Vow Renewal

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

<p>When I met Angel in junior high, I could tell there was something different about him, but we never really spoke. The next year I went off to high school and that was that. But the year after that, he joined me, as we had both transferred to Pitman for band. We were in jazz band together, so we became friends. Formal was coming up, which is girls ask guys, and I decided to ask him. I put together a paper bag with some Uncrustables sandwiches and a note that read, “You’re the peanut butter to my jelly. Will you go to formal with me?” I left it on his desk in Spanish class for him to find. After that, we texted non-stop and a few weeks later, on December 21, 2012 at a friend’s apocalypse party, we decided to make it official. Even though the world, of course, did not end that day, my life as I knew it did. Over the next few years we dealt with a lot of heartbreak, from losing loved ones, to facing judgement from certain individuals regarding our relationship. Everything that was done to try to split us up only made us grow closer together; we were inseparable. We have both been there for each other through all the hard times, and all the good, even if we weren’t able to physically be together. We grew up together. I couldn’t imagine my life without him and I’m so excited for this next chapter together. From high school, to college, to grad school, I am so grateful to have had my best friend by my side the entire way and to have been there to see all of his accomplishments. Marrying him is something I have been looking forward to for so long, that it’s kind of hard to believe it’s actually happening. I can’t wait to see where this next stage of our relationship takes us and for all of our new adventures in Davis. (This picture was taken before Winter Formal of Emily's Sophomore year and Angel's Freshman year on 12/8/12)</p>

Emily's Perspective

<p>Having met in the junior high band as a couple of saxophonists, Emily and I did not have a memorable first encounter. However, this initial lack of the extraordinary did not foreshadow the relationship we would later develop. We reunited in high school, starting out as friends, but inevitably becoming something more. Emily and I quickly fell in love and learned that we were meant to be together. Despite being labelled as nothing more than “young love,” our relationship was more substantial than that. We had to overcome various obstacles in our relationship, and, because of this, we have come to truly understand each other. After over seven years together, we are practically the same person (just a look, and we know what the other is thinking). I love Emily, and I can’t imagine spending any of the rest of my days without her. I’m looking forward to spending the rest of our lives together. (This picture was taken at a football game on 9/20/13)</p>

Angel's Perspective

Our Story

Travel

Things to Do

I met Emily in shared graduate courses and a research lab. Emily was working towards completing her expedited graduate journey turning a two-year program into one. She was taking twice as many courses as I was, and she still consistently had time to bake cupcakes per my request. If you do not already know, Emily is the cupcake queen. Ask anyone in the Stanislaus State Psychology Department. As a commuter, I would wait around campus instead of returning home between courses. I regularly would try to convince Emily to keep me company during my long waits. She would insist that I go over to her house which is when I met the rest of Emily's family - Angel and their five cat children. I got a front-row seat of hu-mom and hu-dad interacting with their cat children and with each other. It became evident that Emily's expedited graduate school plan was intentionally designed to be on the same timeline as Angel, who was finishing up his Bachelor's degree. My encounters with the two showed that they were inseparable - always together on campus, graduating college side-by-side, and even in the virtual world of being Animal Crossing neighbors. It is obvious that the two are ready to start a new chapter in their life together as a married couple. Emily and Angel, I know you two will do great things in Davis as Angel completes his Ph.D. program while Emily continues to provide comfort cupcakes during long study nights. Cheers!

Jenna

I met Emily while we were working on our master’s degrees at CSU Stanislaus. It was absolutely amazing how close Jenna and I became with Emily so quickly. I remember how excited I was when Emily told me that she had five cats, and how happy she was that I loved cats just as much. It was obvious the first time I saw Emily and Angel together that they were very special to each other. They have been through so much during their relationship and it has only made them stronger. During the past year, I have seen how much they support each other and are dedicated to each other’s happiness. I know that no matter where they go and what life throws at them, they will handle it as they have for over 7 years: together. I am so honored to be a part of their special day and hope that they are able to achieve everything that they set out to accomplish. I know they will be even more successful in Davis, and I hope that the rest of their lives are filled with happiness and love.

Clarissa

Cynthia

Gabriel is Angel's little brother. Though there is a ten year age difference between them, they are close and enjoy beating each other in video games.

Gabriel

Kendall is Emily's cousin Kelley's daughter. Kelley was in Emily's parents' wedding and Emily and her sister were in Kelley's wedding, so the tradition is now being continued with Kendall.

Emily & Angel

Emily & Angel

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