Mario and Marina met during their first semester at St. Mary’s University in the fall of 2013. After becoming lab partners in biology class, they started dating in early 2014. Mario and Marina spent countless weekends together and supported one another throughout their four years of undergraduate studies. Both are proud 2017 graduates of St. Mary’s University, Marina with a Bachelor of Arts in English-Communication Arts and Mario with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Marina then went on to pursue and receive a Master of Arts in Literature, Creative Writing and Social Justice from Our Lady of the Lake University in 2019. She spent her time as a graduate student by writing, exploring her creativity, and storytelling. Shortly after, Mario received a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University - San Antonio in 2020. Congrats grads! By day, Mario and Marina dedicate their professional lives to the San Antonio community and have established themselves in nonprofit work. By night and weekend, Mario and Marina enjoy each other’s company by exploring new restaurants, bakeries or coffee shops, binging Netflix shows, and exercising together. They love spending a lazy weekend on the couch with Marina’s dog, Simba. Mario proposed on the evening of February 4th, 2022, at J. Alexander’s, Marina’s favorite restaurant. The two will celebrate their 9th anniversary in February 2023 and say “I do” on May 6th, 2023. Official invitations will be distributed and mailed in March 2023. Check your mailboxes!