Mayra & Cesar

Saturday, April Fifth, Two Thousand Twenty-Five • Brownsville, TX

Mayra & Cesar

Saturday, April Fifth, Two Thousand Twenty-Five • Brownsville, TX

To Love & Cherish

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The Guajardo’s

Mayra and Cesar: The Opposites That Attracted

Cesar and Mayra’s story begins with a touch of serendipity. Though their lives seemed to run parallel—attending the same schools, sharing mutual friends, and often finding themselves at the same gatherings—their paths never truly crossed. They were familiar with each other’s faces but not their hearts. Life moved them in different directions until one day, fate took over.

All those “almost” moments, those “near misses,” had been leading them to this. There’s a reason we meet certain people when we do—and for Mayra and Cesar, their timing was perfect. On August 9, 2016, their journey truly began. It was an ordinary workday for Cesar, but for Mayra, something changed. She had seen his face countless times before, but now, she finally decided to turn that familiarity into something more.

With a little courage, and a lot of curiosity, Mayra sent a message through social media. It was simple, yet daring, and it set in motion a series of events neither of them could have predicted. Months passed, and as they began to understand each other more deeply, something undeniable blossomed between them. On February 13, 2017, Cesar took the leap, asking Mayra to be his girlfriend, officially starting their shared adventure.

Fast forward to October 3, 2019—another pivotal moment in their love story. The couple’s hearts grew even fuller with the arrival of twin boys: Julius Julian and Cesar the Third. A perfect reflection of their union, the twins carried within them the love and strength of two families joining together. Their world had grown, and with it, their bond only deepened.

As time went on, the thought of forever became ever clearer in Cesar’s heart. Before even beginning the search for the perfect ring, he sought the blessing of his father. With his approval in hand, Cesar set out to find something that was as beautiful and unique as Mayra herself.

Then, on August 20, 2023, the moment they had both waited for arrived. On that unforgettable day, Cesar got down on one knee, with all his heart, and asked Mayra to be his forever.

Now, as they approach the day they’ll say “I do,” their excitement grows. Their story has been filled with so many joyful moments and milestones, but they know that the best is yet to come. Surrounded by family and friends, they are about to walk down the aisle—two people who were always meant to find each other.

They can’t wait to share this next chapter with you, and show the world just what happens when love and fate collide.