Bachelorette Party

Greg & Lauras

Meet & Greet dinner

Golden Palace

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner

Wedding Reception

Chito & Lupes House

Bride & Groom Hangover Brunch

Fall

Our Wedding

Josh&nbsp;was&nbsp;born&nbsp;Joshua&nbsp;David&nbsp;Baird&nbsp;to&nbsp;Michael&nbsp;Baird&nbsp;and&nbsp;Peggy&nbsp;Gregory&nbsp;on&nbsp;December&nbsp;29th,&nbsp;1981&nbsp;in&nbsp;Fort&nbsp;Gordon,&nbsp;Georgia.&nbsp;Mike&nbsp;was&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Navy&nbsp;when&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;was&nbsp;born&nbsp;so&nbsp;he&nbsp;moved&nbsp;to&nbsp;many&nbsp;places&nbsp;including&nbsp;South&nbsp;Carolina,&nbsp;Puerto&nbsp;Rico,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Florida.&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;moved&nbsp;to&nbsp;South&nbsp;Carolina&nbsp;during&nbsp;high&nbsp;school&nbsp;and&nbsp;lived&nbsp;with&nbsp;his&nbsp;grandmother,&nbsp;Myrtle&nbsp;Baird,&nbsp;until&nbsp;he&nbsp;graduated&nbsp;high&nbsp;school.&nbsp;After&nbsp;graduation&nbsp;he&nbsp;had&nbsp;many&nbsp;different&nbsp;jobs&nbsp;including&nbsp;Baskin&nbsp;Robbins,&nbsp;landscaping,&nbsp;construction,&nbsp;radio&nbsp;station&nbsp;DJ,&nbsp;and&nbsp;managing&nbsp;a&nbsp;movie&nbsp;theater.&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;enlisted&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Air&nbsp;Force&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;comm&nbsp;troop&nbsp;when&nbsp;he&nbsp;was&nbsp;24&nbsp;and&nbsp;got&nbsp;assigned&nbsp;to&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;for&nbsp;his&nbsp;first&nbsp;assignment.&nbsp;From&nbsp;there&nbsp;he&nbsp;moved&nbsp;to&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;and&nbsp;then&nbsp;Utah&nbsp;where&nbsp;he&nbsp;earned&nbsp;his&nbsp;commission&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;Security&nbsp;Forces&nbsp;Officer.&nbsp;He&nbsp;then&nbsp;moved&nbsp;to&nbsp;Montana,&nbsp;South&nbsp;Korea,&nbsp;Guam,&nbsp;and&nbsp;finally&nbsp;Texas.&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;enjoys&nbsp;spending&nbsp;his&nbsp;time&nbsp;listening&nbsp;to&nbsp;music,&nbsp;playing&nbsp;video&nbsp;games,&nbsp;and&nbsp;hiking.&nbsp;He&nbsp;is&nbsp;currently&nbsp;working&nbsp;on&nbsp;his&nbsp;Master's&nbsp;Degree&nbsp;in&nbsp;Global&nbsp;Affairs&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;University&nbsp;of&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;in&nbsp;San&nbsp;Antonio.

