It's that mushy-gushy time of year... again. Hate it or love it, Valentine's Day is a few winks away, as is the trending Fifty Shades of Grey premiere along with a heady right-swipe Tinder binge. With boo thangs dashing to the nearest Hallmark gift shop, now seems a good time to check up on our fave Opening Ceremony couples in love.
Here, jewelry designer Venessa Arizaga and Shawn Roche, her husby of five years, talk Valentine's Day in Puerto Rico and the secret to lasting love. (Hint: patience is key.)
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OPENING CEREMONY: How long have you two been together?
VENESSA AND SHAWN: We dated for two years and will have been married for five years—our anniversary is May 15. So it's been seven long, glorious years!
Best Valentine's Day memory?
Our best Valentine's Day memory was a surprise trip to Puerto Rico. February is notoriously known as one of the coldest months in NYC. It's relentless. So Shawn surprised me with a Valentine's Day on the beach which consisted of drinking rum bunches and eating chocolate-covered coconut candies. That's all a girl could ever want!
Who is the better cook?
We both cook a lot and have our own master dishes! I LOVE to cook and would say that I'm the geek that buys all of the unnecessary gadgets and weird spices for the kitchen, which causes a lot of clutter. I have periods of kitchen fascination, but then I usually fall out of it when it's collection time. Honestly, if I could spend hours in the kitchen preparing a gorgeous meal, I would.
Any pet names?
We throw "babe" around a lot. We make up for pet names with actual pets: we have four cats and one dog! I know—we're crazy!
Let's go shopping! What kind of stuff would you love to receive for V-Day?
This may sound odd, but we're building out first home together in Puerto Rico we're calling it La Casa Paraiso. So anything associated with our home drives us wild. At the moment, ceiling fans, hand-painted tiles, and upholstery are replacing chocolates and lingerie. We're also currently obsessing over House of Hackney palm prints.
Define modern-day romance?
Our definition of modern-day romance isn't always the cliche romance. We're very simple; our romantic moments are days spent by the ocean, bonfires, and driving on adventurous excursions. We love the outdoors, but the city and our busy schedules make it hard. When we're reminded of all of our favorites things, it's quite special.
Is there an art to the couple selfie?
I think the art to couple selfie-ing is to go with the flow and
Here, jewelry designer Venessa Arizaga and Shawn Roche, her husby of five years, talk Valentine's Day in Puerto Rico and the secret to lasting love. (Hint: patience is key.)
Shop all Venessa Arizaga here
Looking for more jewelry for bae? Shop our Valentine's Day promo and take 20% off select jewelry styles
OPENING CEREMONY: How long have you two been together?
VENESSA AND SHAWN: We dated for two years and will have been married for five years—our anniversary is May 15. So it's been seven long, glorious years!
Best Valentine's Day memory?
Our best Valentine's Day memory was a surprise trip to Puerto Rico. February is notoriously known as one of the coldest months in NYC. It's relentless. So Shawn surprised me with a Valentine's Day on the beach which consisted of drinking rum bunches and eating chocolate-covered coconut candies. That's all a girl could ever want!
Who is the better cook?
We both cook a lot and have our own master dishes! I LOVE to cook and would say that I'm the geek that buys all of the unnecessary gadgets and weird spices for the kitchen, which causes a lot of clutter. I have periods of kitchen fascination, but then I usually fall out of it when it's collection time. Honestly, if I could spend hours in the kitchen preparing a gorgeous meal, I would.
Any pet names?
We throw "babe" around a lot. We make up for pet names with actual pets: we have four cats and one dog! I know—we're crazy!
Let's go shopping! What kind of stuff would you love to receive for V-Day?
This may sound odd, but we're building out first home together in Puerto Rico we're calling it La Casa Paraiso. So anything associated with our home drives us wild. At the moment, ceiling fans, hand-painted tiles, and upholstery are replacing chocolates and lingerie. We're also currently obsessing over House of Hackney palm prints.
Define modern-day romance?
Our definition of modern-day romance isn't always the cliche romance. We're very simple; our romantic moments are days spent by the ocean, bonfires, and driving on adventurous excursions. We love the outdoors, but the city and our busy schedules make it hard. When we're reminded of all of our favorites things, it's quite special.
Is there an art to the couple selfie?
I think the art to couple selfie-ing is to go with the flow and