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I think this is a funny story to tell because we both remember it differently! 😂 Jacob and I met at a warehouse where we both worked in 2023. I had been working there almost 3 years and he was a few months in. On April 25th, 2023 work was slow and Jacob was sent over to help my department. Focused on my tasks, I walked past him to get to the computer, but I didn’t greet him. I’m usually reserved, especially with people I don’t know. After I printed my documents, Jacob, who was now closer, asked, “Did it hurt to get that lip piercing?” He surprised me but I replied, “No, it actually hurt more to get my ear piercing.” He answered, “Really? It seems like it would hurt. The lip is a sensitive area.” Our chat was brief since he was called back to his task, but throughout the day, he kept stopping by to talk. He was interesting and had a confident energy to him that kept me fully engaged. He asked me what my favorite ice cream was and he was surprised when I told him that I didn’t really like ice cream bc I am lactose intolerant 😆 The questions were the usual when getting to know each other but the one thing he told me that I’ll never forget was. “Do you read a lot? You speak very intelligently.” Jaw drop. No one had ever complimented my brain before my beauty! I hadn’t known it then but he won me over when he said that! Even so, Jacob is sure we first talked when I “called him out” for being unsafe, which did happen but only after he had broken the ice by talking to me first! I wouldn’t have spoken to him unless he spoke to me first considering I completely ignored him when I first saw him. 😅 Either way, I’m sticking with my story, and it looks like he’s sticking with his. 😂

I’d been wanting to meet Lupe for months. I had first seen her on my first or second day of work. She walked alone, as if walking with her head down (her head wasn’t down, but that's the vibe she gave off), as if trying not to get noticed. I noticed her immediately. She wore all black and had a black face mask. She was different, and I was intrigued, I love different... I had to meet her. Secretly I hoped she was pretty... One day, I was sent to help in the warehouse where she worked. This was my chance! I wondered if I was going to meet her, how it would go, what I would say. While I was stacking boxes high on a shelf in my 'safety ambassador' jacket, I heard this confident, intelligent, slightly sassy voice behind me say, 'That’s not safe.' I turned around and finally saw her up close, with no mask... She was captivatingly beautiful, and I knew I needed to keep talking to her.

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This is also a funny story! Jacob asked me out but I rejected him because I just wasn’t ready. Not long after that, I kept thinking about our interactions and how I just felt so drawn to him. I thought about talking to him for many weeks before I finally gathered the courage to approach him. My initial thought was that I was going to bring up the places he invited me to go with him, like the escape room, and go from there but he turned the tables on me and said, “Aw, Fruit Lupe, are you asking me out on a date!?” It caught me so off guard, and I felt so flustered, but I couldn’t back out, so I said, “I guess I am!” We planned an escape room in LA and a paint night in Pasadena as our first date. We didn’t escape the enchanted forest, but we had so much fun during our paint night. We painted a colorful sunset, and we both still have the canvases from that night. :)

I was excited—this was my first date in years, and I wanted it to be anything but ordinary. Dinner and a movie? 🥱 Predictable. Grabbing drinks? 🥱 Boring. No clichés for me. I’d always dreamed of a first date that was more than just small talk over cocktails—something fun, adventurous, and revealing. I wanted to learn who she really was. Is she spontaneous? How does she handle stress or pressure? Is she sharp and quick on her feet? How well does she solve problems? Most importantly, how do we communicate? Do we make a good team? And the biggest question of all: Can we genuinely have fun together? All these things could be answered in one place: An Escape Room. She pulled up in her little car, wearing what I swear was the cutest outfit—combat boots paired with a dress. She looked gorgeous. Then it hit me... I forgot to get her flowers! So, I improvised. I washed her car instead. 💐 After that, we grabbed some phở—my family’s favorite dish. I wondered if she’d like it as much as we did. She loved it. With a full belly and high spirits, we headed off to get lost in an enchanted forest—well, an escape room designed like one. We didn’t escape, but we had an absolute blast. And I learned a lot about my future bride. She’s sharp, funny, great under pressure, and an amazing communicator. She’s also spontaneous, quick to laugh, and—most importantly—we had so much fun together. I had a feeling I was sitting beside someone truly special. Afterwards, Lupe had planned something a bit more relaxing and creative: we took a painting class. Well, I tried to paint, while Picasso—sorry, I mean Lupe—created art. That day showed me everything I needed to know about her. She was smart, talented, and easy to talk to. But above all, I knew I had found someone I could share laughter and adventures with for the rest of my life.

