How did you meet?

Tinder (2018)

When did you become engaged, and how?

October 28, 2022 with close friends in Paso Robles.

How did planning go?

Wedding planning was stressful. We also coordinated a lot of travel for our families which we wouldn’t recommend. As a friend told me, you are planning your wedding not a travel agent.

Did you have any special cultural features to your wedding or factors that celebrated the heritage of you or your family?

We had some popular Mexican songs during our reception to incorporate my Mexican heritage.

Karissa’s Favorite Part

Having all our favorite people in one place. We also were lucky to have a full moon on our wedding night— everyone watched it rise over the mountains during dinner.

Any memorable moments from your reception?

Our toasts were so beautiful and heartfelt. We had a fun tasting bar during our reception. We had tequila tasting, joints (cannabis) and cigars. A lot of our guests commented on how unique that was and how much they enjoyed it.

Looking back, what do you think your guests will remember most about your wedding?

Hopefully our guests reflect back on a wonderful day filled with love, good food and drinks, and dancing!

Advice From the Couple:

Planning a wedding is a lot of work but worth it in the end. Take mental screenshots of the day because it will go by fast; also, pick great vendors since the good ones do their best to take care of you.