Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, because we have an exciting announcement!
First, we would like to share a quick backstory that will explain the series of circumstances
that lead us to the very reason behind why we have invited you to our website!
As many of you know, we are both in the military. Months after our engagement, we found out that if we are not married by December 2019, we are at a high risk of being stationed in separate locations for the next three years. This was startling news, as we had already confirmed a date in June 2020. With this conflict on our hands, we concluded that we had no choice but to make preparations for two different weddings.
The first one would be a destination wedding that takes place this year.
Though we could easily go to the local courthouse & receive the legal marriage certificate required to co-locate,
we still wanted to create a dreamy weekend that would be truly phenomenal!
The second one would be the big celebration that was scheduled to take place next year.
This would include all of our family members, our friends, & the usual festivities that one would expect!
One morning, while we were finalizing the elaborate arrangements for the second wedding, we reached a point where we were asking ourselves if all of these particular elements were that important to us.
Our answer was no.
The two of us openly admitted that we actually could not stop fantasizing about the unique & romantic adventure that we had planned for the first wedding! Though it was to be a very simple & private ceremony, we both had this powerful feeling that told us it would be overwhelmingly special & infinitely fulfilling.
We decided to have a more serious talk about how we envision our perfect wedding.
It encompassed these specific things:
1. the two of us finally existing as one
2. taking our time indulging in one another's love
3. cherishing the beauty of our promised lifetime together
We remembered how we have always been the kind of couple
who has found so much more depth & meaning in the intimate moments.
Then, we imagined an entire day filled with our most authentic passions.
A day dedicated to us alone, no frills. Our own piece of Heaven on Earth.
Everything suddenly became clear & we made the most spontaneous (& easiest) decision we have ever made —
we called off the second wedding altogether, smiled at each other, & eagerly said
We would like to deeply express that this decision manifested naturally & we hope that how we have chosen to experience this milestone, does not make you feel as though your signifcance has been diminished. We are unbelievably grateful to know such incredible people who have supported us throughout our lives — & furthermore, cheered on our relationship. You have brought us endless joy with the light & love you have provided. That is why it was impossible for us to keep our elopement intentions hidden. We wanted to bring everyone we care about into the fold.
The money that was originally funding the large reception, has officially transformed our honeymoon dreams into a reality!
With these funds, we were able to devise a journey of a lifetime!
There are not enough existing words to describe the wild ride of emotions that came after making the payment for this trip.
Though we can barely contain our excitement & would be extremely thrilled to spill every detail in store,
we will not be revealing the location until our passports are stamped & we have arrived!
We would like to keep the destination of our elopement a surprise.
But let's just say the wilderness will be our backdrop & the towering pines will be our witnesses.
Even though you will not be with us physically, we promise that each of you will be in our hearts on an
