What do an African safari, an Icelandic volcano, and a stag party in Vegas all have in common? They all tie in to how Jacqueline and Gareth fell in love! Jacqueline, from sunny California, was on vacation climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro when she met a charming British boy in a safari truck. They took up some light conversation and exchanged information not thinking much more of it, but still kept in touch here and there. Awhile after their trips to Africa, Gareth had plans to go to his friends bachelor party in Las Vegas. He remembered that beautiful California girl and decided to reach out to her letting her know he would “be in the area”. This is when fate came along. If you remember in 2010, the volcano named Eyjafjallajökull erupted in Iceland, causing most air travel in Europe impossible from the ash. Basically, Gareth wasn’t able to go home for a bit longer. Jacqueline took it upon herself to spend this extra time with the boy from England. This is when they realized what they had was more than just a fling…
Jacqueline, being a great world traveler, had no problem deciding to pack up and take her schooling to London. Now the two were actually living in the same city!! Their love bloomed and they knew they couldn’t be without each other anymore. Gareth took the big step as well, and moved to San Diego with his girl, and now they are MARRIED!!
Jacqueline and Gareth were married at L’Auberge Del Mar over a beautiful Labor Day Weekend. And if fate wasn’t obvious enough for these two- the volcano gods wanted to show their approval by erupting yet another Icelandic volcano this week! It was almost as if it were saying, “Hey! Remember the part we played in this!? Congrats, you two!” from all the way across the world. Before the ceremony, Jacqueline and Gareth had a first look outside of L’Auberge. Gareth turned around and his jaw dropped. He could NOT stop staring at her!! He kept calling Jacqueline his “American Princess”. After the ceremony, guests were fed cute British themed appetizers like fish and chips, and little tea sandwiches. They celebrated on the Pacific Terrace rooftop of L’Auberge, and danced the night away.
If you didn’t think these two have seen enough of the world together…don’t worry! They recently left for their honeymoon….in Bora Bora. Congrats!!