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It didn’t take long for me to start feeling like I was in love, but something that is so prominent in my heart is the fact that I could feel my heart melting for him. Jacob is a great communicator, and his words are full of truth and love. He is wise, capable, reliable, and, of course, so incredibly attractive. But the way he took care of me, the way he was so attentive to me, and the way he spoke to me all made me fall in love with him.

I loved her from the very first date. Honestly, though, I loved her long before I even met her. In 2017, the Lord spoke to me in a dream. He gave me a glimpse of the future—He showed me my future wife. I loved her then. And from that moment, I waited expectantly for her, year after year. Through trials and tribulations, I waited—sometimes wondering if I had missed her or if I had somehow ruined things so she wouldn’t want me when the time came. And then I met her. Loving her was effortless—like breathing, as natural as a heartbeat. I truly believe God made her for me. If I abandon my love for her, it would be as if I abandoned myself. (Ephesians 5:28) We were driving back from our first date. I remember the moment so clearly—mouthing those words as I kissed her hand while we were driving. She didn’t know, of course. But I did tell her that there was something special in that kiss I had just given her. What she didn’t realize was that it wasn’t just a kiss—it was my heart.

Lupe: Jacob and I both knew we were getting married very early in our relationship, it was going to be a challenge for him to surprise me with a proposal. Anything out of the ordinary, and I would know he was going to propose. On September 8, 2024, I was having one of those days where I was just so overwhelmed with all that I needed to do. Jacob surprised me by saying we were going on a spontaneous date. It was the perfect event to cheer me up! I was so excited when I found out our date was a Narnia enchanted forest-themed escape room!! The escape room was really hard for us, but Jacob seemed so eager to figure it out. I was more relaxed, almost resigning to the fact that we probably weren’t going to escape this enchanted forest either. We were running out of time but after many puzzles, we got to the end!! There was a beautiful blue box with the key to the exit; I noticed a small black box at the bottom… I grabbed them both, my heart racing, thinking it looked a lot like a proposal box… but I dismissed the thought!! How did I do that!? I have no idea. I handed them to him, and he opened the door, but before he opened the door, he kneeled down and proposed to me!!! I was so shocked not because he was proposing but because he actually managed to surprise me!!! It was perfect!!! And it was a good way to come full circle to our first date!!! Jacob: The proposal was tough… It took me months to figure out the perfect plan. I faced a couple of huge obstacles. First, we both already knew we were getting married—we’d even put down the first deposit on our wedding venue before I proposed! 😂 This led to obstacle number two: Lupe was expecting a proposal. How do you surprise someone who’s already expecting to be surprised? And, on top of that, how do you make it unforgettable and romantic? This was my task…my mission…🫡 After months of brainstorming and planning, I finally had an idea. Lupe had been working a lot and feeling a bit down, so I suggested a “random” and “spontaneous” date. I told her we’d be entering the enchanted world of Narnia (yes, just like the book!), which led us to a themed escape room. As we stepped inside, the ambiance shifted—the air grew heavy, the lighting dimmed, and shadows danced along the walls. It felt as if we had truly stumbled into the eerie, magical castle of an evil witch. Each room held a new puzzle, more intricate than the last, and we needed to solve each one to make our way through the maze—just like we had to find our way out of the Enchanted Forest on our very first date. With every clue we uncovered, the excitement and suspense built. Lupe was fully immersed in the mystery, her eyes wide with concentration and curiosity. Finally, after a series of puzzles, twists, and turns, we reached the final challenge. There, nestled in a hidden compartment within a tree stump, was a beautiful purple and gold box, its colors glinting in the dim light. It was waiting—just waiting—to be discovered. I watched as Lupe opened the box with eager hands, and there, resting on top of a smaller box inside, was a single key, the key of our escape. This was it—the final piece. Inside the little black box, was a ring, a ring that held the promise to unite us forever. She pulled out the ring box and key, and I gently took them from her, unlocked the final door, and turned back to face her. In that moment, my heart raced, my mind went blank—I don’t even remember the exact words I said, but I asked her to marry me. Lupe was utterly surprised, completely in shock, and I knew my mission was accomplished. After she said yes, we celebrated with a romantic dinner, just the two of us, basking in the glow of our new beginning and savoring every moment of our unforgettable night.

