Raymond and Marina

Raymond and Marina have known each other for quite some time, as they have grown up with mutual friends, mutual family friends and even grew up in the same church organization. It wasn't until a young adults retreat in Encinitas, California, in November of 2019, where they actually started to talk to one another and cultivate a friendship that they didn't realize would turn into a lifetime of friendship and love. They would communicate on and off for the next year and a half just as friends but the continued conversation, joy and laughter would spark feelings in the both of them that would soon become undeniable.

In January of 2021 the two came to the realization that God placed them in each others lives for a greater purpose. From there on, the two began to talk more and more creating a bond that was unbreakable.

Raymond, with increasing feelings for Marina, wanted to do things in a respectful way and told her brothers and father that they were talking and wanted their blessings to be able to pursue an official relationship with Marina. After Raymond was able to share his intentions for Marina and their relationship to her father, Pastor Octavio Chacon, he was able to receive his blessing for their official relationship.

Raymond made it a point soon thereafter, to make the relationship official. On July 5th, 2021, Raymond took Marina out to Laguna Beach where he gave her a necklace and asked her to be his girlfriend where she said, Yes! After months of growth and happiness their love continued to grow for each other and it was evident to Raymond that Marina was, in fact, the one he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. After a year and a half, he purchased a ring in January of 2023 and proposed to Marina at the same beach in Laguna where he asked her to be his girlfriend on May 20th, 2023.

They have continued to grow through the tough times and easy ones. They are ready to embark on this new journey together as one with God, and are hopeful to create a beautiful life and family that will maintain its faith and trust in the Lord. Please continue to pray for them and give them overwhelming support as they go forth on a journey that seems to be less common in days like today. They thank you in advance for being a part of their special day and their lives to come. Your love and support is truly appreciated!

R&M

The wedding of Raymond & Marina