Ten years ago, in October 2009, I met Alex at a party after the Merced High versus Golden Valley football game. We started talking and after making sure we were not related, he grabbed a sharpie that just so happened to be sitting on the counter, and had me write my name and number on the palm of his hand. The next morning, I received a text from an unknown number saying "Marissa?", and as they say, the rest is history. My plan to leave for college while still being single was foiled, but we couldn't be happier with the way things ended up. Its as though we were both meant to be there on that night, at the same time. I left for college in 2012 and Alex stayed behind in Merced. Our long-distance relationship was a true test of trust and honesty, but we prevailed and Alex moved to LA with me the following year. Here we are, ten years later, and we are FINALLY tying the knot! We cannot wait to spend this day with our closest friends and family, and we hope that you can join us and partake in the festivities! Among all of our adventures within these last ten years, this is our greatest one yet!