Newlyweds Julia and Joshua Hipwell have learned to rely on AAA for some of life’s biggest moments… and we’re not talking broken-down cars, though everyone knows AAA is here for those not-so-treasured times as well!

Let’s start with their engagement. After the big proposal at The Vault in downtown Buffalo, the couple chose to protect Julia’s engagement ring through AAA Insurance, and wedding planning quickly followed.

“Planning a wedding is busy enough, so having AAA help with our honeymoon made the process much less stressful,” Julia said. “We traveled to Mexico and stayed at Secrets Moxché in Playa del Carmen. It was an incredible trip. The resort was beautiful, the food was amazing, and it was the perfect place to relax and celebrate after our wedding.”

For couples planning their dream trip, AAA’s free Honeymoon Registry allows family and friends to contribute toward travel experiences. AAA travel advisors can even provide custom registry cards for wedding or shower invitations, manage gift contributions at no additional cost, and track gift totals for the couple.

In fact, AAA Travel can book any type of trip from a bachelor or bachelorette getaway to a honeymoon or babymoon (when parents take one last getaway before their first child arrives), and no matter the occasion, the goal is for AAA to provide hassle-free travel for those celebrating.

“Having AAA handle the planning allowed us to enjoy the experience without worrying about the travel details,” Julia added.
When it eventually came time for the wedding reception at The Admiral Room at the Marin, located just upstairs from the engagement location, Julia and Joshua again turned to AAA, this time for liability insurance, often required by wedding and event venues.

“Sometimes you don’t realize you need insurance until you need insurance,” said David Kirst, AAA Insurance Sales and Operations Manager. “Protecting your investment is always the smart choice, and AAA makes it easy with trusted associates who can compare quotes and help secure proper coverage for every stage of life.”

The milestones didn’t stop at the wedding.

Soon after saying “I do,” the Hipwells purchased their first home and turned to AAA for homeowners insurance. Then came another exciting addition to the family, a Golden Retriever puppy named Lily, and AAA was there once again with pet insurance options.

“Over the past year, we’ve gone through some exciting life changes like getting married, buying our first home, and adding a puppy to our family,” Joshua said. “It’s been nice to have AAA grow alongside us by offering services that fit each new stage of our lives. What started as roadside assistance has become so much more.”

Julia agreed.

“Before we started looking into it, we mostly associated AAA with roadside assistance,” Julia said. “We were pleasantly surprised to learn they offer homeowners insurance, pet insurance, jewelry coverage, event insurance coverage, travel planning, and so many other services. It’s been really convenient having everything in one place.”

What started with an engagement ring and honeymoon plans evolved into a relationship that continues to grow alongside the couple. Today, the Hipwells continue to take advantage of AAA’s travel expertise, insurance solutions and member benefits.

“We’re always looking for ways to make the most of our membership,” Julia said. “We plan to continue using AAA’s travel services for future vacations and take advantage of discounts on hotels, attractions, shopping and other member benefits whenever we can. As we continue building our life together, it’s nice knowing AAA has services that can grow with us every step of the way.”

Whether you’re getting behind the wheel as a teen, preparing for your first road trip, getting married, buying a home, welcoming a pet, booking a vacation, or planning for retirement, AAA is here for every milestone along life’s journey. Anytime. Anywhere. Always.