The Beautiful Tamanaco Hotel in Caracas
During a business trip to Caracas, Borden called his friend Dr. Luis Pernia. Luis suggested that Borden should meet the sweetest and most beautiful girl that he knew. They agreed that Luis would call Maria's mother to start the formal introduction process. After a very persuasive conversation, Clara Baiz agreed to allow Maria to go out with Borden. After initially refusing to take part in a blind-date, Luis was able to persuade Maria to take Borden on a tour of the city. They met in the lobby of Tamanaco Hotel at 9:00 p.m. on October 26, 1993 and this was the beginning of their love story that brings us to their wedding day July 6 at 7:00 in the evening.
How this saga unfolded-- The 'After Rehearsal ' Dinner Party
was held July 5th at the North River Yacht Club
Maria's brothers, sisters and nieces gather for the Rehearsal Dinner
Bride's Brothers and Mother -- Juan, David, Clara and Carlos
Brother-in-law, Mother, Sister of the Groom, and Mother of the Bride
Maid of Honor-- Maria Mercedes Perales
Bride's Sister -- Maria Milagros Baiz
Family of Groom
Mother of the Bride
Maria Isabel Martinez
We made it to the church on time!!
First Presbyterian Church
900 Greensboro Avenue
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Dr. Charles Durham conducted the Wedding Ceremony the Sixth of July at Seven o' clock
Mr. and Mrs. Ray
The Reception was held at The University Club
A Toast and the cutting of the Cake
The escape -- in a 1963 BMW
Grand Touring driven by Dr. Louis Pernia, Chauffeur, Best Man
& Friend Extraordinair.
The couple are off to three weeks in Europe and a new life
-- Health, Love & Happiness --
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