Joshua Baird

Isabel&nbsp;was&nbsp;born&nbsp;Isabel&nbsp;Joanna&nbsp;Aleman&nbsp;to&nbsp;Laura&nbsp;Aguilar,&nbsp;on&nbsp;January&nbsp;17th,&nbsp;1990,&nbsp;in&nbsp;Fresno&nbsp;California.&nbsp;She&nbsp;was&nbsp;named&nbsp;after&nbsp;her&nbsp;late&nbsp;great-grandmother,&nbsp;Isabel&nbsp;(Chavela)&nbsp;Flores&nbsp;Aleman&nbsp;Ramos.&nbsp;Fresno&nbsp;remained&nbsp;Isabel's&nbsp;home&nbsp;for&nbsp;her&nbsp;childhood&nbsp;and&nbsp;young&nbsp;adult&nbsp;life.&nbsp;She&nbsp;has&nbsp;2&nbsp;younger&nbsp;sisters,&nbsp;Serina&nbsp;and&nbsp;Danielle.&nbsp;&nbsp;Isabel&nbsp;is&nbsp;very&nbsp;close&nbsp;to&nbsp;her&nbsp;grandparents,&nbsp;Carlos&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Lupe&nbsp;Aleman.&nbsp;Growing&nbsp;up,&nbsp;Isabel&nbsp;loved&nbsp;participating&nbsp;in&nbsp;sports&nbsp;and&nbsp;art.&nbsp;Her&nbsp;first&nbsp;job&nbsp;was&nbsp;at&nbsp;Fosters&nbsp;Freeze&nbsp;on&nbsp;Ventura&nbsp;Street&nbsp;when&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;16&nbsp;years&nbsp;old.&nbsp;&nbsp;She&nbsp;bought&nbsp;her&nbsp;first&nbsp;car&nbsp;after&nbsp;a&nbsp;year&nbsp;of&nbsp;working&nbsp;there.&nbsp;From&nbsp;that&nbsp;point&nbsp;on,&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;a&nbsp;free&nbsp;bird.&nbsp;She&nbsp;took&nbsp;every&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;to&nbsp;travel&nbsp;California,&nbsp;as&nbsp;far&nbsp;as&nbsp;she&nbsp;could&nbsp;with&nbsp;her&nbsp;tiny&nbsp;gas&nbsp;tank&nbsp;and&nbsp;small&nbsp;paychecks.&nbsp;She&nbsp;loved&nbsp;visiting&nbsp;California&nbsp;lakes,&nbsp;beaches,&nbsp;campgrounds,&nbsp;and&nbsp;big&nbsp;cities.&nbsp;She&nbsp;even&nbsp;loved&nbsp;taking&nbsp;the&nbsp;train.&nbsp;Her&nbsp;grandma&nbsp;Lupe&nbsp;used&nbsp;to&nbsp;take&nbsp;her&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;train&nbsp;frequently&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;little&nbsp;girl.&nbsp;At&nbsp;19&nbsp;years&nbsp;old,&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;enlisted&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Air&nbsp;National&nbsp;Guard.&nbsp;Since&nbsp;then,&nbsp;she&nbsp;has&nbsp;been&nbsp;to&nbsp;10&nbsp;countries,&nbsp;20&nbsp;states,&nbsp;and&nbsp;1&nbsp;US&nbsp;territory.&nbsp;She's&nbsp;a&nbsp;jet&nbsp;engine&nbsp;mechanic,&nbsp;has&nbsp;worked&nbsp;on&nbsp;2&nbsp;types&nbsp;of&nbsp;aircraft,&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;specialist&nbsp;on&nbsp;3&nbsp;types&nbsp;of&nbsp;aircraft&nbsp;engines,&nbsp;can&nbsp;fly&nbsp;one,&nbsp;and&nbsp;has&nbsp;been&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;military&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;last&nbsp;16&nbsp;years.&nbsp;Her&nbsp;passions&nbsp;are&nbsp;aerospace&nbsp;technology,&nbsp;art,&nbsp;and&nbsp;fashion.&nbsp;She&nbsp;loves&nbsp;her&nbsp;dog,&nbsp;Lieutenant&nbsp;Dan,&nbsp;who&nbsp;she's&nbsp;had&nbsp;for&nbsp;ten&nbsp;years&nbsp;now,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Major,&nbsp;who&nbsp;is&nbsp;three&nbsp;years&nbsp;old.

Isabel Aleman

Meet the Bride & Groom

It&nbsp;was&nbsp;spring&nbsp;of&nbsp;2019.&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;was&nbsp;stationed&nbsp;in&nbsp;South&nbsp;Korea.&nbsp;He&nbsp;was&nbsp;38&nbsp;years&nbsp;old&nbsp;and&nbsp;was&nbsp;a&nbsp;security&nbsp;forces&nbsp;officer.&nbsp;He&nbsp;had&nbsp;been&nbsp;there&nbsp;for&nbsp;8&nbsp;months,&nbsp;overseas,&nbsp;living&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;barracks&nbsp;on&nbsp;Kunsan&nbsp;AFB.&nbsp;He&nbsp;didn't&nbsp;go&nbsp;out&nbsp;to&nbsp;social&nbsp;spots&nbsp;much&nbsp;or&nbsp;at&nbsp;all.&nbsp;He&nbsp;wasn't&nbsp;focused&nbsp;on&nbsp;anything&nbsp;and&nbsp;was&nbsp;content&nbsp;spending&nbsp;his&nbsp;days&nbsp;going&nbsp;to&nbsp;work,&nbsp;hanging&nbsp;out&nbsp;with&nbsp;his&nbsp;best&nbsp;friend,&nbsp;and&nbsp;eating&nbsp;spaghetti&nbsp;while&nbsp;enjoying&nbsp;Korean&nbsp;beer.&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;was&nbsp;also&nbsp;in&nbsp;South&nbsp;Korea.&nbsp;She&nbsp;was&nbsp;29&nbsp;years&nbsp;old,&nbsp;a&nbsp;jet&nbsp;engine&nbsp;mechanic&nbsp;and&nbsp;work&nbsp;focused.&nbsp;She&nbsp;had&nbsp;been&nbsp;there&nbsp;for&nbsp;6&nbsp;months.&nbsp;She&nbsp;was&nbsp;busy&nbsp;working&nbsp;long&nbsp;shifts,&nbsp;and&nbsp;if&nbsp;she&nbsp;wasn't&nbsp;working,&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;out&nbsp;socializing&nbsp;on&nbsp;hikes&nbsp;and&nbsp;going&nbsp;out&nbsp;with&nbsp;friends&nbsp;to&nbsp;all&nbsp;the&nbsp;popular&nbsp;local&nbsp;spots.&nbsp;Neither&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;them&nbsp;knew&nbsp;each&nbsp;other&nbsp;existed&nbsp;even&nbsp;though&nbsp;they&nbsp;lived&nbsp;directly&nbsp;across&nbsp;from&nbsp;each&nbsp;other.&nbsp;Neither&nbsp;one&nbsp;was&nbsp;looking&nbsp;for&nbsp;anything.

When You Least Expect It...

