Romantic Destination Wedding in Puerto Rico
Congratulations Adia & Richard!
You never know where you are going to find true love! For Adia and Richard, Dave and Buster’s turned out to be, surprisingly, very romantic! After meeting at the arcade, they discovered they had true chemistry, and decided to tie the knot at a destination wedding in Puerto Rico. Keep reading to expierience their romantic wedding day!
Name: Adia
Partner's Name: Richard
Event Type & Location: Wedding, Oceano Restaurent
Event Date: 05/23/2019
Vendors & Their Instagram Handles :
Photographers: Alex and Dali / @alexdaliweddings
Planner: Carela Event Planning / @carelaevent
Venue: Oceano Condado / @oceanorestpr
Bridal Suite and Wedding Night: Condado Vanderbilt Hotel / @condadovanderbilt
Accessories: Maria Elena Headpieces / @mariaelenaheadpieces
Do you love Adia’s Ines Di Santo wedding dress? Click to see how more of our real bride’s wore one of our favorite designers here!
How did you & your partner meet?: I took my son to a play date at Dave & Busters. I wanted to get drinks to go, and they were being served at the bar. We were both waiting to be served and exchanged our thoughts about slow service at that time. He followed me after I left the bar to leave, and my friend noticed he was looking for me and she pointed at where I was. He asked if I would want to have coffee sometime and if he could have my number. I gave him my number but I never took his. Thank God he texted me the day after!
Where was your first date?: It was at Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake.
How did your partner propose?: At our Christmas party at home with all our closest friends and family. He gave my son a necklace with a heart pendant, and inside it was engraved with the words: "Life is a journey and love is what makes it worthwhile." My son handed me the box, I opened it and as I was kneeling and hugging him, my husband got down on one knee and opened a black box with my ring in it. He asked if I would marry him and I said “YES!”
Click here for more sweet stories of how our real bride’s fiancees popped the question!
What was your dress shopping experience like? : It was personal, private, intimate, and stress-free. I was looking at pictures for a long, long time, and I was set on a particular designer. I called The Bridal Finery and talked directly to one of the owners, Tali. I worked with her from day one up until the last day. I asked for a couple of dresses while at the store. The very first dress I tried was the one. It was weird. I really went there with the thought, "I know I'm not going to find it yet" in the back of my head. I knew it was the dress since the first glance when I walked in the store. It was a magical moment for me.
What did you wish you knew before you started wedding planning?: Comfortable shoes can make a huge difference!
Take Adia’s advice! The last thing you want on your wedding day is to have your feet killing you. Here is a blog post we found just for you so you can find the most perfect, and comfortable, shoes to walk down the aisle in!
Where was your wedding? What did you decide on that space?: At Oceano Restaurant in San Juan, PR. It was the place where my family and my husband met for the first time.
What's your favorite memory from your event?: The view. The sunset at the Atlantic Ocean while we exchanged vows was breathtaking.
What is a 'must have' for brides on wedding day? : Comfortable shoes, a dress you feel like a goddess in, and waterproof makeup!
How would you describe the overall feel of your event?: Intimate and glamorous.
What wedding planning advice do you have for other brides?: Enjoy every second and keep your memories. Hire the best people to help you (coordinator and photographers are a MUST).
Where was your honeymoon?: In Vieques and Rincón, PR - we rented a summer house at both places and enjoyed the best food and company!
