For Cassandra and Pierre, this beautiful wedding in San Juan, Puerto Rico is the culmination of many years of love, friendship, loyalty, romance, and respect. Their love blossomed from a casual meeting through a mutual friend, to a cruise ship getaway of dancing, dining, and fine conversation.
It was on New Years Eve of 2015, after the ball had officially dropped signifying a new year together that Pierre decided to take their relationship to the highest level. While enjoying dinner at their favorite restaurant on the Boston seaport, “he got up and got down on one knee and said ‘would you make me the happiest man, will you marry me!’” Cassandra was “stunned” and “shocked” by the unforgettable moment and the beauty of the ring…
Read all about Cassandra and Pierre’s beautiful beach-front wedding in Puerto Rico!
Bride & Groom: Cassandra Mombrun, Pierre Francois
Occupations: Bride- Assistant Professor, Nursing Program. Groom- Accounting
Wedding date: 6/25/16
Wedding location: La Concha Resort. San Juan, Puerto Rico
Tell us how you met and all about the proposal. Pierre and I met at a mutual friend get-together. Nothing really came of it, other than him staring at me all night. We later reunited on a Boat cruise about 1 ½ years later, started chatting/dancing and the rest is history.
He proposed on New Year’s eve after the ball dropped Jan. 1st 2015. We were at our favorite restaurant Del Friscoe’s on the seaport in Boston. We continued to finish our dinner after the ball dropped and he excused himself to use the restroom. He said “be right back babe.” I continued to eat and I noticed he was gone for about 2o minutes. I started to look around and I did not see him. Finally 10 minutes later he came with a wide grin and sat next to me. He looked at me and said, “babe you’re my best friend, I love you.” He got up and got down on one knee and said “would you make me the happiest man, will you marry me!” I was stunned, shocked at how beautiful the ring was and I refused to put it on because I was amazed at how beautiful it was and how thoughtful it was of him to do all of this for me. Truly an epic night/moment I will never forget!
What was wedding shopping like for you? Wedding shopping was very easy for me, I had a vision of what I wanted. I didn’t want a sleeveless dress so that made shopping even easier for me! It eliminated more than half of the dresses in the shops I went to. I only went to 2 bridal boutiques. The second one I went to, the consultant really listened to what I wanted and hit the nail on the head with the 3rd dress! Lace over dolce satin fit and flare sweetheart gown with lace straps and cap-sleeves. My wedding dress was beautiful!
Bridesmaids/Groomsmen gifts: Bridesmaids gifts – Gold totes filled with goodies- (white flipflops, Bridesmaids sunglasses, Fuchsia Kimono robes, “Team Bride” (plastic) wine sippie cups. Groomsmen gifts- Groomsmen sunglasses, Engraved cuff links, socks for wedding day
Favorite item on the menu: Island Mahi Mahi with sweet potato mofongo
First dance song: “All of Me” by John Legend
What is your best memory from your wedding? I would have to say it was during our ceremony, when we were saying our vows and looking at everyone and realizing how blessed we are to have such a large destination wedding. We had 110 people come to Puerto Rico! Also when our officiant blew through the Conch which made this really loud sound and everyone started clapping for us.
What is the best wedding advice you can give to engaged couples? Best advice would be to keep things between the two of you and communicate. Make a decision together for your wedding and don’t let family/friends interfere with your vision/decision. Remember it is about the two of you bringing your love together and no one else. We took a marriage prep course that was great! It really helped us to focus on one another and set a solid foundation for us as we continued to plan our wedding.
Vendors:
Hair – Paris Rodriguez
Make-up – Color touch by Ana
Photography & videography – Raymond Vega Photography
Resort Wedding Coordinator- Nicole Miranda
Wedding planner – Merylin Andino
Florist – Patricia Lorraine Torres
Cake –Vanessa Caro
Officiant- David Mariani
Event designer – Nicole Miranda
Florist – Patricia Lorraine
Sound – Music Factory Inc.
DJ – Pete Chambers Entertainment
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