Wedding Day

Ceremony

The Chapel at Gruene

Reception

Our Wedding

Logan and I first met each other while working at Chick-fil-A in the middle of COVID. It so happened that we would be on break at the same time, so we shared meals together. We got to know each other pretty well and we worked well together. Logan is the kind of guy who loves to have fun, even at work. One time we were working at the drive thru, and Logan told me to ask the customer if they could sing like Whitney Houston. Logan's request caught me by surprise that I started laughing when I questioned him. Logan took it upon himself to ask the customer to sing like Whitney Houston, to no one's surprise the customer did not sound like Whitney Houston (but they loved the energy). I went home that night with a lasting impression of Logan. Wait, wait, wait... hold on babe... you forgot to tell them YOU LEFT ME! It was all too common at Chick-fil-A that we would have a high turnover rate due to high school and college aged kids would come in, work, and then sometimes you wouldn't see them again unless they came in to eat. Val all of a sudden did not show up to work one day and I didn't think much of it. She worked there for a month and I did not see her come in ever again! How rude! Who was I supposed to have fun with in the drive thru?! We later met up in pharmacology that same summer and started to have class online together. Later that same semester, we were able to go back to class on campus. During our time in class online, Valeria decided to message me privately on Zoom and asked if I remembered her. To tell you the truth it took a little brain racking to remember her, but I did! We took a retro route back to the 80's and I asked for that AOL! Just kidding, we exchanged student emails and started communicating that way. After about a week of emailing I asked her for her number and she said yes! We then advanced 40 years and began communicating through FaceTime and texting. We sat next to each other in class from that point on and eventually had our first official date. Do you want to tell them about our first date, babe? Our first official date was on October 1, 2020. Logan picked me up and took us to Sonic. We drove around Ocean drive and talked about everything, including how we found The Lord. We both knew that if we pursued a relationship we each other, Christ needed to be the foundation. After hearing how The Lord had worked in our lives, we had opened the door of our hearts to each other. We officially began courting in January 2021. We courted for 2 years before we had to put a pause on our relationship. We had multiple discussions about marriage, kids, rings, and so much more. We saw others getting engaged around valentines day and all throughout the year, and it was painful seeing all of that knowing I couldn't give her what she wanted. I was trying to keep what we had maintained for two years alive, but it was like we were headed in the same direction, but just on different paths. Not in a place to advance our relationship to marriage and with wise counsel from our pastor, we decided to painfully table our relationship on September 30, 2023. After the break up, we still continued to see each other, but just as friends. We still went to church and church events, still hung out with mutual friends, but did not see each other besides that. I (Logan) did not pursue other relationships, or go on any other dates during that time. About 8 months after we broke up, Logan invited me over to his apartment to have dinner with him as friends. Logan has always been the cook so him making dinner was nothing out of the ordinary. We ate dinner and caught up with each other. Our casual conversation turned into us discovering we both still had feelings for each other. That night of dinner was the turning point in our then friendship. The next couple months after that was spent seeking The Lord and wise counsel regarding us starting a new relationship together. On July 27, 2024 Logan invited me over for dinner at his new apartment. He gave me a small tour of his place and how he had decorated. We ate dinner and decided to watch a movie. Logan asked me to pick out a movie while he grabbed something from the kitchen. Logan came to the living room with his hand behind his back. Logan got down on one knee and pulled a ring pop out from behind his back and asked me to be his girlfriend again. I smiled and answered yes! I had my best friend back! Now, for the big story that you all want to hear! August 16th, 2025. Logan and I are friends with 3 different married couples from our church. Justin and April Golla, Joshua and Shaley Ordonez, and Domonic and Ariza Dallaire. I received a text message from April earlier that week wanting to plan a packed girls day. The day started off with April picking all of us girls up and going to Bien Merite French Bakery. The girls and I ate and took cute pictures along their flower wall all dressed up in sundresses with our hair and make up done. We then headed to The Nail Lounge. I was personally NOT going to get my nails done because I had broken both of my index fingernails at work that week. My plan was to only get my toenails painted. April and Shaley really encouraged me to get my nails done since the Nail Lounge was really nice and "it would be fun because we are doing this together". That was enough to convince me to get my nails done. Retrospectively, I am very glad and thankful that they convinced me to get my nails done that day! Next, we headed to Port Aransas to go shopping at different boutiques. We tried on all kinds of clothes and had such a blast! We were getting hungry and were on the way to Dylan's pizza within the Cinnamon Shores community. On the way to the restaurant, April calls her husband Justin to check in and inform him that we are on the way to the restaurant. Justin tells her he had a flat tire on the way to Port Aransas and Logan was with him taking care of their baby boy Joshua. Justin said that they will be late to dinner. April suggests that we can go take a walk on the beach and take pictures since we were all dressed up. As we are walking the board walk towards the beach, I start to hear music and I didn't think much of it. I waked further down the board walk and as I turned the corner I look up and see Logan in his pressed white dress shirt and his beloved suspenders in front of a beautiful display with the letters MARRY ME. I ran towards him and we embraced. Logan said "You are the biggest blessing and the love of my life. I need to know, Will you marry me"? This is hands down the second easiest yes!! My first yes was to Jesus and my second is to Logan.

