Wedding Day

A Huge Thank You from us! 

We’re finally getting around to sending out our thank-you cards (better late than never, right?). Now that we’ve returned from our dreamy honeymoon in Bora Bora and have had time to settle into married life, we wanted to take a moment to say a massive thank you to all of our wonderful friends and family. Thank you for making the trip all the way to Santa Barbara to celebrate with us — your presence, love, and laughter made the day unforgettable. We truly felt surrounded by so much joy, and it wouldn’t have been the same without you. Your generous contributions helped make our honeymoon in Bora Bora absolutely magical — from lagoon adventures to lazy breakfasts over the water, we thought of you all with so much gratitude (and maybe a little sunburn). We also waited to share this note until we got our wedding photos back and our custom thank-you cards printed with the final painting from our wedding! Some of you saw the artist working on it live, and now everyone gets to enjoy a copy of the beautiful finished piece. We’ve also included a print of our group photo from right after the ceremony — our favorite souvenir of all. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU again for your love, generosity, and for making our wedding weekend one we’ll never forget. Our only regret? That we can’t do it all over again! With love and laughter,Jennifer &amp; Mauricio

Our Wedding

A Huge Thank You from us! We’re finally getting around to sending out our thank-you cards (better late than never, right?). Now that we’ve returned from our dreamy honeymoon in Bora Bora and have had time to settle into married life, we wanted to take a moment to say a massive thank you to all of our wonderful friends and family. Thank you for making the trip all the way to Santa Barbara to celebrate with us — your presence, love, and laughter made the day unforgettable. We truly felt surrounded by so much joy, and it wouldn’t have been the same without you. Your generous contributions helped make our honeymoon in Bora Bora absolutely magical — from lagoon adventures to lazy breakfasts over the water, we thought of you all with so much gratitude (and maybe a little sunburn). We also waited to share this note until we got our wedding photos back and our custom thank-you cards printed with the final painting from our wedding! Some of you saw the artist working on it live, and now everyone gets to enjoy a copy of the beautiful finished piece. We’ve also included a print of our group photo from right after the ceremony — our favorite souvenir of all. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU again for your love, generosity, and for making our wedding weekend one we’ll never forget. Our only regret? That we can’t do it all over again! With love and laughter,Jennifer &amp; Mauricio

A Message to Our Guests...

We knew each other as co-workers at 20th Century Fox. Jen worked in Human Resources, Administration and Mauricio was in Human Resources, Information Systems. On occasion, Jen would need employee reports and she would go to Mauricio. As time passed, we grew to respect each others professionalism, collegiality, and expertise in our respective fields. That is where our friendship began to grow. Over the years, we continued to remain in touch and in 2022, we started hanging out more frequently. In August 2023, Mauricio asked Jen to make their relationship official and she accepted! As the year progressed, we continued to grow closer and enjoyed each others company going to concerts, movies, wine tasting, and traveling together.In 2024, after months of practicing, Mauricio spoke to Jen’s parents to ask their permission for their daughter’s hand in marriage. While on a trip to Las Vegas, Mauricio decorated the hotel room (in Jen’s absence) and upon returning from dinner, got down on one knee to ask if she would spend the rest of their lives together. Because she said, YES, we will gather in Santa Barbara on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, to hear us both say, I DO! We look forward to celebrating our love for each other with you in Santa Barbara and if you can, enjoy the fireworks show on the eve of our Wedding Day.

How it all began...

Our Story

4th of July Wedding Eve Celebration

Preparation

Ceremony Pictures

Cocktail Hour

Wedding Reception Pictures

Portraits

Photo Booth

WEDDING PICTURES!!!

Photos

Sara and I met at Sacred Heart at our first day of high school (it helps that our last names are in the beginning of the alphabet so we got grouped together a lot). Throughout our tenure in high school, we became best friends. We just had so much in common! Both our families are from El Salvador, we attended Catholic schools, we were studious but still cool ;) etc. We just got along so well! Since high school we’ve stayed close through college, life experiences, and through all the good and bad. She’s always been there for me and I love her so much for that. One of Sara’s best qualities, is that she never judges, all she cares is that her friends and family always be happy. If we’re happy, she’s happy. She’s an incredible person and one of the kindest souls you will ever meet. Through the last 25 years that I’ve had the pleasure to call her a friend, she also became my sister. It only made sense that she become my Maid of Honor on this day I’ll never forget. 

