Lilia & Christopher

About Us & Our Beloveds <3

Chris & Lilia met online and instantly there was a spark. We had our first date right before the Christmas holiday. We met at a coffee shop in White Bear Lake where we both shared a single chai each & talked for 3 hours straight, lost in each others company. We weren’t ready for the date to end so we continued with a frigid walk around the lake (remember, it’s December). It was from that moment on we fell for each other. Our love matured quickly & Lilia moved into Chris' house in June 2022 with Muffin (her childhood cat). Chris proposed in July 2023. It was a perfect summer day traveling around the river valley. Complete with our convertible, a stop where we had our first date, trip to the winery, & a gondola proposal on the St Croix which all was planned by Chris & total surprise to Lilia. We have enjoyed many big adventures together and endless small tender moments. We look forward to embracing all the gentle waves & big hills we will experience on our journey as husband & wife. <3

Lilia & Chris

Happy Couple <3

Chris & Lilia enjoy their backyard surrounded by beautiful lilacs, being around loved ones, cooking, strength-training, having fun with DIY renovations (making all house projects 88% complete), and loving their senior cat Muffin. Lilia is in her last semester of graduate school and soon to be working with the public while she works towards her license as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Christopher is a Project Manager for an environmental technologies firm and keeps connected to his Filipino roots. He volunteers as Public Relations Officer for the Cultural Society of Filipino Americans. He started learning Tagalog so he can teach our kids one day! Together they are excited to enrich and grow their future together!

Hannah Theisen

Lilia's Older Sister

My sister and built in forever best friend <3. Hannah lives in Denver with her sidekick Remmie (aka stinkerton). She stays busy traveling all over the US as the business development lead for EcoEnclose! Hannah is enjoying being in the mountains, doing yoga, and traveling.

Gail Theisen

Mother of the Bride

None of this would be possible without the MOB! Gail is busy serving on multiple school district boards and has the social life of an A-list celebrity! Catch her quick feet on that pickleball court or sippin' a bloody mary watching the vikings.

Don Theisen

Father of the Bride

Simply put, retired and living his BEST life! Will there be pickleball in Mexico? Because he may have withdrawals! Don keeps busy by playing & teaching pickleball, hanging with Gail, and making sure his daughters have renewed their tabs on time or know it's going to storm later that day.

Phoebe Wilmot

Mother of the Groom

Phoebe keeps busy working at Carelton college serving endless amounts of laughs and food! She is a true one woman powerhouse. She loves going out to eat and spending time with family.

George Wilmot

Father of the Groom

George is a retired mechanic and enjoys the solitude of the country living. He loves working on vehicles and borrowing his truck to Chris & Lilia when in need (thanks again George!).

Muffin

Cat of Honor

Although she will not be making an appearance in MX the wittle muffers is our rock and teacher! Soaking up sun rays and flaunting that fluff are her favorite leisurely activities. We love her dearly. <3

For all the days along the way

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