What A Wild Ride

Our Story

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I had the privilege of meeting my best friend April and her husband Justin 3 years ago when they walked in to church. April is so full of love, joy, and laughter. She has the heart of a lion. With April there is nothing hidden, she knows all my innermost thoughts even when I am trying to play it cool. There was one night at church where I felt unwell and dizzy, before April stepped on stage to lead young adults in worship; she prayed over me. April went to war, pleading the blood of Jesus, declaring healing in Jesus name over me. Proverbs 27:9 says it best, "a sweet friendship refreshes the soul". I am truly blessed to have found such a friend in April. 

April Golla

Shaley is a woman who loves fiercely, selflessly, and is willing to take the time to pour into others. Shaley is my confidant, someone who will speak truth to and over me. When I thought about women in my life to stand beside me on my wedding day, there was no doubt that Shaley would be next to me. 

Shaley Ordonez

Mikayla is my cousin who has played more of a sisterly role in my life. We grew up together knowing that no matter what direction life took us, we always have each other. Mikayla has always been the one I turned to for advice, sharing secrets, coming up with new and crazy ideas to convince our parents to let us have a sleep over. Mikayla is the absolute life of the party and I'm so excited to have her support on our wedding day. 

Mikayla Garza

Kimberly is my sweet cousin who shares my heart. I’ve been blessed to have witnessed the blessing Kimberly is as a daughter, cousin, friend and mother. Someone who is strong yet gentle, loving and kind. It brings me great joy to know that she will be right by my side.❤️

Kimberly Martinez

Payton is my best friend and my best man in the wedding, and I was his best man in his wedding. I have had the privilege of knowing Payton and his wife Amanda for many years now. Payton and Amanda welcomed their daughter (my niece) Brielle into the world 5 months ago and she is a huge blessing to both of them. Payton is a literal hero because he’s a firefighter and paramedic for CCFD, but more importantly he’s a brother in Christ and someone I would lay down my life for. He once stayed with me for hours when I accidentally locked myself out of my car on the beach after we went surfing, and I will never forget what he told me and it describes our relationship perfectly. He said “I’m with you to the end.” A statement that reflects the Lord’s heart towards us as His children. It’s amazing to see how much the Lord has done with Payton in the few years that I have known him. I’m blessed to call him my best friend and brother. 

Payton Beck

I met Justin and his wife April over a year ago and we have become very close in that time. I am proud to be called "uncle Logan" to his son Joshua. Justin came to know the Lord as he was pursuing April, and the Lord is using him more and more everyday. The Lord spoke to Justin about starting a ministry called Saltwater Ministries to reach outdoorsman and preach the gospel to them, and Justin is being obedient in everything that Jesus has directed him to do to get it started. Justin has a genuine faith and it reflects in his actions; a man who walks the walk. Justin may seem quiet and a little shy when you first meet him, but when you get to know him, he is one of the biggest goofballs you will ever know! I'm blessed to have such a brother in Christ and a model husband to look up to.

Justin Golla

Daniel and I met back in Summer of 2020. Daniel and his family started attending our church shortly after Daniel arrived, and he and his family have been an integral part of our community ever since. Daniel is an on fire believer and follower of Jesus, and an amazing guitar player. We both serve together in the worship band at church and have a lot of fun doing so. Daniel and I share a love of guns, freedom, and America and go to the range when we get the opportunity. Daniel has always been there to pray for others including myself and is willing to help you through your toughest battles. He's a brother I love having beside me and most importantly he has a heart for Christ. 

Daniel Jonker

Dominic and I met when he and his wife Ariza started attending Bible study with Val and I a little over a year ago. They started attending church with us the very next Sunday and we became close pretty quickly. Not too much longer, Dominic and Ariza welcomed their baby girl Sophia into the world and she is another little one that get's to call me uncle Logan. Ariza and Dominic surprised all of us with the announcement of their second baby boy and he is due to come into the world soon! Dominic is a great father to Sophia and a wonderful husband to Ariza. He and I also love to cook and make meals for get togethers as well as go and try new restaurants.  Dominic helped me in my proposal to Val by providing the supplies to create the beautiful backdrop. Dominic has always been a great brother and I'm blessed to call him friend. 

Valeria & Logan

Valeria & Logan

V&L

Wedding Day

Reception