Lupe: I love how Jacob and I click. We just get each other. We’re always happy and laughing. We’re such a perfect match! Jacob is very honest and straightforward, which I appreciate. He is kind, thoughtful, reliable, and capable. He makes me feel happy and safe. I have seen the way he treats people and the character he has. I know my future with him is delightfully blessed. I am so grateful for him!! Jacob: If soulmates exist, Lupe is mine. Genesis 2:18 AMP
‘Now the LORD God said, “It is not good (beneficial) for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper [one who balances him—a counterpart who is] suitable and complementary for him.’ Genesis 2:22 AMP says, 'And the rib which the LORD God had taken from the man He made (fashioned, formed) into a woman, and He brought her and presented her to the man.' In the same way God created Eve for Adam, I truly believe He made Lupe for me, us for each other. She is my other half, a gift from God that completes me in a way I never knew I needed. What I love about Lupe goes beyond her intelligence, beauty, and strength—though these are undeniably remarkable. It's her heart that captivates me most. She has a sensitivity to the world around her, a kind of tenderness that she fiercely protects, like the way she instinctively covers her eyes during intense scenes in movies to guard her spirit from becoming hardened. Her passion for God, though new, burns deeply and inspires me daily. I’ve loved Lupe for as long as I’ve wanted romantic love. She is the woman I’ve been searching for since I was a young teenager, even before I knew exactly what I was looking for. There was always a longing in my heart, a deep yearning that I couldn’t put into words. Now that I’ve found her and the deeper I get to know her, I realize words still fall short of expressing how much she means to me—but I’ll try. I love the way her mind works—carefully, deeply, and with a desire to truly understand. She thinks with intention and reads with curiosity, always seeking wisdom. Her quick wit is incredible; she picks up on things instantly and has a natural ability to jump into a joke as if it were hers from the start. Her sense of humor matches mine in a way that feels rare. We laugh often—at things most people wouldn’t understand—because our imaginations seem to play in perfect harmony. I love her laugh. I love her smile. They light up my world. I love how effortlessly we click, as if we’ve known each other forever. Nothing has ever been hard with her—it’s as natural as breathing. If soulmates exist, she is mine. With her, I feel complete, as though a part of my heart I never knew was missing has finally been found. We’ve never argued, but we’ve had honest and transparent discussions, even when we don’t agree. With Lupe, I can show my weaknesses and insecurities without fear. I can share my deepest wounds and worst mistakes, knowing she’ll meet me with nothing but love and grace. I love the way she looks at me, the gentleness in her touch. I love her strength and resilience, her openness and vulnerability. I love her faith—it’s new, but it’s strong and rooted deeply. She inspires me in ways I never thought possible. Psalm 37:4 says, 'Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.' God is not a man that He should lie, and though I am an imperfect man, He in His goodness has kept this promise to me, giving me Lupe, the desire of my heart, and I know this is only the beginning of the blessings He has in store for us.

Lupe: I am really looking forward to becoming his wife and, one day, a mother. Life has its challenges, but I am so glad God has brought a capable and reliable man into my life to be my husband. I am excited to find our forever home and build a family. No matter what happens in this life, I have my husband to go through it all. I am so grateful!! Jacob: Right now, I’m most excited to simply do life with her—fully, completely, and without any more disconnections. No more goodbyes at the end of the day, no more counting down the hours until the weekend, and no more sleeping in separate places. Her home will be with me, and my home will be with her. We’ll wake up together, face the day side by side, and create a life filled with shared moments, big and small. I look forward to building a home with her that reflects not just who we are as individuals, but who we are together—a safe, loving, and joyful space where we can grow, dream, and support one another through every season of life. I’m looking forward to the simple joys of marriage: the quiet moments of praying together in the morning, opening God’s Word side by side, and letting our faith guide the life we build. I’m excited for the shared laughter as we tackle life’s challenges and the warmth of knowing that, no matter what comes our way, we’ll face it hand in hand. I can’t wait to create new traditions, celebrate milestones, and find beauty even in the smallest routines. With her, I know that even the ordinary will feel extraordinary because we’ll be living it together, grounded in love and faith.

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¡Estamos muy felices de que estén aquí! Este es su lugar ideal para encontrar toda la información sobre nuestro día especial. Podrán ver detalles sobre la confirmación de asistencia(RSVP), preguntas frecuentes(FAQ's), nuestra lista de regalos(Registry), el horario, el menú, y más. Siéntanse libres de explorar y navegar por el sitio. La mayoría de las páginas comienzan en inglés, pero sigue desplazándose y encontrarás la traducción al español. ¡Gracias! Justo abajo, podrán leer nuestra historia de amor en seis capítulos: cómo nos conocimos, nuestra primera cita, cómo nos enamoramos, la propuesta, lo que más amamos de cada uno, y lo que esperamos en este nuevo capítulo juntos. ¡Estamos ansiosos por celebrar con ustedes!

