Destination: Puerto Nuevo, Mexico

BACKSTORY

The officiant Eric Murenberg gave the best capsule recap for the wedding audience.

“I have known Nick for over 15 years, sharing many miles, adventures and countless stories with enormous arm movements from this guy. Cindy and I met for the first time at the hallowed grounds of Cuatros Casas in Baja CA in 2018. In hindsight, it was special to be around Nick and Cindy on this trip. They were just froends at the tiem of this trip, and we traveling with a large group. Yet the two of them were like two magnets, drawn to each other throughut the weekend. I remember how clear it was that there was a connection between the two. It was of little surprise they became very important to each other and started dating a few weeks later after that trip.”

Life was eventful. Nick served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves and Cindy successfully worked on gaining her admittance to SDSU to study for her doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Cut to April 2023. Nick completes his Army Reserve training and Cindy is getting ready to graduate with her doctorate in physical therapy. April 2023, Nick proposes to Cindy on a snowy mountain in Palm Springs–a perfect setting for a romantic proposal. The Aerial Tramway  is a cable car that transports passengers to the top of Mt. Jacinta. The Bernal family along with Pete Zizak and Leila, celebrated with dinner at La Quinta Cliffhouse.

Wedding planning begins and a destination wedding is planned. Destination Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

PUERTO NUEVO, MEXICO

Friends and family came from near and far to celebrate with Nick and Cindy at Villa Estancia, an all-inclusive resort on the Pacific Ocean. Nick and Cindy planned events for the entire weekend. First off, there was a casual welcome party on Thursday night when most guests arrived. Friday night all were invited to the rehearsal gathering. Speeches from friends and family sparked the evening with fun details from their lives before they came together.

The Wedding

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, friends and family gathered to witness the union of Nick and Cindy. The officiant was Eric Marenburg, a close friend of the couple.

Eric was present at their fateful encounter at Cuatro Casas. Although they were just friends at the time traveling with a larger group, Eric described them as two magnets drawn to each other.

Eric talked about their passions, particularly the love of sports and triathlons.

The Vows

Their vows were heartfelt. Nick began by saying. “What a road I have traveled to be here with you today. A life shaped and guided by the friends and family here at our wedding. A life that led me to you. Today is all about I Do, but our relationship has always been “I WILL.” 

I will be there when you need me. I will stay near when you don’t.

I will help you start. And I will help you finish.

I will love you now. I will love you forever.

Our will to love is one of our greatest strengths. It is the commitment we show to each other every day.

Cindy, here on our wedding day, I commit myself to you. I vow to be your strength in times of weakness to be your muse when you need inspiration. I lovingly and joyfully embrace your family and friends as my own.

I promise to explore this world with you whether it be adventures in Europe during our honeymoon or a gentle walk through the canyons of Azalea Park near our home. Together we will taste the flavors of the world. Throughout it all I vow to be both your student and your teacher.

Cindy, above all, I vow to place our happiness first. this is our time now, together we will choose the life we want to live. I love you, now and forever.