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August 18, 2019
San Clemente, California
#HoláOrtiz

Joshua & Abigail

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Abigail Rodgers

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Joshua Ortiz

#HoláOrtiz

August 18, 2019

San Clemente, California

The Beginning Of Us

It all started with a friendship that blossomed into true love. When we met, I saw him as a friend but through years of laughing, crying, and a growing love, he is now my sweet husband-to-be! We were 15 and 16 when we first met at church. We bonded right away through our love for the beach and were hanging out every time we got the chance throughout the summer of 2014. The minute we felt that mutual attraction we endured our first trial of waiting six months for permission to date, which was well worth the wait. Then came the glorious day, February 28th, 2015, when Josh took me on our first offical date to have hot cocoa in the mountains while on a retreat. Little did I know, that would be my last first date. It quickly developed from young love to a real relationship. Since then we have built so many amazing memories together, which includes traveling to fantastic places from Mexico to Oregon, Lake Havasu to Hawaii + more, our love grew to new heights as we spent time bonding together on trips with our families! We have also been through many trials together, but through them all it has been evident to see the love and care we have for each other. The longer we dated, the clearer it became we were each other’s “one in a million.” Though we faced our ups and downs, God made it clear that we were meant to be. In bringing us together at such a young age, God blessed us with being our first and only kiss, boyfriend/girlfriend, and most importantly, our first and only love. Thank you Jesus for leading me to my greatest adventure; I love you Joshua James Ortiz!

The Proposal

What I thought was another ordinary day, was a day that forever changed my life! I got off work and thought I was having a girls night with some girlfriends while Josh supposedly had work all day, but little did I know my friends have been planning this night with Josh for weeks... The plan was to go to a lookout point and watch the sunset and then go get dinner after. When I met the girls I was a little late, so we all rushed to get to Dana Point quickly. I thought "wow they must really be excited for this sunset" but once again I was wrong. When we got there it was so pretty, I ran down and said "down here is a great spot for some pictures!" and as I was running like a weirdo, I saw some guy staring at me and i said to the girls "some guy is staring at me right now and I don't even care" ..but then it hit me. That "guy" was Josh. I saw the rose pedals leading to him and as I was piecing it all together I turned and looked at the girls and said "Is this really happening?" It was so surreal. Every moment form the past 3 years & 9 months of dating was hitting me all at once. I was so surprised and it all felt like a dream. I walked up to Josh and he said the kindest words I will cherish in my heart forever. He then said "Abbie I love you, and are you ready for me to ask you? this is really happening!!" and the he pulled out the beautiful ring and asked me to marry him and OF COURSE I SAID YES! The moment was captured perfectly (shoutout to Erin Bornhoff) and this day was everything I could dream of and more. I finally am going to marry my best friend and I couldn't thank God any more than I have for it! After the proposal, Josh and I just prayed and thanked God for getting us to where we are today. All of our 15 & 16 year old dreams were coming true. We then went to Josh's house to celebrate with many friends and family who have been there for us throughout the years. I am so excited to marry my best friend and I cannot wait to be an Ortiz!

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