Introduced mutually by the groom's cousin, Elizabeth, but all through a picture. Elizabeth sent Javier a picture of Gisselle and asked him if he would be interested (in true match maker fashion) and Javier was speechless...his automatic response was "absolutely". Shortly after, Elizabeth asked Javier if he would like to have her number as the interest was mutual. Determined to conquer Gisselle on his own, he refused and pursued his endeavor via the social realms...the "DM". On October 13, 2014- it all started with a simple "There's really no way to message you without looking like a weirdo lol, so on that note...Hi there" and the conversation took off. Javier attempted to get her number numerous times and was shot down, he then had to get creative and made simple games to keep the conversation moving along on Instagram. He sent Gisselle a picture of four Post-its, with a number on them and they each had questions written on the back- the game was to pick a number and she had to answer the question written behind it. Three weeks later, they went on their first date to Swine in Coral Gables. Followed by multiple dates and endless memories. From that moment on they became inseparable. They shared laughs, love, goals, travels, and unforgettable moments together. Fast forward a few years later, life has only sweetened with each-others presence. Both Gisselle and Javier moved in together, pursued grad school, traveled and purchased their first home. This relationship is fueled by love and with the notion that loving one-another should be effortless, fun, and ultimately the greatest adventure of them all.

In search for the perfect proposal spot, Javier's friend/co-worker, Yvette, had mentioned to him that she was going to the keys for vacation- so Javier had her fabricate a story that Gigi would believe for the ideal Keys proposal. The day of the proposal, Javier walked Gigi over to a secluded area along the water, got down on one knee, and asked her to be his forever... she said YES!, followed by hugs, kisses, and excitement. Shortly after, they went to the Villa were both of their families showered them with champagne and hugs... The rest of the weekend was spent next to their loved ones, as they celebrated the first step in spending the rest of their lives together.

"I don't know where tomorrow will take me, but next to her...I'm happy anywhere"- Javier "I will never forget the day I realized that in you I found my soulmate and life partner"- Gisselle