As cliché as it sounds, we met through a mutual friend, exchanged a few snaps, and then—nothing. Silence. A full ten months passed before Adrian finally decided to make his move and slid into Aira’s DMs. To set the record straight, there was no instant spark, no grand cinematic moment of love at first sight, and certainly no "if it’s meant to be, it will be." Though, if you ask Adrian, he swears he was captivated from day one. “Aira was just so damn beautiful, I couldn’t escape,” he says. (His words, not mine. – Aira). But, as every great love story proves, it’s not about how it starts—it’s about what comes next. What came next was an adventure neither of us could have predicted. We lived on opposite sides of the Golden Gate Bridge, had strict Filipino parents who believed dating required more paperwork than a government-issued ID, and, as two broke young adults, barely had enough gas money to see each other. Still, we found a way—sometimes only managing to meet once a month, but always making the most of the time we had. Though, if we’re being completely honest, Aira had the easier role in this long-distance courtship. The real MVP? Adrian. It was Adrian who bravely sought permission from Aira’s mother every single time—for dinner dates, movie nights, birthday parties, casual hangouts, concerts, and even quick ice cream runs. Each time, he stood his ground, ready to plead his case, proving that his intentions were nothing but honorable. If love is measured in patience and persistence, then Adrian had already won long before Aira ever realized. The more time we spent together, the more we realized how wonderfully ridiculous we were as a pair. A 5’2” nurse with a short temper, a slightly obsessive need for order, and a heart too big for her own good somehow found the perfect balance in an IT specialist with very specific taste buds, a mild case of separation anxiety, and patience even saints would envy. We complement each other in ways that make absolutely no sense, yet somehow, it works. And now, after years of navigating life together—through early morning shifts, endless tech support calls (Adrian swears he didn’t mind), spontaneous road trips, and late-night food cravings—we’re taking the next step. We’re making it official. While we’d love to say this union is built purely on love, let’s be real—a great insurance and a simplified tax filing process are just what scratches that itch on the back of our heads (We're JOKING, of course.) So to our family and friends—yes, YOU—we would love nothing more than to have you celebrate this special day with us as we officially start our forever. Because at the end of the day, love isn’t just about the grand gestures or the perfect beginnings. It’s about choosing each other, every day, in every moment, no matter what. And that’s exactly what we’re here to do. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!