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Virgil Evan Mara

&

April-Kristene Araneta

#HappilyMaraAfter

January 31, 2026

Los Angeles + Costa Mesa, CA

How Our Story Began

Virgil and April’s story began in the summer of 2010, thanks to a thoughtful connection from Virgil’s sisters, Megan and Myra, who met April in nursing school. One of their earliest memories together was a family bike ride — a lighthearted day that took a turn when April took a tumble. Virgil immediately came to her aid, tending to her scrapes with the kind of care and attention that hinted at something deeper to come. From that day on, a friendship grew between them — easy, natural, and full of laughter. Though they remained friends for several years, it wasn’t until 2016 that they officially began dating. For three years, they built a relationship grounded in love and shared memories. But like many love stories, theirs took a detour, and they went their separate ways. Fate — or more truthfully, God’s timing — had other plans. After four years apart, Virgil and April found their way back to each other. The spark they once had never truly faded, and their reunion felt less like a new beginning and more like coming home. Now, surrounded by the love and support of their families, Virgil and April are preparing to say “I do.” With grateful hearts, they look forward to beginning this new chapter — together, forever — all according to God’s perfect plan.