YOU ARE INVITED TO
Jamie & Melissa’s Wedding
Tying the knot in | | May 21, 2023
Our Love Story

THE GROOM
THE BRIDE
The day we met
Some time before November 26, 2019
Jamie and Melissa first met unknowingly back when Jamie was flying float planes in Kenora. Melissa, her sister, Kalli and friends were visiting a friend in Kenora who was a pilot to go swimming and jump off his plane’s wing. Turns out Jamie was also on the dock at the same time.
Fast forward to the second time Melissa and Jamie met. November 26 2019. This was the first of many flights where Jamie was the captain of the crew that flew Melissa to her patients. It seems that every work call Melissa went on in November and December matched up perfectly with Jamie’s schedule as he continued to be her pilot on most flights. So many times that Jamie started to think he had Melissa’s number. Which one flight he found out it was a work phone number. Melissa also embarrassed herself many times in front of Jamie, including slipping on ice and almost walking into a plane wing. Melissa and Jamie started texting and talked all through Jamie’s trip to Africa.
Our first date
17 January 2020
Jamie flew Melissa to Toronto and back on a King air (~4hrs each way), this very long day was followed with their first date. A beer at Transcanada brewery. Both being very tired, they agreed to redo the first date on January 22, 2020. Melissa and Jamie went skating at the forks and loved every minute of it. Many more dates followed, and eventually they met each others families.
Dating in 2020 was unique as it was the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic, thankfully Jamie lived with Melissa’s family that fall, so everyone was together during crazy times.
Bought A House
18 February 2021
Melissa and Jamie bought a house together! Over the next few months they designed it and watched it be built. Eventually moving in on September 15, 2021.
For close to the first year of their relationship Jamie and Melissa were only able to travel to Thunder Bay to visit Jamie’s family, Jamie’s house in Dryden and to the lake many times due to the pandemic. Then in Fall 2021 Melissa and Jamie were finally able to do what each of them love to do separately, together, TRAVEL! It started with a trip to Vancouver with Melissa’s family. A big trip to Iceland for 2 weeks. Followed by trips to Kimberley and Maui in spring 2022. September 2022 a trip to Albania!
The Engagement
09 June 2022
Melissa and Jamie woke up early and drove out to Falcon Lake to play a round of golf. On the 18th green, after Melissa putted out of turn, Jamie got down on one knee and asked Melissa to marry him. And of course she said “Are you serious, YES!”

Melissa and Jamie plan to continue to share their love of exploring and travelling for life.
Which is why we want you to join us in Mexico to celebrate our love and join us while we say “I do”.
Counting the days…
Our Wedding Party

Kalli Russell
Maid of Honour

Nolan Valenthe
Best Man

Justine Russell
Bridesmaid

Simone Kennedy
Bridesmaid

Flora Tolaj
Bridesmaid

Kyle Anseeuw
Groomsman

Eric Lejeune
Groomsman

Carter Russell
Groomsman
Friendship… is not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything.
WE LOVE YOU JAMIE AND MELISSA
Travel Info
VANLENTHE – RUSSELL WEDDING GROUP – MAY 2023
Assigned Lead Consultant: Juphell Falcis
Phone: 204-988-8441
Email: juphell@latravelgroup.com
***ATTENTION: Due to the pending requests the Final Payment Due Date has been extended to MARCH 18, 2023***
We are working with our travel partners on everyone’s pending requests and will send out a confirmation email with an updated detailed invoice as soon as everything is confirmed. Thank you for your patience.
DREAMS JADE RESORT AND SPA
Hotel Link: Dreams Jade Resort & Spa
TOUR OPERATOR: AIR CANADA VACATIONS
WINNIPEG-CANCUN via TORONTO
Flight Information:
17MAY AC266 Winnipeg Toronto 1640 2004
18MAY AC1810 Toronto Cancun 0830 1130
25MAY AC1811 Cancun Toronto 1230 1725
25MAY AC271 Toronto Winnipeg 2045 2221
Category: Junior Suite Tropical View Double-AI
SGL $2299.00
DBL $1579.00
TPL $1569.00
CHD (3-12) $769.00
CHD (2) $209.00
+ $480.61 Taxes per person
+ $205.00 Winnipeg Connector (S Class)
THUNDER BAY-CANCUN via TORONTO
Flight Information:
18MAY AC1510 Thunder Bay Toronto 0515 0655
18MAY AC1810 Toronto Cancun 0830 1130
25MAY AC1811 Cancun Toronto 1230 1725
25MAY AC1515 Toronto Thunder Bay 2055 2243
Category: Junior Suite Tropical View Double-AI
SGL $2299.00
DBL $1579.00
TPL $1569.00
CHD (3-12) $769.00
CHD (2) $209.00
+ $480.61 Taxes per person
+ $195.00 Thunder Bay Connector (S Class)
Room Upgrades Available:
*Rates and availability will be provided upon request as we are not holding extra space for upgrades at this time.
- Junior Suite Oceanview – AI
- Junior Suite Oceanfront – AI
- Preferred Club Suite Oceanview – AI
- Preferred Club Suite Oceanfront – AI
Experience The Preferred Club
Private Club Lounge
- Personalized check-in and check-out
- Daily breakfast service
- Afternoon hot and cold hors d’oeuvres
- Exquisite desserts and premium liquors
- Access to Preferred Club lounge and adults-only pool
Preferred Status & Amenities
- Preferred Club suites in premium locations
- Upgraded mini-bar
- Upgraded bath amenities
- Complimentary computer access in the Club lounge
Exclusive Privileges
- Personal concierge service
- Access to exclusive dining option for daily à la carte breakfast at Capers restaurant
Other departure cities and durations pricing details will be provided upon request.
For Overnight Hotel information the bride & groom have booked a room block at the Double Tree by Hilton Toronto Airport.
Please click on the following link for further information and to secure a room:
Double Tree by Hilton Toronto Airport
IMPORTANT: VALID CANADIAN PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VALID FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION OF YOUR TRIP. PASSPORTS MUST BE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
Passport Canada recommends that you apply for a new passport if your current passport is damaged, destroyed, or inaccessible. Travelers whose passport is damaged in any way could face significant delays or be denied entry at border crossings or be denied boarding of your flights.
ALLIANZ INSURANCE INFORMATION:
*Allianz Global Assistance information can be provided upon request – we offer regular all-inclusive travel insurance as well as Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) coverage. CFAR insurance coverage can only be purchased at time of deposit or before any cancellation penalties apply.
Please visit the following link to get up to date information regarding COVID TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS:
https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
Initial Deposit Due: $250.00 per person (NON-REFUNDABLE)
50 seats/25 rooms are held until the release date of DECEMBER 19, 2022
(26 Winnipeg/24 Thunder Bay)
Final Payment Due: MARCH 18, 2023
Local Departure Taxes:
Not included. If applicable, passengers must pay locally per destination
PAYMENT METHODS:
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS can be made by clicking the link below, over the telephone or by email: http://latravelgroup.com/payment/
For the following payment methods or any other payment inquiries please email client services at services2@latravelgroup.com
- PRE-AUTHORIZED ONE TIME PAYMENTS
- PRE-AUTHORIZED MONTHLY CREDIT CARD PAYMENT PLANS
- ETRANSFER PAYMENT
UPLIFT: We’re proud to partner with Uplift! Spread the cost of your trip over low monthly payments. Please click on the link for more details!
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Melissa and Jamie’s Destination Wedding
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