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Our Wedding

Hotels

We aren't able to do a hotel block, but we did want to provide 2 recommendations for places to stay, one being an all-inclusive and one a non-all-inclusive.&nbsp;

We are looking at the top strip of the&nbsp;Hotel Zone&nbsp;so closer to venue&nbsp;(about 20-25 mins), pretty beach, and walkable to food &amp; fun. There are a LOT of other options in that area from cheap to high-end where you could still walk to get shuttle: Not all-inclusive: Intercontinental Presidente, Aloft; All-inclusive: Dreams, Hotel Ziva, Hotel Riu Palace (adults only), etc. so you are totally free to pick wherever or pick another area and find own transpo, stay in Air B n B, etc.&nbsp; Here's a map from hotels to venue, with airport at bottom, so that makes sense:&nbsp;

Both options are under the same company (11-min walk apart).&nbsp;Note that security is strict at hotels so can't be on property at a hotel you aren't staying at for friend group considerations. Here's zoomed in so you see the segment:&nbsp;

We joined the rewards program as it's cash back.&nbsp; There is also a refundable member rate available once you get to room selection if you become a member, validate email, etc. that's showing as lowest. Warning it is a bit of a wonky process. Just double check you're booking refundable rate if that's what you want.&nbsp; There are also deals/packages available through third-party sites (airlines, Costco for all-inclusive, etc).

Option 1

-Affordable, non-all-inclusive resort (smaller property)-Jimell and I will be staying here-Room options: (a) 2 doubles or 1 king (told me assigned at check in) or (b) 1 king villa w/pull-out couch

Fiesta Americana Cancún Villas

Option 2

-SOLD OUT through website so can try third-party sites such as Costco (linked below), airline travel sites, Hotels.com, etc. for hotel &amp; airport transfer-All-inclusive: Larger property but not at all a sprawling, mega resort-Careful as there is another all-inclusive property in the brand further down, Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun, so DO NOT book there. -All suites, differing layouts-Jimell and I stayed here during our pre-con in Sept and it was lovely -- we would both stay again if we had more time to enjoy.-Good value for $-Security is very tight so if you have friends at another hotel, you can't hangout/walk in the door at the all-inclusive if not staying there.

Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancún

TRANSPORTATION

The wedding is not at a hotel/resort, as it's a private venue. Since "offsite," we will plan to run a shuttle to and from the hotels mentioned above. You can also Uber, but I would not plan to drive. There is no Uber allowed from the airport to anywhere, but you can Uber from hotel to airport &amp; anywhere else. There are also no taxis to just hop in cheaply at the airport--the private companies will gouge you at the airport if you don't have a plan.&nbsp; Here is a dedicated link to pre-book airport shuttle transportation if you don't have already through a third-party package deal:<a href="https://www.mycancuntours.com/affiliates/transporte.php?affid=1254" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mycancuntours.com/affiliates/transporte.php?affid=1254</a> 1) You would select "Cancun Airport - Cancun Hotel Zone &amp; Center" if staying in one of the two suggested hotels and list the hotel on the second screen.2) In the "Comments" section on the last screen, please list: "Miia and Jimell Wedding Group." We also have contact info to private drivers if want for any other time during the week--please reach out to Miia &amp; I will give you their WhatsApp info.