Neither&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;them&nbsp;knew&nbsp;each&nbsp;other&nbsp;existed&nbsp;until&nbsp;one&nbsp;fateful&nbsp;night.&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;never&nbsp;really&nbsp;went&nbsp;out,&nbsp;but&nbsp;tonight&nbsp;was&nbsp;karaoke&nbsp;night&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;base&nbsp;club.&nbsp;He&nbsp;had&nbsp;just&nbsp;gotten&nbsp;done&nbsp;playing&nbsp;a&nbsp;game&nbsp;of&nbsp;volleyball,&nbsp;and&nbsp;his&nbsp;next&nbsp;goal&nbsp;was&nbsp;to&nbsp;convince&nbsp;his&nbsp;best&nbsp;friend&nbsp;to&nbsp;go&nbsp;to&nbsp;karaoke&nbsp;night&nbsp;with&nbsp;him.&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;had&nbsp;just&nbsp;gotten&nbsp;done&nbsp;working&nbsp;a&nbsp;14-hour&nbsp;shift&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;flight&nbsp;line.&nbsp;She&nbsp;was&nbsp;hungry,&nbsp;tired,&nbsp;and&nbsp;grumpy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her&nbsp;peers&nbsp;had&nbsp;told&nbsp;her&nbsp;to&nbsp;meet&nbsp;them&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;bowling&nbsp;alley&nbsp;when&nbsp;she&nbsp;got&nbsp;off&nbsp;work&nbsp;for&nbsp;pizza&nbsp;and&nbsp;beer,&nbsp;so&nbsp;she&nbsp;headed&nbsp;that&nbsp;way.&nbsp;When&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;arrived&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;bowling&nbsp;alley,&nbsp;her&nbsp;peers&nbsp;were&nbsp;cleaning&nbsp;up,&nbsp;getting&nbsp;ready&nbsp;to&nbsp;leave.&nbsp;They&nbsp;were&nbsp;tired&nbsp;and&nbsp;were&nbsp;calling&nbsp;it&nbsp;a&nbsp;night.&nbsp;She&nbsp;was&nbsp;irritated, tired,&nbsp;hungry,&nbsp;&nbsp;covered&nbsp;in&nbsp;jet&nbsp;grease&nbsp;and&nbsp;jet&nbsp;fuel; she&nbsp;decided&nbsp;to&nbsp;go&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;base&nbsp;club.&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;was&nbsp;playing&nbsp;pool&nbsp;when&nbsp;he&nbsp;looked&nbsp;up&nbsp;and&nbsp;saw&nbsp;a&nbsp;girl&nbsp;walk&nbsp;in&nbsp;wearing&nbsp;a&nbsp;black&nbsp;baggy&nbsp;hoodie,&nbsp;black&nbsp;baggy&nbsp;sweatpants,&nbsp;her&nbsp;hair&nbsp;was&nbsp;tied&nbsp;back&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;bun,&nbsp;and&nbsp;there&nbsp;was&nbsp;black&nbsp;grease&nbsp;on&nbsp;her&nbsp;cheek.&nbsp;He&nbsp;immediately&nbsp;thought&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;beautiful&nbsp;girl&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;club.

Love At First Sight

Bell&nbsp;made&nbsp;a&nbsp;bee&nbsp;line&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;bar&nbsp;and&nbsp;stood&nbsp;in&nbsp;line&nbsp;with&nbsp;two&nbsp;things&nbsp;on&nbsp;her&nbsp;mind,&nbsp;to&nbsp;not&nbsp;speak&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;single&nbsp;person&nbsp;and&nbsp;whiskey.&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;got&nbsp;in&nbsp;line&nbsp;right&nbsp;behind&nbsp;her.&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;asked&nbsp;the&nbsp;bartender&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;Jameson&nbsp;and&nbsp;ginger ale.&nbsp;&nbsp;As&nbsp;she&nbsp;waited&nbsp;for&nbsp;her&nbsp;order,&nbsp;she&nbsp;felt&nbsp;a&nbsp;tap&nbsp;on&nbsp;her&nbsp;shoulder.&nbsp;Annoyed,&nbsp;she&nbsp;turned&nbsp;around&nbsp;to&nbsp;see&nbsp;a&nbsp;tall,&nbsp;slim,&nbsp;big&nbsp;green&nbsp;eyed,&nbsp;messy&nbsp;haired&nbsp;man&nbsp;staring&nbsp;at&nbsp;her.&nbsp;He&nbsp;seemed&nbsp;like&nbsp;he&nbsp;lost&nbsp;his&nbsp;words&nbsp;when&nbsp;he&nbsp;spit&nbsp;out,&nbsp;"What&nbsp;did&nbsp;you&nbsp;order?".&nbsp;It&nbsp;was&nbsp;loud&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;club;&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;could&nbsp;barely&nbsp;make&nbsp;out&nbsp;what&nbsp;this&nbsp;man&nbsp;was&nbsp;saying.&nbsp;As&nbsp;the&nbsp;bartender&nbsp;handed&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;her&nbsp;drink,&nbsp;she&nbsp;replied,&nbsp;"Jameson&nbsp;and&nbsp;ginger ale, why?".&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;asked&nbsp;another&nbsp;question, "Is&nbsp;it&nbsp;good?".&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;grew&nbsp;increasingly&nbsp;more&nbsp;annoyed&nbsp;than&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;before&nbsp;and&nbsp;rudely&nbsp;responded,&nbsp;"Yes,&nbsp;wanna&nbsp;try&nbsp;it?".&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;obliged&nbsp;and&nbsp;agreed&nbsp;that&nbsp;the&nbsp;drink&nbsp;combo&nbsp;was&nbsp;indeed&nbsp;very&nbsp;good.&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;took&nbsp;her&nbsp;drink&nbsp;back&nbsp;from&nbsp;Josh.&nbsp;She&nbsp;honestly&nbsp;didn't&nbsp;think&nbsp;he&nbsp;would&nbsp;take&nbsp;her&nbsp;up&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;offer.&nbsp;She&nbsp;looked&nbsp;up&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;green&nbsp;eyed&nbsp;stranger&nbsp;and&nbsp;yelled,&nbsp;"That's&nbsp;why&nbsp;I&nbsp;ordered&nbsp;it,"&nbsp;as&nbsp;she&nbsp;walked&nbsp;away.

