Our Wedding
Message From the Couple
To everyone who is willing to make this journey for us we thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and are so excited to have you! This trip is as much for you all as it is for us and I hope you make the most out of it! Please look forward to a formal invitation that will be sent out at a later date! Don't forget to visit our FAQ page!
About Us
Stephen & Sophia met in August of 2022 on the dating app Hinge. After going on a stormy, but PERFECT first date, Sophia was a bit reluctant to hand over her whole heart, but in true Stephen fashion, he swept her away in more ways than one and the relationship began to grow into what it is today. Some may say we moved fast, but to us it felt like we were finally home . Along the way after countless conversations they found they had so much in common and many close connections of friends of friends they were surprised they had missed each other after all these years. Sophia and Stephen became inseparable and became a beautiful couple at their own time when it was meant to be. At the time of this wedding they will have been together for over 3 years and are ready for this new and exciting chapter in their relationship.
Gift Registries
Wedding Party
Stephanie Ornelas
Matron of Honor
Stephanie is my best friend. We met in High School and you could say we had a rocky start to our friendship. But once adulthood started we realized we were each others person. I couldn't imagine my life without her.
Friendship: 13 years
Jordan Barrow
Bridesmaid
Jordan is my oldest friend. We met the summer entering our freshman year of high school. She has become a family member and will always be a part of my life.
Friendship: 17 years
Denyse Vela
Bridesmaid
I met Denyse through a past relationship and she is the best thing that came out of it. I couldn't imagine like without her.
Friendship: 6 years
Elizabeth Malone
Bridesmaid
Liz was my first adult friend I made at Ben Taub. She got me through some though times. We are true trauma buddies.
Friendship: 6 years
Jacob Martinez
Bridesmaid
Jacob is my brother. He has known me the second longest.
Years Known: 23
Michael Canales
Bridesmaid
Michael is my cousin who is like my second brother. He has known me the longest :)
Years Known: 26 years
Anthony Ruiz
Best Man
Anthony aka Ant is Stephen's younger brother by 5 years. Though they now live states apart they still make time visit and see each other throughout the year.
Friendship: 28 years
Bobby Sammon
Groomsman
Stephen met Bobby freshman year of college through his then girlfriend. Once their relationship ended Stephen found himself better friends with him than her. Bobby won him in the breakup. They have been great friends every since.
Friendship: 15 years
Pete Van Horn
Groomsman
Pete is has been Stephen's longest friend and have been friends since 2005. Its scary to think that by the time of the wedding they would have known each other 20 years through countless adventures and relationships.
Friendship: 19 years
Jonathan Calletano
Groomsman
Jonathan and Stephen became friends after meeting at pickup soccer through mutual friends post college. They became friends through countless nights out and travels. The two have been best friends since.
Friendship: 9 years
Jeff Farr
Groomsman
Jeff and Stephen met in while suffering through architecture school and other college shenanigans. After college they stayed close and gone to many concerts and travels together and now are coworkers.
Friendship: 15 years
Noel Compean
Groomsman
Noel and Stephen met in the summer of 2008 while being truly nerds and spending that summer in architecture camp. The next year they found that they had both made it into the program and were in the same studio. After college they remained close knit in the large group of friends and have been been great friends since.
Friendship: 16 years
Itinerary
Wedding Ceremony
October 18th
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pool Terrace
Wedding attire - "Casual": This attire will typically indicate that the wedding is being held outdoors meaning the event will be much more laid-back. With that said, jeans, shorts, tank tops, t-shirts, flip-flops, and sneakers are absolutely not appropriate. Women can wear a summer sundress or a floral patterned mini, with wedges or dressy sandals. Men should choose to wear dress pants or khakis paired with a collared shirt, with the option to also style their look with a tie or sports jacket.
Welcome Cocktails
October 16th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Secrets Cap Cana
Rehearsal Dinner
October 17th
6:00 PM - 9:00 AM
Secrets Cap Cana
Accommodations
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Secrets Cap Cana
Escape into luxury at this sophisticated, adults-only hideaway located in the exclusive gated community of Cap Cana. Facing the clear Caribbean Sea along the white sand of the exclusive Juanillo Beach, you'll experience Unlimited-Luxury® where everything is included.
Travel Information
We have partnered with Destify to make booking your travel easy. Destify offers 24/7 customer support, low price guarantees, low deposits, and free perks. Please book your stay with our group to ensure easy planning and communication for all wedding events and to maximize the perks offered to our group.
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PRICE MATCHING
Make your reservation as soon as possible to guarantee your room.
All packages are all-inclusive with unlimited dining and beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic), activities, entertainment, taxes and fees.
Round trip ground transportation from the airport is available for purchase.
Reservations can be held for a low, non-refundable deposit of $150 per person. Final payments are due 65 days prior to your departure date. Pricing and availability are subject to change at any time. Price matching is available at the time of booking; restrictions apply. Minimum night stays can change at any time.
We do not have a room block reserved so no space is being held at the hotel. Book your stay as soon as possible to guarantee your room at the resort.
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Who We Are
Destify is a destination wedding service provider, specializing in savings, impeccable customer care, and efficiency for the group travel industry. We take pride in our easy process and booking technology that creates the best value wedding packages for our clients. Destify was established with the core goal to make destination weddings simpler, with more of the costs upfront, all while directing the savings back to our customers. Visit us at www.destify.com
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