Wedding Day

Church of the Holy Family

Ceremony

The Gala 417

Reception

Welcome to our wedding website! We are so excited to celebrate with you. Find all the details you need to know about the special big day here.

Our Wedding

It all started in high school, more specifically my senior year, when I made a life-changing realization about myself: none of the girls in my past relationships have ever actually liked me, let alone loved me. Obviously in high school and any time before that, no one is really looking for love like that, and to be honest, neither was I. But at the same time, being a teenager in high school means that even YOU don’t know what you want. The day I figured out what I wanted was October 6, 2018. I went to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg with some friends for the Howl-O-Scream event, and among this group of friends was some girl named Releina. I’ve somewhat known who she was for a while, but I only knew her because I was close friends with 2 of her cousins (Christian and Rowan) so in a way, I was already pretty close to the family way before I ever got close with her. When we got to Busch Gardens, all was normal and everything and not too eventful… until suddenly something made this night the very top memory of my life. On that very night, I had CAUGHT FEELINGS for none other than, the one and only, Ms. Releina Alegre. I don’t know what kind of arrow Cupid hit me with, but all I know is that it hit me HARD. For the rest of that night, I’ve never left my focus on her. She had caught so much of my attention that I don’t even remember anything else that happened that didn’t involve her in any way; I was locked in. Who would’ve known that a random Busch Gardens trip would be the precursor to a long-lasting and fruitful relationship? Who knew that one day at an amusement park would help me score the most beautiful and loving person I could ever meet, along with laying out the rest of my future with that person? I for sure didn’t, not even close. As for how I see it, this is one of the top reasons why I know God loves me and blesses me every day. Because not only did He give me an angel on Earth, but now I get to spend the rest of my life with her. Though I may not know what His plan for us will consist of, through the good and bad, through the sick days and healthy days, thick and thin, I will always love her unconditionally. No matter what comes in our way, I have faith in God that His plan will never fail us and that we never fail each other and our family. Cheers to a wonderful and amazing new chapter in our lives, and to a love that grows with each and every day we spend together!

If you ask Nathan:

It was middle school Vacation Bible School in 2014 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church where I first met Nathan. He was the cute Filipino boy at church whom I quickly began to have a crush on - but only from a far. He was a grade older than me and we didn’t go to the same school. So I was pretty excited when summertime came around and I got to see Nathan for VBS or Middle School Leadership Workshop at church. It wasn’t until a few years later, in early 2018, when we started to hang out with a group of mutual friends. From having jam sessions and pizza parties, or group video chatting on Houseparty almost every other week, we were becoming close friends. Then the day of October 6th 2018 changed everything. Our friend group spent the day at Busch Gardens for Virginia Catholic Day. The fall season meant that the Howl-O-Scream event was happening, attractions were transformed into haunted houses, and scarers would be out and about once it hit 6pm. I absolutely despise anything horror related, so I definitely didn't hide how scared I was. When it was almost our group's turn to enter one of the haunted houses, Nathan turned to me and asked, "Wanna link up?" while holding his arm out for me to hold. Not only that, but part of me was also bold that night because I grabbed his hand, intertwining our fingers as we walked through the haunted house. I still remember the look of our friends' faces wide-eyed at our flirty gestures. Little did we all know this was the beginning of something special. Fast forward five and a half years later, Nathan and I, along with his brother Ian, went on our first trip together across the country to visit their older sister, Ate Krissy, and her family in San Diego. It was a few days after I had graduated from ODU, so as my grad present Ate took me out to get our nails done together on the morning of Friday, May 10, 2024. Our plan for the day was to visit the Flower Fields in Carlsbad which is about an hour north of San Diego to take pictures. This 55-acre property of flowers was only in bloom during the spring time, so it was a must on our itinerary! It was absolutely beautiful! Throughout the fields, there were little coves to walk in for picture taking, and we each did our rounds. At one of the sections at the top of the hill, Nathan and I were hugging while taking pictures, and before we walked off he got down on one knee and asked "Will you marry me?" Teary-eyed I gave the easiest "Yes!" We celebrated after at a surprise reservation to eat my absolute favorite food, Italian, in Little Italy of Downtown San Diego! A trip I will never forget because we came back home as fiancés! Here we are 10 years later, and 6 years into our relationship: we have taken on the life of a military couple. I'll tell you it isn't easy, but it's worth it because I have him. God has been the center of everything and will continue to be as we start this new chapter - growing in holiness and love for the rest of our lives!

Nathan & Releina

Nathan & Releina

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