Our Love Story began on a magical night, December 2, 2017, in Washington D.C. I was enjoying a "girl's night out" with my closest friends, some of whom would later become my bridesmaids. Manny, who had traveled from Cherry Point, North Carolina to celebrate a friend's promotion, crossed my path that night. It was an instant connection and in that moment I knew he was “the one”. Manny claims to this day that he knew all along that I too was “the one” (an ongoing debate!). He complimented my curly hair, a feature I was self-conscious about at the time, but then surprisingly walked away without asking for my number! I feared losing him, so I tracked him down in the restaurant and made sure he had my number. For months, we talked nonstop, forming an unbreakable bond.

The following months were agonizing as we longed to spend more time with one another. We maintained our long-distance relationship for three years, visiting each other's cities every other week, creating beautiful memories, and discussing our future together, including marriage.

In 2020, our lives took a significant turn. My career was thriving, while Manny's was coming to an end. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic struck, altering the world as we knew it. We decided that waiting any longer wasn't an option and moved in together, officially beginning our life as a couple. On December 2, 2020, we had a simple courthouse wedding in Dallas, Texas, with two of our closest friends as witnesses.

Throughout our journey, we faced numerous challenges and made many sacrifices, especially due to our military service. In May 2022, we received orders to San Antonio, Texas, once again postponing our wedding ceremony. Despite the distance and time apart, our love has only grown stronger and we can finally celebrate our union with loved ones!

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