Daniel Zayas
Alexandra Bucur
Daniel Zayas
Alexandra Bucur
March 22, 2025
Our First Date
Our first date was at Tierra Mia coffee. I was excited but a bit nervous, especially because I couldn’t help but notice how stunning Alex was. As we exchanged travel stories over horchata coffee, my nerves quickly faded. The conversation flowed naturally, and the hours slipped away without us even realizing it. By the end of the date, I knew I wanted to see her again. It was the beginning of something truly special.
Our First Kiss
On our second date, Daniel and I went to the Getty. As we explored the exhibits, the rain began to clear, and a rainbow appeared on the horizon. While walking between the buildings on our way to the next exhibit, we shared our first kiss. It was a sweet, spontaneous moment, and Daniel, with his usual mischievous charm, remarked, 'Awe, our first kiss was at the Getty.' It was in that moment I knew our love story was just beginning.
I Love You
After meeting Alex’s parents for the first time, we headed to a concert in Orange to see Kishi Bashi, a musician I had been listening to for years. After the show, we took a stroll to the circle in Orange and decided to grab drinks at Bosscat Kitchen—an establishment I’ve always called 'boss rat' with a bit of affection. Over Negronis and espresso martinis, I told Alex those three little words for the first time. She quickly said them back, and we haven’t missed saying them to each other a single day since.
The Proposal
On our three-month anniversary, during a trip to Nashville, we were lucky enough to enjoy the largest fireworks display in the United States. As we stood together on a rooftop patio, surrounded by the brilliant bursts of color in the sky, Daniel took my hand and asked me to marry him. With joy in my heart, I said yes. The rest of the fireworks felt like a celebration of our love and the journey ahead.
Program
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Our Wedding Day
3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
201 S Basque Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833
3pm Espresso Hour 4pm Unplugged Ceremony* 5pm Cocktail Hour 6pm Dinner Hour 7pm Dueling Cousins Piano Show 8-10pm Afterparty *We love our photographer! You will too! Please put your phone away and enjoy the ceremony device-free.
Wedding Party
Alexandra Bucur
Bride
Daniel Zayas
Groom
Cati Bucur
Mother of the Bride
Steven Bucur
Father of the Bride
Kim Arellano
Mother of the Groom
Dan Arellano
Stepfather of the Groom
Gary Zayas
Father of the Groom
Mikki Zayas
Stepmother of the Groom
Courtney Zayas
Officiant
Registry
Travel
Hotel
Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort
This is where the bride and groom will be staying, but there are quite a few hotel and rental options near the venue.
Travel Note
Flying in?
There are a number of airports conveniently located in the LA/OC area. They include: Long Beach Airport (LGB), Los Angeles Airport (LAX), John Wayne Airport (SNA), and Burbank Airport (BNA)
Extend Your Stay
Disneyland Park
Knott's Berry Farm
RSVP
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FAQs
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When should we RSVP by?
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To help us with our planning, please RSVP as soon as possible. However, the deadline is January 20, 2025. If we do not receive your RSVP by this date, we have to mark you as ‘no’ as we are required to provide our vendors with a total count in a timely manner. We hope you understand.
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Is there parking available at the wedding venue?
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If you plan to drink, we recommend using your preferred ride sharing app to get to and leave from our wedding! For everyone else, there are two connected parking lots and nearby street parking.
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What is the dress code?
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Dress code is Springtime Semi-Formal! Suits, Dresses, Pastels, and Florals are all welcome! Please note the wedding colors are seafoam and red plum.
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Is the wedding outside?
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The ceremony will be outside on grass, weather permitting! The reception will be indoors. In the event of a storm, the ceremony will be held under the venue’s balcony awning.
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Will there be an open bar?
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Why yes, there will be! We want you to have the best time, so the drinks are on us, but the hangover is on you!
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Where should we bring/send our wedding gift?
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Having you at our wedding is the most important support you could give us. In lieu of gifts, we would be grateful for your contribution to one of funds that will help build our dream wedding and honeymoon. A wedding card box will be at our reception as well!
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Can I bring a plus one?
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We have sent out RSVPs tailored to the amount of available seats the venue allows. Please reach out to the bride or groom if you have an extenuating circumstance.
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Are children welcome?
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Yes, our invitations include the whole family. It is up to you if you would like to include the kids in the celebration. Our venue is in a large semi-enclosed, park behind an elementary school, which makes it ideal for kids to run and play (with your supervision, of course). We will also have indoor activities for our younger guests (and kids at heart).
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What time should we arrive?
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Please be seated by 4pm the day of the ceremony. You are invited to enjoy the espresso hour from 3-4pm before the ceremony as well.
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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?
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Please do! Reach out to the bride or the groom with your specific need. We cannot guarantee the vendors will be able to accommodate every request. You can request a vegan option for your main meal during the RSVP process and we can share with you more details about the menu, if you have questions about specific ingredients.