When I met Michael he was working in a local coffee shop called JC Beans where for years women of all ages, sizes, and marital status tried to figure out what this mystery man was doing working in a coffee shop in Dana Point, but thankfully for me their questions were met with nothing other than unwavering elusiveness, a great cup of coffee, and in truth, which was later expressed to me, a man simply waiting for someone special to roll through.
Due to temporary madness I had been living in Maine for three years, during which my sister Rebecca and her husband Scott had brought two beautiful children into the world and as a morning ritual to assist remaining vertical Rebecca would, with great pleasure, go and get her coffee from Michael and somehow the day just seemed brighter for it. So when I returned after my adventure with unforgivable climates and cultural maladjustments Rebecca, as any loving sister would, thought it was only fair to share her experience. Bless her, my enthusiasm driving up to the window was non plush, but what can I say, my enthusiasm driving away from the window wasn’t dissimilar from a five year old in the height of a sugar induced birthday party bouncing on an inflatable, and believe me, the coffee wasn’t THAT great. After regaining my breath and maturity I expressed an extremely committed “oh my god”. And thanks to my sister and god it was, because there, that day I met my forever after and what do you know?, his waiting for that one, that one special woman to roll through, well, let’s just say he quit his job and two became one.
That moment, a moment like no other was on his birthday, New Years Eve close to four years ago and he has become my missing neurons, my sunrise and sunset, and the butter to my bread.
Ceremony Address: 509 Via Florida, San Clemente, CA, 92672
Ceremony Time: 3.30pm
Attire: Smart/Formal
Food/Drink: Non alcoholic refreshments will be provided
Directions: Take the 5 South. Exit El Camino Real turn left. At San Gabriel turn left. Take San Gabriel to the the stop sign at San Pablo and turn right. Go through the next stop sign and turn right on Acapulco. Take Acapulco all the way up the hill, you're going to be going up and up until you get Via Florida on your left hand side. Our recommendation is that you find parking on Acapulco and walk to 509 Via Florida. Our house is the at the bottom of the cul de sac in the corner.
Reception Venue: Ritz Carlton
Reception Address: One Ritz-Carlton Drive, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, CA 92629
Telephone Number: 1 949-240-2000 - Main Line
Website: www.ritzcarlton.com
Reception Time: 5.30pm
Cocktail Hour: 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Formal Dinner: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Celebration/Danciing: 8.30pm - 11.30pm
Attire: Smart/Formal
Directions: See map provided on your invitation
Gift Registry: www.honeymoonsbyclaudia.com or, 1 949-366-0384, ask for Claudia.
Michael and I would like to thank each and every one of you for playing such a special part in our journey. We would personally like to thank my sister Rebecca, who we are forvever indebted, because if it wasn't for her incredible conviction and almost mystical match making skills we wouldn't be here today. She supported me through the terror of true love and gave me the courage to celebrate in the gift that was given to me in meeting Michael. We'd like to thank Michael's mum Christina for having such an amazingly warm heart and welcoming me instantly as if I were her own. Her generosity of spirit sees no bounds and I feel honored to be her daughter in law. We'd like to thank both of my parents, Janet & Keith Fryer for loving Michael without limits and bestowing the same unconditional acceptance they do to thier own children. We have been truly blessed with the joy of unity, not just between the two of us, but between our families. This is both priceless, and very much celebrated. We chose to have an intimate wedding to honor the sacred nature of our day and that makes this experience, and your presence all the more rememberable. Michael and I share our deepest gratitude for the wealth of love we recieve through our family and our friendships. May you all know how special the place you hold in our lives and in our hearts. We hope you have a beautiful day and celebrate all the joys each of us have, and will experience due to the miracle of love.
