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Mr. & Mrs. Sanchez Anthony and Amy On November 21st, 2015 they began their lives together HOW DID YOU MEET? We met at work in 2007 where we worked in different departments.

FIRST DATE: We went to see Cinderella at Lila Cockrell Theatre, October 12, 2013.

WHEN DID YOU KNOW THEY WERE THE ONE FOR YOU? Bride: Earlier than I’m willing to admit Groom: When I saw what an awesome mommy she was.

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WHO PROPOSED AND HOW? Anthony proposed during Labor Day in our favorite city, Austin, Texas. It was a complete surprise and secretly witnessed by my family. He acted like he was going to take our picture on the balcony at my uncle’s home overlooking the beautiful hillsides in Lakeway. Instead, he was filming the proposal. He got down on one knee and asked me to be his bride.

BEST PART OF PLANNING YOUR WEDDING? We originally planned to be married in Puerto Vallarta on October 25, 2015. After a year of planning and waiting, the week of the wedding came. Seventy of our family and friends were going to share in this moment with us at the Hard Rock in PV. Unfortunately, hurricane Patricia hit the Mexico coast the day we were to fly out. All flights/hotel reservations were cancelled. We were devastated. A wonderful friend and mentor was so gracious and offered her home to us so that we could plan a wonderful wedding and be married as soon as possible. With less than 4 weeks to plan an entire wedding,

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my friends, especially my bridesmaids, really came together to help plan and decorate. I could not have done it without their support. I love them so much.

FAVORITE PARTS OF YOUR WEDDING DAY? Seeing Anthony at the end of the aisle and hearing his vows. Seeing my children all dressed up and being fortunate to have them participate in the wedding. Spending time with new family and old and new friends.

TIPS FOR BRIDES & GROOMS: Be careful planning a destination wedding even at the END of hurricane season.

Anything can happen! Have a plan B! PLANS FOR YOUR LIVES TOGETHER? In keeping with the theme of our first date – “to live happily ever after” I’d like to give special thanks to vendors and friends who really went over the top to help make our wedding a dream come true!

Trisha Summers – Maid of Honor; Ericka Garcia - Bridesmaid & Master Décor Maker; Rosie Ramirez – Bridesmaid; Erica Vivanco – Bridesmaid; Cynthia Mack - Photography; Ginger Rodriguez – Florist; Ryan with Reese Luxury Rentals; Raquel with Tacos N Tequila; Steven Jupiter – Bartending & Valet Service and Oscar Sanchez – Cfficiant

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Wedding Colors: Ivory, Pewter and Stone Ceremony & Reception Locations: Private Historical Home in Monte Vista, San Antonio Officiant: Anthony’s father, Oscar Sanchez Invitations: Zazzle.com Wedding Dress: Pronovias from Bridal Galleria Lace Jacket: David’s Bridal Tuxedos: Men’s Warehouse Groom’s Ring: Moses Custom Jewelry Bride’s Ring: Americus Diamond Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Vera Wang from David’s Bridal Hair & Make-up: Madame Makeup & Hair Flowers: Weddings in Bloom Decorations & Rentals: Illusions & Rentals and Reese Luxury Rentals Paper Flowers: Ericka Garcia Photographer: Cynthia Mack Photography DJ: Chorizo Punk - Eddie Campos MC: MC Sinna Stage - OMG Sounds Catering: Tacos N Tequila Cake: Betty Jane’s Bakeshoppe Bartender and Valet: Steven Jupiter

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PHOTOGRAPHER SPOTLIGHT

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would like to thank all of our photo shoot contributors for this issue: PHOTOGRAPHY BY: BACK TO LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Eric Alaniz 361-462-3981 www.BackToLifeProductions.com

FLORAL DESIGN BY: WEDDINGS IN BLOOM 361-945-9112 www.WeddingsinBloomTX.com BRIDAL GOWN & ACCESSORIES PROVIDED BY: VANESSA’S BRIDAL 6338 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi 361-980-0315 www.VanessasBridalCCTX.com

MAKEUP BY: MONICA DE JESUS 361-904-2743 MonicaDBeauty@yahoo.com www.Facebook.com/MakeupByMonicaD NICOLE ORTIZ 361-947-1914 www.facebook.com/ColeyMUApro HAIR BY: Erica Duff & Ashley Phophirom FEATHER’S BEAUTY LOUNGE 361-994-4942 665 Everhart, Corpus Christi www.Facebook.com/FeathersBeautyLounge

TUXEDO PROVIDED BY: TUXEDO JUNCTION 5425 S. Staples, Corpus Christi 361-993-2100 www.TuxedoJunction.com PHOTO SHOOT LOCATION: CORPUS CHRISTI MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1900 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi 361-826-4674 www.CCMuseum.com

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On December 7th, 2015 they began their lives together

Mr. & Mrs. Woody Ryan & Emily HOW DID YOU MEET? Our story starts in 7th grade reading class. I asked Ryan if he was in the same math class as me and if he could help me with our homework. I was impressed at how helpful and kind he was, and not to mention smart and cute! The 7th grade school year ended, and during the summer, I had a sleepover with my friends. We were playing truth or dare and dared each other to call a guy we liked and ask them to take us to the fall dance. Not being one to turn down a dare, I quickly thought over my options. I remembered the boy from 7th grade reading class and decided to call him up. After at least an hour of talking, I asked him to ask me to the 8th grade dance. The 8th grade school year rolled around and the dance was approaching. I waited and finally Ryan came up to me before my first period class and asked if I would be his date to the dance. I said yes and the rest is history! 12 years of dating later and we are finally married!!

FIRST DATE: September 18, 2003 at the 8th grade dance.

