Hi everyone! We’re Christian and Ruth, and this is how our love story began. On December 23, 2023, we both attended Aaron and Rosa’s wedding—not knowing that God had something special planned for us. Christian was there to help with photography, focused on his duties, until Ruth appeared. She wasn’t just walking in and helping with the coordination of the wedding—she was moving with purpose, radiance, and confidence (that’s what Christian thought). Her beauty caught Christian off guard, but he quickly snapped back to reality (after checking her hand for a ring, of course). At the same time, Christian caught Ruth’s attention, and she was also checking Christian’s hand for a ring—duhh! During the ceremony, Christian’s brother leaned over to ask what he thought of Ruth. Confused at first, Christian thought Ruth might be with someone else, but when his brother assured him she was single, his curiosity grew. Meanwhile, in a different room of the hall, Ruth asked a friend about Christian. She was mesmerized by this handsome man and intrigued, but she wasn’t about to make the first move. But… later, Ruth came over to check when the photos would be ready. In the middle of the conversation, Christian jokingly asked her for a napkin since it was a hot day. Ruth, in her kind and playful way, agreed and gave him an elbow nudge that he couldn’t forget. Between photos and small talk, the two started to connect. Christian learned Ruth spoke Spanish and was from Lynwood. He was surprised—he initially thought she wasn’t Latina! By the end of the night, Christian worked up the courage to ask Ruth for her number and mentioned getting lunch sometime. Ruth handed him her phone, and the rest was history—or so we thought. The very next day, Ruth visited the church in Orange where Christian attends. Excited to see her again, Christian went straight to her after the service and invited her to lunch. What started as a group outing with friends turned into an unforgettable day. Somehow, the group orchestrated things so Ruth ended up riding in Christian’s car. They spent the afternoon at Laguna Beach, talking, laughing, and getting to know each other. From that day forward, we couldn’t stop talking. What started as a chance meeting at a wedding has blossomed into a love we both cherish deeply. We are so grateful for every moment that brought us together, and we look forward to what the Lord has in store for us. We can’t wait to celebrate our next chapter with all of you. With love, Christian & Ruth