Our story began long before we could have imagined where life would take us. We first met at just 14 years old through mutual friends. Even then, there was something special, but as life would have it, the timing was not quite right. Shortly after, Kristina moved back to Jacksonville, putting our young connection on pause. But fate has a funny way of circling back. Because Kristina’s mom still lived in South Florida, she returned often during school breaks. It was the summer before her senior year that we reconnected, and this time, things felt different. After high school, Kristina made the move back to South Florida, and we decided to take a chance on love. In 2008, we welcomed our first child, Christian, and began our journey into parenthood as two young kids figuring out life together, learning life the hard way but together. It was not always easy, but it shaped us, strengthened us, and laid the foundation for everything we have built since. Like any real love story, ours has not been perfect, but it has been real. Through ups and downs, we have continued to choose each other, building a life rooted in resilience, growth, and commitment. On Wednesday, December 12, 2012, a date too perfect to forget, 12.12.12, we made it official in a small, intimate ceremony. Of course, our story would not be complete without a little extra excitement. Just 12 days postpartum, Kristina walked down the aisle after welcoming our middle child, Caiden, who clearly had perfect timing and decided to arrive just in time to be an honored guest. In 2017, we relocated to Jacksonville, Florida, ready for a fresh start and new opportunities. Since then, we have both flourished in our careers and expanded our family with one more beautiful addition, London. Through it all, one thing has remained constant, our love, our laughter, and our ability to grow together. Kristina has always dreamed of having her dream wedding, and Paolo, being the loving husband he is, is here to make that dream come true. After all, Kristina’s dream, Paolo’s pockets. As it should be. Happy wife, happy life. Since Christian and Caiden made it to the first wedding, London basically said, “Excuse me… where was my invite?” So here we are, running it back so everyone can be properly accounted for this time. Today is not just about celebrating where we are, it is about honoring everything we have been through to get here. We are so excited to share this special day with the people who have been part of our journey. Every guest has been chosen with intention, because each of you holds a meaningful place in our story.