We first met in 6th grade while attending school together in the Downingtown Area School District. We worked on projects together as classmates and had casual chats in the halls of the Downingtown STEM Academy.

Though we often crossed paths, our lives remained close yet never truly converged.

As we went our separate ways for college, we both set off on our own paths. Little did we know that we’d find our way back to each other in the spring of 2020, just as the COVID pandemic hit the world.

When two of our closest friends started dating, they brought us together at a birthday party. From the moment we saw each other, there was clear chemistry.

Christian was immediately smitten. Natalia confided in her friends that she’d had a crush on Christian for some time. For the rest of the night, we didn’t leave each other’s side, and the rest is history.

Over the next few months, we spent time getting to know each other through casual dates like takeout sushi, cooking meals together, movie nights, nature walks, and hammocking in Christian's backyard.

Although there wasn't much else to do at that time, it was perfect.

In May 2021, we moved into a cozy 800-square-foot apartment on the third story of Fairmount Ave in Philadelphia. Over the next three years, our love and care for one another grew.

In July 2023, we planned a 10-day road trip across the natural wonders of California. Two days into our trip, in Torrey Pines State Park, overlooking the San Diego coastline, Christian got down on one knee and proposed.

For the rest of the trip, we celebrated together as new fiancés—laughing, exploring, and dreaming, visiting places like San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, Joshua Tree, and many more.

As we prepare for our wedding day, we are extremely grateful for everyone who has supported us as friends and family since the beginning. We are excited to start this next chapter, supporting one another and growing together in Christ.

Registry

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