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Josh and Aimee met in January of 2013 while attending Las Positas College in Aimee's hometown of Livermore, California. It all started in a college English class.&nbsp;Depending on who you ask, you will get a different story.&nbsp;

If you ask Josh: This is what really happened. It was a Monday morning first day of the semester. I walked into English 7 to find a packed class with limited seating. I looked around the room for a seat and spotted one in the middle of the room. Unfortunately from where I was standing I was not in a good position to get the seat. I devised and started towards my seat. Out of nowhere this curly headed girl just sits down in my chair forcing me to sit in the back corner of the room. I remember staring at her in disbelief that someone would steal my chair. I quickly realized despite her chair stealing capabilities she wasn't like any girl I had met before.&nbsp;I remember hearing her&nbsp;tell someone in our class that she was single so&nbsp;decided to play it cool and see where things go. We were split up into groups for a semester long project. I didn't know her name but figured that I would join the group with the most girls in hopes that she was in that group. Thankfully it paid off because Aimee ended up being my group&nbsp;partner. A few weeks into class we exchanged phone numbers. During this exchange I decided to invite her to my birthday party. She asked how old I was turning and when I told her 25 she replied with, "oh that's okay I hangout with older people all the time". Unsure how to take that comment I waited a few days to text her. I eventually got the courage to ask her out and quickly realized that she was the one I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.&nbsp;





If you ask Aimee: "He was that guy in class that had a great smile. He always had this&nbsp;look on his face like he was always amused-&nbsp;and I just couldn't get enough of it."





A few weeks later, they went on their first date in San Francisco that consisted of caribbean tapas, a pitcher of Sangria, and a sunset on Baker Beach. From that point forward it was a roller coaster of adventures, an inseparable friendship, and a love that wouldn't quit.&nbsp;





Fast-forward to August 5th, 2017-&nbsp; 4 years in to their relationship, and&nbsp;1 year of co-habitating..&nbsp;Aimee had just finished her first year of her graduate program at University of the Pacific, and it was her first day of Summer Vacation. It had been a day of laziness in the sun when Josh decided to take Aimee to Half Moon Bay to watch the Sunset, a common trip for the two of them during the weekends. Josh had everything planned out- on the drive up he had a playlist of songs playing,&nbsp;serenading "Marry me" in various tunes. Aimee was clueless, dancing to the beat of the song, talking about whatever nonsense that came to mind, while Josh just listened, nervously watching the clock trying to make it in time for Sunset. They arrived to the beach to find a blanket of fog, no sun in sight, and the same beach they would always run away to. After a long stroll on the beach- (a suspiciously nervous ) Josh would end their walk to the edge of the cove to find candles and rose petals perfectly placed, while he&nbsp;positioned himself on one knee to ask "Will you marry me?"





& you are all reading this today because...





She said Yes.&nbsp;





We can't wait to see you all on 09.14.2019!





Josh and Aimee

The Journey to "I do"

Our Story

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Johnny and I met&nbsp;about 16 years ago. I can't say it was friendship at first sight, but after inviting myself over for family&nbsp;dinners&nbsp;several times... Family is what we became. From carpooling to school,&nbsp;taking a last minute road trip to Colorado, and dealing with&nbsp;break ups with ex girl friends, Johnny has always been right behind me, supporting me as any best man would. Johnny was the first to know about Aimee when we first met. He has watched us grow as a couple and has always be there for the both of us.&nbsp;

Johnny Barbieri

Meet my Matron of Honor: My sister. If there is anyone that has helped prepare&nbsp;me for this moment, it would be my sister. Katie has been there for all my biggest moments:&nbsp;the good, the bad, and the ugly. As a child, she taught me that fairy tales are real,&nbsp;how to tie my shoes, how to own the curly hair I was given, how to drive her car (with or without her permission)&nbsp;and in short, how to be a decent human being.&nbsp; She got me ready for every 1st day of school,&nbsp; school&nbsp;prom, and just about any&nbsp;photographed event.&nbsp;Through my&nbsp;bratty teen years, she was there to say "I told you so," when I made a bad choice- but she was also there to say "it'll be okay," when I had to suffer the consequences.&nbsp;When it came down to choosing my maid of honor, there was no question that I would have my sister standing right next to me as my right hand man as I take this next step in to my future to marry the man of my dreams.&nbsp;

Katie Russo (Paredez)

Diana and I met while working my first job at a local fitness club, Lifestyle Rx. I was 17 years old when she became my partner in crime. She's the friend that supported every dumb idea, absurd&nbsp;fashion statement, and questionable decision I ever made- and she's&nbsp;always there to see me through it.&nbsp; &&nbsp;She's the only person to tell me how beautiful I am as I stuff a pepperoni, jalapeno, and pineapple pizza in my mouth.&nbsp;To keep it short- she's my hype girl, my wing man, and one of the best things that was ever forced in to my life ;). I love you mi corazon.&nbsp;

Diana Duran

Karl and I met through work. Having spent countless hours on the ambulance together, he became the friend who knew just what to say and when I&nbsp;needed to hear it.&nbsp;After a stressful work week&nbsp;(or maybe even during a stressful work week), he was the one who knew how to drop everything for a good time. Everything could be solved with a couple beers and a day on the mountain with him, and he has grown to become one of my best friends because of it.