WHEN DID YOU KNOW THEY WERE THE ONE FOR YOU? BRIDE: Being that we were only in 8th grade, we were quite shy. It took a long time to muster up the courage to even hold hands in the hallway at school! That being said, it didn’t take long for me to know he was the one. Our relationship grew and grew and I couldn’t imagine a more perfect man for me!

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GROOM: While I don’t really have a moment that sticks out as the moment when I knew, I do know this; when I spent a summer working in Beijing, China, I couldn’t get my mind off of Emily. She was my rock half a world away, so deciding to propose was a very easy decision. I couldn’t imagine my life with anyone else by my side.

WHO PROPOSED AND HOW? Ryan proposed to Emily in a small chapel next to a waterfall at Dogwood Canyon Park BEST PART OF PLANNING YOUR WEDDING? Knowing that at the end of it I would be married to the love of my life!

FAVORITE PART OF YOUR WEDDING DAY? The ceremony where we committed our lives to each other!

TIPS FOR BRIDES & GROOMS: Have the wedding of your dreams, don’t let other determine your day!

PLANS FOR YOUR LIVES TOGETHER? Buy a house, raise a family, and travel the world!

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Wedding Colors: White, Silver, and Coral Ceremony & Reception: Mansion by the Sea Rehearsal Dinner Location: The Republic of Texas at Omni Hotel Officiant: Michelle Lott Invitations: Zazzle Wedding Dress: Mori Lee - Circle Park Bridal Boutique Tuxedos: Joseph A Banks Rings & Jewelry: Zale’s Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids Hair & Make-up: Renee Green - On Location Hair & Makeup Flowers: Aransas Flower Company Decorations: Bride & Mansion by the Sea

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Photographer: Stephania Whitfield – Kel-field Studios Catering: Water Street Catering Cake: Janet’s Cakery Wedding Favors: Hansonellis Wedding Gifts Honeymoon: Jade Mountain, St. Lucia Videographer: Michael Wyatt - Wyatt Productions Special message for your guests: Thank you for sharing our special day with us!

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Wedding Planning Checklist 9-12 Months Before: -

Announce Engagement Set Wedding Date Decide on Budget, Style & Colors of Wedding Select Bridal Party & Ask Them Start Guest List Visit Venues & Book Favorite Hire a Wedding Planner or Day of Coordinator Shop for Caterer, Florist, Photographer, DJ & Cake Start Shopping for Wedding Dress

6-9 Months Before: - Select Wedding Dress and Order - Select Bridesmaids’ Dresses & Groomsmen’ Attire - Order Wedding Invitations & Stationary - Make Final Decisions on All Wedding Vendors, Book Them & Pay Deposits - Register for Gifts

3-6 Months Before: Finalize Guest List Send out Save the Dates Purchase Wedding Rings Reserve any Rental Items needed for Ceremony & Reception - Make Arrangements for Rehearsal Dinner - Select Hairstylist & Makeup Artist - Make Appointment with Officiant to Finalize Rehearsal & Ceremony Details -

4-8 Weeks Before: Send Out Wedding Invitations Have Final Dress Fitting with Accessories Talk to Photographer about Must Have Pics Buy Wedding Favors & Wedding Party Gifts Get Marriage License Make Timeline for Wedding Ceremony & Reception

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1-3 Weeks Before: Write Vows Notify Caterer of Final Guest Count Pick up Wedding Dress & Bridesmaids’ Dresses Confirm Arrival/ Delivery Times & Final Details with All Vendors - Set aside Checks for Balances or Tips to Distribute to Vendors - Delegate Wedding Day Tasks & Assign Day of Contact Person -

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Wedding Rehearsal at Venue & Rehearsal Dinner Get Mani, Pedi & Have a Spa Pamper Day Pack for Honeymoon Finalize any Last Minute Details

Day of: RELAX & Enjoy Your Wedding Day!

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Wedding Pro Pages HAIR AND MAKEUP

BOUQUET PRESERVATION WEDDINGS IN BLOOM (361)945-9112 weddingsinbloom.cc@gmail.com www.WeddingsinBloomTX.com

CATERING & RESTAURANTS

FEATHER’S BEAUTY LOUNGE (361)994-4942 665 Everhart, Corpus Christi www.Facebook.com/FeathersBeautyLounge

JEWELRY

DIAMOND POINT CATERING (361)884-1399 1002 Santa Fe Street, Corpus Christi www.diamondpointcatering.com

DECORATIONS & RENTALS

SUSANN’S DIAMOND JEWELERS (361)991-7565 4254 S Alameda, Corpus Christi www.Susanns-Jewelers.com

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RENTAL WORLD (361)855-7368 3729 Saratoga Blvd, Corpus Christi www.RentalWorld.com

RENTALS & EVENT PLANNING

TO LOVE & TO CHERISH (361)658-3208 Diana V. Molina, Wedding Officiant dianavmolina@outlook.com

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CYNTHIA MACK PHOTOGRAPHY (432)940-4626 Corpus Christi Visit us on Facebook

THE COURTYARD AT GASLIGHT SQUARE 1002 Santa Fe Street, Corpus Christi (361)884-1399 www.thecourtyardatgaslight.com

KELFIELD STUDIOS Kastle (512)629-0951 Stephania (254)974-0370 www.KelfieldStudios.com

TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM 2710 N. Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi (361)881-1200 www.TexasStateAquarium.org

BACK TO LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY 361-462-3981 www.BackToLifeProductions.com

CORPUS CHRISTI MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1901 N Chaparral Street, Corpus Christi (361)826-4674 MaryLouiseB@cctexas.com

DARKLAB PHOTOGRAPHY Mark Marquez, Creative Director (214)850-0668 www.DarkLabPhotography.com

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