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The Red String Theory is an ancient belief that states two people who are destined to be together are connected by an invisible red thread. No matter the time, distance, or circumstances, this thread may stretch or tangle, but it will never break. Fate has already written their love story, pulling them together in ways they might not even realize at first. Joe and Tatianas thread began weaving long before they even knew it. Their first meeting was not a grand moment, nor was it filled with instant recognition. It was subtle, hidden in the quiet moments of childhood, waiting to reveal itself in time. At just eight years old, Joe and Tatiana found themselves in the same church—St. Anthony of Padua. Joes family always arrived early, sitting in the very front, while Tatianas family was known for slipping in late, taking a seat in the back. Though their families never mingled, their paths still crossed every Sunday at the childrens mass upstairs. They attended CCD together, unknowingly sharing experiences that would later become nostalgic markers of their connection. Years passed, and the thread pulled them closer yet again. Freshman year of high school, Joe walked through the halls, completely unaware that Tatiana was right next to him. While he paid no attention, she noticed him. The thread was there, but not yet ready to pull tight. Then came junior year. Joe, driving his truck, his friend invited Tatiana to a party. She accepted, excited for the night and not realizing I was the one driving her there. The universe had placed her in his life repeatedly, but fate works in mysterious ways, revealing its intentions only when the time is right. And that final string—the one that finally brought them together? Tatiana transferring schools in the middle of senior year of high school. If you know, you know. --- I remember the exact moment I knew I was going to marry her. It was 2017, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving break. Second period at Bullard High School. 9:08 AM. Tatiana walked in late while the rest of the class was gathering their books, preparing for the lesson. I watched as she made her way to the teacher’s desk. She was a new student. I silently prayed that she would be assigned the open seat next to me. She wasn’t. Instead, she was placed in the back of the class. And me? For reasons unknown, I was sitting in the front row. As soon as we were allowed to work freely on our projects, I didn’t waste a second. I got up, walked over to her, and sat down in the seat in front of her turned around, and said Hi, my name is Joe. Whats your name? . For weeks, we found ways to sit next to each other every day, making up any excuse to swap seats despite the teacher’s constant efforts to keep us apart. Every day, I asked if she would go off-campus for lunch with me. And every day, she said no—afraid of her father finding out she left campus. But persistence is key. On the last day before winter break, she finally said yes. When we returned from break, we would have lunch together. I was so excited. So much so that I completely ignored her for one week during winter break. (I didn’t even realize it until years later when she brought it up.) I was just a terrible texter and always too busy to call. Thankfully, my looks saved me, and it didn’t hurt my chances. When we got back from break, we had our first unofficial-but-totally-a-date. Sushi at Wasabi. For anyone wondering, sushi is the perfect first date. If the conversation runs dry, you can talk about the food. It’s interactive, fun, and can be quick if needed—exactly 52 minutes, to be precise, the length of our lunch period. The date was a success. We ate, laughed, got to know each other better, and made it back just in time for fifth period. Fast forward two months, the day before Tatiana’s 18th birthday. She had always told me she couldn’t date until she turned 18 because her dad would not let her. I couldn’t wait. But I also didn’t want to take attention away from her big day. So, I asked her out on the day before her birthday. And just like that, we were together. (Fun fact: This means I’ve had to get double gifts every year.) The rest is history. Neither of us had planned on dating in high school. We were both looking forward to the college experience, believing that love could wait. But if I had to, I would give up that up a hundred times over—just to fall in love with her again. Now here we are 7 Years later ready to tie the knot.. Thank you for being a part of the next chapter in our story!

The Red String Theory..

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Chelsey Ruiz

Leslie Valdez 

Jade Kim

Sydney Haubursin

Malakeh Jaber

Joselyn Carrasco

Byron Deatherage

Kane Berglund

Ivan Ruiz

Jonn Cardoza

Jaden Kunishige

Renato Mendoza

Eddie Castellanos

Layla Ruiz 

Katelynn Ruiz

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Room blocks are forTuesday 6/24 - $199.00 + taxWednesday 6/25 - $199.00 + tax (wedding day)Thursday 6/26 $215.00 + tax ﻿The booking code to provide to your attendees is&nbsp;2471284.&nbsp;Guest’s may visit our website and enter this code to book online.&nbsp;You may also provide this direct link&nbsp;<a href="https://reservations.travelclick.com/131333?groupID=4652480" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click Here</a>&nbsp;for your guests to be able to book their own reservations online.&nbsp;&nbsp;Your guests are also able to receive this special rate by calling Hotel Reservations 877-711-2946 and identifying themselves as with the&nbsp;Joe &amp; Tatiana Wedding&nbsp;group and providing the booking code&nbsp;2471284.&nbsp;

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