St Joan Of Arc Catholic Church

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Alborada Village

Reception

Our Wedding

<p>It all started&nbsp;in&nbsp;college&nbsp;at&nbsp;Northern&nbsp;Arizona&nbsp;University&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Holy&nbsp;Trinity&nbsp;Catholic&nbsp;Newman&nbsp;Center.&nbsp;Jimmy&nbsp;was&nbsp;a&nbsp;junior&nbsp;when&nbsp;he,&nbsp;along&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;friends,&nbsp;started&nbsp;a&nbsp;Hispanic&nbsp;Catholic&nbsp;ministry&nbsp;group&nbsp;for&nbsp;students&nbsp;entitled&nbsp;"Los&nbsp;Cristeros".&nbsp;Amanda,&nbsp;a&nbsp;freshman&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;time,&nbsp;attended&nbsp;the&nbsp;group's&nbsp;first&nbsp;barbeque,&nbsp;where&nbsp;she&nbsp;met&nbsp;Jimmy,&nbsp;and&nbsp;was&nbsp;immediately&nbsp;drawn&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;sense&nbsp;of&nbsp;"family"&nbsp;that&nbsp;the&nbsp;group&nbsp;provided.&nbsp;It&nbsp;wasn't&nbsp;until&nbsp;a&nbsp;year&nbsp;later,&nbsp;however,&nbsp;that&nbsp;she&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jimmy&nbsp;went&nbsp;on&nbsp;their&nbsp;first&nbsp;date. Amanda&nbsp;was&nbsp;swept&nbsp;away&nbsp;by&nbsp;Jimmy's&nbsp;fancy&nbsp;footwork&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;dance floor,&nbsp;his&nbsp;goofy-yet-charming&nbsp;sense&nbsp;of&nbsp;humor,&nbsp;his&nbsp;sweet&nbsp;and&nbsp;gentlemanly&nbsp;demeanor,&nbsp;and&nbsp;his&nbsp;dashingly&nbsp;handsome&nbsp;smile. Jimmy was instantly captured by Amanda's natural beauty and easy going personality. After some "good" glasses of wine and profound conversation about faith, life and the future, Jimmy realized that he had encountered someone one of a kind. We began to pray and trust in God's will as our relationship started to develop.&nbsp;</p><p>What&nbsp;we&nbsp;both&nbsp;love&nbsp;most&nbsp;about&nbsp;each&nbsp;other,&nbsp;and&nbsp;what&nbsp;has&nbsp;lead&nbsp;us&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;decision&nbsp;to&nbsp;commit&nbsp;to&nbsp;one&nbsp;another&nbsp;and&nbsp;build&nbsp;a&nbsp;life&nbsp;together,&nbsp;is&nbsp;our&nbsp;love&nbsp;for&nbsp;God,&nbsp;and&nbsp;conviction&nbsp;of&nbsp;faith.&nbsp;Over&nbsp;the&nbsp;years,&nbsp;through&nbsp;all&nbsp;the&nbsp;trials&nbsp;and&nbsp;joys&nbsp;of&nbsp;life,&nbsp;school,&nbsp;and&nbsp;young&nbsp;adulthood,&nbsp;the&nbsp;love&nbsp;between&nbsp;us&nbsp;has&nbsp;only&nbsp;grown,&nbsp;and&nbsp;continues&nbsp;to&nbsp;grow.&nbsp;Thank&nbsp;you&nbsp;you&nbsp;for&nbsp;all&nbsp;the&nbsp;prayers&nbsp;and&nbsp;happy&nbsp;wishes&nbsp;during&nbsp;this&nbsp;exciting&nbsp;season&nbsp;of&nbsp;life&nbsp;for&nbsp;us.&nbsp;Please&nbsp;continue&nbsp;to&nbsp;pray&nbsp;for&nbsp;us&nbsp;to&nbsp;have&nbsp;the&nbsp;graces&nbsp;and&nbsp;virtues&nbsp;of&nbsp;what&nbsp;makes&nbsp;good,&nbsp;responsible,&nbsp;loving&nbsp;spouses,&nbsp;and&nbsp;God-willing,&nbsp;future&nbsp;parents,&nbsp;as&nbsp;we&nbsp;prepare&nbsp;on&nbsp;this&nbsp;lifelong&nbsp;journey.&nbsp;We&nbsp;hope&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;take&nbsp;part&nbsp;in&nbsp;our&nbsp;special&nbsp;day&nbsp;as&nbsp;our&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;guests!</p>

How It Began

Our Story

Travel

Things to Do

"Don't let the ugly in others kill the beauty in you."
My beautiful Sister-in-law. Maritza is fun and easy-going, yet reliable. She is so dear to so many people in her life as a sister, mother, daughter, wife and friend,  and is very special to me! Thank you for being a part of this wonderful season in my life!

