Daniel
and
Amanda

invite you to share in their joy
when they exchange marriage vows
on December 24th, 2003
at three o'clock in the afternoon
on a secluded beach in Tulum, Mexico

Preferred Wedding Attire:

Since the wedding is on the beach*, we are asking that all our family and friends wear special wedding attire to fit within our wedding theme.

- black and white (and anything between) "beach" semi-formal attire (ie. no hawaii shirts or shorts please)
- for men, light open and/or linen shirts - no ties or jackets necessary
- for women, an evening or day dress and/or wrap with a shawl
- the bride will be wearing a custom made creme designer dress
- the groom will be wearing something loose and semi-formal
- the wedding party has reversed non-traditional roles (you'll see)
- no sandals or shoes on the beach for the ceremony please
- ceremony will occur ocean side late afternoon and carry over to a nice tropical meal and reception... steps away... rolling into the evening.

Black & White (with 'earthy' inbetween) colour palette ideas:

* note: bring suntan lotion, a hat, and bug spray (and possibly a small pocket light) as it may get cool in the evening. We will arrange for transportation to and from the ceremony, and we will have a couple reserved beach cabanas available for those who would like to stay the night under the stars right beside the ocean.

We know this is in the tropics, and we expect the weather to be warm (ie. 25-30 degrees). Since we are ocean side, and in a very rustic setting, and will be on the sand in the sun for the ceremony, you should wear what is appropriate and comfortable (ie. remember, the evening may be cool).

Most importantly, you should be comfortable dressed and relaxed. If you plan on joining us on the beach without shoes you should wear something comfortable on your feet you can remove and put back on later for the evening party.

As a note, everyone to be getting ready in Playa Del Carmen and will be transported by air-conditioned mini-bus to the cabanas in Tulum where the ceremony and reception will be. Can't stress enough, this eco-resort in Tulum is 'rustic' so you should be dressed semi-formal/casual comfortable, but NOT overdressed - this is important as it may be hot then cool when the sun goes down.