Jameson & Gingerale 

Josh&nbsp;retreated&nbsp;back&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;pool&nbsp;table&nbsp;where&nbsp;his&nbsp;friend&nbsp;was&nbsp;after&nbsp;he&nbsp;ordered&nbsp;a&nbsp;drink&nbsp;himself.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;found&nbsp;an&nbsp;empty&nbsp;table&nbsp;in&nbsp;direct&nbsp;light, hoping&nbsp;the&nbsp;spotlight&nbsp;would&nbsp;deflect&nbsp;others&nbsp;from&nbsp;socializing&nbsp;with&nbsp;her.&nbsp;She&nbsp;sat&nbsp;there&nbsp;with&nbsp;an&nbsp;expression&nbsp;she&nbsp;hoped&nbsp;would&nbsp;make&nbsp;her&nbsp;look&nbsp;unapproachable, hands&nbsp;in&nbsp;pockets.&nbsp;&nbsp;She&nbsp;looked&nbsp;up&nbsp;and&nbsp;saw&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;across&nbsp;the&nbsp;club&nbsp;staring&nbsp;at&nbsp;her.&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;waited&nbsp;to&nbsp;see&nbsp;if&nbsp;anyone&nbsp;would&nbsp;join&nbsp;her.&nbsp;He&nbsp;thought,&nbsp;there's&nbsp;no&nbsp;way&nbsp;she's&nbsp;here&nbsp;alone.&nbsp;When&nbsp;he&nbsp;was&nbsp;sure&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;waiting&nbsp;for&nbsp;no&nbsp;one,&nbsp;he&nbsp;turned&nbsp;to&nbsp;his&nbsp;friend&nbsp;and&nbsp;said,&nbsp;"See&nbsp;that&nbsp;girl&nbsp;over&nbsp;there,&nbsp;sitting&nbsp;at&nbsp;that&nbsp;table&nbsp;by&nbsp;herself,&nbsp;I'm&nbsp;gonna&nbsp;go&nbsp;talk&nbsp;to&nbsp;her".&nbsp;Josh's&nbsp;friend&nbsp;bet&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;that&nbsp;he&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;back&nbsp;in&nbsp;2&nbsp;minutes&nbsp;or&nbsp;less.&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;walked&nbsp;straight&nbsp;across&nbsp;the&nbsp;dance&nbsp;floor&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;table&nbsp;where&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;was&nbsp;sitting.&nbsp;She&nbsp;saw&nbsp;him&nbsp;walking&nbsp;towards&nbsp;her&nbsp;and&nbsp;thought&nbsp;to&nbsp;herself,&nbsp;"Oh&nbsp;god,&nbsp;oh&nbsp;god,&nbsp;oh&nbsp;god,&nbsp;please&nbsp;don't&nbsp;come&nbsp;over&nbsp;here."&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;pointed&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;seat&nbsp;next&nbsp;to&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;and&nbsp;asked&nbsp;if&nbsp;anyone&nbsp;was&nbsp;sitting&nbsp;there,&nbsp;and&nbsp;if&nbsp;not, if&nbsp;he&nbsp;could.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;shrugged&nbsp;her&nbsp;shoulders.&nbsp;He&nbsp;sat&nbsp;down&nbsp;next&nbsp;to&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;and&nbsp;introduced&nbsp;himself.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;was&nbsp;surprised&nbsp;how&nbsp;this&nbsp;green&nbsp;eyed&nbsp;stranger&nbsp;had&nbsp;changed&nbsp;her&nbsp;mood.&nbsp;She&nbsp;was&nbsp;laughing&nbsp;and&nbsp;having&nbsp;a&nbsp;great&nbsp;time.&nbsp;After&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;minutes,&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;asked&nbsp;if&nbsp;his&nbsp;friend&nbsp;could&nbsp;join&nbsp;them,&nbsp;that&nbsp;he&nbsp;had&nbsp;won&nbsp;a&nbsp;bet.

Bet...

