Our Wedding
Message From the Couple
Welcome to our wedding website! We're so excited you'll be joining us on our latest adventure. Get your passports and sunscreen ready to celebrate with us in Cancun, Mexico!
We're thrilled to invite you to join us for sun, sand, and a whole lot of love amidst the breathtaking beauty as we exchange vows and make memories to last a lifetime.
Michelle & Michael will be at the resort Sunday 4/27/25- Sunday 5/04/25. We would love for you to join us while we relax and enjoy some pre-wedding fun in the sun.
**PLEASE no gifts. We feel blessed enough that you're choosing to spend our sprecial day with us.! In lieu of gifts at our wedding, we kindly request you donate to our non-profit, God's Hand Tools. (Message Michelle for more information, 540-220-8226)
**We are working on a room block with special rates and will update you all with inforamtion soon. In the meantime, if you have any questions or need anything PLEASE reach out to either Michelle (540-2208226) or Michael (804-248-2179)
About Us
Michelle and Michael
1974 - Michelle and Michael are born six months apart (Michelle is obviously the older and more mature one)
9/27/2020 - Michelle and Michael worlds collided serendipitously at Lifepoint Church RVA. After service, Michelle was picking up the welcome and parking signs from outside in the rain. Michael and his momma (Mommy D) stopped and offered to help.
9/27/2020 - Michael reaches out to Michelle through Facebook Messenger. They continue to exchange messages through Facebook messenger for several days.
10/9/2020 - Michael makes his first proposition to Michelle to join him and his friends at a cookout, to celebrate his up-coming birthday. She accepts and attends the cookout with him on Sat. 10/10.
2021, 2022 and 2023 - The adventures continue throughout the next few years as Michelle and Michael get to know each other and learn to "do life" together!
8/01/2022 - Michelle & Michael offical start the jorney of helping those in need through their new non-profit, God's Hand Tools
2/17/2024 - Michael throws Michelle a surprise 50th Birthday Party(injures himself hanging party decorations) AND proposes to Michelle by placing an engagement ring around a berry on her favorite cake, red velvet!(I will never be over this).
11/8/2024 - Michelle and Michael are over the moon to welcome their first grandbaby, James Carmelo Dixon, into the world! 12:32pm / 8lbs 3oz / 21 in
12/3/2024 - Michael officially retires from 1-2-3 Equipment Solutionsand starts the process of what his next chapter looks like.
5/2/2025 - Michelle and Micahel get MARRIED at the beach in Cancun, Mexico (!!!) and throw the best party they ever have with all their favorite people.
Itinerary
Michelle & Michael arrive at the Hyatt Ziva RIviera Cancun
April 27th
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun
Michelle & Michael will be at the resort Sunday 4/27/25- Sunday 5/04/25. We would love for you to join us while we relax and enjoy some pre-wedding fun in the sun.
Wedding Rehersal & Dinner
May 1st
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Papaya Beach / Resturant onsite TBD
Fianl ceremony runthrough followed by dinner for the wedding party
Michelle & Michael say "I DO"
May 2nd
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hyatt Ziva / Papaya Beach
We are excited to have you join us as we say "I DO" and start the next chapter of our adventrue together as Mr. & Mrs. Hess!!!
Cocktail Hour
May 2nd
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hyatt Ziva / Papaya Beach
Guest are invited to enjoy our private cocktail hour with lite hors d'oeuvres.
Michael & Michelle Hess Reception
May 2nd
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hyatt Ziva / Papaya Beach
LET'S PARTY!!! We can't wait to celebrate with us as Mr. & Mrs. Hess at our reception filled with love, laughter, cocktails, dinner, and dancing.
Back to realtiy as Mr. & Mrs. Hess
May 4th
8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun
Thank you for being part of our special day!
Accommodations
Riviera Maya
Dreams Puerto Morelos Resort & Spa
Nestled between the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea and the lagoon of Bahia Petempich, Dreams Puerto Morelos Resort & Spa invites guests of all ages to connect to one another and the incomparable beach destination amid Hyatt’s renowned all-inclusive luxury.
Ignite your senses with dramatic ambiance, vibrant cuisine, local culture, state-of-the-art amenities and heartfelt service in a sophisticated resort atmosphere where everything is included. Surrounded by lush jungle and sparkling waters, uncover a true vacation paradise that roams from the serene Zen Spa to the winding water park—with several surprises along the way.
Travel Information
We have partnered with Destify to make booking your travel easy. Destify offers 24/7 customer support, low price guarantees, low deposits, and free perks. Please book your stay with our group to ensure easy planning and communication for all wedding events and to maximize the perks offered to our group.
LOW
DEPOSITS
0% INTEREST PAYMENT PLANS
NO
AGENCY FEES
24/7
SUPPORT
PRICE MATCHING
Make your reservation as soon as possible to guarantee your room.
All packages are all-inclusive with unlimited dining and beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic), activities, entertainment, taxes and fees.
Round trip ground transportation from the airport is available for purchase.
Reservations can be held for a low, non-refundable deposit of $150 per person. Final payments are due 65 days prior to your departure date. Pricing and availability are subject to change at any time. Price matching is available at the time of booking; restrictions apply. Minimum night stays can change at any time.
We do not have a room block reserved so no space is being held at the hotel. Book your stay as soon as possible to guarantee your room at the resort.