Japanese Tea Garden

Celis Wedding Day

Japanese Garden in Micke Grove Park

Ceremony

Spanos West Clubhouse

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

We met at our friend’s son’s 5th Birthday party (Can I get a Cheers to DJ!). We were helping in the kitchen as we both really enjoy cooking. Little did we know that food and cooking would become one of our favorite things to share together. That day Felipe asked if I would like to go salsa dancing with him, I immediately said yes! (Salsa dancing still pending 🤣🫶🏽) 	The photo above is from our first hike at Table Mountain in Jamestown, this would be the location where he proposed to me on May 12th, 2023. A place that I will always hold very dear in my heart.

The beginning…

At the time, I was in the process of moving to San Diego to peruse school. Felipe offered to go with me to learn about the area and explore. Here I met one of his good friends Joey who christened me with my nickname (tiny tank, iykyk) and the three of us had the best time that weekend scootering around the city. I moved shortly after and we kept in contact. Felipe invited me to spend both Thanksgiving and Christmas with his wonderful family that year. They welcomed me with the warmest of hugs. Shortly after, and a series of events, led me to leave So Cal. The timing wasn’t aligning and I sought the comforts of home. Felipe became home for me during this time. He represented safety, kindness and understanding- something at the time I needed. Through our few years together we have both grown tremendously. I am half way through my Master’s program at the University of the Pacific and Felipe recently received higher certification and a new position within his company that he loves.

How Love Aligns ❤️ 

It was a Friday, May 12th and I had just gotten off of a stressful day at school. Felipe asked me to go for a hike and we went to Table Mountain where we had hiked previously. Once we were at the top, I was walking around collecting wild flowers. While I wasn’t paying attention, he set up a tripod and had his phone filming. He called me back and got on his knee. He began to tell me how he loved me and I excitedly fell to my knees kissed him and said yes. He had me stand back up and said he wasn’t finished yet. (I still fall apart laughing every time I tell this part of the story) He continued as I pranced back and forth on my toes anxiously waiting until it was my turn. I still get butterflies remembering how excited I was knowing we would be each others’ person from here on out.

The Proposal

Our Story

Fun through the Years 

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Wine & Roses

Hilton Stockton

Bordeaux Inn Lodi

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Courtyard by Marriott Stockton

Best Western I-5 Inn & Suites

Fairfield Inn

Travel

Our favorite dinner spot. Try the octopus.

Market Tavern

Chill spot for simple American Fare on the waterfront.

Garlic Brothers Restaurant and Bar

Great Mexican spot on the water. Will be honest, you're going for the view.

Nena's Mexican Cuisine

Great spot for a unique cocktail and environment. Also has great food for being such a small spot.

The Black Rabbit

Great local beer spot. They also have killer pizza.

Five Window Beer Co.

BEST pizza you will ever have. Ever.

Guantonios Wood Fired

Short walk behind the lake where you will see deer and red fox. Trail is approximately a mile and a half with frequent delta waterway views amongst the varieties of oak, pine, and grape vines. To not scare wildlife, pups are not allowed (Follow road to the right where you see another parking lt and gate)

Lodi Lake Wilderness Area

A short 18 minute drive to see this beautiful wetlands preserve. There are several miles of trails through the grounds leading to an array of ponds and waterways. Here you can see hundreds of varieties of birds that use this area during their migration. If you're looking for quiet and serenity, this is the spot.

Jessica & Felipe