Travel

Q + A

Jimell and Miia met online way back in 2017. Ever the planner, Miia scheduled a lunch date at a spot by her office the day before Thanksgiving, knowing work would get out early and that she had some time to fill before catching a flight home later that night. Miia remembers Jimell wearing an Orioles winter hat and knowing that he was a good guy within 3 minutes. Jimell remembers Miia wearing a sparkly sweater and ordering a giant sandwich. Much to Miia's surprise, turned out Jimell lived not in Mt. Vernon, VA, nearish where this meet up was taking place, but alas, in Mt. Vernon, Baltimore where he had just moved to be a single guy in the city and where Miia had not spent much time, in true DC fashion. So, you know, not an ideal logistical start. However, over the next year and a half, the two spent a lot of time getting to know each other's lives and cities, and a lot of time driving up and down 95, making the 1-2 hour schlep each way in the name of a growing love. Miia learned Baltimore was far more than just the stadiums, enjoying its historic charm and reasonably-priced cocktails while also gaining an appreciation for camera stuff, how good at fixing things Jimell was, and being overall smitten with the care he showed her and everyone &amp; everything in his life. Jimell also learned DC had more to offer than he originally thought (having grown up just outside of the City in Northern Virginia), enjoying its many, many restaurants where they went to eat and all the unique activities they could hit up. Thanks to Miia, he gained an appreciation for the power of hugs, how much she valued her friends and family, and, of course, learned way more about skating than he ever thought possible (shoutouts to his faves, DC EDGE and Chock &amp; Bates). By Summer of 2019, knowing this was going somewhere meaningful, Jimell moved on down to DC and they shared their first place together. Then came COVID, and they spent A LOT of time together, staying sane and safe in their one-bedroom apartment and getting to truly know each other 24/7. They also got to know that they needed more space but still wanted to live a city life, so they moved together to an amazing carriage house in Baltimore in September 2020, ironically just a few blocks from where Jimell originally lived. It is in this amazing carriage house where the proposal occurred in May 2022. After a foiled attempt or two (weather-related), Jimell was coming home from an out-of-town shoot and knew he had to make it official when he got back. His plan was to come home, immediately go upstairs and surprise Miia working at her desk, because she was always working at her desk. But shockingly, she was downstairs making him welcome-home cookies, and needless to say, Miia became quite confused as to why he was so concerned about her being downstairs making him cookies. The day played out and Miia fell asleep on the couch, watching one of the dozens of relationship/reality shows in (t)he(i)r rotation, Married at First Sight. Miia remembers being woken up by Jimell on one knee with Bruno Mars playing, so she obviously thought she was in a dream where she had inserted herself in one of these shows. Once she realized this was in fact reality, not a reality show, she of course said "are you serious?" then "yes!" to a lifetime of adventure. They have enjoyed getting back to these adventures, traveling near (hitting all the historic downtowns of MD and VA as well as Philly, NYC, Buffalo, &amp; NC) and far (New Orleans, Chicago, Puerto Rico, London, Mexico City, Toronto, France, and some sub-zero Christmases in MN) so it only made sense to bring this wedding shindig on the road!

Love!

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Things to Do

Registry

Walkable

<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d32969839-Reviews-Dona_Yola_Mexican_Home_Cuisine-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dona Yola Mexican Home Cuisine (brunch)</a><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d11743487-Reviews-Mr_Gory-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mr. Gory Breakfast and Lunch</a>Starbucks (x2) <a href="https://casarolandi.mx/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Casa Rolandi (Italian)</a><a href="https://casatequilacancun.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Casa Tequila</a><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d3541955-Reviews-Hanaichi-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hanaichi</a><a href="https://en.mextrememexico.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mextreme (Cocktail filmed there)</a><a href="http://www.restaurantehaciendaelmortero.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Restaurante Hacienda El Mortero</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://senorfrogs.com/what-to-do-in-cancun/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Senor&nbsp;Frogs</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesurfinburrito/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Surfin&nbsp;Burrito (24 hr)</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TacosRigoCancun/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tacos Rigo</a><a href="https://tacoytequila.com/plaza-party-center/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tacos y Tequila Party Zone</a> Grocery Store:<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/chedraui-selecto-canc%C3%BAn-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Súper Chedraui Selecto</a> Bars:We're in the Party Zone, so there's a million clubs to walk to but here are 2 w/ no cover where we'll likely hang out: <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d16704862-Reviews-Abolengo_Cancun-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Abolengo</a><a href="https://monkeybusiness.fun/Secciones/esto_somos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Monkey Business</a>

Short Uber Ride

<a href="https://iliosrestaurante.com.mx/best-greek-restaurant-in-cancun/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Illos Greek</a><a href="https://www.lorenzillos.com.mx/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lorenzillos</a><a href="naviosseafood.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Navios Seafood</a><a href="https://patravalicancun.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patravali Indian&nbsp;Cuisine</a><a href="https://porfirios.com.mx/locaciones/restaurante-mexicano-en-cancun/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Porfirio's Cancún | Restaurante de comida mexicana</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://costeno.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ryoshi Cancún</a>&nbsp; Puerto Cancun area:<a href="http://www.cenacolo.com.mx/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cenacolo Puerto Cancún</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://cantina20.com/index.php/cancun/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cantina La 20</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/distritogourmetcancun/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Distrito Gourmet Puerto Cancún</a><a href="https://www.opentable.com/r/la-recova-puerto-cancun" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">La Recova</a>

Miia & Jimell

Miia & Jimell

Food & Drink Recs

Walkable

Short Uber Ride