Sara Alegria

Ramiro and I met when we were in the 6th grade together at South Gate Middle School.  Our fathers coached our little league baseball teams, so we often competed against each other.  We went onto High School together where we expanded our framily circle to include Alan Flores, Constancio Daguimol, Lorenzo Murguia, and Richard Acevedo.
Ramiro and I continued our friendship together attending University of California at Santa Barbara; less than 15 minutes from where Jennifer and I will say our vows.  We were college roommates for the 4 years we attended UCSB.  Needless to say, we have been through it all together and we are brothers by choice.

Ramiro Martinez

Wedding Party

First CourseLITTLE GEM CAESARbebe farm’s gem lettuce, lemon caesar,herb breadcrumbs, fresh chives, grana padano

Second CourseChoice of: BRAISED SHORT RIBsweet onion mashed potato, baby carrots,citrus gremolata, beef demi OR HERB CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTisraeli couscous, apricot, bacon,carrot, artichoke, harissa chicken demi OR MUSHROOM RAVIOLI (Vegetarian/Vegan)baby squash, roasted macadamia nuts, parmesan, rosemary, thyme, brown butter sauce

Dinner Menu

We have reserved a block of rooms at a rate that is discounted from their standard rates (2-night minimum). If you’re interested, please click <a href="https://book.passkey.com/go/cruzcalderon2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> to be taken to the room-block page to secure your reservation. For those guests who only need a one-night stay, using this link Wedding Promo, click on Special Rates then in the Promotion Code box, type in WED for a discounted rate. If you are a Hilton Honors member, make sure you give them your HH Number.

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

This hotel is 0.2 miles from the Hilton.

Santa Barbara Inn

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

This hotel is 0.4 miles from the Hilton.

Mar Monte Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Pacific Crest Hotel

This hotel is 0.9 miles from the Hilton

Hotel Californian

This hotel is 3.8 miles from the Hilton

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Hotels

If you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate this Independence Day, there’ll be no better place than Santa Barbara's waterfront. A full slate of festive, fun, and family-friendly activities is planned throughout the day, including free live music and dance performances on the beach, hosted by the PARC Foundation! The festivities will be capped off with a bang during a 20-minute fireworks display, presented by Garden State Fireworks and sponsored by the City’s Waterfront Department. Fireworks will launch from West Beach starting at approximately 9 p.m. The show will be simulcast on local radio station KjEE (92.9 FM) and live-streamed on KEYT.com. The City thanks KjEE and KEYT for their longtime support of this community tradition.

Stearns Wharf

Old Mission Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art

The Presidio

Things to Do

A note on giftsWe have our dishes and towels for two,Pots and pans and a toaster too.Knives and forks and spoons galore,There isn't much room for anything more!So if for the wedding you'd like to bring a gift,A check or cash would give us a lift.Perhaps you could help towards our honeymoon spendsOr where our home is in need of a mend.Please don't be offended at this type of request,As our day will be complete with you as our guest. A wishing well will be available at the receptionfor your contribution and well wishes.

Gift Registry

Registry

Questions & Answers

We’re lighting the fuse on our wedding weekend with a 4th of July Wedding Eve Celebration—and yes, you’re invited! 📍Hilton Beachfront Resort – Fiesta Room📅 Friday, July 4th, 2025⏰ 8:00–10:00 PM (fireworks at 9!) If you’ll be in town on Friday and are free, come join us for a sweet and sparkly start to the festivities! Enjoy light desserts, a glass of champagne, and cozy seats for the Santa Barbara fireworks show, scheduled to launch from the Pier at 9:00pm sharp. No need to fight the crowds—we’ll be watching all the magic unfold right from the comfort of the hotel with great views and even better company! Come join us as we toast to love, freedom, and the night before the big “I do!”This is a family-friendly event, so feel free to bring whole family and the kiddos along for the fun! 👕Attire: Casual is totally fine, but we won’t be mad if you feel like dressing up a bit. The choice is yours 🥳🚗 Complimentary parking is available for all guests attending the event—even if you’re not staying at the hotel. We can’t wait to kick off the weekend with a little sparkle, a little sugar, and a lot of love! 💥 For additional information regarding Santa Barbara's firework show, you can click <a href="https:" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>

Jennifer & Mauricio