M&A Wedcation Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. caribbean island; destination for M & A's mini-moon following the wedding
  2. 5. most popular brand of rum produced in Puerto Rico
  3. 7. NFL team Monica was converted to cheer for, and longtime favorite for Andrew's family in PA
  4. 12. appropriate SPF sunscreen for Andrew; appropriate SPF sunscreen for Monica + 55
  5. 13. country where Monica was born
  6. 15. name of Andrew's only nephew; the eldest Sirpis kid
  7. 16. type of (inflatable) creature that nearly crashed M & A's wedding at El San Juan Hotel
  8. 17. stuffed fritter which many Puerto Ricans consider "beach food", made smashed green banana and meat
  9. 18. type of tree under which M & A will be wed
  10. 20. spanish word for "spikes"; Puerto Rican for "shish kebabs"
  11. 21. Amor's (Monica's grandmother's) favorite puzzle game to play on her iPad
  12. 22. sponsor for Monica's first television commercial debut; company where Abu (M's grandfather) served as VP and General Manager
  13. 24. popular dessert in PR, consisting of shaved ice and covered with fruit-flavored syrup; found near plazas in small carts
  14. 27. Puerto Rican dish of deep-fried green plantains and garlic mashed together and served in a mound, often with meat or seafood.
  15. 28. cuisine of choice for M & A's first date
  16. 29. type of frog native to Puerto with its distinct singing voice (mating call) heard throughout the island at night
  17. 30. Pinot _____; M & A's favorite type of wine
  18. 31. first place where Monica convinced Andrew to cruise to
  19. 34. El _____; name of the 400 year old fort in Old San Juan, shorthand name in honor of Spain’s King Philip II
  20. 35. name of the town where Andrew's family visited for each every beach vacation (abbr)
  21. 36. # of years since M & A first started dating
  22. 37. foundation M & A are fundraising for this wedding in honor of their friend Victor (abbr)
  23. 39. Diet ____; fizzy drink that Monica's mother consumes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  24. 40. # of months of dating it took Monica to call Andrew her boyfriend
Down
  1. 1. Monica's middle name
  2. 2. Andrew met Monica's Mom on date # ____
  3. 4. M & A's current neighborhood in DC; Capitol ____
  4. 5. favorite vacation spot for Monica's sister, Vero where she can become the princess she was destined for
  5. 6. name of M & A's puppy adopted in 2016 from South Korea
  6. 8. ___ Tuesdays; weekly "dress" up tradition of Andrew's neices for many years
  7. 9. Monica's preferred style of dance; Andrew's preferred topping on chips
  8. 10. popular brand of beer brewed in PR; spanish word for medal
  9. 11. (abbr) shortened name of Andrew's college a capella group
  10. 12. name of school Monica attended for her undergrad degree
  11. 13. former profession of Andrew's (currently retired) parents
  12. 14. El ______; name of the tropical rainforest, and 2nd largest mountain in Puerto Rico
  13. 19. fish also known as Mahi Mahi; name of the town where Monica family lives in PR
  14. 20. lake and ski region in PA; area of M & A's first (lake)home purchase
  15. 23. traditional Puerto Rican dish; a hearty gumbo made with rice and either chicken or shellfish
  16. 25. UT ______; home of the Texas Longhorns; Monica's dad's alma mater
  17. 26. company Andrew's grandfather Robert worked for nearly 40 years; #1 brand of ketchup
  18. 32. namename Monica has always had for her 'lil bro, Alexander
  19. 33. spanish word for "wedding"
  20. 38. company Andrew's sister, Laura, works for helping to transform the world of eco-friendly, fresh, handmade cosmetics