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Marisol and I had our Greek-Colombian wedding in Pereira, Colombia. We had a very busy week leading up to the event.
Our Engagement
Our engagement took place on July 8, 2016, in Cali, Colombia, after I returned from a month-long trip to the United States. I had to leave the country in order to renew my visa and took advantage of the time away to buy an engagement ring.
When I returned to Cali, Marisol and I spent a few days there. That’s where we officially got engaged. I then had to rush off to Bogotá to complete the visa process, but we had plenty of time to celebrate with friends and family after.
Our Guests Arriving for the Wedding in Pereira
Exactly a week before the wedding, we started greeting friends and family at the airport in Pereira. We had guests fly in from Chicago; Valparaiso, Indiana; Crown Point, Indiana; Lombard, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; and Columbus, Ohio. My cousin from Philadelphia was supposed to join us but ended up losing her flight due to a snowstorm. She made it all the way to Panama City but wasn’t able to get a connecting flight.
Tour of the Coffee Region
The next afternoon, we piled everyone into a van and took them to another hotel in Armenia and settled in for the day. Over the next few days, we showed my friends and family around the Coffee Region.
Our first day was spent in Salento and the Cocora Valley, where everyone had the chance to enjoy the scenery and do some souvenir shopping.
The second day was a fun filled full day at Recuca, learning about coffee and the culture of the region.
On our third day, we visited the Quindío Botanical Garden to learn about the biodiversity of Colombia. The butterfly house was a big hit.
The fourth day saw us travel to Belén de Umbría to visit our home and see the town where we live. After that, we continued to Marisol’s parents’ house in Anserma for a huge family get-together.
Friday was a free day. Some went to Filandia and Santa Rosa to visit the hot springs. Others rested before the big wedding day. Marisol and I ran around finishing up a few details that needed to take care of.
Our Wedding in Pereira
Finally, on Saturday, December 17, 2016, we tied the knot at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Pereira. It was a beautiful ceremony in the most beautiful church in the city.
When the ceremony was over, we crossed the street to the Movich Hotel for the reception, which lasted until after 3am.
Honeymoon!
The next morning, we had a family breakfast, relaxed at the hotel, and had a farewell dinner for all my friends and family. On Monday morning, Marisol and I said goodbye to everyone and we left for our honeymoon in Italy via Madrid on Iberia.
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Oh my goodness!! Congratulations to you and Marisol on your big day! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!!
Thanks! Everything was beautiful.