Maritza Lopez

"Did you try to reheat those ribs?"
Cousins make the greatest life long friends! Serianna and I grew up together, going to Grandma's and Grandpa's, vacations, and school together. Serianna is such a genuine and caring person. She is strong, smart and beautiful.  I am so lucky to have her as a Bridesmaid!

Serianna Felix

"SHARK-BAIT POO-HA-HA!" 
I'm so lucky that fate randomly paired us in that dorm suite freshman year of college. I honestly don't know how I would've made it to graduation without you. We've seen each other at our most embarrassing, and our proudest of times. Thank you for always having my back, and all the late nights of studying and goofing off. I'm so excited that you will be a part of yet another major event in my life.

Pooja Patel

"The soul would have no rainbow if they eyes had no tears"
My childhood best friend! Samantha is the most trustworthy friend a girl could have. Through thick and thin, she and I have remained best buds for 13 years and counting. She is someone I know I can always count on. I love you so much, Sammy!

Samantha Moody

"We can love our men and respect our men and appreciate our men, but we can also dig holes and watch babies and then turn around and be cute too! We can do it ALL. So to all my ladies out there... be strong, be fly, and be a Billie badass, always." 
Angelica is my eldest sister and personal make up artist for the big day. As the "Big Sis", she has taught me so much throughout my life, and given so much love to me. Angelica is incredibly talented, so smart and has the biggest heart. She is raising such a beautiful family, just like she helped raise her younger siblings, and is such an inspiration to me. Nothing is better than having sisters!

Angelica Baeza

"“You are wrong if you think that the joy of life comes principally from human relationships.  God’s placed it all around us, it’s in everything, in anything we can experience.  People just need to change the way they look at those things."
Olivia is my life long bff. No one makes me laugh like she does, inspires me like she does, or teaches me like she does. She makes me so proud, and I thank God always to have her as my closest confidant and sister.

Olivia Lopez

"Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil. Matthew 6:34. 
From dislike to super like; College buds to forever Cristero brother.  Pinche Aaron. karaoke and trivia king. A fine man to part of your squad. Thanks brother to be a witness before God in our special day. ¡Viva Cristo Rey!

Aaron Marquez

"Being happy doesn't mean everything perfect, it means that you have decided to see beyond the imperfections"  Rafa!!!  Friends since Middle school and forever brothers. Rad hair stylist and always in fashion.  I am forever grateful for our friendship and for the many memories we had in school, church and work and for the many more to come.  Thank you for being part of my squad, to make one of the greatest steps in life.

Rafael Vasquez

"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great" Mad rapper and ultimate jokester; loving husband and devoted father to 5 boys! You are a true man of God Eli, we are blessed to have you next to us, has a witness before our Lord.

Elias Lopez

"Everything in your life is a reflection of a choice you have made. If you want a different result. Make a different choice. " My first friend and my forever brother. Street smart and an entrepreneur in the making, that's my brother.  I am thankful to God for making us brothers, and for the strong faith that will keep us united! To more adventures and memories. Deus Vult

Edgardo Cárdenas

“I am not capable of doing big things, but I want to do everything, even the smallest things, for the greater glory of God.”  Proud of the man you have become Oscar. Knowledgable in the faith and will never back down for a battle, That's my brother. Thank you for being part of my next chapter of my life. Deus Vult, compadre!

Oscar Cárdenas

"Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle"  Proud of you Osvaldo, of your accomplishments and for making it your life's duty a service to others. Gym freak and only speaks up when he finds it necessary, that's my brother. It's an honor to have you next to me. Spotting me, like at the gym. Now spot me, before God, in my greatest rep! Deus Vult!

Osvaldo Cárdenas

Parents / Padres

Mis queridos y estimados  padres; Gracias por su apoyo y gran amor incondicional. Han sido un ejemplo a seguir, en como fundar un matrimonio en la fe. Le doy gracias a Dios todos los días por haber me dado los mejores padres del mundo. Me an enseñado que todo se puede en la vida, siempre y cuando Dios este en el centro de de nuestras vidas. En serio que no tengo palabras para describir y decir en este corto resumen todo lo que significan para mí y expresar mi amor. Amanda y yo, esperamos seguir honrando su legado, siempre poniendo a Dios en el centro de nuestras vidas.

Jaime & Socorro Cárdenas

I really can't think of a better example of a Christ-like love and union than you two. I know that Jimmy and I will be able to get through anything life throws at us as a couple because I've had the two of you as my example. You constantly teach me that marriage requires a lot of love, work,  forgiveness, and patience. Thank you for giving our family such a solid foundation, and continuously showering all of your children and grandchildren with love, discipline, and support in all stages of our lives. Thank you for teaching us about our faith, and setting the standard for how to love and treat one- another. I love you so much, and am so grateful to be your daughter. 

Amanda & Jimmy

Amanda & Jimmy

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