Performing in our first Guitar Ensemble concert together at Cal Poly Pomona, where we met earlier that school year.

After the Spring 2017 concert. Guitar ensemble buddies!

We performed one of JP's original compositions for guitar quartet for the Spring 2018 concert. (She doesn't know it yet, but everyone can see the sparks flying!)

After months of rehearsals and coinciding coffee/lunch breaks together, "just friends" become boyfriend and girlfriend.

JP graduated from CPP with a BA in Music Education and began his career as a professional private music instructor.

Celebrating Allysia's birthday weekend in SoCal after a couple months apart. Even though JP moved back to Northern CA, we still made long distance work!

Little moments and goofy pictures are extra special with you.

Celebrating JP's birthday and Valentine's Day in NorCal. Treasuring every moment together!

Allysia graduated with a BA in Music Industry. (There was no typical commencement due to the pandemic, but she was still cheered on by JP and her loved ones in creative ways!)

Finally reunited for Thanksgiving 2020 after 9 months apart!

Took a family day-trip to San Diego for Allysia's birthday. (Not pictured: the sake bombs and fits of laughter that ensued later that day!)

In Morgan Hill attending our first wedding together. Here's to many more!

JP performed with his band in Santa Ana, CA while his biggest fan cheered him on.

JP helped Allysia and her family move from SoCal to Texas. We survived the 41+ hour road trip!

Celebrating our 4th anniversary in Monterey, CA– one of our favorite places to visit!

Exploring the Stockyards in Fort Worth, TX.

Spent our first Christmas together in SoCal with Allysia's family. (JP had also been given her parents' official blessing!)

We're engaged! (Allysia had known a ring was coming, but the custom guitar?! She was totally shocked!)

Post-engagement fun with the Razon family at the Scarborough Renaissance Festival

After celebrating 5 years together, we were betrothed at St. Benedict's and began marriage preparation.

We are growing in love every day and are excited to begin our new journey as husband & wife! We're looking forward to celebrating our special day with family & friends before we move [Allysia] halfway across the country (again!)