Jacob: Hacía meses que quería conocer a Lupe. Un día me enviaron a ayudar en el departamento donde ella trabajaba. Mientras apilaba cajas en lo alto de un estante con mi chaqueta de 'embajador de seguridad', escuché una voz confiada, inteligente y ligeramente atrevida detrás de mí decir: 'Eso no es seguro'. Me di vuelta y finalmente la vi de cerca. Era cautivadora y sabía que necesitaba seguir hablando con ella.

¡Creo que esta es una historia divertida porque los dos recordamos de manera diferente! 😂 Jacob y yo nos conocimos donde trabajabamos juntos en 2023. Yo llevaba casi 3 años trabajando allí, y él apenas tenía unos meses. El 25 de abril de 2023, el trabajo estaba lento y enviaron a Jacob a ayudar a mi departamento. Concentrada en mis tareas, pasé junto a él para ir a la computadora, pero no lo saludé. Suelo ser reservada, especialmente con personas que no conozco. Después de imprimir mis documentos, Jacob, que estaba más cerca, me preguntó: “¿Te dolió cuando te pusieron ese anillo en el labio?” Me tomó por sorpresa, pero le respondí: “No, en realidad me dolió más cuando me pusieron el de la oreja.” Él contestó: “¿En serio? Parece que dolería. El labio es una zona sensible.” Nuestra conversación fue breve porque lo llamaron de nuevo a su tarea, pero durante el día, seguía pasando por mi área para hablar conmigo. Era interesante conversar con él y tenía una energía muy segura que me hacía querer seguir hablando con él. En ese momento no lo sabía, pero me ganó el corazón cuando dijo: “¿Lees mucho? Hablas de manera muy inteligente.” ¡Impacto total! Nunca nadie había comentado sobre mi inteligencia antes que mi belleza. Aun así, Jacob insiste en que nuestra primera conversación fue cuando “lo regañé” por ser inseguro en el trabajo, lo cual sí sucedió, ¡pero solo después de que él inició conversación conmigo primero! Yo me quedo con mi versión de la historia, y parece que él también se queda con la suya. 😂

Había querido conocer a Lupe durante meses. La había visto por primera vez en mi primer o segundo día de trabajo. Caminaba sola, con la cabeza baja, como si no quisiera que nadie la notara. Yo la noté de inmediato. Vestía completamente de negro y llevaba una mascarilla negra. Era diferente, y eso me intrigó. Me encanta lo diferente... Tenía que conocerla. En secreto, esperaba que también fuera bonita. Un día, me enviaron a ayudar en el departamento donde ella trabajaba. ¡Esta era mi oportunidad! Me preguntaba si la conocería, cómo sería, qué le diría. Mientras apilaba cajas en lo alto de un estante, con mi chaqueta de 'embajador de seguridad', escuché una voz segura, inteligente y un poco audaz detrás de mí decir: “Eso no es seguro.” Me di la vuelta y finalmente la vi de cerca, sin mascarilla… Era cautivadoramente hermosa, y supe que necesitaba seguir hablando con ella.

Lupe: Jacob me invitó a salir pero lo rechacé porque simplemente no estaba lista. No mucho después de eso, seguí pensando en nuestras interacciones y en cómo me sentía tan atraída por él. Pensé en hablar con él durante muchas semanas antes de que finalmente reuniera el coraje para acercarme a él. Mi pensamiento inicial fue que iba a mencionar los lugares que me invitó a ir con él, como la sala de escape, e ir desde allí, pero él me dio la vuelta y dijo: "Oh, Fruit Lupe, ¿me estás preguntando tener una cita!?” Me sorprendió cuando dijo eso y me sentí muy nervioso, pero no pude echarme atrás, así que dije: "Supongo que si lo estoy!". Planeamos una sala de escape en Los Ángeles y una noche de pintura en Pasadena para nuestra primera cita. No escapamos del bosque encantado, pero nos divertimos mucho durante nuestra noche de pintura. Pintamos un colorido atardecer y todavía conservamos las pinturas de esa noche. :) Jacob: Se detuvo en su pequeño auto vestida con lo que, en mi opinión, era el conjunto más lindo: un vestido y botas de combate. Le regalé flores (lavé su auto), luego procedimos a perdernos y escapar de un bosque encantado. Después decidimos hacer algo normal y aprender a pintar. Bueno, yo aprendí y Picasso (me refiero a Lupe) hizo arte.

