Portola Inn

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Fall

Your&nbsp;presence&nbsp;at&nbsp;our&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;is&nbsp;enough&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;gift,&nbsp;but&nbsp;should&nbsp;you&nbsp;wish&nbsp;to,&nbsp;we'd&nbsp;greatly&nbsp;appreciate&nbsp;a&nbsp;contribution&nbsp;towards&nbsp;our&nbsp;future&nbsp;home.&nbsp;Please&nbsp;do&nbsp;not&nbsp;feel&nbsp;obliged&nbsp;to&nbsp;buy&nbsp;us&nbsp;a&nbsp;gift.&nbsp;All&nbsp;that&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;expecting&nbsp;is&nbsp;you.

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Dress Code: Semi-Formal Appearance Include Seasonal Appropriate Colors, Ties (Optional), Suits, And Dress Shoes For Men. Women: Formal Pant Suits, Cocktail Dresses, Etc.

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Our Wedding

It started during our college years at Cal Poly SLO! We met at the library while studying for midterms. Armando approached me while doing homework, asked if he could sit with me, and began conversing. After, we went out to get dinner at Raku Ramen to get to know each other, and many more dates followed. Three weeks followed, and we decided to make it official. Ever since, we've been together for 4 years, traveled all over California, moved out to our new home city, Simi Valley, and are excited for this next chapter of our lives.

College Sweet hearts

The&nbsp;month&nbsp;before&nbsp;the&nbsp;proposal,&nbsp;Amber&nbsp;got&nbsp;sick&nbsp;from&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;and&nbsp;had&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;in&nbsp;isolation&nbsp;in&nbsp;our&nbsp;apartment.&nbsp;While&nbsp;taking&nbsp;a&nbsp;nap,&nbsp;she&nbsp;received&nbsp;a&nbsp;notification&nbsp;alert&nbsp;from&nbsp;our&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;Alexa.&nbsp;She&nbsp;assumed&nbsp;they&nbsp;were&nbsp;personal&nbsp;items&nbsp;we&nbsp;usually&nbsp;ordered.&nbsp;She&nbsp;asked&nbsp;Alexa&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;notification,&nbsp;and&nbsp;then&nbsp;Alexa&nbsp;stated,"&nbsp;One&nbsp;new&nbsp;notification&nbsp;from&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;shopping:&nbsp;Marry&nbsp;me&nbsp;sign&nbsp;will&nbsp;arrive&nbsp;today."&nbsp;Amber&nbsp;was&nbsp;shocked&nbsp;but&nbsp;excited&nbsp;to&nbsp;hear&nbsp;that&nbsp;I&nbsp;planned&nbsp;to&nbsp;propose&nbsp;soon.&nbsp;When&nbsp;I&nbsp;came&nbsp;home,&nbsp;I&nbsp;asked&nbsp;how&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;feeling&nbsp;and&nbsp;how&nbsp;was&nbsp;her&nbsp;day.&nbsp;Amber&nbsp;mentioned&nbsp;feeling&nbsp;better&nbsp;but&nbsp;heard&nbsp;a&nbsp;surprising&nbsp;notification&nbsp;from&nbsp;Alexa.&nbsp;I&nbsp;stared&nbsp;her&nbsp;dead&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;eyes&nbsp;and&nbsp;asked&nbsp;what&nbsp;Alexa&nbsp;said&nbsp;to&nbsp;see&nbsp;if&nbsp;she&nbsp;knew&nbsp;about&nbsp;my&nbsp;surprise&nbsp;proposal.&nbsp;When&nbsp;she&nbsp;told&nbsp;me&nbsp;that&nbsp;she&nbsp;heard&nbsp;about&nbsp;the&nbsp;marry&nbsp;on&nbsp;me&nbsp;sign,&nbsp;I&nbsp;unplugged&nbsp;all&nbsp;the&nbsp;Alexas&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;apartment&nbsp;and&nbsp;told&nbsp;her&nbsp;she&nbsp;couldn't&nbsp;use&nbsp;the&nbsp;Alexa&nbsp;Echo&nbsp;until&nbsp;the&nbsp;day&nbsp;after&nbsp;I&nbsp;proposed!

The Day Amazon Alexa Almost Ruined the Proposal

On our way to San Diego, Armando and I visited his family for his grandparents' anniversary. His mom invited us to brunch at our favorite restaurant, "The Broken Yolk." After eating our delicious meals, Armando suggested going to the movies next to the restaurant. We watched the new Black Panther movie while his mom and Tia Elena had to leave for errands. After the movie, Armando suggested going for a walk to the Sweetwater River Bridge. While walking to the bridge, Armando started conversing about our future together. When we got to the bridge, I saw a neon "Will you marry me" sign with a bouquet of roses, sunflowers, and a path with candles set up by his mom and aunt. As we walked further, Armando got down to one knee and proposed. I said yes, and we spent the evening celebrating with family.

Amber & Armando

Amber & Armando

Wedding Party

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