Bridal shower 

Rehearsal Dinner and rehearsal at church

Wedding Day

Resurrection of the Lord

Wedding Ceremony

SeaWorld San Antonio

Reception

Something Blue Before We Do

Our Wedding

Some people find love over lattes, others over late-night drinks. We found ours in the checkout lane at H-E-B, right between a pile of avocados and the warm, comforting smell of rotisserie chicken. One of us was newly divorced, quietly hoping for a fresh start after the heartbreak of endings. The other was simply trying to make it through another shift without a code 3, the kind of shift where you pray the customers are kind and the hours pass quickly. Neither of us expected anything more than a typical day. . .but somewhere between the hum of the store and the glow of the bakery case, something quietly shifted. What began as a passing smile and a few words turned into conversations, and those conversations grew into connection. It wasn’t fireworks or a grand moment; it was steady, gentle, and real. The kind of beginning you don’t notice until later, when you realize how much it has already changed your life. But it wasn’t just two people finding each other. It was the blending of lives. She brought along her daughter and son, each with their own personalities, stories, and needs. Suddenly, weekends weren’t just quiet dinners or late-night talks, they were filled with laughter, sibling squabbles, schoolwork, and the daily rhythm of a family learning to grow together. There were adjustments, of course, learning when to step in and when to step back, when to listen and when to guide. Yet through it all, love kept stretching wider to make room for everyone. Then, in January of 2025, we welcomed a son of our own. Holding him for the first time felt like stitching the final piece into a quilt, suddenly everything that felt patched together now seemed whole. He was the thread that tied us all closer, a reminder that new beginnings can come from the most unexpected places, even the checkout line of a grocery store. Looking back now, it’s easy to see that the heart of our story was never just about where we met, it was about what we built. A family that grew out of chance, carried forward by choice, and shaped by love. It wasn’t perfect, and it certainly wasn’t always easy, but it was ours. . .and that has always been more than enough.

Our Story

Photos

Krystal Ayala

Roger Ayala

Kori Quiroz

Ethan Yruegaz

Emily Vasquez

Nicholas Vasquez

Rebecca Quesada

Caleb Naputi

Paulina Quesada

Jacob Quesada

Deandra Garza

Markese Haynes

Anna Perez

Espen Castillo

Robert Syraus Ayala

Justin Hunter Martinez

Violet Ayala

Kalina Ayala

Julianna Naputi

Ivan Ayala

Ethan Ayala

Benicio Quesada

Wedding Party

Registry

Transportation will not be provided to the ceremony, reception, or anywhere in between. Guests are responsible for their safe travel to and from both locations.
 
Ceremony Parking (St. Rose of Lima):
Parking at St. Rose of Lima is open, free, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. We will be in the main parish which is the building furthest left in the parking lot when entering from Marbach Road.
Address: 9883 Marbach Road
San Antonio, TX, 78245
 
Reception Parking (SeaWorld San Antonio):
A parking pass will be provided for our named and invited guests, allowing for complimentary parking in SeaWorld's general parking lot. Details on pass distribution will be shared closer to the date.
SeaWorld's park entrance is located at the intersection of North Ellison Road and Westover Hills Boulevard.
 
Address of SeaWorld San Antonio:
10500 SeaWorld Drive
San Antonio, TX, 78251

Travel

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Dress Code

Due to the unique nature of the reception venue, please read all Q+A listed below!

Q + A

Michael & Lauren

Michael & Lauren

Registry