St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church

Ceremony

Ashton Gardens West Houston by Walters Wedding Estates

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Alyssa and Michael's story began in the fall of 2016, during their senior year of high school. They met in their clinical rotations course, and as the months passed, their friendship blossomed into something deeper, filled with late-night conversations, laughter in the hallways, and an undeniable connection. Shortly after Alyssa's 18th birthday, Michael gathered the courage to ask her out. Their first date was simple, at a local Starbucks, but to them it felt like the beginning of something extraordinary. They later attended the University of Houston together, where they pursued their dreams side by side, took many of the same classes, and shared a daily routine of commuting together on the Metro. They were even lab partners in their Intro to Chemistry class (I guess you could say they had a lot of chemistry). Over time, their bond only grew. They explored new places, discovered favorite spots to eat, and shared countless adventures along the way. Michael brought Alyssa into his gym routine, and side by side they grew in both strength and love. As they spent time with each other’s families and friends, their worlds blended into one, creating a shared life full of love, growth, and connection. After 6 wonderful years of growing together, Michael asked Alyssa to marry him in June of 2024, and with a full heart, she said yes!

where it all began

Our Story

Photos

Kristen Reyes

Andrew Flores

Davelene Randrup

Lawrence Reyes

Darlene Huynh

Kevin Huynh

Nhi Vu

Noe Flores

Sonam Patel

Aneb Garcia

Kathryn Sanchez

Jeffrey Vargas

Wedding Party

Leslie and Alicia Bonilla

Norman Catoc and Delmy Vargas

Lem and Beth King

Victor and Berlinda Landaverde

Gale and Michelle Randrup

Jojo and Alma Sta. Maria

Q + A

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Michael & Alyssa Ann

Michael & Alyssa Ann

Q + A

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