HOW DID YOU MEET?
We met in communications class at community college.
WHEN DID YOU BECOME ENGAGED AND HOW?
We got engaged right after Jasmine’s graduation in LA. It was at a rooftop bar on a nice evening in June 2023.
#WEDDINGGOALS
We definitely wanted to have an ice cream cart because that’s how we end our dates most of the time. Spending time with family was a must, too.
HOW DID PLANNING GO? FAVORITE TIME? WORST MOMENT?
It was fun but stressful as we got closer to the actual day. Our favorite part was building and creating things from scratch, and the worst was preparation the day before while commuting.
WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE OF WEDDING PLANNING?
Negotiating the best price to meet our budget.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE CEREMONY? WAS THERE ANYTHING SPECIFIC THAT MADE IT UNIQUE TO YOU AS A COUPLE?
It was great. Our handshake after walking out together was pretty neat!
ANY MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR RECEPTION? TOASTS? FUN DANCES? PERFORMANCES?
The speeches were really nice. We loved dancing with family and friends as well.
SPECIAL DANCE SONGS
First Dance: “Show Me” by Howard Hewett & “Bailando Bachata” by Chayanne
Father/Daughter Dance: “I Love Her First” by Tina Stenberg
Mother/Son Dance: “A Song for Mama” by Boyz II Men
Mother/Daughter Dance: “Hoy Se Casa Mi Princesa” by Jesús Omar Ríos
Cake Cutting: “ALL IN” by Ty Dolla $ign
Bouquet Toss: “EoO” by Bad Bunny
Garter Toss: “Anything” by Jaheim
Last Dance: “Best Part” by Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R.
DID YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL CULTURAL FEATURES TO YOUR WEDDING OR FACTORS THAT CELEBRATED THE HERITAGE OF YOU OR YOUR FAMILY?
Salvadoran-themed jewelry for the bride.
ANY FUNNY OR UNEXPECTED WEDDING MOMENTS THAT HAPPENED THROUGHOUT THE DAY?
Uncles and aunties running to catch the ceremony.
WHAT WAS THE BEST PART OF YOUR DAY, FROM EACH SPOUSE’S PERSPECTIVE?
Groom: I enjoyed seeing both our families interacting together and having a good time.
Bride: The best part of the day for me was spending precious moments with my new husband, family, and close friends.
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE DETAIL FROM YOUR WEDDING DAY?
Our favorite detail was the type of pictures and videos we took before, during, and after the wedding.
#VENDORRAVES
Our photographer, AWESOMENESS.US, and videographer, Venus Fung Films, were the absolute best. We would choose them any day of the week.
LOOKING BACK, WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR GUESTS WILL REMEMBER MOST ABOUT YOUR WEDDING?
They would probably say it was really nice seeing us join together as newlyweds after years and years of dating.
WHAT WERE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES OF STAYING WITHIN YOUR BUDGET AND HOW DID YOU MANAGE IT?
There are many unexpected expenses that people don’t account for when wedding planning. Our budget increased significantly in the months leading up to the wedding.
WHAT TIPS OR ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO COUPLES PLANNING THEIR WEDDING TODAY?
Try to factor unexpected expenses into your budget. Enjoy every moment on the day of the wedding.
WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY IF YOU HAD THE CHANCE?
Nothing.