Lupe: No pasó mucho tiempo antes de que comenzara a sentirme enamorada, pero algo que es tan prominente en mi corazón es el hecho de que podía sentir que mi corazón se derretía por él. Jacob es un gran comunicador y sus palabras están llenas de verdad y amor. Es inteligente, capaz, confiable y, por supuesto, increíblemente atractivo. Pero la forma en que me cuidó, la forma en que fue tan atento conmigo y la forma en que me habló hicieron que me enamorara de él. Jacob: La amaba en nuestra primera cita. Recuerdo haberlo pronunciado mientras le besaba la mano mientras conducíamos. Ella no lo sabía, por supuesto, pero le dije que había algo en el beso que le acababa de dar. Ella no sabía que era mi corazón.

Lupe: Jacob y yo sabíamos que nos casaríamos desde muy temprano en nuestra relación, iba a ser un desafío para él sorprenderme con una propuesta. Cualquier cosa fuera de lo común y sabría que me iba a proponer matrimonio. El 8 de septiembre de 2024, estaba teniendo uno de esos días en los que estaba tan abrumado con todo lo que tenía que hacer. Jacob me sorprendió al decir que íbamos de forma espontánea. ¡Fue el evento perfecto para animarme! ¡Me emocioné mucho cuando descubrí que nuestra cita era una sala de escape con temática del bosque encantado de Narnia! La sala de escape fue muy difícil para nosotros, pero Jacob parecía muy ansioso por resolverlo. Yo estaba más relajada, casi resignándome al hecho de que probablemente tampoco íbamos a escapar de este bosque encantado. ¡Se nos estaba acabando el tiempo pero después de muchos acertijos, llegamos al final! Había una hermosa caja azul con la llave de salida; Noté una pequeña caja negra en la parte inferior... Los agarré a ambos, mi corazón se aceleró, pensando que se parecía mucho a una caja de propuestas... ¡¡pero descarté la idea!! ¿¡Cómo hice eso!? No tengo ni idea. Se los entregué y él abrió la puerta, pero antes de abrirla, se arrodilló y me propuso matrimonio. ¡Me sorprendió mucho no porque me estuviera proponiendo matrimonio sino porque realmente logró sorprenderme! ¡¡¡Fue perfecto!!! ¡¡¡Y fue una buena manera de recordar nuestra primera cita!!! Jacob: Ya sabíamos que nos íbamos a casar. Quiero decir, reservamos el lugar incluso antes de que yo se lo propusiera. Entonces, para sorprenderla, tuvimos una cita “aleatoria” y “espontánea”. Básicamente, la llevé a Narnia y nos perdimos. Y la mezcla mágica en el otro extremo del castillo mágico contenía nuestra llave para escapar y el anillo para unirnos.

Lupe: Me encanta cómo Jacob y yo hacemos clic. Simplemente nos entendemos el uno al otro. Siempre estamos felices y riendo. ¡Somos una combinación perfecta! Jacob es muy honesto y directo, lo cual aprecio. Es amable, reflexivo, confiable y capaz. Me hace sentir feliz y segura. He visto la forma en que trata a la gente y el carácter que tiene. Sé que mi futuro con él es realmente bendecido. ¡¡Estoy tan agradecida por él!! Jacob: Además de su inteligencia, belleza, fuerza y ​​su pasión por Dios (aunque nueva, es intensa), admiro su corazón, la sensibilidad que tiene hacia el mundo que la rodea y las cosas que hace para evitar que se endurezca, como cubriéndose los ojos durante escenas intensas o gráficas durante una película.

Lupe: Tengo muchas ganas de convertirme en esposa y, algún día, madre. La vida tiene sus desafíos, pero estoy muy contenta de que Dios haya traído a mi vida a un hombre capaz y confiable para ser mi esposo. Estoy emocionada de encontrar nuestro hogar definitivo y formar una familia. No importa lo que pase en esta vida, tengo a mi marido para soportarlo todo. ¡¡Estoy muy agradecida!! Jacob: En este momento, estoy muy emocionado de poder vivir con ella sin más desconexiones. No más salidas, no más “nos vemos los fines de semana”, no más dormir separados. Su hogar estará conmigo y mi hogar estará con ella.