Karl Schmidt

Henson and I will be celebrating our 7-year-friendaversary and it has always been love at first site with us. Henson has always been the "good angel" on my shoulder telling me things like, "no dude don't drive the ambulance on the sidewalk" or "hey you shouldn't eat that you are getting married". I can always count on him for anything.&nbsp;

Henson Germain

Danielle is my longest and best childhood friend. There is not a single memory from my childhood that does not have Danielle in it. We met when she moved here from Canada and it was fate that we were in the same girl scout troop and summer swim team.&nbsp;We made it through the awkward phases of life and made the best memories because of them. Her family was my family, and my family was hers. I am so lucky to have had her through all the different stages of my life, and now on to the next one as&nbsp;I begin this next journey. She was there for my first crush, and now she'll be there as I marry my last.

Danielle Amick (Hamilton)

Caleb Stricker

Kat and I met in College and so&nbsp;our friendship began...&nbsp;&nbsp;we would vent about the "stupid assignment," that was due in a week, we would panic together when the&nbsp;due date snuck up on us faster than we thought, and&nbsp;we would cry together when the stress became too much. But besides all that-&nbsp;she understood the dark humor that was only funny to a broke college student, she knew when a night with a glass of wine was the real answer to our problems, and she is the most genuine person you will every meet.&nbsp;She's the best friend that is also the best&nbsp;therapist (we all have them) and I am so grateful that San Francisco State brought us together.&nbsp;

Kat Ruiz

Jacob Stricker

Meet my soon to be sister-in-law! She was the first one to grill me with questions when I met Josh's family and she was&nbsp;there to welcome me to the family with open arms when we got engaged&nbsp;;). She would give me secret tips on how to deal with her brother if he was ever grumpy and she would always show me the best time on all the family trips! It did not take long for the transition of&nbsp; her being&nbsp;"Josh's sister" to becoming one of my best friends. Before I knew it,&nbsp;we were shopping in each other's closets and calling each other to catch up on life updates. I am so lucky to be able to call her family.

Chelsey Courtney

Jason Stricker

Jaslean Ahuja. She is the perfect amount of spice that I never knew I needed in my life. She is the Beyoncè of any party, and she was my key to surviving Grad School. In such a short amount of time, we have experienced stress, chaos, and some of our worst nightmares together. But through it all, she has always been my anchor.&nbsp;&nbsp;I&nbsp;gained a best friend who's friendship I will forever cherish. She is the sass in my sassafrass and my sunshine on a rainy day.&nbsp; "I know guac is extra, but so are we.."

Jaslean Ahuja

Maya Bay Russo, "Ma Mai." For those who don't know her, they know&nbsp;of her. She is her Auntie's best friend, and her Uncle's soft spot. She has only been on this earth just over a year or so, but she has taken&nbsp;hearts all over. I&nbsp;may not have birthed her, but she is&nbsp;my kid.&nbsp;She is my goddaughter, my heart, and I couldn't imagine anyone else paving the way down the aisle.&nbsp; Look for her appearance at our wedding as the oh so famous, "Flower Girl." We love you Ma Mai.

Maya Russo

Danielle is a very special person in our relationship. She has truly been there since day 1.&nbsp;When Josh first started talking to Aimee, she was there to answer the endless "What should I&nbsp;say to him?" or the "What should I wear?!" When he asked her out on their first date. She was also the first one to know, "He's the man I'm going to marry." As well as the "Danielle, I'm going to ask her to marry me." She was our go to person for all the ups and downs in our relationship, and she always believed in the love we shared.&nbsp;Although she started as Aimee's best friend, she quickly transformed in to&nbsp;our&nbsp;best friend. When it came down to it,&nbsp;she was, of course, the only person that came to mind when we chose who was to marry us, and who will be there as we say our vows to each other for our forever adventure in marriage.

Danielle Birch

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Reference the Paredez -&nbsp;Telehala-Courtney Wedding Group Block for discounted rate. ~ $199/night for 2 night stay minimum. (Friday&Saturday) ~10-15 minutes away from our venue, The Grace Maralyn Estates. ~ Must book by 3pm of July 30th, 2019

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites of Atascadero

~ 26 minutes from our venue, The Grace Maralyn Estates. ~Located at one of our favorite vacation spots, Pismo Beach- if your looking to stay for vacation! Below are instructions for booking with SeaCrest. You must go through this link to get 15% discounted rate!&nbsp;

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~Reference the "Telehala-Courtney Wedding Block" for discount~ $199/night for 2 night stay minimum. (Friday&Saturday) ~ 14 minutes from our venue, The Grace Maralyn Estates.~Located in Downtown SLO

Aimee & Josh

Aimee & Josh

A&J

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