Describe Your Wedding Vision 

When we started planning, we knew we wanted an entire weekend surrounded by the people we love most. The moment we found Off Map, we instantly felt it was the place we were meant to get married. An outdoor celebration fit us perfectly—we love nature, and it gave us the ideal foundation for a colorful, artsy, and fun day that truly felt like “Claudia and Gabriel.” 

Because we’re a DIY family, adding personal touches was important. I spent months making over a hundred ceramic bud vases, my mother-in-law crafted beautiful pająki, and we mixed batches of our favorite cocktails. Our vision was simple: create a weekend centered on what matters most—celebrating our love story with our closest friends and family. 

Describe Your Wedding Day 

Our wedding day was more magical than anything I could have imagined, and we couldn’t have pulled it off without our incredible family and friends. The entire day felt joyful, emotional, and unforgettable. 

We started the morning with pancakes and lattes from the cutest coffee cart—a simple moment I’ll cherish forever. Even the intimidating forecast didn’t shake me. I was marrying my favorite person, and that was all that mattered. Thankfully, the weather held out, and the only rain that fell came from my eyes… and many of our guests. 

The ceremony was beautifully emotional, and the night that followed was wildly fun. Eating our favorite foods, sipping our favorite drinks, and dancing to our favorite songs with the people we love most was the perfect ending to the best day ever. 

Your Advice to Engaged Couples 

Our biggest advice is to set intentions for your wedding day or weekend and plan with those intentions at the center. Doing this allowed us to eliminate the unnecessary “wedding fluff” and spend more time in meaningful moments. 

Pace yourself during planning. Starting too early leads to overthinking, and trying to finish every DIY project in the last two weeks will make you miserable. Writing vows felt intimidating at first, but thinking of them as a love letter—why you love your partner and the promises you want to make—made it easier. 

If possible, take a honeymoon or minimoon afterward. We didn’t, and returning to work made the post-wedding blues hit harder. Remember: it’s a special day, but just one day in a long journey together. Don’t overthink it—have fun.