Wedding Day

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church

Ceremony

Portland Yacht Club

Reception

Our Wedding

Schedule

We met our freshman year at Boise State University. Our mutual friends (and now groomsmen: John, Evan and Mark), lived next to Joan. Their dorm was Javi's second (sometimes primary) home. For over two years we were great friends who frequented both Sigma Chi tailgates and Bronco Catholic together.

"Just Friends" 

In the fall of 2019, through many games cheering on the Broncos, we realized wait, there might be something more to this friendship. But alas, Javi was heading to study abroad the next semester so we figured we'd wait and see how things were when he got back.

Gameday Buddies

Well... one benefit of COVID-19, Javi got sent home from study abroad early. Come March 2020, a month that will live in infamy, we were official!

March 30, 2020 

The next four years were spent adventuring with our pop-up camper through Idaho...

adventuring together 

Of course supporting our favorite team... we are now season ticket holders and continue to go to as many games as possible!

Cheering on the broncos!

And enjoying time spent with our incredible friends and family! We are so blessed with the BEST community of people in Boise that we couldn't be more grateful for.

our community 

Then, on August 9, 2024 at Joan's family vacation in Sandpoint, Idaho, Javi took her (and her sisters of course) on a morning walk that ended with an engagement!

august 2024

And if there wasn't already enough tears and excitement, right after the proposal, the Vargas family jumped out to surprise Joan!

the moment after

The rest of the weekend consisted of boating, celebrating, many many smiles, and the greatest feeling of gratitude for our incredible families.

Families together

Now, we are getting ready to enter into our next most exciting adventure... MARRIAGE! And we couldn't be more thrilled to get to celebrate with each and every one of you. See you September 20th!

the next adventure 

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

This hotel is where the wedding block is set up! Right in the heart of downtown, this hotel is close to many great restaurants &amp; bars. Provided transportation will be departing here as well. NOTE: Our room block is currently sold out. We are working to get more rooms added. Please check back over the next couple of weeks and feel free to reach out to Joan if you have questions. You can book your room thorough THIS link: https://group.hilton.com/6g1km8

Hilton Vancouver Washington

3 minute drive from downtown Vancouver. This hotel offers in-room kitchens.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Vancouver-Portland

Beautiful hotel right on the Vancouver Waterfront area. 5 minute walk from Hilton Vancouver.

Hotel Indigo Vancouver Dwtn – Portland Area, an IHG Hotel

Travel

Just a 5 minute walk from the Hilton Vancouver, the waterfront area offers wonderful restaurants, wineries, shops, and a very nice walking path!

Vancouver Waterfront

Just a block away from the Hilton Vancouver, this lively market is open Saturdays 9am - 3pm &amp; Sundays 10am - 3pm.

Javier & Joan

Javier & Joan

J&J

Wedding Day

2:00 PM–3:15 PM

Ceremony

4:00 PM–11:00 PM

Reception