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D&J

David
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Joy
David & Joy

Saturday, the ninth of January, 2027 · El Gouna, Egypt

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David and Joy smiling at each other in the surf at sunset, rocks and a glowing orange sky behind them

Together with their families

David & Joy

request the pleasure of your company
at the celebration of their marriage

Saturday, January 9

2027

at one o'clock in the afternoon

St. Mary & Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church

El Gouna, Egypt

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The celebration

Where & when

The ceremony

St. Mary & Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church

at one o'clock in the afternoon

El Bostan, Downtown El Gouna, near the El Gouna Sports Club, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt

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The reception

Ancient Sands Golf Resort & Residences

Cocktails at four o'clock; the reception at five

Hilltop Village, Hurghada 2, Red Sea Governorate 84513, Egypt

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Dress code

Formal

Suits and ties; evening gowns or elegant cocktail dresses.

Order of the day

The Programme

  1. 1:00

    The ceremony

    St. Mary & Archangel Michael Church

  2. 4:00

    Cocktail hour

    Ancient Sands Golf Resort

  3. 5:00

    The reception

    Dinner and dancing

  4. 12:00

    Farewell

    The evening ends at midnight

Our story

A love story,
in three frames

David and Joy on a sweeping staircase with an ornate iron railing

Our story

A love story,
in three frames

  1. Chapter One: Almost

    For years they almost met. They went to the same community college, but Joy arrived just as David left. Both went on to Cal Poly Pomona walking the same campus walkways without ever crossing paths.

  2. Chapter Two: The same place, the same time

    Years later, with Joy in the final months of her clinical year and David a few years into his work, they finally ended up in the same place at the same time: a Coptic Tuesday Night meeting at St. Monica. They said hello and smiled, still completely unaware of each other.

  3. Chapter Three: Divine intervention

    The very next day, God intervened. One text was sent, and they've been inseparable ever since.

    The engagement ring, close up in the convertible

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Questions & answers

What should I wear?

Formal attire: suits and ties, and evening gowns or elegant cocktail dresses.

Can I bring a plus-one?

We're able to welcome only the guests named on your invitation. Thank you for understanding.

Are children welcome?

Children are warmly welcome when they're named on your invitation.

Where should I stay?

We have a wedding discount at twelve hotels in El Gouna. You'll find them, and the booking link, under Where to stay.

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David and Joy embracing in the surf at sunset beside a stone sea tower

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Will you join us?

We would love to celebrate with you.

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