Hello friends and family,

We are honored you will share in our special day. Your presence is honestly our best gift!

While we have a pretty comfortable home, we were able to choose some items that will fill a BIGGER home - so if you are a traditionalist - check out our Bed Bath & Beyond and Crate & Barrel registries. However, some of our best memories have been created while we were traveling together and we are excited to plan a honeymoon in Mo'orea & Tahiti, so if you would like to help us enjoy our trip there, please browse our Honeyfund! If you are wondering where Mo'orea is- it is on a South Pacific island, part of French Polynesia's Society Islands archipelago. It's known for its jagged volcanic mountains and sandy beaches. . Anyone that knows us knows it is our dream to see the clearest blue water in the world.

We are hopeful that when we are there we will be able to enjoy romantic dinners, snorkeling, water activities, plenty of cocktails, and to stay in an iconic over-water bungalow. Travel is such a big part of who we are as a couple and we appreciate your support in our journey.

As most of you know our love story is not ordinary.. From falling in love as teenagers, having a baby and now getting married 8 years later! This is just the beginning of our happily ever after.

A quote from Nathan's favorite book says it best..."You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...”

― Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You'll Go!

Our adventure awaits!! Thanks for visiting and we can't wait to see you on our big day!

Love, Christina & Erick

• Marriott Manhattan Beach

  Mention Group Code:

  Montes/Vela Wedding