They&nbsp;had&nbsp;an&nbsp;amazing&nbsp;night&nbsp;singing&nbsp;Karaoke.&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;walked Bell back&nbsp;to&nbsp;her&nbsp;room,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;said&nbsp;goodnight.&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;wanted&nbsp;a&nbsp;kiss,&nbsp;but&nbsp;he'd&nbsp;have&nbsp;to&nbsp;wait.&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;met&nbsp;up&nbsp;again&nbsp;the&nbsp;next&nbsp;evening.&nbsp;&nbsp;Again,&nbsp;they&nbsp;were&nbsp;having&nbsp;an&nbsp;amazing&nbsp;time&nbsp;together&nbsp;until...&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;asked&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;how&nbsp;long&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;going&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;in&nbsp;Korea.&nbsp;She&nbsp;had&nbsp;to&nbsp;tell&nbsp;him&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;leaving&nbsp;in&nbsp;2&nbsp;days. He didn't want to believe it. There was something about this girl, that made him not want her to leave. Even though he had only known her for less than 48 hours. For the next 2 days, Josh thought about what he could do, to extend Bells stay. He passed by the flight line and thought about throwing rocks down the intakes of the jets Bell worked on, hoping it would break them and she would have to stay. On Bells last day, she had more news for Josh. They met up for what he thought was the last time, and she told him that one of her jets had broke and she needed to stay in Korea until it was fixed. Josh was ecstatic.

Fate

Eventually,&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;had&nbsp;to&nbsp;leave&nbsp;that&nbsp;side&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;world&nbsp;where&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;was.&nbsp;But&nbsp;their&nbsp;story&nbsp;wasn't&nbsp;over,&nbsp;it&nbsp;was&nbsp;only&nbsp;the&nbsp;beginning.&nbsp;Before&nbsp;she&nbsp;left,&nbsp;while&nbsp;they&nbsp;were&nbsp;in&nbsp;Guam,&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;asked&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;his&nbsp;girlfriend.&nbsp;She&nbsp;told&nbsp;him&nbsp;he&nbsp;had&nbsp;to&nbsp;meet&nbsp;her&nbsp;family&nbsp;in&nbsp;California&nbsp;if&nbsp;he&nbsp;wanted&nbsp;her&nbsp;to&nbsp;take&nbsp;him&nbsp;seriously.&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;passionately&nbsp;pursued&nbsp;Isabel.&nbsp;Their&nbsp;dating&nbsp;stage&nbsp;was&nbsp;virtual,&nbsp;face&nbsp;time&nbsp;calls,&nbsp;text&nbsp;messages,&nbsp;and&nbsp;phone&nbsp;calls&nbsp;every&nbsp;day.&nbsp;Face&nbsp;time&nbsp;dates&nbsp;were&nbsp;a&nbsp;regular&nbsp;thing&nbsp;for&nbsp;them.&nbsp;They'd&nbsp;coordinate&nbsp;time&nbsp;zones&nbsp;and&nbsp;"meet"&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;same&nbsp;restaurants&nbsp;in&nbsp;their&nbsp;local&nbsp;areas,&nbsp;while&nbsp;face&nbsp;timing&nbsp;each&nbsp;other.&nbsp;It&nbsp;felt&nbsp;like&nbsp;they&nbsp;were&nbsp;actually&nbsp;in&nbsp;front&nbsp;of&nbsp;each&nbsp;other,&nbsp;every&nbsp;time.&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;also&nbsp;flew&nbsp;from&nbsp;Guam&nbsp;to&nbsp;California&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;with&nbsp;Isabel&nbsp;and&nbsp;her&nbsp;family&nbsp;as&nbsp;much&nbsp;as&nbsp;he&nbsp;could.&nbsp;One&nbsp;day&nbsp;he&nbsp;asked&nbsp;her&nbsp;to&nbsp;move&nbsp;in&nbsp;with&nbsp;him,&nbsp;in&nbsp;Guam.&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;put&nbsp;her&nbsp;two&nbsp;weeks&nbsp;notice&nbsp;in&nbsp;at&nbsp;her&nbsp;job&nbsp;of&nbsp;10&nbsp;years,&nbsp;packed&nbsp;up,&nbsp;and&nbsp;flew&nbsp;away&nbsp;with&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;to an island.

