The Vintage Rose

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Like many singles during the pandemic Vanessa and Andres were on Tinder swiping away. One night, they matched and endless messaging started.

We Matched!

They finally had their first date on 4/3/21 after messaging for a month. Vanessa was extremely nervous and barely ate a taco and we all know she can eat 5+. Andres kept the conversation alive and never stopped smiling (typical). This was the beginning of many more dates!

First Date!

As many know, Vanessa is more of a 'sit by the beach with a drink in one hand' type of girl. Andres is more into hiking, cycling, and camping. With that being said, they have learned to do both and have gone on many adventures together. Many drives, laughs, smiles and playlists.

Many Adventures!

In May 2023, Vanessa and Andres finally moved in together with their two children Mochi and Spooky. Imagine having a sleepover EVERYDAY with your best friend!

Moving in!

Vanessa and Andres went on a trip to Washington to celebrate their 3 year anniversary. Andres drove his passenger princess around the entire state of Washington. On May 4th, Andres asked Vanessa the easiest question she ever had to answer.

He Proposed!

Our Story

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Yessenia is the brides little sister and most importantly best friend! Yessenia has been through it ALL with Vanessa and has always been there to cry with her. Yessenia has been the biggest supporter of Andres and Vanessa's relationship! We love her so much! Vanessa is the luckiest person to have this beautiful soul as a sister!


Yessenia Ramirez

Michelle is Andres' sister! One of the most important people to Andres is his sister, which naturally makes her important to the bride as well. Michelle also helps the bride encourage Andres to be more open to taking time off work to travel.

Michelle Garcia

Noriya and Vanessa were inseparable since first meeting in college. Noriya has been there for Vanessa through it all and has been  another huge supporter of this relationship! Although they live on opposite sides of the country Vanessa knows she can always count on Noriya. 

Noriya Shahadat

Samantha has been around since the beginning of this relationship. She pushed Vanessa to accept to go on a date with this random guy from Tinder and has been rooting for this relationship since the very start. You can catch Samantha and Vanessa at Emo Nite or watching documentaries and devouring an entire XL pizza with wings!

Samantha Bonvegna

Alejandra is not only Vanessa's cousin, but the person who is always up for a good time. If Vanessa was down, she was there to cheer her up. When Vanessa was doing great, she was there to celebrate her! 

Alejandra Ruezga

Gisel is a woman of many trades she is a bridesmaid, officiant and the sweetest cousin. Gisel is always there to uplift the bride and remind her that she is a STAR. She was the one that stopped Vanessa from canceling the first date with Andres.

Gisel Ruezga

Alex is one of the Groom’s best friends, a buddy from high school who became a brother. Alex and Andres have never skipped a beat, from traveling to camping to even wearing spandex and riding bikes together, They have had each others back for years, and will always be in each others corner.

Alejandro Jimenez

Alejandro is Vanessa’s little brother, and now the brother that Andres never had!  Not only a brother in law, but a friend for life.


Alejandro Ramirez

Another one of the Groom’s best friends, Cris is another buddy from high school who became a brother. Like the groom Cris was raised in Paramount, as the Bride would say (as a compliment of course) he is also a “hooligan from Paramount” so naturally Cris and Andres have a very special bond and will always be there for each other.

Cristian Solorio 

Another member of Andres’ corner, Justin is a best friend and brother. Justin instantly connected with his “Paramount Homies,” and was welcomed into “the hood” with open arms and always will be. 

Justin Irribarren

Cristian also known as “Cri Cri” is the Grooms cousin, their travesuras go way back to when they were kids, running around the streets in their parents home town in Mexico. 

Cristian Moreno

“Jona” is Andres cousin, friend, and at one point even savior, rescuing the groom on the side of the freeway. He shares the same love of the outdoors as the groom, and also shared in the travesuras in Mexico. 