Angelo's Garden

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

I remember thinking, “Well, this is definitely an interesting way to meet,” as I drove to Jalen’s gym on a Saturday morning at 8 a.m. I woke up extra early, carefully picking out a cute gym outfit that said, “I tried” without overdoing it. When I finally arrived, I was greeted by the most adorable bearded man with a big smile. He introduced me to his gym family, and before I knew it, I was sweating through one of the toughest workout classes of my life! Did I let Jalen know I was struggling? Absolutely not. I held it together until I got back to my car, where I could finally catch my breath. As I sat there, trying to compose myself, I was surprised to see the smiling, adorable bearded man tap on my window. “Hey! I wanted to give you something,” he said. I rolled down the window, curious to see what he had in his hand. It was a keychain from a recent trip he had taken. Now, I’m not typically a keychain person, but I couldn’t help but smile and take it. I proudly added it to my keys, a little reminder of that unforgettable morning. Later that day, I thanked him for the workout (and the keychain, of course). Little did I know, that tough workout would be the start of a journey that would lead us to forever.

“Love at First Lift” - Asia’s Perspective

I woke up that morning full of motivation and excitement. After weeks of phone conversations, I was finally going to meet the woman who had captured my attention. As I pulled up to the gym, my heart raced with anticipation. Class was about to start, and then I saw her. Out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of this beautiful woman walking in, makeup done and dressed in stylish workout attire. In that moment, I knew she was someone special—someone who would make sure she looked amazing no matter what she was doing. I admired her for that and for the kindness she radiated. I could already tell she was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. Class began, and I decided it was time to impress her. I went all out during the workout, pushing myself harder than I should have to show my confidence and skill. Truthfully, I was struggling internally—my body was telling me to slow down—but I didn’t want to look bad in front of her. So, I powered through, determined to make a good impression. She completely impressed me with her strength and determination during that workout. I left class knowing I wanted to see her again and learn more about her. As we said our goodbyes, I realized I wasn’t ready for the moment to end. Looking for an excuse to talk to her just a little longer, I offered her a keychain I had picked up on a recent trip. It might have seemed like a small gesture, but that keychain was the start of something incredible. Without it, who knows where we’d be today? Now, here I am, getting ready to marry the love of my life—the beautiful, kind, and determined woman who walked into my gym that day and changed my life forever.

Asia & Jalen

Asia & Jalen

A&J