Rehearsal Lunch

Wedding Ceremony

National United Methodist Church

Ceremony

Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall

Private Wedding Reception

India Wedding Reception

Our Wedding

Once upon a scroll, in the vast digital land of Instagram, a modern love story began. Daniel, a bold adventurer of the follow button, stumbled across Victoria’s profile. Intrigued by her charm, wit, and perhaps a particularly well-lit cheese board she posted, he initiated the universal courtship ritual of likes. For months, this became their subtle dance—an online breadcrumb trail that led Daniel to muster the courage for the ultimate leap: sliding into her DMs. “Are you interested?” he asked. Not your run-of-the-mill opener, but one that got straight to the point. And clearly, it worked. Two weeks later, fueled by adrenaline and a Spotify playlist, Daniel found himself speeding down the interstate to the Shenandoah Valley for their first date. It was a gamble—a 400-mile leap of faith—but one that paid off spectacularly. That first date sparked a connection as real and exciting as anything found in the world beyond pixels. What followed was a love story told on the road. Weekend trips became their love language, each one filled with laughter, adventure, and, naturally, food. Speaking of meals, they even invented a secret rating system for dishes sampled on their journeys—a system as complex and mysterious as it is delicious. Their bond deepened with unforgettable experiences: cheering on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, where “football” or “soccer” was a moot point compared to their team spirit, and tearing through the Scottish Highlands in a souped up Mini Cooper. It was there, in Scotland’s ethereal beauty, that Daniel upped the stakes and popped the question. Spoiler alert: she said yes. Victoria adores Daniel’s zest for life—the way he leaps out of bed ready to tackle the day, and his unyielding quest to find that mythical work-life balance. For Daniel, it’s Victoria’s artistry that captivates him: whether she’s creating music, perfecting pastries, or simply savoring the moment with her signature grace. Together, they’re a masterpiece in progress, painted with love, faith, and a shared dream of mission work. Their story spans continents, soccer fields, and scenic highways, but at its heart, it’s about two people perfectly aligned—drawn together not by algorithms, but by divine design. This summer, Daniel and Victoria are thrilled to celebrate with friends and family. What began with a ‘like’ has blossomed into a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventures just waiting to be written.

Daniel & Victoria: The Algorithm of Love

Our Story

Photos

Veronica Valera

David John

Angelina Valera

Caralina Valera

Armando Valera

Nathanaël Torres 

Jonathan David Livingstone

Sam Scudder 

Manoj Jacob Dhinagar 

Ella Valera

Ainsley Nadarajan

Grayson Valera

Lucas Valera

Wedding Party

Q + A

Dulles International Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

WEDDING CEREMONY PROGRAM PRELUDE ……………………………..……...….................Selected SEATING OF GRANDPARENTS…....I Giorni by Ludovico Einaudi SEATING OF PARENTS…......…....……I Giorni by Ludovico Einaudi PROCESSIONAL……………......…....Canon in D by Pachelbel&nbsp; BIBLE BEARER ………………….……...............……..Music TBD? FLOWER GIRLS………………............………………….Music TBD? BELL RINGER………………….............….................……..Silence ENTRANCE OF BRIDE….....Divenire by Ludovico Einaudi PRESENTATION OF BRIDE…………………Mr. &amp; Mrs. Valera PASTORAL PRAYER……............…..Pastor David Livergood PRAISE SONG: Household of Faith...............Wedding Party SERMON.......................................Pastor David Livergood VOCAL..............................................................Daniel John SIGNING OF FAMILY BIBLE......Parents, Bride and Groom EXCHANGE OF VOWS…………..........…….Victoria &amp; Daniel UNITY PLANT.....................................Victoria &amp; Daniel PRAYER OF DEDICATION…….....Pastor David Livergood PRESENTATION OF MARRIAGE…Pastor David Livergood RECESSIONAL.......Wedding March Mendelssohn–Organist

THE PROCESSIONAL GRANDMOTHER OF THE BRIDE…...……… Floraida ValeraGRANDMOTHER OF THE GROOM…Aleyamma YohannanMOTHER OF THE BRIDE..………………..………..….Adis ValeraFATHER OF THE GROOM…John Rajkumar AmirthavasagamMOTHER OF THE GROOM………………..Daisy John Rajkumar MAID OF HONOR, SISTER OF THE BRIDE...Veronica ValeraBRIDESMAID, SISTER OF THE BRIDE...Angelina ValeraBRIDESMAID, SISTER OF THE BRIDE……Caralina ValeraMAN OF HONOR, BROTHER OF THE BRIDE...Armando Valera BEST MAN, BROTHER OF THE GROOM...David John GROOMSMAN, FRIEND OF THE GROOM…..Nathanaël Torres GROOMSMAN, FRIEND OF THE GROOM....Jonathan David LivingstoneGROOMSMAN, FRIEND OF THE GROOM…….……Manoj Jacob DhinagarGROOMSMAN, FRIEND OF THE GROOM……....Sam Scudder FLOWER GIRL, COUSIN OF THE BRIDE……Ella Valera FLOWER GIRL, COUSIN OF THE GROOM...Ainsley Nadarajan&nbsp;BELL RINGER, COUSIN OF THE BRIDE….Lucas ValeraBIBLE BOY, COUSIN OF THE BRIDE......Grayson Valera USHER, COUSIN OF THE GROOM.……Samuel Nadarajan USHER, COUSIN OF THE GROOM……..Jefferson Samuel VOCALIST…..................…………………..Lindsey Bucholz&nbsp;VOCALIST…..……….....…………………….………Cody Perkins VOCALIST...............................................Angelina Valera VOCALIST......................................................Daniel John ORGANIST/PIANIST……………………James Brostrom

Wedding Ceremony Program

Live Stream 

Wedding Weekend Itinerary Sabbath, August 16th 9:30 am: Sabbath School&nbsp;11am: Church Service at Martinsburg SDA ChurchChurch Address: 2407 Delmar Orchard Rd, Martinsburg, WV 2540312:30pm: Potluck lunch5:00 pm: Vespers (family only)*6:00 pm: Supper (family only)6:30-7 pm: Bride/Groom and family to DC for the night&nbsp; Sunday, August 17th 2 pm: Wedding party arrival at CeremonyChurch Address: 3401 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC 200163 pm: Ceremony begins.

Wedding Weekend

Victoria & Daniel

Victoria & Daniel

V&D

Wedding Ceremony

3:00 PM

Ceremony

Private Wedding Reception

India Wedding Reception