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August 17, 2019
Lake Balboa, Ca
#PBnJLove

Jarette & Paul

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Paul Buitrago

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Jarette Gatchalian

#PBnJLove

August 17, 2019

Lake Balboa, Ca

How we met

Paul & Jarette Met years Before their very first date which just so happens to be August 17th, 2016 (Exactly 3 years from their wedding date!) . Paul asked Jarette to church for their first date & ever since, God has been blessing their love with limitless miracles . Prioritizing Faith within the foundation of their love has been a key ingredient to their every success! Rewind just one month before their first date in July of 2016 , they both would be asked to be god father & god mother of their now god son “Sai”. In fact, Paul was asked to speak at the dedication ceremony of “Sai” & mid speech, they both “locked eyes” like a scene out of a cheesy, romantic novel or Tagalog movie . Jarette’s face suddenly turned bright, tomato red & Paul completely Froze as if the dramatic pause was already written ... THIS, they both agree , was “THE MOMENT” that changed both of their lives forever ...

The proposal

In December 2018 Jarette & Paul journeyed to gorgeous Costa Rica! Paul was ready to FINALLY make the bravest decision of his life . He was excited & a bit NERVOUS while Jarette had absolutely no idea . Paul imagined he would propose on her birthday , December 15th, but “the moment” actually came two days later on the private , tranquil beach of “Playa Dominical” in Manuel Antonio , Costa Rica. They had enjoyed a full day of exploring the greatest waterfalls in Costa Rica & they made it just in time for a picturesque, sunset with fresh coconuts in hand . Jarette looked more gorgeous (inside & out) than Paul had ever seen & in that very moment Paul knew it was time. Being that it was Jarette’s birthday week , Paul asked her to close her eyes as if he was going to read her a birthday poem ... Jarette played along, eyes closed, coconut in hand, ready to receive the “birthday poem”. Paul began pouring his heart Out and mid poem he says... “Let me drop to my knee so you can hear me more clearly ...” In this moment , she opened her eyes and entered into a love she had always dreamed of. Both totally vulnerable , joyful , and teary eyed... they embraced and held each other close ...while locals shouted out “PURAA VIIIDA!! Wooooo!!” And, here we are today . THANK YOU, WE LOVE , WE CHOOSE YOU♥️. COUNTDOWN BEGINS !!!

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