The start of happily ever after

Living&nbsp;in&nbsp;Guam&nbsp;together&nbsp;was&nbsp;like&nbsp;living&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;postcard.&nbsp;Every&nbsp;day,&nbsp;their&nbsp;love&nbsp;for&nbsp;each&nbsp;other&nbsp;grew&nbsp;as&nbsp;they&nbsp;lived&nbsp;in&nbsp;paradise.&nbsp;&nbsp;But&nbsp;there&nbsp;was&nbsp;one&nbsp;thing&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;still&nbsp;had&nbsp;to&nbsp;do.&nbsp;He&nbsp;had&nbsp;to&nbsp;propose&nbsp;to&nbsp;Bell.&nbsp;He&nbsp;knew&nbsp;how&nbsp;important&nbsp;Bell's&nbsp;family&nbsp;was&nbsp;to&nbsp;her.&nbsp;Living&nbsp;4,000&nbsp;miles&nbsp;away&nbsp;from&nbsp;family&nbsp;made&nbsp;things&nbsp;a&nbsp;little&nbsp;difficult, but&nbsp;Josh&nbsp;wasn't&nbsp;afraid&nbsp;of&nbsp;challenges.&nbsp;For&nbsp;six&nbsp;months, he&nbsp;coordinated&nbsp;with&nbsp;Bell's&nbsp;mom&nbsp;and&nbsp;sisters&nbsp;without&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;knowing!&nbsp;They&nbsp;planned&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;day&nbsp;he&nbsp;would&nbsp;propose. The day finally came when they flew to Fresno, California from Guam. Bell had no idea what was about to happen. Bell and her local friends went out the night before, Josh desperately trying to keep the proposal a secret, went out with her nervous about the secret getting spilled. The next morning, Josh was pleading with Bell to get out of bed and get dressed for a BBQ at her mom &amp; Greg's house. She was hungover... She could see, Josh was a little anxious. She didn't question it and got dressed in a T-shirt and shorts. Josh asked her to put on a dress. Again, Bell thought this was odd behavior, but she brushed it off. They made their way to Laura &amp; Greg's house. As soon as they arrived, Bell's grandma Lupe started to not feel well. Bell's mom &amp; sisters asked Bell to take their grandma back to her house to pick up some medication. Bell agreed as expected. While they were on their way back to Bell's moms house, her sister Danielle asked her to pick up two cases of water. When they got back to her mom's house, she called Josh to help carry the water from the car to the back yard. He didn't answer. She grew annoyed and texted him. Greg, Bell's stepdad, came out to help with the water instead. Bell was confused and more annoyed. They all walked towards the side gate leading to the backyard. As Bell walked through the gate, she noticed fresh, red, rose petals sprinkled all over the ground. She looked up to see her family members all gathered in her mom's backyard and Josh waiting for her at the end of a trail of rose petals. She was still unsure what was going on. She walked towards Josh, and he began to take a knee. He held out a box with a ring in it and Bell began to feel her knees vanish from beneath her. There in her mom's backyard, with all her family watching, Josh asked her to marry him. She said yes.

The proposal

Josh &amp; Bell lived in paradise for about 2 years in their small but perfect condominium overlooking the ocean in Tamuning, Guam. Their next adventure would take them to San Antonio, Texas. Josh &amp; Bell purchased their first home together. Soon, Josh's daughters would join them in their new home. In addition to Bell's lifelong pet dog, Lieutenant Dan, the family adopted another puppy, Major Payne. Now, almost 5 years after Josh &amp; Bell first met, they are ready to invite you all to Bell's hometown, Fresno, California, and finally tie the knot!

A New Chapter

Our Story

Photos

Miss Serina is Bell's sister, best friend, and one of her biggest supporters. If you ever want to know more about Bell, just ask Serina.

Serina Aleman 

Miss Danielle is Bell's youngest sister. She keeps Bell on her toes. Bell and Danielle have a very close relationship despite their age gap.

Danielle Lopez

Amanda is Bell's best friend and has known Bell for 8 years. They are like two peas in a pod and share their passion as jet engine mechanics together.

Amanda Schaefer 

Yoanna is Bell's childhood best friend and longest friendship to date.  They met in the 3rd grade and have known each other for over 24 years.

Yoanna Guerrero

Miss Nadia is Josh's youngest daughter. Growing up she was bright and very outgoing. She is currently a senior and looking forward to going to college for art.

Nadia Baird 

Little Miss Suzie is Bell's niece,  daughter of Serina. Bell has been in her life since the day she was born, literally.

Suzette Aleman

Laura is Bell's mom. Bell's mom has always been her biggest supporter in life.

Laura Aguilar 

Tim is Josh's big little brother. He currently lives in North Carolina and is married with a son and daughter. He spends most of his time making tie dye shirts and spending time with his kids. 

Tim Baughman

Dennis is Josh's long lost (little) brother. Dennis lives in Minnesota and is married with two sons and one daughter. He works with children at his wife's school and is an avid fisherman.

Dennis White

Steven is Danielles Boyfriend.  They have been together almost just as long as Josh and Bell. Steven always treats Danielle like a queen and this makes Bell very happy. 

Steven Saldivar 

Aaron&nbsp;is&nbsp;married&nbsp;to&nbsp;Amanda,&nbsp;&nbsp;Bells&nbsp;best&nbsp;friend.&nbsp;He&nbsp;has&nbsp;known&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;just&nbsp;as&nbsp;long&nbsp;as&nbsp;Bells&nbsp;known&nbsp;Amanda.&nbsp;&nbsp;He&nbsp;has&nbsp;always&nbsp;been&nbsp;the&nbsp;kindest&nbsp;person&nbsp;to&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;for&nbsp;as&nbsp;long&nbsp;as&nbsp;she&nbsp;can&nbsp;remember.

Aaron Schaefer 

Miss Laylah is Josh's middle daughter. She is very compassionate and always thinks of other people first. She is the best gamer that has ever gamed.

Laylah Baird

Michael is Isabel's nephew, Serina's oldest. Isabel is Michaels' favorite, and they are best friends.

Michael Aleman

Mike is Josh's father. He lives with his wife Nancy in Florida. Mike has two sons, three daughters, seven grandkids, and one great grand child. Mike served in the Navy for 20 years.

