personal butler and 24-hour in-room dining.&nbsp;

Enclosed in your boxed invitation is a "Boarding Pass"- which contains a QR code with a direct link to a google document. EACH member of your party must complete this form for the completion of your flight. Please RSVP with confirmation or regrets no later than August 8th , 2023.

Your Airfare

Travel

We have an awesome adventure planned for after the wedding! (June 3rd) from 2-7pmSoufriere Adventure Cruise for everyone! It is a full afternoon of boating, lunch, snorkeling and fun!

tracey & Tim

tracey & Tim

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