HAPPILY EVER AFTER
PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLOVE & KIN
WESTON JEWELERS CONGRATULATES
Cristy & Rob Loycano
HOW DID YOU TWO MEET? Cristy: We met through Match.com. I reached out to Rob first, but it took him 6 days to respond back to me. I was beginning to think he was not interested. He mentioned he had a dog, and I used that as an ice breaker. Rob: We met at an Italian restaurant in Coral Gables. We spent all evening talking and getting to know each other. It felt as if I had known her all my life.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TOGETHER? Cristy: We have been together more than 2 years. Rob proposed after being together only 9 months. I was not looking to get married when we first met, but I also never expected to meet someone so perfect for me. Rob: Our relationship evolved quickly, and getting married was the logical next step. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT EACH OTHER? Cristy: From the first moment I met Rob I loved his confidence (even when he is wrong!). Rob: I love that we can talk about anything. Literally anything. Cristy always makes me laugh.
HOW AND WHERE DID HE PROPOSE? Rob: I booked us at a hotel in Miami Beach, and as we stood on the balcony I went through my memorized speech. Cristy did not expect it to happen, and I don’t think she believed me until I gave her the engagement ring. Cristy: I didn’t know it was happening. I felt like I missed it, so I made him do it again. Such a magical moment, and the ring was spectacular!
WHEN AND WHERE DID YOU GET MARRIED?
WHERE DID YOU HONEYMOON? Rob: We chose to go to St. Lucia and stay at Sugar Beach. It was paradise! Looking forward to going back there for an anniversary.
Rob: We got married last November at the Aviara in Carlsbad, California. It was a small, intimate ceremony and reception, with only our children, siblings, and a couple of close friends that are like family to us in attendance. Cristy is from Puerto Rico and grew up speaking Spanish. So, when she wanted us to write our own vows, I decided to surprise her by saying my vows in Spanish. It made her and all of her family cry. FIRST DANCE SONG? Cristy: “At Last” by Cyndi Lauper. Her version is so touching and symbolized how we have finally found each other so late in our lives.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE WESTON JEWELERS FOR YOUR RINGS?
Rob: When I decided to search for an engagement ring, I wanted something very special for Cristy. Ray at Weston Jewelers was great and helped me pick out a large oval diamond that was flawless. Both Cristy’s engagement ring and wedding band were custom made at Weston Jewelers.
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