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OUR LOVE STORY

MARIA'S VERSION OF THE STORY The first time I saw Nick was him sleeping next to an airport trash can while we waited to go on our study abroad trip to the Dominican Republic. I remember thinking, “Out of all the places, he chose to sleep there??”. It was soo early in the morning (like 4 am) and the whole group was exhausted. After we checked in and arrived at our gate, I sat down with my belongings and again noticed the same guy looking for a seat and hesitantly sat next to me. Finally, he said, “Hi my name is Nick '' and I introduced myself too. He immediately fell back to sleep.&nbsp; Fast forward and finally, we arrived in Santo Domingo. The group boarded the guagua (bus) to go to Jarabacoa and he sat next to me casually saying “hi” again. It was almost a three-hour drive so we just talked and got to know each other. We found that we had so much in common. We both are family-oriented individuals, went to A&amp;M, were band geeks, fans of Harry Potter….. This guy was pretty cool!!! He was funny, dorky, and would do silly things that would make me smile (still does). Not to mention, incredibly smart and toooootally handsome! (still is) We spent two weeks in the DR with our group serving the community, immersing in the culture, learning, and having fun. Through these experiences, I was able to see his kind and caring side which sparked feelings inside towards him. By the end of the trip, we had become so close that I knew this guy would be a part of my life for a very long time. The rest is history.&nbsp; I am beyond thankful to have met Nick during this trip. We were both in the right place at the right time. He is the love of my life and the person I want to grow old with. I love you Nicholas and I can’t wait to start our future together!

NICK'S VERSION OF THE STORY Maria and I met in May 2017 when we both went on the same study abroad trip to the Dominican Republic. The trip was full of memorable moments from hiking to dancing to volunteering. My favorite was the first bus ride from Santo Domingo up to Jarabacoa where I decided to sit next to Maria. I won’t lie, I don’t remember everything we talked about on that 3-hour drive. But I do know that once I told her I read the Harry Potter series twice, she never left my side. It was only fitting that when I wanted to propose, it was done where we fell in love. No, not all the way in Jarabacoa, but in College Station, where we spent our first two years together. I knew the perfect place (which wasn't the Century Tree). On one of our earliest dates, Maria had told me she had a special place to take me and that I had to close my eyes until we got there. We ended up outside a big hotel near town and spent the evening walking around the lake that was there. It was surrounded by neon lights, had a big fountain in the center, and a watch tower you could climb up. On the four year anniversary of the day we met, I took her back there and proposed at the top of that tower. I still can’t believe we've known each other for over 5 years now, and I'm excited to share with you all the culmination of our happiness this December.

Our Love Story 

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BRIDESMAIDS Laura MoraLiliana MoraIleana MartinezCrystal LedezmaReena MontemayorOlympia ParedesDamaris Martinez

GROOMSMEN Ethan MataJose Luis Mora JrSergio MaldonadoJason TruongMarcos OrtegaNelson ParedesIvan Pinto

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Bulverde Texas Hill Country

Twelve Oaks Hill Country Inn

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The Lakehouse Bed & Breakfast

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JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

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Nicholas & Maria

Nicholas & Maria

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