Gary and Dana Bradley's Home

Rehearsal Dinner

Hacienda de Mesilla

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktails

Reception and Dinner

Our love story is nothing short of surprising. I even remember the morning we had to say goodbye, as I was heading home to the United States. Edi looked at me and said, “I know you don’t believe in fate…” but in that moment, he made me believe. How could I not?Just a week before, we had happened to meet at a bar in Milan, Italy—two complete strangers with an instant connection neither of us could explain. A night that could have ended as a beautiful memory turned into an even more beautiful love story with no ending.The next day was our first date in Italy. A week later, our second in Switzerland. And months later, our third in the United States.Our love spans 5,678 miles and an 8 hour time difference… and across every mile, we keep choosing each otherWe didn’t plan it, but we found it anyway. Now, we can’t wait to start forever together.

Somehow, It Was Always You

Our Wedding

On a summer night in Milan, Italy, two lives already defined, set on different paths, cross by chance. She is in the middle of a journey across Europe, moving through cities, emotions, and memories that already feel impossible to top. Milan is just a stop before continuing on to Switzerland. He, from Italy but with a life built in Switzerland, has no idea that this night will change everything. They meet at an outdoor bar. A glance, a lighthearted remark, “you’re American”, and a laugh that immediately erases the distance between them. Then, a simple, almost unnoticed gesture: she gently brushes a mosquito away from his face. an ordinary moment, yet enough to create something unexpected. The night flows effortlessly, through conversation, glances, and a presence that becomes more and more natural. Even when they are not standing next to each other, they continue to find one another, as if everything else has faded into the background. At the end of the evening, it is time to say goodbye. A hug, a kiss, and that subtle fear shared but unspoken, that everything could end there. But the next day, they find each other again. They reconnect almost without hesitation. He suggests seeing her again and tells her he will come find her, even if just to spend a few hours together. And he does. What was meant to be something small becomes much more. They talk, they open up, they share everything without holding back. Everything feels easy, natural, as if they have known each other forever. Their paths, which once seemed already written, begin to intertwine. She is heading to Switzerland, he already lives there, and somehow, they keep getting closer, becoming part of each other’s lives. They meet again in Zurich,where something fleeting becomes something real. They part, yet remain tetheredthrough distance, through time. They seek one another,return to one another,and, in the end, choose one another again and again.

Our Story

Photos

Esme is the constant in Michaela's life. She has been her longest-lasting friendship, as it started in the first grade. Michaela calls Esme the sister she never had. It is incredibly important to Michaela that Esme stand by her on the most important day of her life. The two of them spent their childhood dreaming of the day they would be in each other's weddings, watching their best friend marry the love of their life. 

Esmerelda Leon

Xytlalli came into Michaela's life at exactly the right time, and since then, they have been each other’s confidants and partners in everything. She was there at the very beginning of our relationship, making her deeply important to both of us.

Edi chose her as his witness, and she is also standing by Michaela's side as her bridesmaid, honoring the bond she shares with both of them.

Xytlalli Reyes

Wedding Party

Q + A

Featuring a restaurant and a full-service day spa, this elegant hotel is located just off of I-25 and less than 3 miles from downtown Las Cruces. Local shuttle service is provided. The spacious rooms of Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces feature Spanish-style furniture and views of the mountains or city. Free Wi-Fi, cable TV and a coffee maker are included. Gardunos of Mexico Restaurant and Cantina serves New Mexico cuisine with a selection of wine, spirits and desserts. The Azul Nightclub and Lounge serves creative cocktails and other items. A beautiful outdoor pool and deck are open to all guests. A fitness room, gift shop and business center are also available. The Encanto de Las Cruces Hotel is 3 miles from the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. The Las Cruces International Airport is 21 minutes away.

Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces

Offering an indoor pool and a hot tub, Comfort Suites Las Cruces is 20 minutes' drive from Las Cruces Airport. Free WiFi is available. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV. Each room at Comfort Suites Las Cruces provides air conditioning, a seating area and pay-per-view channels. A microwave, a small refrigerator and a coffee machine are also included. Private bathrooms come with a hairdryer. Certain rooms are equipped for guests with hearing impairments, and have a visual alarm and a visual door bell. A text telephone TTY unit can also be provided upon request. At Las Cruces Comfort Suites you will find a communal sauna and a fitness center. The property provides free parking. Organ Mountain National Recreation Area is 30 minutes’ drive from the property. Mesilla Valley Mall is 3117 feet from Comfort Suites Las Cruces.

Comfort Suites Las Cruces I-25 North

Located in Las Cruces, 27 miles from Wet n' Wild Waterworld, Home2 Suites By Hilton Las Cruces has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a business center and free WiFi. Aggie Memorial Stadium is 4.9 miles from the hotel and Las Cruces Convention Center is 5.5 miles away. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a TV with cable channels and a kitchen. The rooms at Home2 Suites By Hilton Las Cruces have air conditioning and a desk. The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Home2 Suites By Hilton Las Cruces has a grill. El Paso International Airport is 52 miles from the property.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Cruces

Located in Las Cruces, 24 miles from Wet n' Wild Waterworld, Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces at NMSU has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. There's an in-house bar and guests can also use the business area. Las Cruces Convention Center is a 6-minute walk from the hotel, while Aggie Memorial Stadium is 2.3 miles from the property. El Paso International Airport is 49 miles away.

Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces at  NMSU

Travel

The wedding will be Labor Day weekend, so the NM Wine Festival will be happening Friday - Monday!

Harvest Wine & Music Festival

Things to Do

Registry

Semi-Formal Garden Party Chic/ Summer Cocktail

Please do not wear bright colors. Please keep to the following colors: orange, brown, yellow, lilac, blush pink, rust. We’re going for a classy, elegant, and chic summer look.Men: Slacks or chinos with a button-up shirt; blazers and ties are welcome but not required.Women: Dresses or similarly dressy outfits in light, breathable fabrics.Think polished and elevated, but comfortable for a warm, outdoor setting.

Michaela & Edi

Michaela & Edi

Registry