Paula & Rich
June 10-14
2026
Manizales
Colombia
The Wedding Weekend
WEDNESDAY, JUN. 10, to Sunday, JUN. 14, 2026
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We are delighted to invite you to the celebration of our marriage
Join us in el Eje Cafetero, for a wedding filled with tropical beauty, Colombian culture, and unforgettable memories.
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Experience a perfect weekend with us, surrounded by Colombia's breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural vibrance.
CEREMONY
Let’s celebrate love and joy surrounded by the natural beauty of the Andes and dance the night away!
Summary of events
Arrive on June 10 and check into Bio Habitat Hotel in Armenia–Circasia for a welcome dinner and a full day of exploring Cocora Valley, Salento, and Filandia. On June 12, after a coffee tour at Hacienda Venecia, we’ll head to Manizales and check into Hotel Termales El Otoño for the rehearsal dinner. June 13 is the wedding day, followed by optional excursions on June 14 for those who wish to continue exploring
Our Love
Story
We met at the end of 2020, smack in the middle of a global pandemic—because what better time to fall in love than during a lockdown, right? Match.com brought us together, and after a few Zoom dates (complete with questionable Wi-Fi and awkward lighting), we knew something special was happening. Our first in-person date? Straight-up magic. Fast-forward through lots of laughs, takeout dinners, and dog-approved hangouts, and we knew we were in it for life. We got engaged in April 2025—and now, we’re getting married!
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About Rich
Richard was born in Connecticut and spent most of his early years in New Hampshire. At 18, he moved to Florida to study law—because fishing full-time apparently needed a backup plan. These days, he’s proudly known as the best fisherman-lawyer in the Middle Keys (possibly the only one, but still). He shares his days with two legendary dogs: Hooper, the brains of the operation, and Cha Cha, a lovable nutcase with zero chill.
About Paula
Paula grew up in Colombia, drifting between the misty mountains of Manizales and the lively hum of Bogotá. After a spontaneous six-year tropical “pause” in Panama—where she allegedly went for a weekend—she eventually arrived in Boca Raton to earn her MFA. She maintains the beach was her unofficial thesis advisor.
A successful and seasoned business owner, Paula has put in more than enough work, hustle, and strategy to retire into the life she once scheduled on vision boards. Now she enjoys her well-earned era of refinement: spending her days with her adored dogs, opening champagne with the same nonchalance others apply to opening mail, and treating leisure like a profession she has impeccably mastered.
Getting There
By FLIGHT
We recommend flying into:
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Pereira, Matecaña International Airport (PEI)
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Armenia, El Edén Airport (AXM) - Recommended for guests flying Spirit Airlines.
Private airport pickups will be arranged based on your submitted flight itineraries.
Once You're There
Begin your journey in a luxury eco-hotel nestled in nature, where every detail is designed to harmonize with the forest around you. Explore the breathtaking Cocora Valley and wander through its charming, colorful towns — a feast for the senses.
Later, we’ll whisk you away to Manizales, to a luxury hotel famed for its natural hot springs, soothing spa treatments, and thermal pools — the perfect sanctuary to relax and rejuvenate before the wedding celebrations
Registry
Your presence is truly the greatest gift we could ask for. We feel incredibly grateful to celebrate this special moment surrounded by the people we love most. In lieu of a registry or gifts, we simply ask that you join us and share in the joy of the day.
optional tours
If you are visiting another part of Colombia either before or after the wedding Catalina or Ana from Access Travel can help you with the itinerary please contact them at access.ejecafetero@gmail.com