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Steve Rio's avatar

It's hard to pinpoint a specific memory. I feel like the energy of the event really started flowing with Robbie's speech and began expanding from there. Ryan's heartfelt MC'ing. All the beautiful words shared that night. Harry and Amanda's song.

Then the best afterparty I've ever been to with so much love and connection happening everywhere. The "Vocal Toning" exercise, which actually came from a spontaneous hug between Harry and I where we just started toning into one another's ear and chest. It was SO incredible being at a party where so little liquor was consumed (like almost none) and everyone was so open and loving. So much fun.

Then it just continued. The vibe between our house guests was magic. Sina's impromptu meditation prompt that the whole house just dropped into. Getting to know Matt, Ronit, and Nicole, and feeling all of their sincere, loving souls.

And then of course the incredible day at Jeronimo's. Total magic. Connecting with Robbie with a new shared experience. Hanging with everyone. Swimming in the lake. The sauna with Robbie and Brett.

Austin and I had prepared a space for the Love Letter Ceremony and the day just dripped on. We had imagined a different timeline and things ended up shifting multiple times. We almost scrapped it. Then everyone jumped into action to help make it a reality and it was absolutely perfect. Having it all come together and having everyone participate was such a beautiful thing to witness and hold.

Austin and I left there and spent the whole drive back to Toronto talking about how much those three days felt like "home". How this is our tribe. Our people. How blessed we felt to have such beautiful souls in our lives and to share in the love that permeated every moment of our time together. It felt like we had known everyone for lifetimes even if some of you we met for the first time. There was a lasting quality to the connections made and a resonance that will exist in my body and soul for a long time.

So grateful.

🙏🤍

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Matthew Pieszchala's avatar

MAGIC … PURE MAGIC!

The few days we got to spend celebrating the love of Robbie and Emily was truly magical.

I felt honoured getting the invite to such a close and intimate group of people. At the time of this wedding, I was in work overload and the wedding gave me permission to take a much needed break for a few days that I wouldn’t have given myself.

The murder mystery to kick things off was an INCREDIBLE way to meet everyone that I didn’t know in a fun way. What a genius idea to break down barriers and pre existing groups/cliques by having everyone talk to everyone else in the room! Funny part was I had to re-meet several people afterwards when we were out of character which created for some funny conversations! I honestly didn’t want the night to end I was enjoying it so much.

The wedding venue was perfect! I loved the no wedding party decision, it felt more inclusive and allowed the whole group be able to hang before hand, recounting the murder mystery night and really made it all about Robbie and Emily!

The fact that everyone who wanted to, had the opportunity to say a few words was beautiful. As a new friend, I had the opportunity to explain how much Robbie and Emily meant to me which I took as a real gift. How often do you get to share the impact someone had on you in front of the group when you are not in the wedding party? LOVED THIS!

Favourite speech goes to Harry and Amanda and their song for Robbie and Emily which literally became the anthem for the weekend, we likely sung it 100 times over the next few days…honestly I still catch myself signing it some days!

I was able to help set up the after party with my new roomies and felt a sense of pride in contributing towards helping in such a special day. Highlight was the naked hot tub at the end of the night!

The remainder of the weekend was filled with love and connection and really good falafels.

As Robbie mentioned above I have a hard time connecting to my emotions but there was no stopping the wave of pure love I felt during the ceremony of love that Steve and Austin hosted at Jeronimo’s place.

I left with an overwhelming feeling of love, a deeper connection with my significant other Ronit and a newfound sense of community and friendship with people that I hope to have as friends for a lifetime.

What a profound few days, I will be forever grateful for being included in this and am honoured to be a friend of both Robbie and Emily!!!

Love you guys!

Xo Matt aka Compliment Cupid!

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