Michael Baird

Wedding Party

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Serina Aleman

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Q + A

Hotels

Hotels with Wedding Block out date discounts:

Direct Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/hyatt-place-fresno/fchzn?corp_id=G-BAIR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/hyatt-place-fresno/fchzn?corp_id=G-BAIR</a>&nbsp; BOOKING DIRECTIONS:At the top right of the page, select "BOOK" Select BOOK NOW, after inputting desired dates.Cutoff date for room reservations is MARCH 30TH 2025

Hyatt Place Fresno

Hotels with no wedding group blocks:

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fresno Northwest-Herndon, an IHG Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Fresno

Comfort Suites Fresno River Park

SpringHill Suites Fresno

Ride Share / Taxi

Uber

Car Rental 

Hertz

Rooms & Travel

First,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Bride&nbsp;&&nbsp;Groom&nbsp;want&nbsp;to&nbsp;thank&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;bottom&nbsp;of&nbsp;their&nbsp;hearts&nbsp;for&nbsp;making&nbsp;the&nbsp;journey&nbsp;to&nbsp;spend&nbsp;this&nbsp;special&nbsp;day&nbsp;with&nbsp;us.&nbsp;Lucky&nbsp;for&nbsp;you,&nbsp;Fresno&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;hometown&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;bride,&nbsp;Bell.&nbsp;She&nbsp;has&nbsp;listed&nbsp;below&nbsp;her&nbsp;recommendations&nbsp;of&nbsp;places&nbsp;to&nbsp;visit,&nbsp;eat,&nbsp;and&nbsp;things&nbsp;to&nbsp;do.&nbsp;Local&nbsp;places&nbsp;to&nbsp;eat&nbsp;and&nbsp;shop&nbsp;will&nbsp;generally&nbsp;be&nbsp;in&nbsp;these&nbsp;areas:&nbsp;River&nbsp;Park,&nbsp;Old&nbsp;Town&nbsp;Clovis,&nbsp;Old&nbsp;Fig&nbsp;Garden,&nbsp;Campus&nbsp;Point&nbsp;at&nbsp;Fresno&nbsp;State,&nbsp;Sierra&nbsp;Vista&nbsp;Mall,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Fashion&nbsp;Fair&nbsp;Mall.&nbsp;There&nbsp;are&nbsp;TONS&nbsp;&nbsp;of&nbsp;local&nbsp;mom&nbsp;&&nbsp;pop&nbsp;shops&nbsp;also.

Welcome to Fresno California 

Gardens 

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Visitors will learn the history of Baldassare Forestiere and his underground home, gardens, and creations! This is a walking tour through underground passageways, rooms, and courtyards. Guests will be walking on earthen terrain and should dress accordingly.
Baldassare Forestiere, a Sicilian immigrant, came to America in 1901 to pursue his dreams of becoming a citrus farmer. In Fresno, California, Forestiere crafted a subterranean complex of patios, grottoes, and garden courts, all featuring arches and stonework using the local hardpan sedimentary rock. He became a self-taught artist, and patterned his underground world after the ancient catacombs he admired as a boy, near his home town of Filari, Sicily. No plans were put on paper; each room and passageway was created in Forestiere’s mind as he worked. With simple farm tools (a pick, a shovel, and a wheelbarrow) the young immigrant dug, chipped, and carved the unforgiving hardpan for 40 years, all in his spare time! By the time he was 44 years old, he had excavated and planted over 10 acres.

Forestiere Underground Gardens

Shinzen Garden is a place for exploration, learning, reflection and relaxation. Dive into the history of Shinzen Garden and learn about its creation, layout, architecture and so much more! You will also get a glimpse of Japanese culture and lifestyle while roaming our stroll garden. During your visit, you can discover the art of bonsai through the notable Clark Bonsai Collection. 

Shinzen Japanese Garden

The Garden includes an extensive orchard of fruit trees, vines, and berries; beds of vegetables, herbs, perennials, small space gardening demonstrations, All-America Selections, a sun/shade garden, and a compost demonstration area in a setting designed by landscape designer, Robert Truxell. Also featured are specialty gardens for children and the physically challenged

Garden of the Sun

Farmers Markets

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Located in the heart of the agriculturally rich Central Valley, the Old Town Farmers Market is home to some pretty amazing produce and local products. And because our growers are basically in our own backyard, you’ll always get super fresh and peak-of-flavor produce.
 
The Old Town Market vibe is as fresh as the produce, with wonderful food selections and live music from our very own local artists and foodies.

Clovis Farmers Market

Vineyard Farmers Market is a year round, twice a week market serving the greater Fresno area since 1980.

We value the land that produces the bounty you will find under our arbor twelve months out of the year.

Vineyard Farmers Market

The Farmers Market at River Park has been Fresno’s Favorite Certified Farmer’s Market for more than 20 Years! We celebrate the amazing bounty of our Valley and the hard work of the farmers that make it all possible. We also celebrate the bakers, chefs and specialty food producers that create culinary magic with things grown right here in our Valley.
The Farmers Market is a unique and delicious weekly experience that celebrates the diversity of the community we serve. A visit to the Farmer’s Market at River Park is always a DELICIOUS adventure!


The River Park Farmers Market

Dating back to 1901, Simonian Farms has been a favorite of thousands, near and far.

Step into a world where the past meets the present, where memories are cherished, and traditions are celebrated. At Simonian Farms, we do things the old-fashioned way, with a heartfelt commitment to preserving the warmth of days gone by.

