The first time I met Colette was at a bonfire party in University. We had all just finished our final exams and were letting loose and socializing, after being in our little dark holes for weeks. Most of us were all bundled up, as it is still pretty cold here at the end of April. However, Colette and a few of her nursing friends came outside asking us if we wanted to go to a club, while wearing miniskirts and tank tops. (Keep in mind we were about 19 at the time). I am sure I gave her an ‘are you seriously wearing a miniskirt in this weather?’ look as I sat there in possibly 5 layers of clothing, in front of the bon fire. Now, I am always cold – so she may have been thinking ‘are you seriously wearing 5 layers of clothing, sitting in front of a fire, and not sweating puddles?’ about me. That is the night that Jesse and Colette met, and fell in love. As a side note, Tim and Jesse have known each other since kindergarden and grew up together. Colette and I, from that point on, became the ‘girlfriends’ of two best friends.

I am so happy that you two fell in love. Because of this amazing bond that you’ve both found, I get the pleasure of having found two amazing friends. Tim and I are both so happy that we could have shared in this beautiful occasion, and look forward to spending the next 80 years or so sharing life’s joys alongside the both of you. Thank you for asking us to be apart of your lives. (Tim was Jesse’s best man, and I was on of Colette’s bridesmaids on their wedding day in the Mayan Riveria of Mexico.)

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These two and their loved ones are a group of truly amazing people. I only knew 2 people before heading to Cuba, the groom’s brother Rick and his wife Maryanne (two of my closest and dearest friends). Even though I had heard many great things about Sara, Darrell and their families beforehand, I was still amazed at this group of 76 people. I know – 76 people at a destination wedding!!! That just proves my point. They were all so friendly and welcoming that I definitely felt like part of the group.

Sara & Darrell: I am so happy to have been introduced to the both of you, and gotten to spend a very memorable week getting to know the both of you. The two of you will take on the world with many joys, laughs and smiles. XOXO