FAQs
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Why is the wedding in Mexico?
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We love America don't get us wrong but our wedding is one of the most important days of our lives and we want our loved ones to have the opportunity to join us on that day. Many of Isabel's loved ones live in Mexico and in order to come to the US if we had the wedding here is a visa which is more expensive than the travel itself plus takes years to process and isn't guaranteed + we love Mexico :)
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Is Mexico City Safe?
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Yes! We have looked into tons of different locations where we feel all our guest would be welcomed and safe. Mexico City was the obvious choice that checked off all our boxes. The United States Department of Travel has Mexico City and its surrounding states at a level 2 (the same level as Antartica, France, Germany, UK, Italy, and many more) - you can check on Travel.State.Gov
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When do we need to RSVP by?
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We ask that you rsvp by March, 2025 - I know alot can happen in a few months so obviously if something comes up we can further discuss. We only ask for such advance notice so we can include you in our flights, lodging, and activity numbers :)
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How much is this going to cost us to come to YOUR wedding!?!?
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We understand the idea of a wedding abroad sounds expensive and absurd to many but we want to make it as reasonable for you as possible! We will keep you in the loop for expenses - as for flights we estimate about $500 RT/PP (out of Omaha) or less depending on where you want to fly out of + food is relatively cheap in Mexico. If you don't want street food, there is a Costco and Walmart nearby. Feel free to reach out with financial concerns as we are happy to help as much as possible!
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How do we book stuff?
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Option 1 we book a roundtrip flight for you August 15 to August 19 and accommodation and you pay us! Option 2 I can send you recommendations of what I find. I also highly recommend google flights or using any points from airlines you use consistently.
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What should I Bring?
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We do ask you only bring a carry on luggage rather than a big luggage for space and time purposes but if needed for medical or private purpose just let us know! The weather tends to be mid 80s that time so light clothing is usually a good choice!
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What is the dress code?
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Cocktail attire (semi formal) for the ceremony/wedding - in the church we ask that your knees and shoulders are covered by your outfit but not necessary for after. For the extra days warm weather casual cute and comfy.
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Whats the color scheme?
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We ask that you wear something in the costal blue realm for the wedding day as we'd love to get photos with everyone and look semi coordinated to print and hang up in our home. In the gallery tab theres an image of the colors we're looking for. It is not required to wear and you don't have to buy anything new or fancy.
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How will we get around?
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Mexico City has safe, cheap, and reliable public transit - we are more than happy to help get those who would like a transit pass one + there are also bikes that on Sundays the main street in the downtown area is blocked off for if that is of interest. Apart from that they also have Ubers, taxis, etc. - Apart from that my family there also have vehicles if there's special circumstances or somewhere far needed to go.
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Will we be on our own or with you?
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During the days there we will being doing activities and taking around those who would like to see some of the best landmarks in the city and out to eat at some of our favorite local spots if you would like to join you are more than welcome or free to do your own thing!
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Can I bring a date?
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Yes of course! If they aren't on the invite, we just ask that they pay their expenses.
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I can't make it
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Im sorry if the location has caused an issue and isn't reasonable for you and your family at the time :( As much as we would love to have you join us on this special day we 1000% understand it isn't always reasonable. Unfortunately the reality of having family all over the world is we know no matter where we have it there will be people we won't be able to share the day with and greatly miss, but look forward to catching up with you soon!!
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Porque vas a tener la boda en Mexico?
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Amamos EE UU no es que no pero nuestra boda es una de los días mas importante de nuestro vidas y queremos que la gente que amamos tienen la opportunidad pasar ese día con nosotros. Varias personas en la familia de Isabel que queremos pasar este día especial con nosotros viven en Mexico y para venir si tuviéramos la boda en EE UU necesitaran un Visa que cuesta mas del viajar y toma anos para aplicar y procesar y todavía no es algo prometido. Aparte amamos Mexico!
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Es seguro el DF?
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Si! Hemos estado buscando el lugar perfecto en Mexico y vimos varias lugares buscando un lugar donde nuestro invitados sentaran bienvenidos y seguros. La Ciudad de Mexico fue el lugar obvio. El departamento de viaje de EE UU tiene el DF y los estados al lado en nivel 2 de viajar que es el mismo nivel que Antartica, Francia, Alemania, Inglaterra, Italia, y muchos mas. Puedes checar en Travel.State.Gov
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Son Bien Joven Como Saben que van a durar?
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Bueno no lo sabemos y es verdad Seth tiene 22 y yo 20 que statisticalmente hablando en general 50% de matrimonios terminan en divorcio y hasta mas en personas que casan joven pero aparte del obvio respuesta de amor... ya hemos pasado unos desafíos a pesar de nuestro joventud. Cuando empezamos a salir solo podíamos hablar por carta para meses y después cada otro semana por menos de un minuto por teléfono. Cuando regreso del entrenamento del erjercito fui al universidad donde terminamos pero no duro mucho tiempo y decidimos a hacer relation de distancia largo y lo hicimos funcionar a pesar del statistics. El siguiente ano vivimos juntos donde encontramos un balancía que sirve para nosotros. Finalmente el mas reciente desafío fue que viajamos Europa juntos para 100 días y estuvimos juntos 24 7 que no importa que tanto amas alguien no siempre es fácil pasar tanto tiempo con un solo persona. Estoy segura que tenemos millones de otro desafíos en nuestro futuro pero estamos confidentes que si podemos resolver estos ahora vamos a poder averiguar otros de la vida nos tira!
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Cuando vas a estar en Mexico?
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El 15 de Augusto 2025 hasta el 19 de Augosto 2025 vamos a rentar un edifico de departamentos (32 departamentos en un edifico) en el DF serca de Chapultepec para los que vienen de EE UU y esperemos tener departamentos para la familia en Mexico si quieren. Y allí vamos a tener un mini fiesta después de la boda en un iglesia que todavía no he encontrado jaja.
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You're so young... how do you know you'll last?
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We don't know - statistically speaking half of marriages end in divorce in general plus even higher in young marriages BUT apart from the obvious answer of love... we have gone against some challenges despite our young age. When we first started dating we only could communicate via letter for MONTHS then over the occasional seconds long biweekly phone call - Once he was back I was off to college where we broke up initially but could never actually stay away lol - we made long distance work despite the odds - after we lived together for a year where we were able to find balances that worked for us - then for a last hurdle we traveled Europe for over 100 days where we were together 24/7 which no matter how much you love someone is not always an easy task - I'm sure we have millions of hurdles ahead of us but we are confident if we can figure these out now we'll be able to overcome others life throws at us :)