Simonian Farms

 Museums

The Fresno Art Museum is Fresno’s nationally-recognized fine art museum, best known for exhibiting modern and contemporary art from California, art by women artists, and works of art on paper, along with exhibitions that reflect the visual arts traditions of the ethnic groups that contribute to the rich diversity of the San Joaquin Valley. The Fresno Art Museum’s permanent collection of over 3,800 paintings, prints, and sculptures by important local, regional, national, and international artists includes a superlative collection of Art of the Ancient Americas which spans more than 2,500 years of the major artistic traditions of cultures in West Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula, and the Peruvian Andes. Founded in 1949, the Fresno Art Museum has been located at First Street and Clinton Avenue in Radio Park since 1960.



Fresno Art Museum

The Veterans Memorial Museum grew out of the efforts of several dedicated Legion of Valor members and their wives who worked with the City of Fresno to use the Fresno Veterans Memorial Auditorium.  Staffed by volunteers and supported in part by the City of Fresno, the museum houses thousands of items and papers donated by Legion of Valor members as well as others. Numerous framed citations, photographs, and exhibits tell the story of America's wars as seen by individual soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen. Uniforms and equipment of different eras are also on display.

Veterans Memorial Museum Inc

Arte Américas is the largest Latino Cultural Arts Center in the Central Valley

Arte Américas

Local Attractions

Very interesting read! The history of the zoo discusses when the zoo started in 1907 as basically an animal shelter, the first elephant being purchased by money children raised, the aviary exhibit constructed in the 60s, the tropical rainforest in the 80s, and a 10 year old girl sparking measure Z and saving the zoo!  Copy and paste the link below to read about the history of the Freano Chaffee Zoo.

https://www.fresnochaffeezoo.org/about/

Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Shopping & Dinning

House of JuJu Restaurant

Westwoods BBQ & Spice Co. Restaurant

Mad Duck Craft Brewing Co. & Restaurant

The Woodward American Grill

Fresno Breakfast House Restaurant

Castillo's Mexican Food Restaurant

The Old Spaghetti Factory Restaurant

El Patio Mexican Restaurant

La Estrella Bakery

Fig Garden Village Shopping & Restaurants 

Old Town Clovis Shopping & Restaurants 

River Park Shopping & Restaurants 

Fashion Fair Shopping & Restaurants 

Campus Pointe at Fresno State Shopping & Restaurants 

Wineries

Toca Madera Winery

A. Nonini Winery

Engelmann Cellars

Birdstone Winery

 Breweries 

Sequoia Brewery Company

Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden

Full Circle Brewing Co.

Pine & Palm Brewing

BarrelHouse Brewing Fresno - Taproom

559 Beer - Brewery, Food & Wine

MachineHead Brewing Co.

Nearby Destinations

Three Rivers

Shaver Lake Marina

Huntington Lake Marina

Millerton Lake State Recreation Area

Sierra National Forest

Yosemite National Park

Sequoia National Park

Kings Canyon National Park

Redwood National and State Parks

Distant Destinations

Pismo Beach Pier Plaza

Monterey Beach 

Carmel Beach

Sunset State Beach

Morro Bay Pier 

Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

Santa Monica Pier

Pier Santa Barbara

Hollywood Walk of Fame

Casa De Fruita

Things to Do

Registry

Laura & Greg Aguilar

Parents of the Bride

Venue, Cake, Coordinators, beverages & all Over Support

Special thanks to the parents of the bride, Laura &amp; Greg Aguilar for all of their love &amp; support. Thank you for your financial contributions to the venue &amp; the wedding cake, which was made by Laura herself. We are grateful for all of the time and preparations contributed. We couldn't have done it without you.

Father of the Groom

Wedding Officiant 

To the father of the Groom, thank you for all your efforts &amp; contributing your time as our wedding officiant. We are truly blessed to share these special moments with you.

Brides Best Friend

Website Photographer / Stationary Designer / Support

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to Bells best friend,&nbsp;Amanda Schaefer.&nbsp;Thank you for donating your time and services for the beautiful engagement photos . You are greatly appreciated by the Baird family for all that you do and more.

Stephanie  Olivarerius Pauls

Official Wedding Photographer 

Thank you so much for providing your photographer services. We couldn't have asked for a better official wedding photographer.&nbsp;If you like to see more of Staphanies work...

Serina Aleman & Danielle Lopez

Sisters of the Bride

Maid of Honor / Coordinator / Support

Bells sister went above and beyond throughout the whole wedding process. They helped with everything from coordinating events with vendors, planning meetings, brainstorming, managing the wedding party, and basically making sure Bell didn't go crazy.

Carlos & Lupe Aleman

Grandparents of the Bride

Ceremonial Lasso, reception dinner & Coins

Bells Grandparents have always been there for her and still are on one of the biggest days of her life. Thank you for proving traditional ceremonial gifts as well as taking care of the reception dinner vendor. Josh and Bell thank you from the bottom of their hearts.

Melissa & Ish Perez

Brides Cousins

Reception Beverages

Thank you for your generous contributions to our wedding!We are truly grateful and couldn't be happier to have shared our special day with you.

Lloyd Beltran

Brides Cousin

Wedding DJ

We know being the family DJ must keep you busy. So, we are overjoyed You were able to schedule us in your plans. Just know you're not just the family DJ but there is no one else we would rather have. Thank you so much for being one of the reasons we danced the night away.

Isabel & Josh